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*Stitch* · 01-03-2011, 12:22 AM

I'm putting one piece windows in my truck...I want to now whether you think I should keep the mirrors where they are, move the mirrors forward to show off the one piece windows some more, or get rid of the mirrors totally...If I keep the mirrors, I'm gonna stay with the dumbo mirrors...I don't think the sport mirrors look good on these trucks at all so I won't be putting those on here...

Also, this truck is going to be my demo vehicle for my new interior business that I'll be opening soon...I have big custom plans for this truck...it'll have all the factory trim, a 73-74 front end, I'll be keeping the door handles, and Porterbuilt gear up front and out back...I want the truck to look factory on the outside with subtle touches and have a kickass interior...

thanks for the suggestions fellas...

Chuck.

baclay9 · 01-03-2011, 12:25 AM

If you keep them leave them where they are. I would keep them, I think they look good on these trucks.
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Mattman2010 · 01-03-2011, 12:31 AM

I like where they are mounted. I have not seen anyone move their mirror forward at all, but it might look good with the one piece window.

SS Delux · 01-03-2011, 12:41 AM

It would probably make the door look longer, maybe try and bolt them on in the front hole and then photoshop out the mounting holes ?

Malo83 · 01-03-2011, 01:20 AM

One piece windows with elephant ears ???

if anything leave the mirrors off completely

bigblock73 · 01-03-2011, 01:24 AM

No mirrors, especially with 1 piece glass.

73/74's didn't have dumbos either, they would look totally out of place IMO on the truck.

bigblock73 · 01-03-2011, 01:31 AM

This will give you an idea on how it will look with no mirrors and one piece windows (it is my truck, and what I will be running). I kept the door handles, but shaved the locks. Similar look for what you are going after,

*Stitch* · 01-03-2011, 01:38 AM

Thanks Jeff. You are the man. I totally forgot that you shaved the mirrors but kept the handles and had the one piece windows. I'm pretty sure I just made up my mind. That looks spot on right there. Thanks
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bikes&bowties · 01-03-2011, 01:41 AM

How much would you want for the mirrors? Haha. What color are you planning on for the exterior? It definitely won't look right with the dumbo mirrors if you were to run mirrors
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*Stitch* · 01-03-2011, 01:45 AM

When I decide to sell them I'll be sure to put you at the top of the list. They are in great condition. I'm painting it the factory blue and white, but not the blue that's on it now. It'll be the light blue from 1973.

BigRed76 · 01-03-2011, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

No mirrors, especially with 1 piece glass.

73/74's didn't have dumbos either, they would look totally out of place IMO on the truck.

What mirrors did they use in 73/74?

*Stitch* · 01-03-2011, 01:53 AM

Probably the sport mirrors or the towing mirrors.
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bikes&bowties · 01-03-2011, 01:58 AM

Thanks man. Just let me know. And that should look very good. Can't wait to see it all put together
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*Stitch* · 01-03-2011, 02:05 AM

No problem and thanks
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WigglesTheHoly · 01-03-2011, 02:20 AM

where they are with the 60's chevy mirrors like what is on a Camaro or El Camino.

3r!c84 · 01-03-2011, 02:37 AM

stitch is that a 83-84 grill? what are you planning to do with it when y ou convert over to the older style

BLE 'BURBAN · 01-03-2011, 04:45 AM

Power mirrors from an 89-91 Silverado packaged BLAZER,BURB or CREW CAB and mount them as far forward as possible.

*Stitch* · 01-03-2011, 08:08 AM

I'm trying to go as old school with the body of the truck as possible. So no power mirrors. I actually just sold a set the were in great shape. I'm gonna take the mirrors off.

The front end is the factory frontend off my 84. As far as I can remember there's nothing wrong with the grill or headlight buckets. I think all the chrome and tabs are still there. I may throw it up on the wall of my new shop. If I don't keep it, I'll be sure to give you first dibs when I post it for sale.
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**N2TRUX** · 01-03-2011, 10:46 AM

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How much would you want for the mirrors?]

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

stitch is that a 83-84 grill?

This is not a For Sale thread. Don't make it one and get it locked.

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WigglesTheHoly- where they are with the 60's chevy mirrors like what is on a Camaro or El Camino.

I agree. The round sport mirrors will accent the proposed round headlights.

*Stitch* · 01-03-2011, 11:09 AM

Does anyone have a picture of mirrors from a 60s Camaro or el camino
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*87 chevy silverado* · 01-03-2011, 11:26 AM

take them off. they will look fugly on there with the one peice winows.go with the smaller ones or none

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*Stitch* · 01-03-2011, 12:22 PM

I like that first set Ken. Where did can I get them from. I like the little bowties on the mirrors
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mooseknuckles · 01-03-2011, 12:27 PM

def. no mirrors with one piece glass, but if you drive it daily you'll want at least a drivers side mirror!...

*78 Chevyrado* · 01-03-2011, 12:51 PM

It would LOOK better with with the one piece glass with no mirrors at all, but I hate driving something with no mirrors, or the little useless mirrors.

View Poll Results: Keep, Move, Get rid of
Keep the mirrors right where they are in the factory location	13	36.11%
Move the mirrors forward so they look good and show off the one piece windows more	6	16.67%
Get rid of the mirrors totally, remember I'm keeping the door handles and locks	17	47.22%
Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll

01-03-2011, 12:22 AM	#1
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Mirrors or no Mirrors I'm putting one piece windows in my truck...I want to now whether you think I should keep the mirrors where they are, move the mirrors forward to show off the one piece windows some more, or get rid of the mirrors totally...If I keep the mirrors, I'm gonna stay with the dumbo mirrors...I don't think the sport mirrors look good on these trucks at all so I won't be putting those on here... Also, this truck is going to be my demo vehicle for my new interior business that I'll be opening soon...I have big custom plans for this truck...it'll have all the factory trim, a 73-74 front end, I'll be keeping the door handles, and Porterbuilt gear up front and out back...I want the truck to look factory on the outside with subtle touches and have a kickass interior... thanks for the suggestions fellas... Chuck. Last edited by Stitch; 01-03-2011 at 12:26 AM.

01-03-2011, 12:25 AM	#2
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors If you keep them leave them where they are. I would keep them, I think they look good on these trucks. Posted via Mobile Device

01-03-2011, 12:31 AM	#3
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors I like where they are mounted. I have not seen anyone move their mirror forward at all, but it might look good with the one piece window. __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

01-03-2011, 12:41 AM	#4
SS Delux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor Posts: 290	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors It would probably make the door look longer, maybe try and bolt them on in the front hole and then photoshop out the mounting holes ?

01-03-2011, 01:20 AM	#5
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors One piece windows with elephant ears ??? if anything leave the mirrors off completely

01-03-2011, 01:24 AM	#6
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors No mirrors, especially with 1 piece glass. 73/74's didn't have dumbos either, they would look totally out of place IMO on the truck. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-03-2011, 01:31 AM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors This will give you an idea on how it will look with no mirrors and one piece windows (it is my truck, and what I will be running). I kept the door handles, but shaved the locks. Similar look for what you are going after, Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-03-2011, 01:38 AM	#8
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors Thanks Jeff. You are the man. I totally forgot that you shaved the mirrors but kept the handles and had the one piece windows. I'm pretty sure I just made up my mind. That looks spot on right there. Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

01-03-2011, 01:41 AM	#9
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors How much would you want for the mirrors? Haha. What color are you planning on for the exterior? It definitely won't look right with the dumbo mirrors if you were to run mirrors Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by bikes&bowties; 01-03-2011 at 01:46 AM.

01-03-2011, 01:45 AM	#10
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors When I decide to sell them I'll be sure to put you at the top of the list. They are in great condition. I'm painting it the factory blue and white, but not the blue that's on it now. It'll be the light blue from 1973. Last edited by Stitch; 01-03-2011 at 01:49 AM.

01-03-2011, 01:53 AM	#12
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors Probably the sport mirrors or the towing mirrors. Posted via Mobile Device

01-03-2011, 01:58 AM	#13
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors Thanks man. Just let me know. And that should look very good. Can't wait to see it all put together Posted via Mobile Device

01-03-2011, 02:05 AM	#14
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors No problem and thanks Posted via Mobile Device

01-03-2011, 02:20 AM	#15
WigglesTheHoly IT Guy/ Father/ Chevy lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hoisington, KS Posts: 568	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors where they are with the 60's chevy mirrors like what is on a Camaro or El Camino. __________________ 78 Chevy (Pictures) SOLD 79 Chevy LWB (pasture) 83 Chevy LWB (crushed rusted beyond repair) 02 TrailBlazer SOLD 03 VW Passat wagonSOLD 95 extended cab silveradoSOLD (still in family) 05 Crew Cab Silverado 5.3 (The Turd) WTB: 66 El camino Technology Specialist aspiring to be a gear head.



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01-03-2011, 02:37 AM	#16
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors stitch is that a 83-84 grill? what are you planning to do with it when y ou convert over to the older style __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90 Last edited by 3r!c84; 01-03-2011 at 02:37 AM.

01-03-2011, 04:45 AM	#17
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors Power mirrors from an 89-91 Silverado packaged BLAZER,BURB or CREW CAB and mount them as far forward as possible. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

01-03-2011, 08:08 AM	#18
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors I'm trying to go as old school with the body of the truck as possible. So no power mirrors. I actually just sold a set the were in great shape. I'm gonna take the mirrors off. The front end is the factory frontend off my 84. As far as I can remember there's nothing wrong with the grill or headlight buckets. I think all the chrome and tabs are still there. I may throw it up on the wall of my new shop. If I don't keep it, I'll be sure to give you first dibs when I post it for sale. Posted via Mobile Device

01-03-2011, 11:09 AM	#20
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors Does anyone have a picture of mirrors from a 60s Camaro or el camino Posted via Mobile Device

01-03-2011, 11:26 AM	#21
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors take them off. they will look fugly on there with the one peice winows.go with the smaller ones or none

01-03-2011, 11:46 AM	#22
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 01-03-2011 at 11:47 AM.

01-03-2011, 12:22 PM	#23
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors I like that first set Ken. Where did can I get them from. I like the little bowties on the mirrors Posted via Mobile Device

01-03-2011, 12:27 PM	#24
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors def. no mirrors with one piece glass, but if you drive it daily you'll want at least a drivers side mirror!... Attached Images __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

01-03-2011, 12:51 PM	#25
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Mirrors or no Mirrors It would LOOK better with with the one piece glass with no mirrors at all, but I hate driving something with no mirrors, or the little useless mirrors.

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