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Location: washington state
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I'm looking to replace my ' western ' style camper mirrors. ( pictured )
These mirrors BLIND SPOT, SO MUCH from front / side ( almost 70 degrees ) from my vision. Funny thing is , these are as USEFULL as they are designed to be - but - they are also just as much a hinderence to blind spots! would you please post your mirrors/ I noticed alot of 80's Chevy vans, ( chrome mirrors ) but I believe they are electric ? thanks , jim ![]() This is the mirror I'd like to use . ![]()
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Re: Show me your outside camper mirors please
Here is a pic of the Camper mirrors like the ones that came on my son's Burb.
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Location: central pa
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Re: Show me your outside camper mirors please
If you will be drilling holes for new go to Auto parts store that carries Grote mirrors. They have a good quality mirror like in the picture above(the bottom arms are not as long as factory). When bolted on they do not shake and wobble like the cheap 4 post camper mirrors from Whitney and the like.
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Re: Show me your outside camper mirors please
Sorry to hear about the blind spots! I was looking forward to using them on my pickup, but now I'm not so sure.
Here's a pic of my Blazer:
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Join Date: Feb 2002
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Re: Show me your outside camper mirors please
I was going to get a set of those for my 4x4, I like the old style look. It sure doesn't look like they would have a blind spot (darn). Yours are mounted lower than the other ones I've seen.
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Location: ** THE FALL GUY **CHICAGO IL
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Re: Show me your outside camper mirors please
69 custom camper. the heads swing in for storage or out for towing.
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Re: Show me your outside camper mirors please
'69 Custom Camper purchased from orig.owner (his estate).Had to replace the actual mirror.
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Re: Show me your outside camper mirors please
I'm not 100% sure, but I believe these may be the factory 1971 originals.
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Re: Show me your outside camper mirors please
these are off my '71 C20
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: washington state
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Re: Show me your outside camper mirors please
Just got off work ( 10 pm.)Thanks everyone for your comments !
I added a pic, of the mirror I want to use,,.. also, I'm assuming since these mount lower - there is less of a blind spot. My problems with the current mirrors are: 1. excessive blind spots, combined with the wing window post , ( ... and they have been moved back , closer to the wing window uprights by PO's, they just bondo'd the mounting holes in the upper door frame ) 2. shake going down the road. 3. Too much stress flex on the outer door skin, easy to strip out bolts when periodic re- tightening, 4. change can be good, thanks any user feedback ?
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1941 Chevy 1/2 ton Street Rod: 327 cu,/350 auto, 'Stinger ' - JULY 2007 CUSTOM CLASSIC TRUCK magazine. 1967 Chevy 3/4 ton standard bed, 350 cu./400 auto, w/ 83 - 3:43 rear end...sips gas.... Last edited by fourty1; 02-04-2007 at 12:27 PM. |
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Re: Show me your outside camper mirors please
41 I sent u a PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: washington state
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Re: outside camper mirors UPDATE
Finally mounted my 2 - 80's style mirrors.
my wonderful neighbor , lent me his nut-riveting tool( with a step drill I dilled a 3/8" hole ( 4 steps ) & rivet mounted the hidden nuts. didn't need to remove the inner door panel. additional mounting bolts etc, below X two. Each side required: 2 - 3" SS bolts, 3 - flat rubber washers ( 2 pac= $0.92) 3 - SS flat washers, 3 - large nylon spacers, Lots easier to see, & swing-a-way to boot. ! NO ADDED BLIND SPOTS, like the california style western mirrors & wing window divider produced. drivers side mirror is flat, passenger side is convex. BIG & WIDE VISION even with camper sticking out... Glad I switched.. total price around 99 dollars day & 1/2 labor ![]() of course I'll now add a filler piece, but for now rock solid I spiffy
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1941 Chevy 1/2 ton Street Rod: 327 cu,/350 auto, 'Stinger ' - JULY 2007 CUSTOM CLASSIC TRUCK magazine. 1967 Chevy 3/4 ton standard bed, 350 cu./400 auto, w/ 83 - 3:43 rear end...sips gas.... Last edited by fourty1; 02-15-2007 at 04:10 PM. |
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