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nebdrummer · 01-06-2013, 02:59 PM

Where are you guys putting yours? I've never noticed till recently but I think mine looked kinda awkward in the middle. That and they weren't even functional to see out of. I'm thinking of lowering them or raising them after this round of painting. I'm just not sure what would work best. Post up pictures of yours!

Post up pictures of yours!
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mr48chev · 01-06-2013, 03:29 PM

I've had them in a couple of spots on the leading edge of the door and on the top edge but every one I have had eventually loosened up to where you couldn't keep it adjusted so you could see what was behind you.

The main thing is put them where you like them along with not creating a blind spot. I'd rather look over or under my mirrors than around them.

wood1 · 01-06-2013, 03:40 PM

Top of door just to the rear of the wing window area. But I only have one small one on the driver side. Still have original mirror locations, this one is kind of like a "blindspot" mirror - only helps a little. Bad picture, but you should see it.

meter swinger · 01-06-2013, 05:19 PM

Just took them off my 59 and put them on my 55 wagon. I tried them all over place with no luck. Not really good for seeing out of. I may try a set of the straight arm peeps, but most likely ill go back to stock. There just no good if you can't see to back into your own garage with them.

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Hogsophist · 01-06-2013, 05:28 PM

I can't find a place that actually allows me to see!
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**Dan in Pasadena** · 01-06-2013, 05:44 PM

Wood1, Love your truck! Are those original artilleries painted gray with original caps & ribbed rings?
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wood1 · 01-06-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Wood1, Love your truck! Are those original artilleries painted gray with original caps & ribbed rings?
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Thanks.. no, they're Wheelsmith 17"/18" alum., powder coated center/polished lip, aftermarket '37 caps.

1project2many · 01-06-2013, 07:08 PM

The peep mirror is tough to use. Mine was factory on my '57 and the side mount spare tire removes even more visibility. It's installed at the top of the door. For many years I used a curved mirror stuck to the peep glass to help.

nebdrummer · 01-06-2013, 09:04 PM

Yeah wood1. That thing is sweet.

I didn't think of using the curved sticks over the mirrors. That would help a lot of situations. Keep the pics coming!
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nvrdone · 01-06-2013, 10:38 PM

I'm putting mine in the garbage. With a 3 window cab it's impossible to see any thing behind you with those mirrors. Now I'm looking at using mirrors off a VW Transporter with the arms mointed to the door.The head is 5 x 6.5" which is almost the same size as the stock mirror. We shall see...

nebdrummer · 01-06-2013, 11:00 PM

Yeah, they do have their spots, but The windshield mounted rear view works amazing.
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ruby57 · 01-07-2013, 12:23 PM

Here's another pix, nebdrummer ---

01-06-2013, 02:59 PM	#1
nebdrummer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 390	Peep mirrors Where are you guys putting yours? I've never noticed till recently but I think mine looked kinda awkward in the middle. That and they weren't even functional to see out of. I'm thinking of lowering them or raising them after this round of painting. I'm just not sure what would work best. Post up pictures of yours! Post up pictures of yours! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1950 3600. 370cid, th400, 9", billet 80mm turbo under the bed, 4 link coilovers, hoping for a single digit! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=380212

01-06-2013, 03:29 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,408	Re: Peep mirrors I've had them in a couple of spots on the leading edge of the door and on the top edge but every one I have had eventually loosened up to where you couldn't keep it adjusted so you could see what was behind you. The main thing is put them where you like them along with not creating a blind spot. I'd rather look over or under my mirrors than around them. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-06-2013, 03:40 PM	#3
wood1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: twin cities, mn Posts: 199	Re: Peep mirrors Top of door just to the rear of the wing window area. But I only have one small one on the driver side. Still have original mirror locations, this one is kind of like a "blindspot" mirror - only helps a little. Bad picture, but you should see it. Attached Images

01-06-2013, 05:19 PM	#4
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: Peep mirrors Just took them off my 59 and put them on my 55 wagon. I tried them all over place with no luck. Not really good for seeing out of. I may try a set of the straight arm peeps, but most likely ill go back to stock. There just no good if you can't see to back into your own garage with them. Posted via Mobile Device

01-06-2013, 05:28 PM	#5
Hogsophist Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 105	Re: Peep mirrors I can't find a place that actually allows me to see! Posted via Mobile Device

01-06-2013, 05:44 PM	#6
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: Peep mirrors Wood1, Love your truck! Are those original artilleries painted gray with original caps & ribbed rings? Posted via Mobile Device

01-06-2013, 07:08 PM	#8
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,168	Re: Peep mirrors The peep mirror is tough to use. Mine was factory on my '57 and the side mount spare tire removes even more visibility. It's installed at the top of the door. For many years I used a curved mirror stuck to the peep glass to help.

01-06-2013, 09:04 PM	#9
nebdrummer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 390	Re: Peep mirrors Yeah wood1. That thing is sweet. I didn't think of using the curved sticks over the mirrors. That would help a lot of situations. Keep the pics coming! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1950 3600. 370cid, th400, 9", billet 80mm turbo under the bed, 4 link coilovers, hoping for a single digit! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=380212

01-06-2013, 10:38 PM	#10
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,442	Re: Peep mirrors I'm putting mine in the garbage. With a 3 window cab it's impossible to see any thing behind you with those mirrors. Now I'm looking at using mirrors off a VW Transporter with the arms mointed to the door.The head is 5 x 6.5" which is almost the same size as the stock mirror. We shall see...

01-06-2013, 11:00 PM	#11
nebdrummer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 390	Re: Peep mirrors Yeah, they do have their spots, but The windshield mounted rear view works amazing. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1950 3600. 370cid, th400, 9", billet 80mm turbo under the bed, 4 link coilovers, hoping for a single digit! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=380212

01-07-2013, 12:23 PM	#12
ruby57 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 124	Re: Peep mirrors Here's another pix, nebdrummer ---



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