Who all has "peep" style mirrors on their truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shaneschevys · 09-20-2007, 11:37 AM

I was wanting to put a set on my 69 suburban. Are they ok to use when pulling a trailer? Lets see some pics.

cstm68 · 09-20-2007, 12:01 PM

i have them on my truck but the are useless i cant see anything out the passenger side

but they do look good

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-20-2007, 12:04 PM

Thats Funny .......

mark's68 · 09-20-2007, 12:08 PM

I agree they look cool but aren't very usefull.

Brad · 09-20-2007, 12:12 PM

I have a set of peep mirrors on my truck and have used them for about 5 years. They took some getting use to going from larger mirrors. Mine are 4" round mirrors and I'd actually prefer something like 5"W x 3"T for looks and useability.

Having said that, I wouldn't use them on a Suburban towing a trailer. I'd tow a utility trailer with them using a truck, but not a long Sub with limited visability in the rear.

IAFF2407 · 09-20-2007, 12:33 PM

I haven't decided on the F150s or the "peep" style yet. for towing (vintage trailer) I purchased a set of vintage towing mirrors, the clamp on and off. I'll use those for towing (or at least until I realize people think the sub is from the "geek" squad)

ChevLoRay · 09-20-2007, 12:39 PM

I, too, have the 4-inch peep mirrors on my truck. For the passenger's side, I put a 4-inch convex (makes stuff look smaller to me) over the flat glass mirror.

As for towing, they're useless. Hey, they're called "peep" mirrors for a reason. I just gave away a Fomoco mirror designed for temporary use. It had a tab that fit between the hood and fender, two pads that rested on the side of the fender, and a rubber strap that applied tension and held it all in place (by putting the "hook" on the bottom of the fender edge). Wouldn't work on our trucks, natch....it's a Fomoco part!!

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-20-2007, 10:10 PM

you wanna buy a like new set of 4" peeps for 45.00 delivered ?
bob

smashingchuck · 09-20-2007, 10:14 PM

I have had several different peep mirrors on different vehicles. They were useless on everything I ever had them on, but they keep the law happy.

CG · 09-21-2007, 12:10 AM

Im putting the stock style round mirrors on my panel. I plan on putting convex mirrors over them to help me see. I also have a set of those old towing mirrors that you clamp to part of your fenderwell and under the hood. I cant find a picture online to explain what Im talking about. I think the older fellas will know what I mean.

jeffnohio · 10-14-2007, 01:15 AM

What are "peep" mirrors? I am looking into some of the little round ones that mount up high on the door/window frame.. Are these the same things you guys are talking about?

bad6772 · 10-14-2007, 09:09 AM

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heavy71chevy · 10-14-2007, 02:38 PM

ive been thinking about using first gen camaro mirrors..yall think it would work?

**N2TRUX** · 10-14-2007, 05:17 PM

Useless, but they look cool.

09-20-2007, 11:37 AM	#1
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Who all has "peep" style mirrors on their truck? I was wanting to put a set on my 69 suburban. Are they ok to use when pulling a trailer? Lets see some pics. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

09-20-2007, 12:01 PM	#2
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: Who all has "peep" style mirrors on their truck? i have them on my truck but the are useless i cant see anything out the passenger side but they do look good __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

09-20-2007, 12:04 PM	#3
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Who all has "peep" style mirrors on their truck? Thats Funny ....... __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

09-20-2007, 12:08 PM	#4
mark's68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: greenville,ms. Posts: 47	Re: Who all has "peep" style mirrors on their truck? I agree they look cool but aren't very usefull.

09-20-2007, 12:12 PM	#5
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Who all has "peep" style mirrors on their truck? I have a set of peep mirrors on my truck and have used them for about 5 years. They took some getting use to going from larger mirrors. Mine are 4" round mirrors and I'd actually prefer something like 5"W x 3"T for looks and useability. Having said that, I wouldn't use them on a Suburban towing a trailer. I'd tow a utility trailer with them using a truck, but not a long Sub with limited visability in the rear. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

09-20-2007, 12:33 PM	#6
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: Who all has "peep" style mirrors on their truck? I haven't decided on the F150s or the "peep" style yet. for towing (vintage trailer) I purchased a set of vintage towing mirrors, the clamp on and off. I'll use those for towing (or at least until I realize people think the sub is from the "geek" squad)

09-20-2007, 12:39 PM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Who all has "peep" style mirrors on their truck? I, too, have the 4-inch peep mirrors on my truck. For the passenger's side, I put a 4-inch convex (makes stuff look smaller to me) over the flat glass mirror. As for towing, they're useless. Hey, they're called "peep" mirrors for a reason. I just gave away a Fomoco mirror designed for temporary use. It had a tab that fit between the hood and fender, two pads that rested on the side of the fender, and a rubber strap that applied tension and held it all in place (by putting the "hook" on the bottom of the fender edge). Wouldn't work on our trucks, natch....it's a Fomoco part!! __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-20-2007, 10:10 PM	#8
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Who all has "peep" style mirrors on their truck? you wanna buy a like new set of 4" peeps for 45.00 delivered ? bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

09-20-2007, 10:14 PM	#9
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Who all has "peep" style mirrors on their truck? I have had several different peep mirrors on different vehicles. They were useless on everything I ever had them on, but they keep the law happy. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

09-21-2007, 12:10 AM	#10
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,883	Re: Who all has "peep" style mirrors on their truck? Im putting the stock style round mirrors on my panel. I plan on putting convex mirrors over them to help me see. I also have a set of those old towing mirrors that you clamp to part of your fenderwell and under the hood. I cant find a picture online to explain what Im talking about. I think the older fellas will know what I mean.

10-14-2007, 01:15 AM	#11
jeffnohio Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 58	Re: Who all has "peep" style mirrors on their truck? What are "peep" mirrors? I am looking into some of the little round ones that mount up high on the door/window frame.. Are these the same things you guys are talking about? __________________ Jeff 1967 GMC 3/4ton LWB, Orginal Straight 6, 4 on the floor Project truck

10-14-2007, 09:09 AM	#12
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Who all has "peep" style mirrors on their truck? i have them on both my trucks...

10-14-2007, 02:38 PM	#13
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: Who all has "peep" style mirrors on their truck? ive been thinking about using first gen camaro mirrors..yall think it would work? __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

10-14-2007, 05:17 PM	#14
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Who all has "peep" style mirrors on their truck? Useless, but they look cool. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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