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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: SuperT on March 07, 2011, 11:26:40 pm

Title: New Mirrors!
Post by: SuperT on March 07, 2011, 11:26:40 pm

I needed some new mirrors for my 86 1-ton dump because I couldn't see around the bed using the original style mirrors without rubber necking it. I looked at the West Coast style but I didn't want a jungle gym on the door.  I found a set that have the West Coast look, but use the original style gooseneck and mounting location. I'm pretty happy with them.  Much better visibility and about 15-20 minutes per side to put on. They don't stick out as far as the OEM or West Coast styles, but much easier to install and no drilling. I documented the process in case anyone was interested.

Can't really see around the dump body.

http://titeco.com/Coppermine/displayimage.php?pid=8&fullsize=1 (http://titeco.com/Coppermine/displayimage.php?pid=8&fullsize=1)

Original style mirrors on the truck.

http://titeco.com/Coppermine/displayimage.php?pid=10&fullsize=1 (http://titeco.com/Coppermine/displayimage.php?pid=10&fullsize=1)

Contents of the box.

http://titeco.com/Coppermine/displayimage.php?pid=1&fullsize=1 (http://titeco.com/Coppermine/displayimage.php?pid=1&fullsize=1)

New gooseneck goes in.

http://titeco.com/Coppermine/displayimage.php?pid=2&fullsize=1 (http://titeco.com/Coppermine/displayimage.php?pid=2&fullsize=1)

Back on the door.

http://titeco.com/Coppermine/displayimage.php?pid=13&fullsize=1 (http://titeco.com/Coppermine/displayimage.php?pid=13&fullsize=1)

Mount the mirror.

http://titeco.com/Coppermine/displayimage.php?pid=15&fullsize=1 (http://titeco.com/Coppermine/displayimage.php?pid=15&fullsize=1)

Looks pretty good.

http://titeco.com/Coppermine/displayimage.php?pid=5&fullsize=1 (http://titeco.com/Coppermine/displayimage.php?pid=5&fullsize=1)

http://titeco.com/Coppermine/displayimage.php?pid=12&fullsize=1 (http://titeco.com/Coppermine/displayimage.php?pid=12&fullsize=1)

Title: Re: New Mirrors!
Post by: Blazin on March 07, 2011, 11:45:04 pm

Look good for a simple install, best of both worlds.
I like the west coast style because thats where my strobe lights are mounted.

Title: Re: New Mirrors!
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on March 08, 2011, 10:37:45 am

Looks good!  I like it  :)

Title: Re: New Mirrors!
Post by: Laderhosen on March 08, 2011, 11:44:58 am

I like the mirrors. Nice truck too.

Title: Re: New Mirrors!
Post by: bake74 on March 08, 2011, 05:41:06 pm

     So can you see everything now ?  They do look good on the truck.

Title: Re: New Mirrors!
Post by: PromiseKeeper on March 08, 2011, 08:04:15 pm

I like em! Can you share where they came from?

Title: Re: New Mirrors!
Post by: SuperT on March 08, 2011, 09:16:50 pm

Thanks for the comments and compliments.  I can see pretty much everything that I would normally see with the full West Coast style, but just not as wide a field of vision. The convex mirror on the bottom makes up for it quite a bit and eliminates the usual blind spots. Like Blazin mentioned, the West Coasts are great for utility items (and knocking over pedestrians), but I'm pretty happy with these particular mirrors for this application.  Plus, since it was 10 degrees F when I put them on, speed was important.

I picked them up from Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CZ2MEG (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CZ2MEG)

(If i'm violating any rules by posting the source, please let me know.)

Title: Re: New Mirrors!
Post by: Blazin on March 09, 2011, 06:58:17 am

West coast mirrors are also good for caving your door in when you get into tree branches!