55.2-59 Side view mirror ideas

[Patrat]

In the works is a 59 with one piece door glasses. The stock mirrors were of course designed with the vent window in place. I am looking for suggestions for a non stock replacement. I have done a lot of web searching but just don't see anything I like.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by Patrat

.....I have done a lot of web searching but just don't see anything I like.

That's because they look best with STOCK mirrors.

[nvrdone]

Im looking at a pair of VW van mirrors for my '49.

[_Ogre]

My 58 TRUK had west coast mirrors and holes for 2 previous versions, when I bought it 30 years. I couldn't wait to put stock repops on it. Look at my build thread, lots of pics

TRUK is far from stock, the OEM mirrors look best imo. I did remake the drivers side in stainless 2" out, to accommodate the 8" spare tire hanging on the fender.

[mr48chev]

I got a deal on a set of 67/69 doors for my 71 that are the same original orange as the 71. Right now I plan to run stainless 67/69 arms with presentable shiny mirrior heads.

That setup might look presentable and not far from original on a 59.

Along with being beat up from my cousins kids running it though the brush the doors have suffered from my uncle drilling holes to mount about three different sets of west coast style mirrors.

I was going to change the color on it but now think I will just go back with the original oange with a white top and call it good.

[NWA58]

I’m with Patrat on this, I’ve searched and searched for a good alternative mirror and have not found anything better than stock. The stock mirror is functional and well placed but I’m still not sure if I will go that route. Virtually everything on my build is modified, so using a stock mirror might stand out in a bad way. I welded the 3 holes closed prior to paint and could easily reopen them if nothing better comes around.

[NWA58]

I would buy these mirrors if available but I believe the were one-off. I love the way they follow the hood to fender line and tuck in close to the door

[_Ogre]

Damn that's sexy

[Patrat]

Those are nice but I think you are right about them being one-off. Too bad.....

[57tailgater]

I like these original style peep mirrors. They also bolt on to the top of the door frame - not clamp on. https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...ts/cx2027.html

[dsraven]

I plan to pull a trailer with my 57 so those dinky stock mirrors will be replaced with something newer and larger. possibly something from a newer chevy with a home made mount to fit the door contours.
not there yet, but know the small mirrors are too small for my needs.

[_Ogre]

peep mirrors... mostly for show, not really useable as a mirror
the link shows only the drivers side, probably for fender mounted spare
i've never actually seen a stock peep mirror on our trucks

though i have used the stock mirrors for hundreds of thousands of miles without a problem

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by NWA58

I would buy these mirrors if available but I believe the were one-off. I love the way they follow the hood to fender line and tuck in close to the door

those are nice looking mirrors

[mr48chev]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

peep mirrors... mostly for show, not really useable as a mirror
the link shows only the drivers side, probably for fender mounted spare
i've never actually seen a stock peep mirror on our trucks

though i have used the stock mirrors for hundreds of thousands of miles without a problem

Out in one of my sheds there is a box with a bunch of peep mirrors in it. I've tried them on the 48 an on my old 51 Merc coupe. They are pretty well useless to see with and their main function is to satisfy law enforcement that you do indeed have an outside mirror. You pretty much just wear a bicycle mirror that mounts on your hat.

[vintovka]

Peeps are not only worthless they can be dangerous and costly if you have an accident. Maybe new electronic collision avoidance devices like radar, alarms and cameras will be the way to go.

[1project2many]

Originally Posted by dsraven

I plan to pull a trailer with my 57 so those dinky stock mirrors will be replaced with something newer and larger. possibly something from a newer chevy with a home made mount to fit the door contours.
not there yet, but know the small mirrors are too small for my needs.

Oh, boy... Let me tell you about driving back east with a tandem axle box trailer on the '57. I had one peep mirror on the driver's door. Lotsa times playing game of snake to see what was behind me. Passing was a nightmare! Eventually I made friends with enough truckers that they'd watch out for me.

've never actually seen a stock peep mirror on our trucks

I have a driver's side peeper. When I was in Montana there weren't enough cars around for it to be a problem. I put a sticky convex mirror on it and drove that way for years. Back east the game is totally different. I added an inside rear view mirror as well as a neck swivel to help with lane changes.




Get bigger mirrors!! lol


What about fender mounted mirrors?

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

peep mirrors... mostly for show, not really useable as a mirror
the link shows only the drivers side, probably for fender mounted spare
i've never actually seen a stock peep mirror on our trucks

though i have used the stock mirrors for hundreds of thousands of miles without a problem

Agreed Ogre, I have peep mirrors on my streetrod, not much worth.

[Tempest67]

I found these at Speedway for my 51.

I like the look, but unfortunately I could not adjust the passenger side enough, so I added the peel'n stick convex.