What you think about these mirrors? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kev2809 · 06-15-2011, 06:19 PM

Just tossing around mirror ideas for now since i shaved up the stock holes. A friend from work was going to use these on his lowrider, but went with no mirrors. I will not be shaving the door handles, but am spraying them gloss black. So if i used these, they will be sprayed gloss black. the chrome would probably pop too much.

what you guys think?

yuccales · 06-15-2011, 07:12 PM

Do some masking, chrome skulls, all else black?

kev2809 · 06-16-2011, 10:27 PM

ttt...

guess nobody is digging these mirros lol

oldblue1968chevy · 06-16-2011, 10:32 PM

Looks like no one likes them lol

kev2809 · 06-16-2011, 10:38 PM

lol, guess not. they actually look good by the vent window. maybe ill snap a pic tomorrow.

im kinda leaning to no mirrors, but i know thats gonna be a pain to drive!

Sillyoldman · 06-16-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Looks like no one likes them lol

If nobody liked them they would not make them.

I myself do not have anything they would be fitting on. Painting them could prove difficult and may not hold up. I'd say if you like them who cares? Go for it.

Autoblueprint · 06-16-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

So if i used these, they will be sprayed gloss black. The chrome would probably pop too much. What you guys think?

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Originally Posted by yuccales

Do some masking, chrome skulls, all else black?

Black and chrome skulls...like that. Perhaps a brushed red "pinstripe" type of accent somewhere on the mirror too?

Dark Knight · 06-16-2011, 11:16 PM

Dude, come on. We drive in Rosenberg. You NEED mirrors there. I hate driving on Avenue H and I. I don't know how many times I've almost clipped someone because they were hanging out in my blind spot. Of course, that was in my dad's truck. People move out of the way when they hear my truck.

It's kinda hard to miss the bright blue and white paint anyway.

Oh, BTW, if you're going to paint chrome, sandblast it first. That way the paint has something to adhere to. I did that with my valve covers. Once the paint was on, they turned out as smooth as a baby's bottom.

ges55 · 06-17-2011, 08:47 AM

One thing about it, it's your truck & you are the only one that you have to please. I wouldn't use them, but if you like them, go for it.

Fldawg · 06-17-2011, 10:56 AM

Everybody else sugar coated that they did not like them , me...i think they look like crap.
they might look good on a chopper, but that's it . not one of our kind of trucks

ubtripn · 06-17-2011, 01:30 PM

I just would not want to be on the outside of the door when its opened with my back to it, that's for sure =)

ll____b0t____ll · 06-17-2011, 03:52 PM

Regaurdless of what others think its your truck and your opinion that matters as we dont have to live with your decisions.
That said I tend to not ever allow any one part to determine the appearance of my vehicles .
I go for a theme more than just random good looking parts so if something fits the overall theme good if not . well it usualy sticks out like a sore thumb.

Is this truck a low riding or frame scraper? if so i bet they look great!
If its a hot rod or 4 wheeler or almost stock i bet they look like a chick with a fur coat and plaid golf pants.
Thats my opinion. Again use your opinion thats the one that counts.

scrapmetalart · 06-17-2011, 06:32 PM

terrible

VA72C10 · 06-17-2011, 06:50 PM

I don't think they fit with our trucks at all....but as mentioned...if you like them...enjoy them

bmfm64 · 06-17-2011, 07:50 PM

Look more like chopper mirrors, boo boo on a pickup. They have that "I stuck my junk where I shouldn't have and look what happened to it" look. IMHO

kev2809 · 06-18-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ll____b0t____ll

Regaurdless of what others think its your truck and your opinion that matters as we dont have to live with your decisions.
That said I tend to not ever allow any one part to determine the appearance of my vehicles .
I go for a theme more than just random good looking parts so if something fits the overall theme good if not . well it usualy sticks out like a sore thumb.

Is this truck a low riding or frame scraper? if so i bet they look great!
If its a hot rod or 4 wheeler or almost stock i bet they look like a chick with a fur coat and plaid golf pants.
Thats my opinion. Again use your opinion thats the one that counts.

this is the truck its going on..

i didnt think these mirrors were that far off from using, i think the only reason why these, or maybe any mirror, will not work is that im keeping the door handles. it just seems like there would be too much going on if i used them and didnt shave the handles...

im goin for a clean smoot flow, which is why the emblems is coming off too. oh well, guess my brother can put them on him bike..

C20-67_N_MO · 06-18-2011, 11:54 AM

Nice looking 'Burb!

Wish mine was as straight and rust-free as yours.

Looks good either way you go.

70short · 06-18-2011, 02:27 PM

I agree they look like they belong on A chopper.

kev2809 · 06-18-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by C20-67_N_MO

Nice looking 'Burb!

Wish mine was as straight and rust-free as yours.

Looks good either way you go.

thanks.

i wish this thing was rust free when i got it lol. ive done just about every patch panel there is plus i need to still do a few more..

streetroddertim · 06-18-2011, 07:53 PM

Well I LIKE the mirror just not sure how to vote I like them without paint.

View Poll Results: What you guys think about these mirrors?
Paint gloss black, mounted on door frame by vent window	1	2.17%
Paint gloss black, mounted on top of door, under vent window	0	0%
Go with peep mirrors, mounted in the same location	3	6.52%
No mirrors	1	2.17%
Look for other style mirrors	41	89.13%
Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll

06-15-2011, 06:19 PM	#1
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,178	What you think about these mirrors? Just tossing around mirror ideas for now since i shaved up the stock holes. A friend from work was going to use these on his lowrider, but went with no mirrors. I will not be shaving the door handles, but am spraying them gloss black. So if i used these, they will be sprayed gloss black. the chrome would probably pop too much. what you guys think? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_] Last edited by kev2809; 06-15-2011 at 06:23 PM.

06-15-2011, 07:12 PM	#2
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,777	Re: What you think about these mirrors? Do some masking, chrome skulls, all else black?

06-16-2011, 10:27 PM	#3
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,178	Re: What you think about these mirrors? ttt... guess nobody is digging these mirros lol __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

06-16-2011, 10:32 PM	#4
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: What you think about these mirrors? Looks like no one likes them lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-16-2011, 10:38 PM	#5
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,178	Re: What you think about these mirrors? lol, guess not. they actually look good by the vent window. maybe ill snap a pic tomorrow. im kinda leaning to no mirrors, but i know thats gonna be a pain to drive! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

06-16-2011, 11:16 PM	#8
Dark Knight Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleak, Texas Posts: 420	Re: What you think about these mirrors? Dude, come on. We drive in Rosenberg. You NEED mirrors there. I hate driving on Avenue H and I. I don't know how many times I've almost clipped someone because they were hanging out in my blind spot. Of course, that was in my dad's truck. People move out of the way when they hear my truck. It's kinda hard to miss the bright blue and white paint anyway. Oh, BTW, if you're going to paint chrome, sandblast it first. That way the paint has something to adhere to. I did that with my valve covers. Once the paint was on, they turned out as smooth as a baby's bottom. __________________ -1967 Chevrolet Fleetside LWB- 350 V8 w/thumpr cam, NV3500, 3.08 gears, A/C, PS -1983 Chevy Silverado C1500- 383 stroker, TH400 -1989 Chevy Silverado K1500 SWB- 5.3L swap, 700R4, 3.42 gears -And a '66 Ford Mustang- 200 I6, C4 trans, rust bucket "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." -FDR (and maybe rust too) You've gotta be able to stop and steer before you can go fast! Last edited by Dark Knight; 06-16-2011 at 11:19 PM.

06-17-2011, 08:47 AM	#9
ges55 BLACK SATIN Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canton, IL Posts: 266	Re: What you think about these mirrors? One thing about it, it's your truck & you are the only one that you have to please. I wouldn't use them, but if you like them, go for it. __________________ 67 C10 Fleetside LWB-283, 3 on the tree,power assisted steering, father-in-law bought it new 67 C20 Fleetside LWB-'85 305 V8 (original was 250 6 cyl), Holley 600 carb, full length Hedman headers, dual exhaust behind the back wheels, 4 spd , manual steering 85 C10 Silverado- 305ci

06-17-2011, 10:56 AM	#10
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: What you think about these mirrors? Everybody else sugar coated that they did not like them , me...i think they look like crap. they might look good on a chopper, but that's it . not one of our kind of trucks

06-17-2011, 01:30 PM	#11
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: What you think about these mirrors? I just would not want to be on the outside of the door when its opened with my back to it, that's for sure =)

06-17-2011, 03:52 PM	#12
ll____b0t____ll Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cody Wyoming Posts: 238	Re: What you think about these mirrors? Regaurdless of what others think its your truck and your opinion that matters as we dont have to live with your decisions. That said I tend to not ever allow any one part to determine the appearance of my vehicles . I go for a theme more than just random good looking parts so if something fits the overall theme good if not . well it usualy sticks out like a sore thumb. Is this truck a low riding or frame scraper? if so i bet they look great! If its a hot rod or 4 wheeler or almost stock i bet they look like a chick with a fur coat and plaid golf pants. Thats my opinion. Again use your opinion thats the one that counts.

06-17-2011, 06:32 PM	#13
scrapmetalart Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DAYTON Posts: 505	Re: What you think about these mirrors? terrible __________________ frontstreetcycle on Instagram

06-17-2011, 06:50 PM	#14
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: What you think about these mirrors? I don't think they fit with our trucks at all....but as mentioned...if you like them...enjoy them __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-17-2011, 07:50 PM	#15
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: What you think about these mirrors? Look more like chopper mirrors, boo boo on a pickup. They have that "I stuck my junk where I shouldn't have and look what happened to it" look. IMHO

06-18-2011, 11:54 AM	#17
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: What you think about these mirrors? Nice looking 'Burb! Wish mine was as straight and rust-free as yours. Looks good either way you go. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck



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06-18-2011, 02:27 PM	#18
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	Re: What you think about these mirrors? I agree they look like they belong on A chopper. __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

06-18-2011, 07:53 PM	#20
streetroddertim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Arkansas city Ks Posts: 26	Re: What you think about these mirrors? Well I LIKE the mirror just not sure how to vote I like them without paint.

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