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71sierragrande · 11-01-2011, 07:49 PM

A bit big but not too bad. Hey, where did you get those fender flares?

**slomotion** · 11-01-2011, 07:57 PM

Personally, I like having big rear view mirrors. It lessens the blind spots, and I switch back and forth between the full size, and the Jr's just to change it up once in a while. I guess it's more of a functionality thing for me.

crazy longhorn · 11-01-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RPBurris

[ATTACH][/ATTACH][ATTACH]I bought these mirrors off the board here and mocked them up over the weekend. I wanted a junior looking west coast style mirror. These mirrors look like a universal style and the glass is in bad shape (can be replaced and was disclosed at the sale). Trying to find out if these look too big or weird. I want a mirror bigger than a sport mirror but maybe something smaller than these. I do plan on having this be a functional tow vehicle at some point. Thanks!

Well, they really do make your trucks azz look fat! Its your choice, but IMCO, you dont need mirrors, IF you drive fast enough

crazyL

1low · 11-01-2011, 10:37 PM

Wow

magwakeenercew2jh · 11-01-2011, 11:36 PM

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Sometimes you need big mirrors.

**70cst** · 11-01-2011, 11:49 PM

I am going to say...they stick out to far in my opinion. Hey you asked

SS Tim · 11-02-2011, 01:03 AM

To each his own. Mirrors are too big when you hit something with them and too small when you hit something you don't see. My '72 Suburban had sport mirrors for two days! The aftermaket replacements (circa '82) had some vibration but I could see the rear wheels of my trailer. My '72 C10 had the jr's and were a great general mirror but really no different than the tripods we have on another brand pickup. My favorites are the w/c seniors but they are huge and only slightly forgiving. Best bet if you are hauling a bigger trailer or running a camper and a trailer would be the four point camper mirrors.

**slomotion** · 11-02-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Sometimes you need big mirrors.

Awww, man, they could at least have been polished......painted? Really?

SS Tim · 11-02-2011, 09:41 AM

It bugged me all night because those mirrors looked familiar but not exactly right either. Then it hit me. Late 60's Ford Camper Special. Sure, the heads are later semi truck replacements but the arms look stone stock Ford to me. I'd say its time to dig up some Chevrolet Camper Mirrors RPO DF2.

R.L. · 11-02-2011, 04:00 PM

I like big mirrors on long beds tow vehicles etc. if mine wasn't a short step bed thats what I'd have, I kind of like cab lites too.

RPBurris · 11-06-2011, 09:29 PM

Wow...the mirrors will definetly make or brake the look of a truck and i certainly did not want to go drilling some big holes in my doors only to regret it. They do look a lot like the F*&d mirrors posted above.

71sierragrand- the flares are molded into the bed. The front fenders match. Both are falling apart. Too many years of bouncing around. The outer lip is the steel wheel arch with fiberglass creating the flare.

Slomotion- your truck is beautifully done.

Still on the search for mirrors.

**slomotion** · 11-06-2011, 09:58 PM

Thank you, RP. Good luck in your search!

Tim

11-01-2011, 07:49 PM	#26
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: How do these mirrors look? A bit big but not too bad. Hey, where did you get those fender flares? __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

11-01-2011, 07:57 PM	#27
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,822	Re: How do these mirrors look? Personally, I like having big rear view mirrors. It lessens the blind spots, and I switch back and forth between the full size, and the Jr's just to change it up once in a while. I guess it's more of a functionality thing for me. Attached Images __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

11-01-2011, 10:37 PM	#29
1low Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Moyie Springs ID. Posts: 160	Re: How do these mirrors look? Wow

11-01-2011, 11:36 PM	#30
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: How do these mirrors look? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Sometimes you need big mirrors. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 11-01-2011 at 11:45 PM.

11-01-2011, 11:49 PM	#31
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: How do these mirrors look? I am going to say...they stick out to far in my opinion. Hey you asked __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

11-02-2011, 01:03 AM	#32
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: How do these mirrors look? To each his own. Mirrors are too big when you hit something with them and too small when you hit something you don't see. My '72 Suburban had sport mirrors for two days! The aftermaket replacements (circa '82) had some vibration but I could see the rear wheels of my trailer. My '72 C10 had the jr's and were a great general mirror but really no different than the tripods we have on another brand pickup. My favorites are the w/c seniors but they are huge and only slightly forgiving. Best bet if you are hauling a bigger trailer or running a camper and a trailer would be the four point camper mirrors. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

11-02-2011, 09:41 AM	#34
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: How do these mirrors look? It bugged me all night because those mirrors looked familiar but not exactly right either. Then it hit me. Late 60's Ford Camper Special. Sure, the heads are later semi truck replacements but the arms look stone stock Ford to me. I'd say its time to dig up some Chevrolet Camper Mirrors RPO DF2. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

11-02-2011, 04:00 PM	#35
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: How do these mirrors look? I like big mirrors on long beds tow vehicles etc. if mine wasn't a short step bed thats what I'd have, I kind of like cab lites too.

11-06-2011, 09:29 PM	#36
RPBurris Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 395	Re: How do these mirrors look? Wow...the mirrors will definetly make or brake the look of a truck and i certainly did not want to go drilling some big holes in my doors only to regret it. They do look a lot like the F*&d mirrors posted above. 71sierragrand- the flares are molded into the bed. The front fenders match. Both are falling apart. Too many years of bouncing around. The outer lip is the steel wheel arch with fiberglass creating the flare. Slomotion- your truck is beautifully done. Still on the search for mirrors. __________________ 1969 Chevy K20 Longbed

11-06-2011, 09:58 PM	#37
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,822	Re: How do these mirrors look? Thank you, RP. Good luck in your search! Tim __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

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