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bigbadchev72 · 08-03-2010, 12:17 AM

So I recently got my truck painted and have been driving with no mirrors, I like the look without, but keep trying to use them while driving.

So what are my options? I am totally against peep mirrors!!

JRBECK64 · 08-03-2010, 01:28 AM

I bought this truck from Frizzle Fry and these mirrors was on it when I bought it. They have kind of grown on me so I put them back on. If you want to know where they came from IM me cause I aint posting it here. Here is a couple of pics of them.

JRBECK64

chisler · 08-03-2010, 04:06 AM

I carry a 8 ft camper a lot so this is what I have, stainless 3 point short arms with newer 1973 stainless mirror heads,your rig sure looks good !!!!!!

Andy4639 · 08-03-2010, 06:42 AM

Well most people don't like them. I think they are fine. If I didn't they wouldn't have been done.
The mirror you had looks fine to me to.

Dingfodgy · 08-03-2010, 12:17 PM

[QUOTE=JRBECK64;4120288]If you want to know where they came from IM me cause I aint posting it here. Here is a couple of pics of them.

JRBECK64

You Traitor!!! Those mirrors are late model F**D F150 units aren't they? NO SOUP FOR YOU!!!!!

tantrumpipeline · 08-03-2010, 12:33 PM

[quote=Dingfodgy;4120689]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRBECK64

If you want to know where they came from IM me cause I aint posting it here. Here is a couple of pics of them.

JRBECK64

You Traitor!!! Those mirrors are late model F**D F150 units aren't they? NO SOUP FOR YOU!!!!!

Hahahaha didn't wanna call a guy on it

I would go with the 1972 sport mirrors if you can find a good set, truck looks great

BIG69GMC · 08-03-2010, 01:33 PM

Busted!!!! hahaha! i would rather have no mirrors then go with ones off a "F" hahaha!

**70cst** · 08-03-2010, 02:51 PM

I wanted to keep my truck as stock as possible which explains the mirrors.

chisler · 08-03-2010, 03:29 PM

70cst your truck looks good with those mirrors are they the long or med length ss arms on it

**70cst** · 08-03-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by chisler

70cst your truck looks good with those mirrors are they the long or med length ss arms on it

I would guess med. as the camper mirrors are longer. (I think) These are called "Below Eye Level" mirrrors. In 71-72 these the legs of the mirrors were not as long.

**bignbad** · 08-03-2010, 05:05 PM

bigbadchev72,I like that truck looks good.How much lift?Tire size?I like the stance.I want to lift my '72 but unsure how much lift.

capev86 · 08-03-2010, 05:29 PM

my 72 burb 3/4 ton has the factory chrome sport mirrors. they are pitted terribly and i want something (need) something better for regular driving duty and towing. my dad had a 72 burb back in the 80's (rare dealer option highlander truck) and it had the short arm tripod mirrors EXACTLY like Chisler has on his truck (sans updated mirror heads).

my opinion is they are the best compromise between style and function on an everyday use truck of the 67-72 vintage. you get the big head like with the towing mirrors but the arms are much sleeker and don't break up the body lines too bad. i had a pair of '84 burb towing mirrors but decided to pick up a pair of the factory tripod mirrors instead. i will have to get a pic once the mirrors are cleaned up and installed (old holes filled in and painted).

**70cst** · 08-03-2010, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capev86

my 72 burb 3/4 ton has the factory chrome sport mirrors. they are pitted terribly and i want something (need) something better for regular driving duty and towing. my dad had a 72 burb back in the 80's (rare dealer option highlander truck) and it had the short arm tripod mirrors EXACTLY like Chisler has on his truck (sans updated mirror heads).

my opinion is they are the best compromise between style and function on an everyday use truck of the 67-72 vintage. you get the big head like with the towing mirrors but the arms are much sleeker and don't break up the body lines too bad. i had a pair of '84 burb towing mirrors but decided to pick up a pair of the factory tripod mirrors instead. i will have to get a pic once the mirrors are cleaned up and installed (old holes filled in and painted).

I might be wrong but those do not look like factory mirrors for our trucks. I might be wrong. Others???

capev86 · 08-03-2010, 06:12 PM

Quote:

I might be wrong but those do not look like factory mirrors for our trucks. I might be wrong. Others???

he mentioned (and i repeated in my post) that the mirrors heads were swapped out for the next generation style that bolt on from the side instead of in the middle of the back. maybe i will use the mirror heads off my towing mirrors if i can figure out how to take them off.

wlf89 · 08-03-2010, 06:52 PM

wlf89 · 08-03-2010, 06:54 PM

vectorit · 08-03-2010, 06:57 PM

Stock...

capev86 · 08-03-2010, 07:12 PM

wlf89 has the mirrors like on my burb. they look "sporty" as the nickname implies but they just don't give me a good view out back and i have to turn them or move myself to see things. i like the big 7.5 x 10.5 mirror heads like with the tripods and towing mirrors and they make parallel parking, backing up and towing sooo easy. also, bigger mirrors just look correct on a truck. the sport mirrors would look more in tune on a first generation camaro or on a hot rod.

**70cst** · 08-03-2010, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capev86

he mentioned (and i repeated in my post) that the mirrors heads were swapped out for the next generation style that bolt on from the side instead of in the middle of the back. maybe i will use the mirror heads off my towing mirrors if i can figure out how to take them off.

Point taken...next time I'll try and decipher the post better.

a.c.1 · 08-03-2010, 10:34 PM

I took the original 4"(or 5" not sure) round mirrors off and replaced them with a set of round blind spot mirrors bought from a local truck stop. They bolted right up to the original arms and looked good. Once i got used to them I appreciated the full view. I'd post pics but its torn down right now.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-03-2010, 10:39 PM

First off, very, very, nice truck! Secondly, I like the style of mirrors chisler has on his truck and that is what I plan on putting both of mine. They are called below eye line mirrors if I remember correctly.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-03-2010, 10:40 PM

And for the record, Jrbeck64's mirrors don't look that bad on that truck. I'd like to see a side shot of it. Those mirrors are pretty easy to come by. Forrd or not who cares.

JRBECK64 · 08-04-2010, 03:20 AM

For those of you who didn't bash me thanks and For those of you who did remember I bought it that way!!! After this restoration I cant afford to buy any new mirrors!!!. Anyway There on there and I am not going to fill the holes to put a set of Chevy Mirrors on it. Body work is done, Paint is Done, I am almost done!!!!

JRBECK64

Nova70 · 08-04-2010, 05:32 AM

Too funny JRBeck- I've been looking for mirrors and saw a 90's F150 and happen to look at the mirrors and said, "Those would be perfect!".

**70cst** · 08-04-2010, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRBECK64

For those of you who didn't bash me thanks and For those of you who did remember I bought it that way!!! After this restoration I cant afford to buy any new mirrors!!!. Anyway There on there and I am not going to fill the holes to put a set of Chevy Mirrors on it. Body work is done, Paint is Done, I am almost done!!!!

JRBECK64

I didn't see any bashing. I saw difference of opinons on mirrors and some tongue in check responses...thats one of the difficulties of typing responses.
JRBECK64...use the mirrors that best fit your needs and your application. The end result is you need to be happy with the direction that you go.

08-03-2010, 12:17 AM	#1
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Post up your mirrors So I recently got my truck painted and have been driving with no mirrors, I like the look without, but keep trying to use them while driving. So what are my options? I am totally against peep mirrors!! __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

08-03-2010, 01:28 AM	#2
JRBECK64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cornelius Oregon Posts: 1,073	Re: Post up your mirrors I bought this truck from Frizzle Fry and these mirrors was on it when I bought it. They have kind of grown on me so I put them back on. If you want to know where they came from IM me cause I aint posting it here. Here is a couple of pics of them. JRBECK64

08-03-2010, 04:06 AM	#3
chisler Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia Canada Posts: 199	Re: Post up your mirrors I carry a 8 ft camper a lot so this is what I have, stainless 3 point short arms with newer 1973 stainless mirror heads,your rig sure looks good !!!!!! Attached Images

08-03-2010, 06:42 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Post up your mirrors Well most people don't like them. I think they are fine. If I didn't they wouldn't have been done. The mirror you had looks fine to me to. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-03-2010, 12:17 PM	#5
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Post up your mirrors [QUOTE=JRBECK64;4120288]If you want to know where they came from IM me cause I aint posting it here. Here is a couple of pics of them. JRBECK64 You Traitor!!! Those mirrors are late model FD F150 units aren't they? NO SOUP FOR YOU!!!!! __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD** '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

08-03-2010, 01:33 PM	#7
BIG69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 101	Re: Post up your mirrors Busted!!!! hahaha! i would rather have no mirrors then go with ones off a "F" hahaha!

08-03-2010, 02:51 PM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Post up your mirrors I wanted to keep my truck as stock as possible which explains the mirrors. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-03-2010, 03:29 PM	#9
chisler Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia Canada Posts: 199	Re: Post up your mirrors 70cst your truck looks good with those mirrors are they the long or med length ss arms on it

08-03-2010, 05:05 PM	#11
bignbad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: highspire,pa Posts: 423	Re: Post up your mirrors bigbadchev72,I like that truck looks good.How much lift?Tire size?I like the stance.I want to lift my '72 but unsure how much lift. __________________ '72 chevy k20 '06 H-D Springer softail http://www.bluemooncruisers.com/ http://www.enginecycle.com/ ~Eric

08-03-2010, 05:29 PM	#12
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Post up your mirrors my 72 burb 3/4 ton has the factory chrome sport mirrors. they are pitted terribly and i want something (need) something better for regular driving duty and towing. my dad had a 72 burb back in the 80's (rare dealer option highlander truck) and it had the short arm tripod mirrors EXACTLY like Chisler has on his truck (sans updated mirror heads). my opinion is they are the best compromise between style and function on an everyday use truck of the 67-72 vintage. you get the big head like with the towing mirrors but the arms are much sleeker and don't break up the body lines too bad. i had a pair of '84 burb towing mirrors but decided to pick up a pair of the factory tripod mirrors instead. i will have to get a pic once the mirrors are cleaned up and installed (old holes filled in and painted).

08-03-2010, 06:52 PM	#15
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08-03-2010, 06:54 PM	#16
wlf89 69 c/10 lwb fleetside Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: saint joseph TN Posts: 195	Re: Post up your mirrors __________________ 69 lwb fleetside 67 swb fleetside (2) 72 lwb fleetside 50 swb no bed 65 impala ss 65 1 ton flatbed

08-03-2010, 06:57 PM	#17
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Post up your mirrors Stock... Attached Images __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

08-03-2010, 07:12 PM	#18
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Post up your mirrors wlf89 has the mirrors like on my burb. they look "sporty" as the nickname implies but they just don't give me a good view out back and i have to turn them or move myself to see things. i like the big 7.5 x 10.5 mirror heads like with the tripods and towing mirrors and they make parallel parking, backing up and towing sooo easy. also, bigger mirrors just look correct on a truck. the sport mirrors would look more in tune on a first generation camaro or on a hot rod.

08-03-2010, 10:34 PM	#20
a.c.1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 40	Re: Post up your mirrors I took the original 4"(or 5" not sure) round mirrors off and replaced them with a set of round blind spot mirrors bought from a local truck stop. They bolted right up to the original arms and looked good. Once i got used to them I appreciated the full view. I'd post pics but its torn down right now.



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08-03-2010, 10:39 PM	#21
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Post up your mirrors First off, very, very, nice truck! Secondly, I like the style of mirrors chisler has on his truck and that is what I plan on putting both of mine. They are called below eye line mirrors if I remember correctly. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-03-2010, 10:40 PM	#22
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Post up your mirrors And for the record, Jrbeck64's mirrors don't look that bad on that truck. I'd like to see a side shot of it. Those mirrors are pretty easy to come by. Forrd or not who cares. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-04-2010, 03:20 AM	#23
JRBECK64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cornelius Oregon Posts: 1,073	Re: Post up your mirrors For those of you who didn't bash me thanks and For those of you who did remember I bought it that way!!! After this restoration I cant afford to buy any new mirrors!!!. Anyway There on there and I am not going to fill the holes to put a set of Chevy Mirrors on it. Body work is done, Paint is Done, I am almost done!!!! JRBECK64

08-04-2010, 05:32 AM	#24
Nova70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dub VC Utah Posts: 364	Re: Post up your mirrors Too funny JRBeck- I've been looking for mirrors and saw a 90's F150 and happen to look at the mirrors and said, "Those would be perfect!". __________________ '70 K10-- 4" lift on 35"s-- For Sale http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=733...iew&ad=4578305

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