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**CC69Rat** · 12-11-2011, 09:50 PM

Got my big block back from the machine shop, cleaned it up nicely and painted it. It looks great, Dad and I will be putting it back in asap.

hayhauler71 · 12-11-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Got my big block back from the machine shop, cleaned it up nicely and painted it. It looks great, Dad and I will be putting it back in asap.

pics please

TripleNickel · 12-13-2011, 12:04 AM

The time had come to replace the original, broken, rusting out, mirror heads.

For less than $25.00 for both sides, the white heads have been replaced with stainless steel backed ones.

Both new mirrors weighed less than one of the originals and the high angle one for the passenger side has a bit more distortion in the mirror than the original.

I'd loved to have stayed original, but the cracked mirrors were posing a danger to safe driving and both units were rusting out at the top.

One thing is for sure. The new ones won't last 40 years like the originals did.

The new ones are K-Source West Coast Mirror Head (Part No. RH066) from Advance Auto Parts. They are priced at $16.49 each, but there is an online coupon code for their website of A123 which takes $10 off a $30 or more purchase with free pickup in store.

That got my total down to $22.98 plus sales tax.

Scott Webster · 12-13-2011, 12:50 AM

Filled up a rear tire. Some wingnut came in our yard and aired out some tires. All seem to be holding. somepeople need cable or something...

12-11-2011, 09:50 PM	#1
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,224	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got my big block back from the machine shop, cleaned it up nicely and painted it. It looks great, Dad and I will be putting it back in asap. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

12-13-2011, 12:04 AM	#3
TripleNickel Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 154	Re: What did you do to your truck today! The time had come to replace the original, broken, rusting out, mirror heads. For less than $25.00 for both sides, the white heads have been replaced with stainless steel backed ones. Both new mirrors weighed less than one of the originals and the high angle one for the passenger side has a bit more distortion in the mirror than the original. I'd loved to have stayed original, but the cracked mirrors were posing a danger to safe driving and both units were rusting out at the top. One thing is for sure. The new ones won't last 40 years like the originals did. The new ones are K-Source West Coast Mirror Head (Part No. RH066) from Advance Auto Parts. They are priced at $16.49 each, but there is an online coupon code for their website of A123 which takes $10 off a $30 or more purchase with free pickup in store. That got my total down to $22.98 plus sales tax.

12-13-2011, 12:50 AM	#4
Scott Webster Sheetmetal Psycho Join Date: May 2005 Location: athens PA Posts: 515	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Filled up a rear tire. Some wingnut came in our yard and aired out some tires. All seem to be holding. somepeople need cable or something... __________________ I didn't say you were stupid, but I was thinking it... I need a check up from the neck up! Project "Rigginstine's Monster" 1971 C-10 longbed 355/4spd Future mods: 67 front clip Webby's Rigginations - where everything has potential!



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