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pritch · 08-07-2011, 01:18 AM

New mirrors finally made it to the top of the list today. My mirrors have been lousy since I bought this truck. I like the style of the old ones, you know, for a working truck, but I couldn't find any like them. The driver's side wasn't toooo bad, but the other side was all wang chung, with big patches where the silver had gone bad and the mounts couldn't be tightened anymore without breaking, and the thing was still loose so it never would stay in adjustment. It looks way better in the picture than it really was.

So I ended up with these. They were cheap and they fit the bill. I put a convex on the right side to get rid of the blind spot. It sure is nice being able to see behind me for a change.

While I was at it, I removed the original stock mirror mount-that's all that was left of it, and more for practice than anything else I welded up the holes and the holes from the mirrors that were on it. I sanded off a little bit of rust on the right side door, too, just to see how it would come out. It worked out well, I think, for a rookie.

Sillyoldman · 08-07-2011, 01:34 AM

Looks good. My '63 had more mirrors on it than I can count. Lots of holes to weld for sure.

Steve Hafner · 08-07-2011, 04:37 AM

I had the same problem, but I replaced them with some camper mirrors during the restoration:

Sicklajoie · 08-07-2011, 07:34 AM

Nice! Where did you get them?

Mayo · 08-07-2011, 10:35 AM

the new mirrors look good, I wouldn't mind getting a set for my truck.

pritch · 08-07-2011, 12:32 PM

Thanks guys. I got them at Checker's, actually O'Rielly's-they just changed all the stores here recently. Pep Boys had the same ones for the same price, but they only had 1 in stock. They were like 25 bucks each.

I tossed the included mounting screws, instead opting for 5/16" X 3/4" long bolts and a piece of 1/8" X 1 1/2" X 14" long flat plate inside the door for extra re-enforcement. I just used a big fender washer inside for the top mount. I hates me some floppy mirrors.

08-07-2011, 01:18 AM	#1
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	New mirrors on 'Ol Green New mirrors finally made it to the top of the list today. My mirrors have been lousy since I bought this truck. I like the style of the old ones, you know, for a working truck, but I couldn't find any like them. The driver's side wasn't toooo bad, but the other side was all wang chung, with big patches where the silver had gone bad and the mounts couldn't be tightened anymore without breaking, and the thing was still loose so it never would stay in adjustment. It looks way better in the picture than it really was. So I ended up with these. They were cheap and they fit the bill. I put a convex on the right side to get rid of the blind spot. It sure is nice being able to see behind me for a change. While I was at it, I removed the original stock mirror mount-that's all that was left of it, and more for practice than anything else I welded up the holes and the holes from the mirrors that were on it. I sanded off a little bit of rust on the right side door, too, just to see how it would come out. It worked out well, I think, for a rookie. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

08-07-2011, 01:34 AM	#2
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: New mirrors on 'Ol Green Looks good. My '63 had more mirrors on it than I can count. Lots of holes to weld for sure. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

08-07-2011, 04:37 AM	#3
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: New mirrors on 'Ol Green I had the same problem, but I replaced them with some camper mirrors during the restoration: Attached Images __________________ . . . . Life is short . . . we only have, right now. . . . . My 70 C-10's BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475526

08-07-2011, 07:34 AM	#4
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,493	Re: New mirrors on 'Ol Green Nice! Where did you get them? __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

08-07-2011, 10:35 AM	#5
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: New mirrors on 'Ol Green the new mirrors look good, I wouldn't mind getting a set for my truck. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

08-07-2011, 12:32 PM	#6
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: New mirrors on 'Ol Green Thanks guys. I got them at Checker's, actually O'Rielly's-they just changed all the stores here recently. Pep Boys had the same ones for the same price, but they only had 1 in stock. They were like 25 bucks each. I tossed the included mounting screws, instead opting for 5/16" X 3/4" long bolts and a piece of 1/8" X 1 1/2" X 14" long flat plate inside the door for extra re-enforcement. I just used a big fender washer inside for the top mount. I hates me some floppy mirrors. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green



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