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usdabeef · 04-06-2008, 07:20 AM

I wanted to replace my truck mirrors due to rust and damage. I bought some from LMC truck, but the mirror heads are too small and the mirrors shake while driving. I need to find nice mirror heads that are larger...like the ones in the pic.....about 10" high x 7" wide. I am finding difficulty locating this size mirror. I need to keep the low tripod mount as to avoid having to make any new holes or fill the old ones. Any suggestions?

jrdv · 04-06-2008, 08:07 AM

I went through the same process a few years ago. The best big mirrors I found were for late 80's and early 90's Fords. I decided I didn't like the look and put factory mirrors back on when I repainted the 72.
Sorry, I don't have any pics.

Go with the factory mirrors---sure, they are small--just drive faster than everyone else!

john

1969K10 · 04-08-2008, 08:36 PM

Most autoparts stores around here sell them. I got a set from X-mas a couple years ago, and one of them fall apart going down the road, so make sure you get decent ones.

rwgregory · 04-12-2008, 07:42 AM

I bought a set of stainless steel mirrors off a 1 ton Ford cab & chassis at a local junkyard for $25.00. They are very well made and I can actually see out of them!! They are just like the mirrors pictured, except the support doesn't bolt to the back of the mirror; rather it go's directly into the side of the mirror housing and is sealed with a rubber grommet. The Ford was a late 80's model.

wibilly · 04-12-2008, 08:06 AM

don't go cheep, think military or big rig or oem

JayG · 04-12-2008, 04:29 PM

I would suggest a big rig supply, as wibilly mentioned. Lots of choices!

usdabeef · 04-16-2008, 06:33 AM

thanks for the responses. I did find replacement mirrors i was looking for at the local auto zone. Had to go with a little bigger tripod mount but they look really nice. Back on the road.

**special-K** · 04-16-2008, 01:49 PM

Napa sells all that stuff,OEM-style.I`ve bought the arms that connect the head with the tri-pod.The non-stainless pieces.In the`80s the mirror heads and arms became integrated.

*gn4u2c2* · 04-16-2008, 03:10 PM

special-K Napa is the best around here for finding or having in stock those strange parts you sware no autoparts store would have.
p.s shouldn't you be at work ??? LOL

*FormerMember* · 04-16-2008, 04:07 PM

I want a set of West Coast (Jr.) mirrors for mine.

wibilly · 04-20-2008, 08:57 AM

thats whati thought too grendel, i've gathered, blasted ,primed and painted a few sets now i'm afraid to drill my doors cause i'm not sure if thats what i want anymore

04-06-2008, 07:20 AM	#1
usdabeef Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: salt lake city, utah Posts: 169	truck mirrors I wanted to replace my truck mirrors due to rust and damage. I bought some from LMC truck, but the mirror heads are too small and the mirrors shake while driving. I need to find nice mirror heads that are larger...like the ones in the pic.....about 10" high x 7" wide. I am finding difficulty locating this size mirror. I need to keep the low tripod mount as to avoid having to make any new holes or fill the old ones. Any suggestions? Last edited by usdabeef; 04-28-2008 at 11:48 PM.

04-06-2008, 08:07 AM	#2
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: truck mirrors I went through the same process a few years ago. The best big mirrors I found were for late 80's and early 90's Fords. I decided I didn't like the look and put factory mirrors back on when I repainted the 72. Sorry, I don't have any pics. Go with the factory mirrors---sure, they are small--just drive faster than everyone else! john __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704 Last edited by jrdv; 04-06-2008 at 08:10 AM.

04-08-2008, 08:36 PM	#3
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Re: truck mirrors Most autoparts stores around here sell them. I got a set from X-mas a couple years ago, and one of them fall apart going down the road, so make sure you get decent ones. __________________ 1969 K10 - V8, 465, 205, 12 bolt, D44 2002-current 1969 K20 - V8, 465, 221, Eaton, D44 2012-current Nothin' but drums on all 4 corners! past horses in the stable 72 C10-short step (97-02), 68 C10-long fleet (06-12)

04-12-2008, 07:42 AM	#4
rwgregory Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chula Vista, California Posts: 495	Re: truck mirrors I bought a set of stainless steel mirrors off a 1 ton Ford cab & chassis at a local junkyard for $25.00. They are very well made and I can actually see out of them!! They are just like the mirrors pictured, except the support doesn't bolt to the back of the mirror; rather it go's directly into the side of the mirror housing and is sealed with a rubber grommet. The Ford was a late 80's model. __________________ rwgregory 67 GMC 2500 ,2w/d wide box 305 V-6, 4-speed

04-12-2008, 08:06 AM	#5
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: truck mirrors don't go cheep, think military or big rig or oem __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

04-12-2008, 04:29 PM	#6
JayG Formerly ADHDCARGUY Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DUNCANVILLE, TX Posts: 1,213	Re: truck mirrors I would suggest a big rig supply, as wibilly mentioned. Lots of choices! __________________ Jay 67CHEVY SWB,355, built 700r, 5/7,9",posi 3.50,REAR BAGS,HOOSIERS, A/C. 54CHEVY - BURB, beginning construction(well, i gotta take it apart first!) 36FORD PU - WAITING 38CHEVY - 2DR SD,CHASSIS FINISHED 46CHEVY - BURB - waiting

04-16-2008, 06:33 AM	#7
usdabeef Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: salt lake city, utah Posts: 169	Re: truck mirrors thanks for the responses. I did find replacement mirrors i was looking for at the local auto zone. Had to go with a little bigger tripod mount but they look really nice. Back on the road.

04-16-2008, 01:49 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: truck mirrors Napa sells all that stuff,OEM-style.I`ve bought the arms that connect the head with the tri-pod.The non-stainless pieces.In the`80s the mirror heads and arms became integrated. __________________ "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 ~

04-16-2008, 03:10 PM	#9
gn4u2c2 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: d.c Posts: 315	Re: truck mirrors special-K Napa is the best around here for finding or having in stock those strange parts you sware no autoparts store would have. p.s shouldn't you be at work ??? LOL

04-16-2008, 04:07 PM	#10
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: truck mirrors I want a set of West Coast (Jr.) mirrors for mine.

04-20-2008, 08:57 AM	#11
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: truck mirrors thats whati thought too grendel, i've gathered, blasted ,primed and painted a few sets now i'm afraid to drill my doors cause i'm not sure if thats what i want anymore __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore



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