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sqrbdy · 11-10-2008, 10:54 AM

I currently do not have mirrors on my truck and have been toying around with the idea of putting them back on. The question is, which ones. Does anyone have any thoughts.

Here's a pic.

**N2TRUX** · 11-10-2008, 11:31 AM

I am not a big fan of aftermarket mirrors on our trucks unless it's really custom. Since you have the stock bumpers, handles, etc I would go with the stock square mirrors. They are unobtrusive and better than nothing for visibility. Not by much though...

Rons86 · 11-10-2008, 01:22 PM

I agree

boatpuller · 11-10-2008, 01:58 PM

i'm a fan of no mirror's.but,mine isn't driven much.if i were to put on mirrors.i'd go with the one's ken has.i think their d49's or something like that.just don't do dumbo's.your truck look's good by the way

Malo83 · 11-10-2008, 02:03 PM

I'd go with the Peep mirrors

sqrbdy · 11-10-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by boatpuller

i'm a fan of no mirror's.but,mine isn't driven much.if i were to put on mirrors.i'd go with the one's ken has.i think their d49's or something like that.just don't do dumbo's.your truck look's good by the way

My truck is not driven very much either. It is not a matter of visibility, just for some reason the area looks bare to me. It could just be a phase I am going through. Thanks for the compliment on the truck.

tvblazer78 · 11-10-2008, 02:29 PM

If you had a one pec side windows and no vent windows, then I would say keep them off. But with a vent window it just dose not look right with out them.

sqrbdy · 11-10-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

If you had a one pec side windows and no vent windows, then I would say keep them off. But with a vent window it just dose not look right with out them.

I think you nailed it.

**N2TRUX** · 11-10-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Malo83

I'd go with the Peep mirrors

They look cool, but are absolutely useless. I had a set and threw them away.

Malo83 · 11-11-2008, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

They look cool, but are absolutely useless. I had a set and threw them away.

We're they usless for rear view or did they vibrate a lot ???

84 400 · 11-11-2008, 02:17 AM

I would go with the stock sport mirrors. Dumbos or aftermarkets would mess up the clean look of your truck IMO.

75silverstep · 11-11-2008, 02:30 AM

I have the stock mirror on the drivers side only ,But i also have a clear glass rear window so i dont need a side mirror on the passenger side.

rod86 · 11-11-2008, 04:40 AM

wat bout mirrors off a camaro or nova? some of them look nice.

boatpuller · 11-11-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Malo83

We're they usless for rear view or did they vibrate a lot ???

Both......I had one on the driver's side and it didn't offer much viewing area and vibrated.There pretty much just for look's.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 11-11-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

If you had a one pec side windows and no vent windows, then I would say keep them off. But with a vent window it just dose not look right with out them.

Thats kinda what I was thinking. I think some mirrors like the ones ken has on his truck would look right at home on yours too. Just my .02 cents man.

Cherub · 11-11-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 84 400

I would go with the stock sport mirrors. Dumbos or aftermarkets would mess up the clean look of your truck IMO.

ye a +1 for the stock sport mirrors.

**N2TRUX** · 11-12-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Malo83

We're they usless for rear view or did they vibrate a lot ???

All of the above.

**N2TRUX** · 11-12-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rod86

wat bout mirrors off a camaro or nova? some of them look nice.

Eraly Camaro/Nova mirrors are nice looking but they are round. Those would match a 73-80 truck perfectly with the round headlight, bumpers, etc. Square bumpers and headlights look better with a square mirror, but I am anal about those type of things all matching.

*78 Chevyrado* · 11-12-2008, 11:11 PM

I like the stock little square mirrors since you have the door handles and bumpers. but it looks really clean without them.

74 C-30 · 11-12-2008, 11:49 PM

just because it hasn't been said...
BIG CHROME WEST COAST BIG RIG MIRRORS! You one ton guys know what I'm talking about

if not, sport mirrors look nice

BP68 · 11-14-2008, 12:23 PM

i vote no mirrors since visibility is not the issue. Plus the clean shaven look of the truck.

11-10-2008, 10:54 AM	#1
sqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 207	To mirror or not to mirror I currently do not have mirrors on my truck and have been toying around with the idea of putting them back on. The question is, which ones. Does anyone have any thoughts. Here's a pic. __________________ Ain't Nobody Like a Square Body sqrbdy myspace

11-10-2008, 11:31 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: To mirror or not to mirror I am not a big fan of aftermarket mirrors on our trucks unless it's really custom. Since you have the stock bumpers, handles, etc I would go with the stock square mirrors. They are unobtrusive and better than nothing for visibility. Not by much though... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-10-2008, 01:22 PM	#3
Rons86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Holt, Missouri Posts: 94	Re: To mirror or not to mirror I agree

11-10-2008, 01:58 PM	#4
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: To mirror or not to mirror i'm a fan of no mirror's.but,mine isn't driven much.if i were to put on mirrors.i'd go with the one's ken has.i think their d49's or something like that.just don't do dumbo's.your truck look's good by the way __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

11-10-2008, 02:03 PM	#5
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: To mirror or not to mirror I'd go with the Peep mirrors

11-10-2008, 02:29 PM	#7
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: To mirror or not to mirror If you had a one pec side windows and no vent windows, then I would say keep them off. But with a vent window it just dose not look right with out them. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

11-11-2008, 02:17 AM	#11
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: To mirror or not to mirror I would go with the stock sport mirrors. Dumbos or aftermarkets would mess up the clean look of your truck IMO. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

11-11-2008, 02:30 AM	#12
75silverstep KEEP ON TRUCKIN. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TULARE,CALIFORNIA Posts: 604	Re: To mirror or not to mirror I have the stock mirror on the drivers side only ,But i also have a clear glass rear window so i dont need a side mirror on the passenger side. __________________ 1975 C-10 STEPSIDE (ALMOST DONE AGAIN)90 percent done wheres that other 10 haha .1994 GMC Z71 .

11-11-2008, 04:40 AM	#13
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: To mirror or not to mirror wat bout mirrors off a camaro or nova? some of them look nice. __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

11-12-2008, 11:11 PM	#19
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: To mirror or not to mirror I like the stock little square mirrors since you have the door handles and bumpers. but it looks really clean without them. Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 11-12-2008 at 11:13 PM.

11-12-2008, 11:49 PM	#20
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: To mirror or not to mirror just because it hasn't been said... BIG CHROME WEST COAST BIG RIG MIRRORS! You one ton guys know what I'm talking about if not, sport mirrors look nice __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger

11-14-2008, 12:23 PM	#21
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: To mirror or not to mirror i vote no mirrors since visibility is not the issue. Plus the clean shaven look of the truck. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999



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