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*Stitch* · 01-03-2011, 01:15 PM

Well it'll either be those little round mirrors or no mirrors.
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f.monroe · 01-03-2011, 03:30 PM

I would thin you want as small a mirror as you can use since there will be no way to brace it from the backside with one piece windows. The door seems like it will get pretty flexible once the one piece glass is installed since the vent windows actually add support to the outside sheet metal . The dumbo mirrors also have a rod that mounts to the inside of the door and the lower mounting bolt (?) ,if I remember correctly ,to strengthen the outer skin of the door with that big mirror on it .I have seen those mirrors added to older trucks without the correct mounting rod and they always shake when driving and opening/closing the door . With the custom touches you are planning I would think some sort of small custom mirror would accent the truck and interior well.
Frank

GmtGmt · 01-03-2011, 03:54 PM

Dumbo Mirrors! Hands down best looking truck mirrors off all time

*Stitch* · 01-03-2011, 05:07 PM

Yeah Frank, I hadn't thought about the support. I'm either going to go with no mirrors or the little round ones. I'm leaning more toward the round ones because I really want mirrors outside and I think it won't look so much like a trailer queen with the mirrors on there even though they're tiny.
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**N2TRUX** · 01-03-2011, 05:18 PM

FYI- The mirrors I posted a available on ebay all the time.

orbot · 01-03-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

This will give you an idea on how it will look with no mirrors and one piece windows (it is my truck, and what I will be running). I kept the door handles, but shaved the locks. Similar look for what you are going after,

Where did you get the one piece window set up?? looks interesting.

coater · 01-03-2011, 06:57 PM

Please let me know how the 1 piece window works out. Was thinking about that also,but haven't read anything good about them yet. Fitment issues.

orbot · 01-03-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by coater

Please let me know how the 1 piece window works out. Was thinking about that also,but haven't read anything good about them yet. Fitment issues.

Wow really....if the stock ones are a pain to install i can only imagine thoose bigger ones...

knightowl73 · 01-04-2011, 10:45 PM

I will be finding out within a few eeks all about the one piece swap. ill take plenty of pics and probably post a thread. Im building a shortbed for a buddy in the air force who's comin in on sunday to see how his truck looks now and drop some more money. So Monday im ordering a kit so i can get all the glass in, keep the interior clean that way.

How many companies are making the kits? I was gonna probably order from brothers.

View Poll Results: Keep, Move, Get rid of
Keep the mirrors right where they are in the factory location	13	36.11%
Move the mirrors forward so they look good and show off the one piece windows more	6	16.67%
Get rid of the mirrors totally, remember I'm keeping the door handles and locks	17	47.22%
Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll

01-03-2011, 01:15 PM	#26
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors Well it'll either be those little round mirrors or no mirrors. Posted via Mobile Device

01-03-2011, 03:30 PM	#27
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors I would thin you want as small a mirror as you can use since there will be no way to brace it from the backside with one piece windows. The door seems like it will get pretty flexible once the one piece glass is installed since the vent windows actually add support to the outside sheet metal . The dumbo mirrors also have a rod that mounts to the inside of the door and the lower mounting bolt (?) ,if I remember correctly ,to strengthen the outer skin of the door with that big mirror on it .I have seen those mirrors added to older trucks without the correct mounting rod and they always shake when driving and opening/closing the door . With the custom touches you are planning I would think some sort of small custom mirror would accent the truck and interior well. Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

01-03-2011, 05:07 PM	#29
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors Yeah Frank, I hadn't thought about the support. I'm either going to go with no mirrors or the little round ones. I'm leaning more toward the round ones because I really want mirrors outside and I think it won't look so much like a trailer queen with the mirrors on there even though they're tiny. Posted via Mobile Device

01-03-2011, 05:18 PM	#30
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors FYI- The mirrors I posted a available on ebay all the time. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-03-2011, 06:57 PM	#32
coater Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Leesburg,Ga. Posts: 359	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors Please let me know how the 1 piece window works out. Was thinking about that also,but haven't read anything good about them yet. Fitment issues.

01-04-2011, 10:45 PM	#34
knightowl73 TUKE-NoBullChit Customs owner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Marque, Tx Posts: 640	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors I will be finding out within a few eeks all about the one piece swap. ill take plenty of pics and probably post a thread. Im building a shortbed for a buddy in the air force who's comin in on sunday to see how his truck looks now and drop some more money. So Monday im ordering a kit so i can get all the glass in, keep the interior clean that way. How many companies are making the kits? I was gonna probably order from brothers. __________________ OWNER @ NBC Customs...No Bull Chit....'92 GMC C2500 ECSB 350/TH400, '57 FORD SKYLINER (My dad's for now, but its really mine-you'll NEVER see a cooler car at 7 years old lol), '42 ford rat rod shop truck (new project), 91 CHRYSLER VOYER MINIVAN (shop van for now) http://www.facebook.com/#!/nbc.customs

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