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784X4GUY · 12-31-2004, 12:30 PM

I have a 78 K20 with the junk mirrors on it. And I was wanting to get the nice mirrors that they put on the older model trucks, both my 85 and 86 had them. I believe they are called the dumbo mirrors or something. Will it be possible for me to mount the new mirrors right onto my door? Or did the door change on these so I wont be able to mount them? Thanks for any help available...Mike

dons454s · 12-31-2004, 12:32 PM

They will still work on those

784X4GUY · 12-31-2004, 12:34 PM

What should I do I when I mount them they don't cover up all the mounting holes from the old mirrors? Later Mike

dons454s · 12-31-2004, 12:36 PM

you used to be able to buy small push in plugs and you can paint them the color of your truck, other than body work thats about it.

784X4GUY · 12-31-2004, 12:51 PM

Alright thanks man...Later Mike

corn · 12-31-2004, 01:01 PM

Need a set Mike? PM me if you do...corn

784X4GUY · 12-31-2004, 01:03 PM

Well I found me a set for 20 bucks plus shipping. I really appreciate the offer though corn. Thanks a bunch man...Later Mike

corn · 12-31-2004, 01:09 PM

no problem. I took mine off & figured if you could use em...corn

8t5Silverado · 12-31-2004, 06:18 PM

Corn,

I could use a set. What condition are they?

rolson1039 · 12-31-2004, 09:19 PM

ive done this mod on all my trucks if ya dont have those push in things just use a small bolt lock washer and nut. The one thing tho is you want to make sure you find those little supports that go thought the lower bolt hole and then mounts to the inner door skin it saves alot of mirror vibration

dswancutt · 12-31-2004, 09:40 PM

Mike;

I have a NOS set which I think has a drill template. I can check on Sunday when I get home and if it does, do you what me to mail you a copy.

Doug

784X4GUY · 12-31-2004, 09:41 PM

What do you mean the little supports, that go on the inside of the door skin? Later Mike

784X4GUY · 12-31-2004, 09:43 PM

DSWANCUTT...That would be awesome if you could do that for me! Do you know anything about what rolson was talkin about? About the little support things on the inner door skin? Thanks Mike

dswancutt · 01-01-2005, 01:16 AM

Mike,

PM your address. Let me check, but I think I have a spare set of the brackets, I need to check to see if my spare doors have them.

Doug

784X4GUY · 01-01-2005, 01:38 AM

Well I might be getting a set off of another guy, but let me check to see if he has the brackets with them. Thanks alot for offering to help me though...Later Mike

dswancutt · 01-02-2005, 09:59 PM

Mike;

PM'd you.

Doug

Russell · 01-02-2005, 10:08 PM

I thought the Ford mirrors looked fairly decent on the 78

12-31-2004, 12:30 PM	#1
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	Side view mirrors swap? I have a 78 K20 with the junk mirrors on it. And I was wanting to get the nice mirrors that they put on the older model trucks, both my 85 and 86 had them. I believe they are called the dumbo mirrors or something. Will it be possible for me to mount the new mirrors right onto my door? Or did the door change on these so I wont be able to mount them? Thanks for any help available...Mike __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

12-31-2004, 12:34 PM	#3
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	What should I do I when I mount them they don't cover up all the mounting holes from the old mirrors? Later Mike __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

12-31-2004, 12:51 PM	#5
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	Alright thanks man...Later Mike __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

12-31-2004, 01:03 PM	#7
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	Well I found me a set for 20 bucks plus shipping. I really appreciate the offer though corn. Thanks a bunch man...Later Mike __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

12-31-2004, 06:18 PM	#9
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Corn, I could use a set. What condition are they? __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

12-31-2004, 12:32 PM	#2
dons454s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Claysburg, Pa Posts: 408	They will still work on those

12-31-2004, 12:36 PM	#4
dons454s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Claysburg, Pa Posts: 408	you used to be able to buy small push in plugs and you can paint them the color of your truck, other than body work thats about it.

12-31-2004, 01:01 PM	#6
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Need a set Mike? PM me if you do...corn

12-31-2004, 01:09 PM	#8
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	no problem. I took mine off & figured if you could use em...corn

12-31-2004, 09:19 PM	#10
rolson1039 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 404	ive done this mod on all my trucks if ya dont have those push in things just use a small bolt lock washer and nut. The one thing tho is you want to make sure you find those little supports that go thought the lower bolt hole and then mounts to the inner door skin it saves alot of mirror vibration __________________ so many trucks so little time!!!

12-31-2004, 09:40 PM	#11
dswancutt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Franklin, NE Posts: 387	Mike; I have a NOS set which I think has a drill template. I can check on Sunday when I get home and if it does, do you what me to mail you a copy. Doug

12-31-2004, 09:41 PM	#12
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	What do you mean the little supports, that go on the inside of the door skin? Later Mike __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

12-31-2004, 09:43 PM	#13
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	DSWANCUTT...That would be awesome if you could do that for me! Do you know anything about what rolson was talkin about? About the little support things on the inner door skin? Thanks Mike __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

01-01-2005, 01:16 AM	#14
dswancutt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Franklin, NE Posts: 387	Mike, PM your address. Let me check, but I think I have a spare set of the brackets, I need to check to see if my spare doors have them. Doug

01-01-2005, 01:38 AM	#15
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	Well I might be getting a set off of another guy, but let me check to see if he has the brackets with them. Thanks alot for offering to help me though...Later Mike __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!



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01-02-2005, 09:59 PM	#16
dswancutt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Franklin, NE Posts: 387	Mike; PM'd you. Doug

01-02-2005, 10:08 PM	#17
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I thought the Ford mirrors looked fairly decent on the 78 __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

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