West Coast JR Mirrors or Sport Mirrors? Poll - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

msgross · 11-01-2006, 08:05 PM

Should I stay with the stock West Coast Jr mirrors or go with 72 style sport mirrors? I might get rid of the white on the grille and like the chrome look better than white, but is it to far away from stock? Though I would get a vote from you guys...

**Palf70Step** · 11-01-2006, 08:12 PM

I like mirrors that I can see out of. The sport mirror's look good, but are about useless on a truck, especially a 4x4, as far as I am concerned. Get some Chrome West Coast

cdowns · 11-01-2006, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I like mirrors that I can see out of. The sport mirror's look good, but are about useless on a truck, especially a 4x4, as far as I am concerned. Get some Chrome West Coast

good seein is important in keeping fenders straight

see ten · 11-01-2006, 08:40 PM

Nothin wrong with havin some sport mirrors on a 4x4! Of course it's like anything else, it all boils down to your personal preference. With the cab clearance lights the big mirrors seem to work for the look you have going there.

**passthebuck** · 11-01-2006, 09:32 PM

msgross, i like the sport style 110%. whats that pile of crap under your truck in the driveway?

msgross · 11-01-2006, 09:41 PM

that was my bed...getting ready to install NOS black wood bed...

Mike

BarryB · 11-01-2006, 09:53 PM

I wouldn't put either . I would put a mirror like shown. These are on a van but you can get the idea. You get the look of a sport mirror, but also the viewablity of a bigger mirror. You asked for Opinions, So that is mine.

wibilly · 11-01-2006, 10:18 PM

i chose the west coast jr mirrors for my current 4x4 project. it will be used as a truck and do alot of towing, skid steer, band mill and car trailer. i'm seriously thinking about a plate for towing a goose neck dump trailer or multiple car hauler so mirrors are a must

**Canadian694x4** · 11-02-2006, 01:20 AM

I like the jr. west coasters but with the chrome wheels you got going there either go with the chrome verison or the other stock style mirror. The kind (can't find a pic) that mounts in the same location of the sport mirrors but has the long metal arm with either a round or rectangular mirror head.

msgross · 11-02-2006, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Canadian694x4

The kind (can't find a pic) that mounts in the same location of the sport mirrors but has the long metal arm with either a round or rectangular mirror head.

that was the other idea too. Those were original to 67-68 I believe as were the ones on my truck. I only plan on using the truck for minor truck work (lowes, lanscaping, minor towing once a year, etc..) and driving to car shows for parts or cruise-in's. With the clearance lights I am leaning towards what seeten was talking about. Although his truck is one reason that I like sport mirrors! I may start looking for a chrome OEM version....

67ChevyRedneck · 11-02-2006, 11:05 AM

These are the one's you're talking about.

Personally, with the clearance lights, I like the west coast mirrors.

Boise69 · 11-02-2006, 02:22 PM

You all must have really tolerant / nice neighbors !! ?? Mine is on jack stands in my garage just because the starter went out with no intentions of working on it there and had the garage door open for 10 minutes and i got a letter from the association. geesze

longhorn70gmc · 11-02-2006, 02:29 PM

I like the Mirrors that 67ChevyRedneck shows on the blue truck.

msgross · 11-03-2006, 12:34 AM

my neighbors are understanding, I think. I only had that mess out for a few days. I live in a nice area too but must of the stuffy old people have moved away and retired. The younger crowd is starting to take over the street. We do have one guy on the street that always has "stuff" out and needs to buy a shed.

epthree04 · 11-03-2006, 01:18 AM

i have sport mirrors and cant see anything out of them but whatever thats why your neck is meant to swivel! just look out the back window!

my67C10 · 11-03-2006, 02:53 PM

i would get mirrors like the one on the van, and loose the lights on the top of the cab.

boundstaffpress · 11-03-2006, 04:28 PM

I have always thought that the sport mirrors look cheap, and flimsy. I vote for chrome of what you got, or the long arm stock chrome version. I think that west coast mirrors look the best with clearance lights. They are also way more usefull.

msgross · 11-03-2006, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by my67C10

i would get mirrors like the one on the van, and loose the lights on the top of the cab.

don't think i'm gonna go that route. This truck is/was 100% original until I threw the hood away and put on the tires. The cab light have grown on me know and I would hate to cover the holes anyway. Anyone know a good place to find OEM chrome West Coast Jr's?

bad_turbo · 11-03-2006, 10:28 PM

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View Poll Results: West Coast Jr. or Sport Mirrors for my 68? Vote
West Coast Jr (white or chrome)	19	47.50%
Sport Mirrors (chrome)	21	52.50%
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11-01-2006, 08:05 PM	#1
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	West Coast JR Mirrors or Sport Mirrors? Poll Should I stay with the stock West Coast Jr mirrors or go with 72 style sport mirrors? I might get rid of the white on the grille and like the chrome look better than white, but is it to far away from stock? Though I would get a vote from you guys... Attached Images Last edited by msgross; 11-01-2006 at 08:07 PM.

11-01-2006, 08:12 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,819	Re: West Coast JR Mirrors or Sport Mirrors? Poll I like mirrors that I can see out of. The sport mirror's look good, but are about useless on a truck, especially a 4x4, as far as I am concerned. Get some Chrome West Coast __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-01-2006, 08:40 PM	#4
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: West Coast JR Mirrors or Sport Mirrors? Poll Nothin wrong with havin some sport mirrors on a 4x4! Of course it's like anything else, it all boils down to your personal preference. With the cab clearance lights the big mirrors seem to work for the look you have going there.

11-01-2006, 09:32 PM	#5
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: West Coast JR Mirrors or Sport Mirrors? Poll msgross, i like the sport style 110%. whats that pile of crap under your truck in the driveway? __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

11-01-2006, 09:41 PM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: West Coast JR Mirrors or Sport Mirrors? Poll that was my bed...getting ready to install NOS black wood bed... Mike Attached Images

11-01-2006, 09:53 PM	#7
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: West Coast JR Mirrors or Sport Mirrors? Poll I wouldn't put either . I would put a mirror like shown. These are on a van but you can get the idea. You get the look of a sport mirror, but also the viewablity of a bigger mirror. You asked for Opinions, So that is mine. Attached Images

11-01-2006, 10:18 PM	#8
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: West Coast JR Mirrors or Sport Mirrors? Poll i chose the west coast jr mirrors for my current 4x4 project. it will be used as a truck and do alot of towing, skid steer, band mill and car trailer. i'm seriously thinking about a plate for towing a goose neck dump trailer or multiple car hauler so mirrors are a must __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

11-02-2006, 01:20 AM	#9
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: West Coast JR Mirrors or Sport Mirrors? Poll I like the jr. west coasters but with the chrome wheels you got going there either go with the chrome verison or the other stock style mirror. The kind (can't find a pic) that mounts in the same location of the sport mirrors but has the long metal arm with either a round or rectangular mirror head. __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

11-02-2006, 11:05 AM	#11
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: West Coast JR Mirrors or Sport Mirrors? Poll These are the one's you're talking about. Personally, with the clearance lights, I like the west coast mirrors. Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-02-2006, 02:22 PM	#12
Boise69 The Hammer Man Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 864	Re: West Coast JR Mirrors or Sport Mirrors? Poll You all must have really tolerant / nice neighbors !! ?? Mine is on jack stands in my garage just because the starter went out with no intentions of working on it there and had the garage door open for 10 minutes and i got a letter from the association. geesze

11-02-2006, 02:29 PM	#13
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: West Coast JR Mirrors or Sport Mirrors? Poll I like the Mirrors that 67ChevyRedneck shows on the blue truck. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

11-03-2006, 12:34 AM	#14
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: West Coast JR Mirrors or Sport Mirrors? Poll my neighbors are understanding, I think. I only had that mess out for a few days. I live in a nice area too but must of the stuffy old people have moved away and retired. The younger crowd is starting to take over the street. We do have one guy on the street that always has "stuff" out and needs to buy a shed.

11-03-2006, 01:18 AM	#15
epthree04 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tucson Posts: 86	Re: West Coast JR Mirrors or Sport Mirrors? Poll i have sport mirrors and cant see anything out of them but whatever thats why your neck is meant to swivel! just look out the back window!

11-03-2006, 02:53 PM	#16
my67C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 146	Re: West Coast JR Mirrors or Sport Mirrors? Poll i would get mirrors like the one on the van, and loose the lights on the top of the cab.



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11-03-2006, 04:28 PM	#17
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: West Coast JR Mirrors or Sport Mirrors? Poll I have always thought that the sport mirrors look cheap, and flimsy. I vote for chrome of what you got, or the long arm stock chrome version. I think that west coast mirrors look the best with clearance lights. They are also way more usefull. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

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