What's everyone using for mirrors? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Canada20 · 05-15-2003, 06:16 PM

Hey all. I'm poking around at options on mirrors. My '69 came with the original "Mokey Bar" mirrors but I think the styling of our trucks is nice enough that when I'm putting things back together later this summer, I want to put something a little less clunky looking on. I know there were some original styles that looked great but I wonder if they give enough field of view?

I was thinking the mirrors off a Toyota Previa van might work. Any other ideas/pics/suggestions?

Thanks,

Greg

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-15-2003, 06:22 PM

Some srteet rod shop's offer some really great looking mirriors..

**Canadian694x4** · 05-15-2003, 06:57 PM

how boot sum of y'all post sum pics of your mirrors for this, eh?

I was wondering what sum of you have done for mirrors too...just a thought...Brian

Andy4639 · 05-15-2003, 10:13 PM

I like these, for what ever reason.

nosto · 05-15-2003, 10:27 PM

I'm about to try and attach these to my doors. I kept the vent windows, so I couldn't use the 'triangle mount' style that almost all one piece windows have today.

I spent a few weeks looking for 'modern' electric mirrors that could mount on the door. Came up with: late '80s Porsche (sure, I'll find these somewhere!), Miata, Corvette (only $165 each from my local GM dealer!), late '80s Olds 98, older Lincoln Town Car and....ta da....'87 Ford Escort. These are from the Escort, $35 for the whole package.

nosto · 05-15-2003, 10:30 PM

...Oops, I type too fast and think too slow....

Forgot to mention they're definitely not new, just from the local U-Pull-It yard. And they are kinda small, the mirrors are about 3 1/2" X 6".

nosto

SEVEND2 · 05-16-2003, 05:27 AM

OFF A 70 CAMARO THE BULLET STYLE LOOK SHARP

Seke69 · 05-16-2003, 05:38 AM

I'm thinking of just using some of those round "peep mirrors" that you can order from LMC/chevyduty/etc. (right now I don't have any)...

XXL · 05-16-2003, 11:11 AM

Stock rearview, none on the sides. Legal here since I'm not tinting the rear glass.

**CPNE** · 05-16-2003, 11:20 AM

Go with the stock long arm round mirrors you can buy as repops. They give plenty of view (unless you haul a wide load) and look "period" correct. Anything else looks out of place on a stock appearing truck, IMO. Of course if you going customized, a periscope would be "unique".

71-longbed · 05-16-2003, 11:33 AM

nothing special ..but in my opinion more attractive then the stock west coast mirrors

XXL · 05-16-2003, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CPNE
Of course if you going customized, a periscope would be "unique".

Hmmmm...

**CPNE** · 05-16-2003, 12:01 PM

Kenneth, if you do go with that mod may I suggest you get the vanity plate "UBOAT" so as not to confuse your vehicle with a truck!

BTW, what does the MA DOT say about rudders and propellers?

my new 72 · 05-16-2003, 12:08 PM

Rearview only. Sideview mirrors clutter up the lines of the truck in my opinion.

**COBALT** · 05-16-2003, 12:21 PM

I have RV mirrors right now. I hate them. I'm going to go with the small round ones some day, and patch the holes the other mirrors made. That'll happen when I restore the body.

casey · 05-16-2003, 12:51 PM

I've seen the mirrors of a 96 f-150 on a couple different trucks they fit perfect, and don't look goddy, I seen a guy french in sorry freedom in the tail lights off that 96f-150 too, you had to see it, it didn't look to bad for custom work

Jwill41 · 05-16-2003, 01:08 PM

I use one of the "peep" mirrors. It is kinda small but ok when you get used to it.

*dtlilly* · 05-16-2003, 01:23 PM

I like the big ones on mine. Kinda makes it look bigger coming down the road

MITCH1914 · 05-16-2003, 01:35 PM

i use some 4 inch peeps also

**COBALT** · 05-16-2003, 01:41 PM

dtlilly: yours are smaller than mine! Seriously, my truck has the profile of my grandad's head: big ears! I can't stand it.

XXL · 05-16-2003, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CPNE
BTW, what does the MA DOT say about rudders and propellers?

I believe they are acceptable...

dinnut · 05-16-2003, 05:16 PM

i hate these

73stepside · 05-16-2003, 06:58 PM

mine look like the 68-74 nova mirrors. i got them from pepboys for $20. they are cheap but i hated the west coast style mirrors. i like the truck mirrors that look like old mid 60's to early 70's chrome mirrors

casey · 05-17-2003, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dinnut
i hate these

yeh those got to go, I hope they didn't wreck you paint, looks like nice paint on that truck

dinnut · 05-17-2003, 09:48 PM

i saw a 73 -87 with them on there today. thats what they must have come off of. dont even fit flush on the body.

05-15-2003, 06:16 PM	#1
Canada20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 802	What's everyone using for mirrors? Hey all. I'm poking around at options on mirrors. My '69 came with the original "Mokey Bar" mirrors but I think the styling of our trucks is nice enough that when I'm putting things back together later this summer, I want to put something a little less clunky looking on. I know there were some original styles that looked great but I wonder if they give enough field of view? I was thinking the mirrors off a Toyota Previa van might work. Any other ideas/pics/suggestions? Thanks, Greg __________________ No such thing as a stupid question, right?

05-15-2003, 06:22 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Some srteet rod shop's offer some really great looking mirriors.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-15-2003, 06:57 PM	#3
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	how boot sum of y'all post sum pics of your mirrors for this, eh? I was wondering what sum of you have done for mirrors too...just a thought...Brian __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

05-15-2003, 10:13 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Mirrors I like these, for what ever reason. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-15-2003, 10:27 PM	#5
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	I'm about to try and attach these to my doors. I kept the vent windows, so I couldn't use the 'triangle mount' style that almost all one piece windows have today. I spent a few weeks looking for 'modern' electric mirrors that could mount on the door. Came up with: late '80s Porsche (sure, I'll find these somewhere!), Miata, Corvette (only $165 each from my local GM dealer!), late '80s Olds 98, older Lincoln Town Car and....ta da....'87 Ford Escort. These are from the Escort, $35 for the whole package. Attached Images __________________ Rick Olson /nosto/ Galloway, NJ Pics : http://community.webshots.com/user/nosto53 1972 Triumph TR6 - full resto, now with a Toyota 5-speed 1975 F**D F-100 - rusty, but reliable 1982 HD XLH-1000 1967 C-10, shortstep, 350/M21 4spd, nitrogen tank fills fast bags on 4 corners, Toyo 255/45X20s on American Eagle 221 20X8s, shaved locks and handles, antenna, fuel filler, tiny C-notch, rear fuel tank, long headers, Edelbrock, worn 600 Holley, Checkmate flush hard cover, rear pan, custom LED taillights - painted it, too! But don't like it so I'm gonna do it again!!

05-15-2003, 10:30 PM	#6
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	...Oops, I type too fast and think too slow.... Forgot to mention they're definitely not new, just from the local U-Pull-It yard. And they are kinda small, the mirrors are about 3 1/2" X 6". nosto

05-16-2003, 05:27 AM	#7
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,145	OFF A 70 CAMARO THE BULLET STYLE LOOK SHARP __________________ With a 1972 Chevy Custom-10 Long bed w/350cid th350, (under-construction). Progress on truck so far (follow link): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=51051 and stage 2 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58132 ~ "Why couldn't you have just put the bunny back in the box?" ~ Last edited by SEVEND2; 05-16-2003 at 05:33 AM.

05-16-2003, 05:38 AM	#8
Seke69 Space Cadet Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 132	I'm thinking of just using some of those round "peep mirrors" that you can order from LMC/chevyduty/etc. (right now I don't have any)...

05-16-2003, 11:11 AM	#9
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Stock rearview, none on the sides. Legal here since I'm not tinting the rear glass. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

05-16-2003, 11:20 AM	#10
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Go with the stock long arm round mirrors you can buy as repops. They give plenty of view (unless you haul a wide load) and look "period" correct. Anything else looks out of place on a stock appearing truck, IMO. Of course if you going customized, a periscope would be "unique". __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

05-16-2003, 11:33 AM	#11
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	nothing special ..but in my opinion more attractive then the stock west coast mirrors Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

05-16-2003, 12:01 PM	#13
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Kenneth, if you do go with that mod may I suggest you get the vanity plate "UBOAT" so as not to confuse your vehicle with a truck! BTW, what does the MA DOT say about rudders and propellers? __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

05-16-2003, 12:08 PM	#14
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	Rearview only. Sideview mirrors clutter up the lines of the truck in my opinion. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

05-16-2003, 12:21 PM	#15
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	I have RV mirrors right now. I hate them. I'm going to go with the small round ones some day, and patch the holes the other mirrors made. That'll happen when I restore the body. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

05-16-2003, 12:51 PM	#16
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	I've seen the mirrors of a 96 f-150 on a couple different trucks they fit perfect, and don't look goddy, I seen a guy french in sorry freedom in the tail lights off that 96f-150 too, you had to see it, it didn't look to bad for custom work



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05-16-2003, 01:08 PM	#17
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	I use one of the "peep" mirrors. It is kinda small but ok when you get used to it. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

05-16-2003, 01:23 PM	#18
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I like the big ones on mine. Kinda makes it look bigger coming down the road

05-16-2003, 01:35 PM	#19
MITCH1914 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: indianapolis,indiana,usa Posts: 506	i use some 4 inch peeps also

05-16-2003, 01:41 PM	#20
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	dtlilly: yours are smaller than mine! Seriously, my truck has the profile of my grandad's head: big ears! I can't stand it. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

05-16-2003, 05:16 PM	#22
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i hate these Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

05-16-2003, 06:58 PM	#23
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	mine look like the 68-74 nova mirrors. i got them from pepboys for $20. they are cheap but i hated the west coast style mirrors. i like the truck mirrors that look like old mid 60's to early 70's chrome mirrors __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

05-17-2003, 09:48 PM	#25
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i saw a 73 -87 with them on there today. thats what they must have come off of. dont even fit flush on the body. __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

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