west coast mirrors ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

charlieo · 08-22-2003, 11:12 AM

Does anyone have any pics of the west coast mirrors ? There is a truck for sale near me and it has these cool old mirrors on it and was just wondering what they look like. I might offer him $50-$100 for them for my 4x4 I'm building !

1969 GMC · 08-22-2003, 01:10 PM

i think $50-$100 would be a little too much to ask for these mirrors...I think they are cool too, but alot of people get trucks, and hate these because they are too big, and are willing to sell for almost nothing. Also, you could probably buy a Walmart brand set, or similar from a store, for less than that, if you aren't concerned with originality.

truckresq · 08-22-2003, 06:44 PM

Here is a set I pulled off a 68 C10. Hope this picture is helpful.
If I could figure a decent way to ship them, I would have them up for sale.

barn9 · 08-22-2003, 07:44 PM

Do the truck door's of the world a favor and throw them in a trash can! I'm joking with ya, but those things really have ruined a lot of doors.

palallin · 08-23-2003, 12:15 AM

I *LOVE* my big West Coast mirrors. You do have to get used to looking around them, but I wouldn't trade mine for any other kind.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-23-2003, 04:22 AM

Yeah, West Coast mirrors rule. They are really steady and you can scan behind you (for cops, like) at extreme distances. Truckresq's are the same as on my '68 pickup and are listed on the glovebox sheet. They're called "West Coast Juniors" -- the full size West Coasts you'll only see on a semi-tractor. Another neat feature is the swing-away hardware that lets you fold them back to get by tight places or use a car cover. They will pop right back to original focus. The ones in the pic would look cool if re-powdercoated white.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-23-2003, 10:34 AM

They do look really good on flatbed's and bigger truck's but overpower a 2wd truck. Just my 2 cent's worth.

oldsub86 · 08-23-2003, 10:56 AM

But if you pull a trailer on occasion you need bigger mirrors. I would love to have a set of the original swing out mirrors that came on the camper specials.

PanelDeland · 08-23-2003, 04:11 PM

I won't run any other kind of mirrors on my panel.I don't think they look great but then neither would the dent I got from not being able to see.They really aren't worth much.I have had several sets given to me over the years but I'm not near my resources right now.

da-burb · 08-23-2003, 11:02 PM

I have 2 different styles available. I think they are 67-68 and 69+. I get $25 per set and have 1 set of each. The 69+ are pictured above in the post by truckresq.

08-22-2003, 11:12 AM	#1
charlieo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: sw Posts: 341	west coast mirrors ? Does anyone have any pics of the west coast mirrors ? There is a truck for sale near me and it has these cool old mirrors on it and was just wondering what they look like. I might offer him $50-$100 for them for my 4x4 I'm building !

08-22-2003, 01:10 PM	#2
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	i think $50-$100 would be a little too much to ask for these mirrors...I think they are cool too, but alot of people get trucks, and hate these because they are too big, and are willing to sell for almost nothing. Also, you could probably buy a Walmart brand set, or similar from a store, for less than that, if you aren't concerned with originality. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

08-22-2003, 06:44 PM	#3
truckresq Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sac Valley Posts: 179	Mirror pics Here is a set I pulled off a 68 C10. Hope this picture is helpful. If I could figure a decent way to ship them, I would have them up for sale. Attached Images __________________ John Sacramento Area 1969 C10 Fleetside

08-22-2003, 07:44 PM	#4
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Do the truck door's of the world a favor and throw them in a trash can! I'm joking with ya, but those things really have ruined a lot of doors. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

08-23-2003, 12:15 AM	#5
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	I LOVE my big West Coast mirrors. You do have to get used to looking around them, but I wouldn't trade mine for any other kind. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

08-23-2003, 04:22 AM	#6
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,439	West Coast Jr Yeah, West Coast mirrors rule. They are really steady and you can scan behind you (for cops, like) at extreme distances. Truckresq's are the same as on my '68 pickup and are listed on the glovebox sheet. They're called "West Coast Juniors" -- the full size West Coasts you'll only see on a semi-tractor. Another neat feature is the swing-away hardware that lets you fold them back to get by tight places or use a car cover. They will pop right back to original focus. The ones in the pic would look cool if re-powdercoated white.

08-23-2003, 10:34 AM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	They do look really good on flatbed's and bigger truck's but overpower a 2wd truck. Just my 2 cent's worth. __________________ 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..

08-23-2003, 10:56 AM	#8
oldsub86 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695	But if you pull a trailer on occasion you need bigger mirrors. I would love to have a set of the original swing out mirrors that came on the camper specials. __________________ 1968 Chevy - 292 with a powerglide

08-23-2003, 04:11 PM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	I won't run any other kind of mirrors on my panel.I don't think they look great but then neither would the dent I got from not being able to see.They really aren't worth much.I have had several sets given to me over the years but I'm not near my resources right now. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

08-23-2003, 11:02 PM	#10
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I have 2 different styles available. I think they are 67-68 and 69+. I get $25 per set and have 1 set of each. The 69+ are pictured above in the post by truckresq. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

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