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eastxbbqman · 01-05-2013, 09:22 PM

anybody running these? pics and opinions would be great

**special-K** · 01-06-2013, 10:41 AM

A link would be great

Hawghauler · 01-06-2013, 12:19 PM

If these are the one's your looking at, I'd say they should be fine. They are nice in that they won't damage your doors as bad as some do. Here's the link I found.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cip-47500

RPBurris · 01-06-2013, 03:28 PM

Seems like a good price to....

scotteric · 01-06-2013, 07:14 PM

I just bought a set of these but don't have them on the 68 yet....

I pulled them out of the box to have a peek and they seem to be pretty decent for the coin

eastxbbqman · 01-07-2013, 12:24 PM

Those are the right mirrors. Po put some 3-point on mine that dont even fit right without an extra 2" bracket. Looks like crap. Truck originally came with the little sport mirrors and still has the holes, but I just dont care for that small of a mirror.

*Southern Shaker* · 01-07-2013, 12:39 PM

haha I got original West coasters ... not sure what ima put em on though i was lookin into the summit ones but i decided to just keep the orininal ones

**special-K** · 01-08-2013, 06:54 AM

I'd go for originals. People have taken the easy route and put cheezy accessory mirrors on these trucks for years and all the extra holes show it. Those are universal one size fits all quality. Just not for me. Can't beat OEM

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RANDY COX · 01-08-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by scotteric

I just bought a set of these but don't have them on the 68 yet....

I pulled them out of the box to have a peek and they seem to be pretty decent for the coin

let's see some pixs when you get them mounted,as I want to go that route also.but would be nice to find original too...and you can't go wrong with stainless...

eastxbbqman · 01-08-2013, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Randycox

let's see some pixs when you get them mounted,as I want to go that route also.but would be nice to find original too...and you can't go wrong with stainless...

What he said. Anybody have pics?

terry b · 01-08-2013, 12:54 PM

It says that only the head is stainless. If the whole thing was stainless i would thing about using them. I bought a set from jc whitney years back rusted bad.

scotteric · 01-08-2013, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Randycox

let's see some pixs when you get them mounted,as I want to go that route also.but would be nice to find original too...and you can't go wrong with stainless...

No problem.....I'm hoping this weekend maybe....

terry b · 01-08-2013, 08:51 PM

SCOTTERIC. Could you check the mounting tubes and brackets with a magnet and see if they are stainless as well and let us know. I like the look's of those mirrors.

scotteric · 01-08-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by terry b

SCOTTERIC. Could you check the mounting tubes and brackets with a magnet and see if they are stainless as well and let us know. I like the look's of those mirrors.

I could do that but,bear in mind that even if they are stainless they still might be magnetic...

It depends on the alloy....

But yeah I'll check them as well as the heads and report my findings.....

terry b · 01-08-2013, 09:03 PM

Cool thank's.

RANDY COX · 01-08-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by scotteric

I could do that but,bear in mind that even if they are stainless they still might be magnetic...

It depends on the alloy....

But yeah I'll check them as well as the heads and report my findings.....

yea what he said....

SCHRUMGMC · 01-08-2013, 09:31 PM

I think my old Truck had them things...I could be wrong though

terry b · 01-11-2013, 07:25 PM

ttt

scotteric · 01-11-2013, 09:35 PM

I haven't forgot you guys......

I'm hoping to get mine mounted tomorrow

JOJABOY · 01-12-2013, 01:42 AM

I was just looking at the same mirrors. I have heard both good and bad about them. I guess it's going to end up being a matter of opinion. I have a piece of junk mirror on the driver side and nothing on the passenger side (for now). I have been looking for a set of old school full size Westies. I like that farm truck look. If anyone knows where to find a set of full size West Coast style....let me know.

JOJABOY · 01-12-2013, 02:14 AM

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This is what I am looking for. I'd be willing to get them refinished. If I could only find a set.

scotteric · 01-12-2013, 08:54 PM

brackets and mounting tubes are NOT stainless........

mounting hardware is EXTREMELY cheesy

im glad i didnt mount them....i assembled and was able to hang the upper bracket over the door to "look"

i dont like em.....these pics show the very closest you can get them to the cab without SERIOUS modifications to the brackets

i slightly modified one of the tubes to try to get them closer and still dont like....

this sucks....
live and learn i guess

the search continues

RANDY COX · 01-12-2013, 10:49 PM

RATS,RATS,RATS,I Guess if you were going to use them on a truck that had a wide bed to see around they would work fine,But there's nothin like OEM,guess I'll keep lookin sooner or later me will find some,in my area....

eastxbbqman · 01-14-2013, 03:18 PM

Just what I needed to hear. Thanks so much! The search for the perfect mirror continues.

01-05-2013, 09:22 PM	#1
eastxbbqman Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: winnsboro,tx Posts: 103	summit west coast mirrors anybody running these? pics and opinions would be great

01-06-2013, 10:41 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: summit west coast mirrors A link would be great __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-06-2013, 12:19 PM	#3
Hawghauler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Whidbey Island/Edmonds,WA Posts: 360	Re: summit west coast mirrors If these are the one's your looking at, I'd say they should be fine. They are nice in that they won't damage your doors as bad as some do. Here's the link I found. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cip-47500 __________________ If I have to be on 4 wheels, It has to be a classic Chevy 1967 c10 Longbed (Hawghauler/Icy weather transport) 2003 BMW K1200GT (Rain bike) 2007 Softail Deuce (Sun bike) 2009 Ultra Classic Electra Glide (Everything else bike)

01-06-2013, 03:28 PM	#4
RPBurris Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 395	Re: summit west coast mirrors Seems like a good price to.... __________________ 1969 Chevy K20 Longbed

01-06-2013, 07:14 PM	#5
scotteric Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: reading,pa Posts: 36	Re: summit west coast mirrors I just bought a set of these but don't have them on the 68 yet.... I pulled them out of the box to have a peek and they seem to be pretty decent for the coin

01-07-2013, 12:24 PM	#6
eastxbbqman Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: winnsboro,tx Posts: 103	Re: summit west coast mirrors Those are the right mirrors. Po put some 3-point on mine that dont even fit right without an extra 2" bracket. Looks like crap. Truck originally came with the little sport mirrors and still has the holes, but I just dont care for that small of a mirror.

01-07-2013, 12:39 PM	#7
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Re: summit west coast mirrors haha I got original West coasters ... not sure what ima put em on though i was lookin into the summit ones but i decided to just keep the orininal ones

01-08-2013, 06:54 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: summit west coast mirrors I'd go for originals. People have taken the easy route and put cheezy accessory mirrors on these trucks for years and all the extra holes show it. Those are universal one size fits all quality. Just not for me. Can't beat OEM __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-08-2013, 12:54 PM	#12
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: summit west coast mirrors It says that only the head is stainless. If the whole thing was stainless i would thing about using them. I bought a set from jc whitney years back rusted bad.

01-08-2013, 08:51 PM	#14
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: summit west coast mirrors SCOTTERIC. Could you check the mounting tubes and brackets with a magnet and see if they are stainless as well and let us know. I like the look's of those mirrors.

01-08-2013, 09:03 PM	#16
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: summit west coast mirrors Cool thank's.

01-08-2013, 09:31 PM	#18
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: summit west coast mirrors I think my old Truck had them things...I could be wrong though __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

01-11-2013, 07:25 PM	#19
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: summit west coast mirrors ttt

01-11-2013, 09:35 PM	#20
scotteric Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: reading,pa Posts: 36	Re: summit west coast mirrors I haven't forgot you guys...... I'm hoping to get mine mounted tomorrow

01-12-2013, 01:42 AM	#21
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: summit west coast mirrors I was just looking at the same mirrors. I have heard both good and bad about them. I guess it's going to end up being a matter of opinion. I have a piece of junk mirror on the driver side and nothing on the passenger side (for now). I have been looking for a set of old school full size Westies. I like that farm truck look. If anyone knows where to find a set of full size West Coast style....let me know.



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01-12-2013, 02:14 AM	#22
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: summit west coast mirrors This is what I am looking for. I'd be willing to get them refinished. If I could only find a set.

01-12-2013, 08:54 PM	#23
scotteric Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: reading,pa Posts: 36	Re: summit west coast mirrors brackets and mounting tubes are NOT stainless........ mounting hardware is EXTREMELY cheesy im glad i didnt mount them....i assembled and was able to hang the upper bracket over the door to "look" i dont like em.....these pics show the very closest you can get them to the cab without SERIOUS modifications to the brackets i slightly modified one of the tubes to try to get them closer and still dont like.... this sucks.... live and learn i guess the search continues

01-12-2013, 10:49 PM	#24
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: summit west coast mirrors RATS,RATS,RATS,I Guess if you were going to use them on a truck that had a wide bed to see around they would work fine,But there's nothin like OEM,guess I'll keep lookin sooner or later me will find some,in my area.... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

01-14-2013, 03:18 PM	#25
eastxbbqman Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: winnsboro,tx Posts: 103	Re: summit west coast mirrors Just what I needed to hear. Thanks so much! The search for the perfect mirror continues.

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