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NuBomb · 04-05-2008, 03:51 PM

I need to put some mirrors on the Blazer. I've decided on the f@rd swing aways from the mid-80's and early 90's. Where have ya'll bought yours? I'd like to get some quality ones. I called the local ford dealership and they don't have any.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Shyguy · 04-05-2008, 05:01 PM

I have seen them on truck accessory websites.

You might try 1A.com.

I had a set on my '72 GMC back in the 80's that I used to tow a cabin cruiser type boat and they worked real well. I picked them up real cheap at a flea market in California.

Hopefully some one else will chime in.

Danny

724x4a/cchevy · 04-05-2008, 05:10 PM

I drive a 91' F$(#D Ranger and you can buy replacement break-away style mirrors at O'Reily's for like $11 a piece. At least you could about a year ago when i replaced mine. They have a tendancy to wear out and collapse inward at highway speed from the wind drag.
Justin

NuBomb · 04-05-2008, 05:10 PM

They are all over ebay, but if I'm putting holes in the door, I want to do it just once. I'd like to get a high quality mirror. I've noticed some are $70 a pair while others are cheaper. I don't mind paying more, but I want to make sure the quality is there.

rambler · 04-05-2008, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 724x4a/cchevy

I drive a 91' F$(#D Ranger and you can buy replacement break-away style mirrors at O'Reily's for like $11 a piece. At least you could about a year ago when i replaced mine. They have a tendancy to wear out and collapse inward at highway speed from the wind drag.
Justin

had some of these as well they do collapse inward,, got so bad,, I took them off.. I'm thinking after painting going with the "peeps" that mount above the door frame..

elektrik · 04-05-2008, 06:16 PM

Isn't there a language filter for that "F-word"?

NuBomb · 04-05-2008, 06:42 PM

I tried to clean it up with the @.

Longhorn Man · 04-05-2008, 10:16 PM

the peeps look cool, but in all reality, they suck. (at least every one I've looked in) I would think long and hard on the ugly ford lookin mirrors, but that's me.

**Palf70Step** · 04-06-2008, 12:26 AM

I just got mine today from here.

http://www2.partstrain.com/store/?N=...975+11921+9162

Chrome/black...Manual adjust. Both and shipping were under $70.

NuBomb · 04-06-2008, 03:15 AM

I was thinking about ones Like these .

I kind of think truck would look better with the larger mirrors. But I do like those black and chrome ones.

jeffspower · 04-06-2008, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

the peeps look cool, but in all reality, they suck. (at least every one I've looked in) I would think long and hard on the ugly ford lookin mirrors, but that's me.

Peeps on a T-bucket, ok. Truck, no. They have turned into a "me too" accessory. And the pencil post/ ball socket Furrd mirrrors always go to floppin. Plus they scream "what's wrong here". But if you are set on them, I wouldn't buy any without getting my hands on them first to see if they seem worth a darn.

The Grote tripod "kinda OE looking" mirrors are a joke too. They flop in the breeze like flags.

andresco50 · 04-06-2008, 04:32 AM

Chevy trucks with chevy parts!!

NuBomb · 04-06-2008, 04:33 AM

Well I was originally going to go for the original sport mirrors, but the wife said a truck that size wouldn't look right without bigger mirrors. Now I'm torn. I'm with you on the quality thing.
I'm towing with it this week and I've got those clamp on fender mirrors going strong. I just wanted to order some before I leave tomorrow so I could have them to put on when I returned. Keep coming with the ideas and opinions. Gotta love the board!

ChevyC102007 · 04-06-2008, 04:38 AM

Has anyone tried mounting these mirrors on to a 67-72 Chevy?

04-05-2008, 03:51 PM	#1
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Those F@rd Mirrors I need to put some mirrors on the Blazer. I've decided on the f@rd swing aways from the mid-80's and early 90's. Where have ya'll bought yours? I'd like to get some quality ones. I called the local ford dealership and they don't have any. Any help would be greatly appreciated. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

04-05-2008, 05:01 PM	#2
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Those F@rd Mirrors I have seen them on truck accessory websites. You might try 1A.com. I had a set on my '72 GMC back in the 80's that I used to tow a cabin cruiser type boat and they worked real well. I picked them up real cheap at a flea market in California. Hopefully some one else will chime in. Danny

04-05-2008, 05:10 PM	#3
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	Re: Those F@rd Mirrors I drive a 91' F$(#D Ranger and you can buy replacement break-away style mirrors at O'Reily's for like $11 a piece. At least you could about a year ago when i replaced mine. They have a tendancy to wear out and collapse inward at highway speed from the wind drag. Justin __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

04-05-2008, 05:10 PM	#4
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: Those F@rd Mirrors They are all over ebay, but if I'm putting holes in the door, I want to do it just once. I'd like to get a high quality mirror. I've noticed some are $70 a pair while others are cheaper. I don't mind paying more, but I want to make sure the quality is there. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

04-05-2008, 06:16 PM	#6
elektrik Foolish Mortal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 243	Re: Those F@rd Mirrors Isn't there a language filter for that "F-word"?

04-05-2008, 06:42 PM	#7
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: Those F@rd Mirrors I tried to clean it up with the @. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

04-05-2008, 10:16 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Those F@rd Mirrors the peeps look cool, but in all reality, they suck. (at least every one I've looked in) I would think long and hard on the ugly ford lookin mirrors, but that's me.

04-06-2008, 12:26 AM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	Re: Those F@rd Mirrors I just got mine today from here. http://www2.partstrain.com/store/?N=...975+11921+9162 Chrome/black...Manual adjust. Both and shipping were under $70. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 04-06-2008 at 12:29 AM.

04-06-2008, 03:15 AM	#10
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: Those F@rd Mirrors I was thinking about ones Like these . I kind of think truck would look better with the larger mirrors. But I do like those black and chrome ones. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

04-06-2008, 04:32 AM	#12
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Those F@rd Mirrors Chevy trucks with chevy parts!! __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

04-06-2008, 04:33 AM	#13
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: Those F@rd Mirrors Well I was originally going to go for the original sport mirrors, but the wife said a truck that size wouldn't look right without bigger mirrors. Now I'm torn. I'm with you on the quality thing. I'm towing with it this week and I've got those clamp on fender mirrors going strong. I just wanted to order some before I leave tomorrow so I could have them to put on when I returned. Keep coming with the ideas and opinions. Gotta love the board! __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

04-06-2008, 04:38 AM	#14
ChevyC102007 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Emporium,Pa Posts: 248	Re: Those F@rd Mirrors Has anyone tried mounting these mirrors on to a 67-72 Chevy? Attached Images __________________ "When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice." [Cherokee saying] 2001 Dodge Ram Sport 1500 4x4. (old ride) 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic ("new" ride)



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