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66clow · 07-29-2012, 07:30 PM

Returning some wood to Loew's for my Dad he caused me to snap the mirror off. Was not too upset since he paid me for it and that type was useless on that side. Considering the originals either round or square ones. What do you think?

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**N2TRUX** · 07-29-2012, 08:16 PM

Round. They match the truck better.

**jocko** · 07-29-2012, 08:45 PM

maybe this will help... (I swapped from rectangle to round)

jbgroby · 07-29-2012, 09:47 PM

The rectangular style catch the wind and the badly and shake.

**70cst** · 07-29-2012, 10:05 PM

Rounds to look better JMHO

McCoyAZ · 07-29-2012, 10:48 PM

round

SFTorange · 07-29-2012, 11:10 PM

I can't see a darn thing out of my round passenger side mirror. They look good though...
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BMERDOC · 07-29-2012, 11:18 PM

Round!

Cody63 · 07-29-2012, 11:22 PM

Round

66clow · 07-30-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

maybe this will help... (I swapped from rectangle to round)

Perfect visual. What made you switch.
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corvettejim1968 · 07-30-2012, 09:15 AM

i went from the large oversized to the stock round

markeb01 · 07-30-2012, 09:21 AM

Back when I only had one mirror I tried a rectangular mirror for a few days. It vibrated so badly I couldn't see out of it while driving. I have dual round stock mirrors now, and use both everyday when backing into the garage.

66clow · 07-30-2012, 01:04 PM

Thanks for the input. I think round it will be.
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LT1 Burb · 07-30-2012, 03:08 PM

Yeah round, I had rectangular ones and they whistled and vibrated, ripped them off and went to round.

jsdoyle · 07-30-2012, 04:00 PM

Glad you asked, I was ready to order the rectangle ones. Guess I'll go with the round ones.

Is there a "standard" place to mount them? I mean where should the mirror line up with the window. Just to the point you can see the drivers mirror unobstructed? From the pictures it seems this is the case.

Doing so seems to me will put the passenger side mirror where it will be obstructed from view by the vent window. Mostly for looks?

**jocko** · 07-30-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 66clow

Perfect visual. What made you switch.
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Simply looks. The rectangle ones were easier to see stuff with, and I didn't have the vibration issues some have noted for some reason, lucky. But I like the look of the round ones better - that's all. Form over function...

07-29-2012, 07:30 PM	#1
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 873	What mirrors should I choose? Returning some wood to Loew's for my Dad he caused me to snap the mirror off. Was not too upset since he paid me for it and that type was useless on that side. Considering the originals either round or square ones. What do you think? http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/...-22-08_162.jpg Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

07-29-2012, 08:16 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What mirrors should I choose? Round. They match the truck better. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-29-2012, 08:45 PM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,994	Re: What mirrors should I choose? maybe this will help... (I swapped from rectangle to round) Attached Images

07-29-2012, 09:47 PM	#4
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What mirrors should I choose? The rectangular style catch the wind and the badly and shake. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

07-29-2012, 10:05 PM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,377	Re: What mirrors should I choose? Rounds to look better JMHO __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-29-2012, 10:48 PM	#6
McCoyAZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kingman, AZ Posts: 1,574	Re: What mirrors should I choose? round __________________ http://s994.photobucket.com/albums/af62/ScottAz2/

07-29-2012, 11:10 PM	#7
SFTorange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 417	Re: What mirrors should I choose? I can't see a darn thing out of my round passenger side mirror. They look good though... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ The Brown Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437222

07-29-2012, 11:18 PM	#8
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: What mirrors should I choose? Round! __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

07-29-2012, 11:22 PM	#9
Cody63 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Forney Tx Posts: 22	Re: What mirrors should I choose? Round

07-30-2012, 09:15 AM	#11
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07-30-2012, 09:21 AM	#12
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What mirrors should I choose? Back when I only had one mirror I tried a rectangular mirror for a few days. It vibrated so badly I couldn't see out of it while driving. I have dual round stock mirrors now, and use both everyday when backing into the garage. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

07-30-2012, 01:04 PM	#13
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 873	Re: What mirrors should I choose? Thanks for the input. I think round it will be. Posted via Mobile Device

07-30-2012, 03:08 PM	#14
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: What mirrors should I choose? Yeah round, I had rectangular ones and they whistled and vibrated, ripped them off and went to round.

07-30-2012, 04:00 PM	#15
jsdoyle Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lyndon, KY Posts: 225	Re: What mirrors should I choose? Glad you asked, I was ready to order the rectangle ones. Guess I'll go with the round ones. Is there a "standard" place to mount them? I mean where should the mirror line up with the window. Just to the point you can see the drivers mirror unobstructed? From the pictures it seems this is the case. Doing so seems to me will put the passenger side mirror where it will be obstructed from view by the vent window. Mostly for looks?



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