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RPBurris · 10-30-2011, 05:16 PM

[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!

dmwphoto · 10-30-2011, 05:35 PM

not crazy about them at all.

**Palf70Step** · 10-30-2011, 05:37 PM

I have never been crazy about the looks, BUT if you want function and being able to see well, then they do the trick!

shawno72 · 10-30-2011, 05:40 PM

They look great if you plan to install a slide in camper. Very large.
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Shyguy · 10-30-2011, 06:11 PM

I like the low profile tripod mount mirrors better myself for towing. The ones you are showing will give you some blind spots.

The first picture is of the tripods and the second is similar mirrors to which you have.

rpmerf · 10-30-2011, 06:16 PM

They look really weird. I think the camper style mirrors would look alot better as posted above

also, they dont fold in! Maybe not seem like a big deal now, but it looks like they would DESTROY that door if you hit something.

CG · 10-30-2011, 06:21 PM

They are bigger than any Ive seen. Look big enough for a semi to me.

Shyguy · 10-30-2011, 06:59 PM

Here is a picture of some heavy duty towing mirrors on my '92. They are OEM and work real well towing trailers, even our 5th wheel travel trailer.

fastwillie 696969 · 10-30-2011, 07:06 PM

my grandpa would like them

Pop's C-10 · 10-30-2011, 07:40 PM

Too big..

landsurvey1 · 10-30-2011, 08:55 PM

I had some tri-pod camper mirrors on my 72 K-20 and found the vibration from the wind going down the highway would distort the view. Maybe because they were after market, I bought them at LMC?

vectorit · 10-30-2011, 09:17 PM

I like them.
If you plan to tow, you are gonna need a functional mirror.
"sport mirrors" will look ridiculous on a rig pulling something, let alone you looking ridiculous trying to maneuver a trailer with "cool" looking mirrors...

'68 C-20 · 10-30-2011, 10:18 PM

If you gotta have a big mirror, I like the original option from Chevrolet.

wild4wheels · 10-30-2011, 11:22 PM

I had these on the Longhorn ..big enough but not BJ and the Bear ... wow! I am dating myself there ...

**special-K** · 10-31-2011, 06:24 AM

I like real mirrors on a truck. There are sleek trucks that look best with car mirrors,which is what I always called what everyone calls sport mirrors,but those mirrors are not very useful on a 4wd that sits higher or any truck when hauling anything. But,I think you need to look further for a better mirror. Those sit as wide as a senior west coast,yet only offer the mirror area of a junior. The RV Juniors from 67/68 are a stylish (as far as real trucks go) way to go without being real big,yet offer adequate rear vision. They are the type '68 C-20 showed in post #14

cdowns · 10-31-2011, 07:09 AM

i like big mirrors

'68 C-20 · 10-31-2011, 08:46 AM

The RV JRr.s also "break away", that is to say they swing in very easy in a tight spot and then when pushed back out, return to their exact preset position. The are good looking and (IMO) very well thought out.

Steve Hafner · 10-31-2011, 11:13 AM

. . . .

Most people don't like my camper mirrors - but since I hope to be pulling a boat that is eight feet wide ( one day ) I'm going to need them.

. . . .

eightbanger · 10-31-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fastwillie 696969

my grandpa would like them

As has been said...great for a slide in camper.

RPBurris · 10-31-2011, 01:40 PM

Wow...A lot of feedback on mirrors. I was looking for more of the RV Jr. look. Unfortunately when i bought the mirrors the PO did not have a pic of them installed. Guess i learned a lesson there. I think they are too big and have had my opinion reinforced on the board. I am not a big fan of the tripod mirrors for some reason. Thanks!!

CG · 10-31-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Hafner

. . . .

Most people don't like my camper mirrors - but since I hope to be pulling a boat that is eight feet wide ( one day ) I'm going to need them.

. . . .

I like these. I have a set in plain white that need restoring. I like that you can tuck em in and then put em out when you have a wide load.

I have a set of the stock round mirrors for my panel that I will put the convex mirrors over the stock mirror. I found a set of those old style mirrors you bolt to your front wheel wells and hood opening when you pull wide loads. I think they will do the trick

c1069 · 10-31-2011, 03:12 PM

there is set on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/67-72-CHEVY-...r#ht_819wt_878

**special-K** · 11-01-2011, 08:07 AM

I have had many trucks with the Camper mirrors and have decided I'd rather not run them any more. The problem is the rigid mount of the base (arms). You brush those on anything and you have big dents in you doors. It doesn't take much to wreck a nice door...believe me. I have them on my '72 GMC right now and don't really need them,so I'm switching to below eyelines when I do the body work. They have the same mirror head and that is the farthest thing sticking out (which will give if you tap anything). If you don't need those things,you really don't want them. They were great with my slide-in camper,I must say,and that's the only time I have ever swung them out on any of my trucks.
Those RV Juniors are a great looking traditional truck mirror and I wish they were correct for 69-72s. On a truck I don't care about that on,that's what I'd use. Here's a good picture with them on a '67:

rpmerf · 11-01-2011, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Hafner

. . . .

Most people don't like my camper mirrors - but since I hope to be pulling a boat that is eight feet wide ( one day ) I'm going to need them.

. . . .

I'm going to be putting a set of those on my truck

'68 C-20 · 11-01-2011, 06:45 PM

Special K, the RV JR's are only period correct for '67~'68?

10-30-2011, 05:35 PM	#2
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: How do these mirrors look? not crazy about them at all.

10-30-2011, 05:37 PM	#3
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10-30-2011, 05:40 PM	#4
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: How do these mirrors look? They look great if you plan to install a slide in camper. Very large. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

10-30-2011, 06:11 PM	#5
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: How do these mirrors look? I like the low profile tripod mount mirrors better myself for towing. The ones you are showing will give you some blind spots. The first picture is of the tripods and the second is similar mirrors to which you have. Attached Images __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

10-30-2011, 06:16 PM	#6
rpmerf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 1,024	Re: How do these mirrors look? They look really weird. I think the camper style mirrors would look alot better as posted above also, they dont fold in! Maybe not seem like a big deal now, but it looks like they would DESTROY that door if you hit something. __________________ 1970 C20 Custom Camper - 350, TH350 1997 GMC Suburban 1994 Acura Integra GSR 1987 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z

10-30-2011, 05:16 PM	#1
RPBurris Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 395	How do these mirrors look? [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! Attached Images __________________ 1969 Chevy K20 Longbed

10-30-2011, 06:21 PM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: How do these mirrors look? They are bigger than any Ive seen. Look big enough for a semi to me. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

10-30-2011, 06:59 PM	#8
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: How do these mirrors look? Here is a picture of some heavy duty towing mirrors on my '92. They are OEM and work real well towing trailers, even our 5th wheel travel trailer. Attached Images __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

10-30-2011, 07:06 PM	#9
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: How do these mirrors look? my grandpa would like them __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

10-30-2011, 07:40 PM	#10
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: How do these mirrors look? Too big.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

10-30-2011, 08:55 PM	#11
landsurvey1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 404	Re: How do these mirrors look? I had some tri-pod camper mirrors on my 72 K-20 and found the vibration from the wind going down the highway would distort the view. Maybe because they were after market, I bought them at LMC?

10-30-2011, 09:17 PM	#12
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: How do these mirrors look? I like them. If you plan to tow, you are gonna need a functional mirror. "sport mirrors" will look ridiculous on a rig pulling something, let alone you looking ridiculous trying to maneuver a trailer with "cool" looking mirrors... __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

10-30-2011, 10:18 PM	#13
'68 C-20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dansville, NY Posts: 248	Re: How do these mirrors look? If you gotta have a big mirror, I like the original option from Chevrolet. Attached Images __________________ DIY body and paint work is cheap, making it look good... priceless -------------------------------------------- My Toys; ’26 Ford Model T ‘72 Triumph Spitfire 1500 '09 "The Briggs Flyer" Gettin' High.

10-30-2011, 11:22 PM	#14
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: How do these mirrors look? I had these on the Longhorn ..big enough but not BJ and the Bear ... wow! I am dating myself there ... Attached Images __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

10-31-2011, 06:24 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How do these mirrors look? I like real mirrors on a truck. There are sleek trucks that look best with car mirrors,which is what I always called what everyone calls sport mirrors,but those mirrors are not very useful on a 4wd that sits higher or any truck when hauling anything. But,I think you need to look further for a better mirror. Those sit as wide as a senior west coast,yet only offer the mirror area of a junior. The RV Juniors from 67/68 are a stylish (as far as real trucks go) way to go without being real big,yet offer adequate rear vision. They are the type '68 C-20 showed in post #14 __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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10-31-2011, 07:09 AM	#16
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How do these mirrors look? i like big mirrors __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-31-2011, 08:46 AM	#17
'68 C-20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dansville, NY Posts: 248	Re: How do these mirrors look? The RV JRr.s also "break away", that is to say they swing in very easy in a tight spot and then when pushed back out, return to their exact preset position. The are good looking and (IMO) very well thought out. __________________ DIY body and paint work is cheap, making it look good... priceless -------------------------------------------- My Toys; ’26 Ford Model T ‘72 Triumph Spitfire 1500 '09 "The Briggs Flyer" Gettin' High.

10-31-2011, 11:13 AM	#18
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: How do these mirrors look? . . . . Most people don't like my camper mirrors - but since I hope to be pulling a boat that is eight feet wide ( one day ) I'm going to need them. . . . . Attached Images __________________ . . . . Life is short . . . we only have, right now. . . . . My 70 C-10's BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475526

10-31-2011, 01:40 PM	#20
RPBurris Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 395	Re: How do these mirrors look? Wow...A lot of feedback on mirrors. I was looking for more of the RV Jr. look. Unfortunately when i bought the mirrors the PO did not have a pic of them installed. Guess i learned a lesson there. I think they are too big and have had my opinion reinforced on the board. I am not a big fan of the tripod mirrors for some reason. Thanks!! __________________ 1969 Chevy K20 Longbed

10-31-2011, 03:12 PM	#22
c1069 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: McFarland CA Posts: 1,392	Re: How do these mirrors look? there is set on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/67-72-CHEVY-...r#ht_819wt_878 __________________ Pancho 69 c/10 step side 454/400 with 3.07

11-01-2011, 08:07 AM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How do these mirrors look? I have had many trucks with the Camper mirrors and have decided I'd rather not run them any more. The problem is the rigid mount of the base (arms). You brush those on anything and you have big dents in you doors. It doesn't take much to wreck a nice door...believe me. I have them on my '72 GMC right now and don't really need them,so I'm switching to below eyelines when I do the body work. They have the same mirror head and that is the farthest thing sticking out (which will give if you tap anything). If you don't need those things,you really don't want them. They were great with my slide-in camper,I must say,and that's the only time I have ever swung them out on any of my trucks. Those RV Juniors are a great looking traditional truck mirror and I wish they were correct for 69-72s. On a truck I don't care about that on,that's what I'd use. Here's a good picture with them on a '67: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-01-2011, 06:45 PM	#25
'68 C-20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dansville, NY Posts: 248	Re: How do these mirrors look? Special K, the RV JR's are only period correct for '67~'68? __________________ DIY body and paint work is cheap, making it look good... priceless -------------------------------------------- My Toys; ’26 Ford Model T ‘72 Triumph Spitfire 1500 '09 "The Briggs Flyer" Gettin' High.

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