03-11-2013, 03:06 PM | #1 |
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Mirrors and shoes
This past weekend I put new mirrors on and today got new shoes for the Jimmy both were needed really bad. hated not being able to look out the passenger side mirror also hated the style of them so I ordered me some new ones also Sunday I looked at my tires and noticed my right rear was separated so I got some new tires today BFG all terrains found out my old tires were 21 years old and does it ride a whole lot better before I couldn't drive any faster then 65 without it shaking really bad kind of scary now I can go as fast as I want with ease
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03-11-2013, 09:38 PM | #2 |
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Congrats! I have the same tires and mirrors, only in the stainless version. The new shoes do make all the difference in ride quality. Looks great!!
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03-11-2013, 11:44 PM | #3 |
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Nice! Much better looking mirrors.
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03-12-2013, 12:24 AM | #4 |
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Looking sharp...like the sliders in the top as well!
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03-12-2013, 12:27 AM | #5 |
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Original mirrors are so much better looking!
When I had my 69 I put original mirrors back on it. I never knew if the mirror heads should sit vertically or horizontally.
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03-12-2013, 02:43 PM | #6 |
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Thank you guys for the kind words I wasnt sure if I would like these mirrors. I had my heart set on the sport mirrors but was worried I wouldnt be able to see through them that well so thats why I decided on these mirrors. Now I think I like them more then the sport mirrors.
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03-12-2013, 02:44 PM | #7 |
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03-12-2013, 02:48 PM | #8 |
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Yeah I wasn't sure if they went horizontal or vertical I tried both ways and seem to see more when they are horizontal
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03-12-2013, 04:46 PM | #9 |
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Yep, looking good! I had that style mirrors on mine when I bought it, never did like them other than that they folded in. Have a new pair here just like yours that are going on my project.My 1970 Chevy sales publication shows every pic of them in the vertical position. Doesn't mean thats right for you, whatever works best. Won't know till I get my doors redone and get mine mounted! Keep up the progress!
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03-12-2013, 07:12 PM | #11 |
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I think I would turn them just about every time I went out to the truck.
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03-12-2013, 07:22 PM | #12 |
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hahaha thats funny cause I did that for the first 2 days and decided I liked them horizontal and could see more out of them. Also I love your blazer love the wheel and tire set up thats what I would of liked to do I have been wanting to paint my wheels for awhile now and couldnt decide what color hugger orange or white but after seeing white on yours thats the color I think I might end up doing
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03-12-2013, 08:00 PM | #13 |
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Yep, G.Sheps rule! Have had one at every point in my life since age 12. Excellant companions, and really good K5 buddies! Real reason I bought my K5 in the first place, I did not want my dog to ride in the back of the truck anymore!Keep the pic'c coming!
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03-12-2013, 08:12 PM | #14 |
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yeah I always had German shepherds and Dobermans growing up so I had to get both and that's awesome did the same thing with the dogs had them ride in the back of the jimmy when we went to my dads property
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03-12-2013, 08:13 PM | #15 |
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forgot the pic
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03-13-2013, 04:09 PM | #16 |
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Yep, men and their dogs! Funny,your in Salt Lake City-that is where I bought my K5 back in 1981. Some small used car dealership down on state street- if I remember right. Been awhile!
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03-13-2013, 04:45 PM | #17 |
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They can be a hand full some days but still love them and Thats pretty cool you got your blazer from my neck of the woods
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03-23-2013, 03:55 PM | #18 |
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Looking good man!
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03-23-2013, 04:07 PM | #19 |
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Mirrors look great, When I saw the title i thought "Mirrors and shoes" This is getting a little crazy now looking up ladies skirts!
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03-28-2013, 12:26 PM | #21 |
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Looks great Randal. Did you get the mirrors from LMC? Need to replace mine. I have that style already but pax side is worn out and won't stay in position. Thx.
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