Mirrors

[JoeKan]

Good Morning!
Can someone tell me what the design of the original mirrors on a 61 3/4 ton were? I have some mirrors that came with the truck that I'm not sure if they're original or not. I am wanting to know for sure before I install them. I'm thinking they were the one arm round mirrors.
Thanks for the help,
Joe

[60-66 Nut]

Joe, the standard 60-66 outside mirror was the round head mirror with one arm attaching to the door with 3 screws. The plain trucks only had one on the driver's side, while the nicer trucks had them on both doors. I think there was also an optional rectangle head mirror for the same arm. Some trucks also had the optional West Coast style mirrors.

60-66 Nut

[jonzcustomshop]

the earlier trucks also had a cast one piece bracket, and the later ,63 and up,I am not sure about 62, had the stampedsteel 2 piece bracket that is like the reproduction that you can get now.

[Woogeroo]

Originally Posted by 60-66 Nut

Joe, the standard 60-66 outside mirror was the round head mirror with one arm attaching to the door with 3 screws. The plain trucks only had one on the driver's side, while the nicer trucks had them on both doors. I think there was also an optional rectangle head mirror for the same arm. Some trucks also had the optional West Coast style mirrors.

60-66 Nut

What he said...



These are the factory *West Coast style mirrors* 60-66 Nut mentioned.

There was the round head mirror, the rectangle mirror and I believe there is a slightly larger rectangle mirror that fits on the same arm which I do not know if it is factory or merely a common aftermarket part.

-W

[4dranch]

Just curious everyone, did the 3/4 ton trucks have the same mirrors as the 1/2 ton trucks or did they have them big ole mirrors?

[JoeKan]

Woogeroo,
That is what the PO had given me when I bought my truck. They were laying in the back of the truck. I started looking into installing them, but I don't think they're the right ones because the bracket arms are not any longer than the window. I'm thinking maybe he gave me the wrong year or maybe I just can't figure it out.
Thanks everyone for the help---again.
Joe

[60-66 Nut]

Originally Posted by 4dranch

Just curious everyone, did the 3/4 ton trucks have the same mirrors as the 1/2 ton trucks or did they have them big ole mirrors?

David, the 3/4 ton trucks could have come with either mirrors just like the 1/2 ton. In fact, even some of the big 2 ton and up trucks had the small mirrors. My C80 came with only the small mirror on the left door. The big mirrors were installed by Hahn when they outfitted it as a fire pumper truck.

60-66 Nut

[kizer]

Mine is confused because it has a little of both for some odd reason.

[ol Curt]

Mine had the west coast juniors, but were shown as an option on the sheet affixed to the glove box.

Bob

[4dranch]

Originally Posted by 60-66 Nut

David, the 3/4 ton trucks could have come with either mirrors just like the 1/2 ton. In fact, even some of the big 2 ton and up trucks had the small mirrors. My C80 came with only the small mirror on the left door. The big mirrors were installed by Hahn when they outfitted it as a fire pumper truck.

60-66 Nut

Thanks 60-66nut for clearing that up for me.
I just figured big mirrors on big trucks for big loads.