what are you using for outside rearview mirrors? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

modifiedGMC · 05-21-2005, 12:53 PM

What kind of mirrors are you using and where did you mount them? I wanted something different that I've not seen before so I put a 1986 trans-am mirror on my 69 GMC works pretty good. It was a BI!$# to put it on but it worked out good.

motocrosschump · 05-21-2005, 01:10 PM

If you like it, that is all that matters.

I think there are better choices

Bob Moore · 05-21-2005, 01:15 PM

I like the earlier GM sport mirrors with the remote. I found a pair from a ??? with short remote cables on each mirror - usually the passenger side has none or a very long cable.

They all look the same but there are several different ones - short stands, tall stands, big mirror heads, small mirror heads(Chevette), and swept back stands. To make it more interesting GM went metric with the mounting studs sometime also - no big deal - just use the proper hardware. The stands also seem to have different mounting angles along with different gaskets.

Then you get into the remote mounting method and grommets - more choices.

Don't forget to mount it so you can open the wing window (both sides) and still see something in the mirror.

They are a pain but look good and are different.

matthufham · 05-21-2005, 04:42 PM

you can use the 96 and a few years before f150 sport mirrors, they mount on the door, and i've seen them on everything old from rams to f100s

also old model ford escort and and mustangs had nice mirrors on the doors.

89 escort^^^

93 mustang, not all models have these mirrors?

1STtimePRo'71 · 05-21-2005, 06:29 PM

Whats with all the furd mirrors. I dont have mirrors on my truck. But I have a big sliding back window though.

*chevytruckfan* · 05-21-2005, 10:27 PM

I personally like the chevelle mirrors.

modifiedGMC · 05-21-2005, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1STtimePRo'71

Whats with all the furd mirrors. I dont have mirrors on my truck. But I have a big sliding back window though.

I didn't have mirrors on the outside either until the other day I hauled some stuff in the back and couldn't see with the rear view. I said "I got to get some outside mirrors!" so I dropped off the stuff and went straight to the junkyard and got the Camaro mirror. It cost me a whole $6.99 and an evening of mounting it.

thecatseye66 · 05-22-2005, 04:48 AM

Did GM (or anyone) make a remote mirror that looks anything like the sport mirrors on the 72 trucks? Maybe something a little bit bigger?

My white-painted West Coast mirrors are heading for the porch and something cool-looking is in order.

I don't care if it came on a 63 Valiant--If it works it works...

Show us our pics!

modifiedGMC · 05-22-2005, 11:46 AM

yeah show some pics of our trucks with different mirrors installed

matthufham · 05-22-2005, 12:36 PM

you can get old bullet style mirrors from old stngrays, olds 442's, chevelles, mustangs... they fit right into the muscle car era and early 70's so perfect for our trucks.

Mudder · 05-22-2005, 02:33 PM

Bob......... where did you get the pic of Sherri's 150?????

matthufham · 05-22-2005, 06:11 PM

if you're asking me? i found the f150 pic off of cardomain.com

Mudder · 05-22-2005, 06:44 PM

sorry, i miss read who posted the pics. i know the girl that owns that F150. Shes pretty much redone all of it.

smokekiki · 05-23-2005, 08:50 AM

My Suburban with ford power mirrors.My Wife works for a ford dealer,got the mirrors for Christmas.

05-21-2005, 12:53 PM	#1
modifiedGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Walker Co. Alabama Posts: 474	what are you using for outside rearview mirrors? What kind of mirrors are you using and where did you mount them? I wanted something different that I've not seen before so I put a 1986 trans-am mirror on my 69 GMC works pretty good. It was a BI!$# to put it on but it worked out good. __________________ If it don't fit, force it,...If it still don't fit , modify it 'till it does fit !!!

05-21-2005, 01:10 PM	#2
motocrosschump Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texarkana, AR 71854 Posts: 397	If you like it, that is all that matters. I think there are better choices __________________ 2006 Titan SE Crew Cab Daily Driver 2005 Mazda Tribute (Wifes car) 1969 C10 SWB 350/3 Fleet "Max" 1969 Chevelle 2 door 350/3

05-21-2005, 01:15 PM	#3
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	I like the earlier GM sport mirrors with the remote. I found a pair from a ??? with short remote cables on each mirror - usually the passenger side has none or a very long cable. They all look the same but there are several different ones - short stands, tall stands, big mirror heads, small mirror heads(Chevette), and swept back stands. To make it more interesting GM went metric with the mounting studs sometime also - no big deal - just use the proper hardware. The stands also seem to have different mounting angles along with different gaskets. Then you get into the remote mounting method and grommets - more choices. Don't forget to mount it so you can open the wing window (both sides) and still see something in the mirror. They are a pain but look good and are different. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

05-21-2005, 06:29 PM	#5
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Whats with all the furd mirrors. I dont have mirrors on my truck. But I have a big sliding back window though. __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

05-22-2005, 04:48 AM	#8
thecatseye66 '68 C-20 396 CST CC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 454	Did GM (or anyone) make a remote mirror that looks anything like the sport mirrors on the 72 trucks? Maybe something a little bit bigger? My white-painted West Coast mirrors are heading for the porch and something cool-looking is in order. I don't care if it came on a 63 Valiant--If it works it works... Show us our pics! __________________ 68 C-20 396/TH400 CST Custom Camper NOW W/DISC BRAKES 01 Jetta Turbo Daily Driver 84 Yamaha Virago 700 - Alaska to Florida Via Maine & Mexico

05-21-2005, 04:42 PM	#4
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	you can use the 96 and a few years before f150 sport mirrors, they mount on the door, and i've seen them on everything old from rams to f100s also old model ford escort and and mustangs had nice mirrors on the doors. 89 escort^^^ 93 mustang, not all models have these mirrors?

05-21-2005, 10:27 PM	#6
chevytruckfan Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 930	I personally like the chevelle mirrors.

05-22-2005, 11:46 AM	#9
modifiedGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Walker Co. Alabama Posts: 474	yeah show some pics of our trucks with different mirrors installed __________________ If it don't fit, force it,...If it still don't fit , modify it 'till it does fit !!!

05-22-2005, 12:36 PM	#10
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	you can get old bullet style mirrors from old stngrays, olds 442's, chevelles, mustangs... they fit right into the muscle car era and early 70's so perfect for our trucks.

05-22-2005, 02:33 PM	#11
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Bob......... where did you get the pic of Sherri's 150?????

05-22-2005, 06:11 PM	#12
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	if you're asking me? i found the f150 pic off of cardomain.com

05-22-2005, 06:44 PM	#13
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	sorry, i miss read who posted the pics. i know the girl that owns that F150. Shes pretty much redone all of it.

05-23-2005, 08:50 AM	#14
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	My Suburban with ford power mirrors.My Wife works for a ford dealer,got the mirrors for Christmas. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires



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