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Old 06-27-2009, 08:52 AM   #1
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mirror's or no mirror's

i'm getting ready to take off to my first show of the year.and i'm lookin for your guy's input.i get alot of comments on my lack of mirrors.some like the look.other's say i should add them.i would go with the small rectangular d49's or what ever they call them.i have tried the peeps which are basiclly wothless........what do you think add em or not ?
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Old 06-27-2009, 09:17 AM   #2
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Re: mirror's or no mirror's

As long as Washington doesn't require them, I say leave them off. It looks sweet like that.
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Old 06-27-2009, 09:52 AM   #3
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Re: mirror's or no mirror's

Hey, Boat! I think it looks great just like it is. Of course, you wouldnt want some if pulling a boat, but I bet you have another truck for that.
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Old 06-27-2009, 09:58 AM   #4
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Re: mirror's or no mirror's

I must say i'm a fan of no mirrors.. legal or not.
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Old 06-27-2009, 11:10 AM   #5
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Re: mirror's or no mirror's

I like the sport mirrors even though they don't offer much view.

If it were me, I would consider the 62-69 Nova Mirror.

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Old 06-27-2009, 11:47 AM   #6
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Re: mirror's or no mirror's

I prefer the no mirrors look.
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Old 06-27-2009, 11:48 AM   #7
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No mirrors.
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Old 06-27-2009, 01:35 PM   #8
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I don't like the no mirror look. It just doesn't look right
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Old 06-27-2009, 05:56 PM   #9
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Re: mirror's or no mirror's

please guys dont scream at me but i like the dumbo mirrors, i think his truck wouldnt look bad with a set ot mirrors he has all the other mouldings, its kind of in the style of the truck it looks like he's going for the original look
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Old 06-27-2009, 07:15 PM   #10
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Re: mirror's or no mirror's

i'd leave them off and do a 1 piece window... would really set it off clean.

if not the 1 piece, i would like the small sport mirrors on your truck.
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Old 06-27-2009, 08:30 PM   #11
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no mirrors and no vent windows...as mentioned above.
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Old 06-27-2009, 11:15 PM   #12
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Re: mirror's or no mirror's

would have to agree with n2trux the round 60's camaro mirrors would look real good on yours as well as any of the 73-79's > they tend to compliment the round headlights & your chrome body trim . Think the small rectangular ones go better with the 81-87's with the rectangular lights & just the general look . As far as peep mirrers , they look better on the older trucks (40 &50's).

Even though Im old school Boat , your truck looks pretty damn good the way it is.
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Old 06-27-2009, 11:37 PM   #13
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Re: mirror's or no mirror's

I think the truck looks very clean but it does kinda look naked. Aside from that tho...I can't stand to Drive a vehicle with no mirrors.
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Old 06-27-2009, 11:37 PM   #14
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Re: mirror's or no mirror's

no mirrors..
BUT if you do get mirrors DONT GO CHEEZY...
it ruins dang good builds when there's cheezy mirrors..
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Old 06-27-2009, 11:47 PM   #15
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Re: mirror's or no mirror's

It is sleek without them but I like em both ways . I think it will stand out in any show with or without them so it is just a matter of what suits you .
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I would install a small mirror in the factory location... clean and simple Mr. Boat!
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Old 06-28-2009, 01:31 AM   #17
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Re: mirror's or no mirror's

If you deside to go with n2trucks suggestion, i have one of those mirrors it needs to be cleaned up a little but i don't remember any pitying on the mirror. Send me a PM on how you can get it. By the way your truck kicks ass mirrors or no mirrors.

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Old 06-28-2009, 01:39 AM   #18
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No mirrors...Love your truck!
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Old 06-28-2009, 08:35 AM   #19
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I love the no mirror look, i just don't like driving without them. I went with mirrors found on mid to late 60's Chevelles, Camaros, Novas.

Now I need to fill the bazillion mirror holes in the doors,hand me that welder please.
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Old 06-28-2009, 11:21 AM   #20
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I can't drive without the mirrors. But I would want something nice on a clean truck suck as yours. Let us know what you decide.
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Re: mirror's or no mirror's

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i'm getting ready to take off to my first show of the year.and i'm lookin for your guy's input.i get alot of comments on my lack of mirrors.some like the look.other's say i should add them.i would go with the small rectangular d49's or what ever they call them.i have tried the peeps which are basiclly wothless........what do you think add em or not ?
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Old 06-28-2009, 10:13 PM   #22
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As long as Washington doesn't require them, I say leave them off. It looks sweet like that.
i think they require em,at least the driver's side.i've just been lucky not getting pulled over.my thought's on the suggested one piece window look.beside's the cost (ouch).i really like the wing window look,to me it's a big part of the era of these trucks.i do understand the whole "smooth' package thought.but,i still have door handles and drip rails.so,it's not a true "shaver..and i do like the round ones ken suggested.but, all in all if i do it.i'm leaning to the small rectangular sports that anthony(classic87) suggest's.to me it just a fit with my semi stock package look that i did.but,it's a big decision just to haul out the drill and dive in...letcha know what i decide on....thank's guy's.
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Old 06-29-2009, 10:47 AM   #23
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I would go with mirrors since you have all the other trim. I like the round one n2trux posted.
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Old 06-29-2009, 11:15 AM   #24
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i think that if you dont have shaved door handles, locks and turn signals in the fender, keep the mirrors. but that is one of the slickest trucks on this board, i like the way is sits!
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Old 06-29-2009, 11:42 AM   #25
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amen to the nova mirrors!
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