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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: DirtyLittleSecret on December 16, 2007, 05:00:58 pm

Title: Best Replacement OEM Mirrors
Post by: DirtyLittleSecret on December 16, 2007, 05:00:58 pm

About 4 months ago I replaced the side mirrors with new ss ones from the local NAPA, and they are already pitting, and rusting all over.
Anybody know of some nice (high quality) replacement side mirrors?

Title: Re: Best Replacement OEM Mirrors
Post by: werewolfx13 on December 16, 2007, 09:04:21 pm

If they were stainless and not chrome, they shouldn't be rusting at all..If they're NAPA branded, take em back and raise heck..if they were somthing else, contact the company and raise heck..either way, raise some heck. Polished stainless exterior pieces shouldn't rust or pit, unless they are under constant high pressure saltwater spray or somthing..

Title: Re: Best Replacement OEM Mirrors
Post by: DirtyLittleSecret on December 17, 2007, 12:11:54 am

Yeah, I know that SS does rust, but this is ridiculous.  So if I return them what else do I go buy?  These were the same as the ones stocked at Schucks, Thrifty, JC Whitney, etc...

Title: Re: Best Replacement OEM Mirrors
Post by: Captkaos on December 17, 2007, 12:18:18 am

Which mirror was it?  The small one that is below eyeline with a square head or the large "elephant" mirrors?

Title: Re: Best Replacement OEM Mirrors
Post by: strnge on January 20, 2008, 10:36:05 pm

Sorry to steal your thread, but I need the drivers door "below eye mirror".  I too want a really good quality one.  Any leads would help.

Title: Re: Best Replacement OEM Mirrors
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on January 22, 2008, 09:45:48 pm

I've had 2 pairs on 2 trucks that came from advance auto parts.  they were stainless, and lasted 5+ years without a problem.

Title: Re: Best Replacement OEM Mirrors
Post by: Fordeatinz71 on January 22, 2008, 11:36:46 pm

yea but they don't have Advance around there.  i would recommend getting them from Classic Industries or Brothers myself...

Title: Re: Best Replacement OEM Mirrors
Post by: Captkaos on January 23, 2008, 09:50:09 am

We have the "elephant" style mirror, don't have a source yet for the small one...
(http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/graphics/00000001/80-91mirror.jpg)

Title: Re: Best Replacement OEM Mirrors
Post by: JRConnieK10 on January 23, 2008, 10:40:22 am

Capt. is that a complete kit or can I get just the hardware to install (well nuts for the doors and braces). Thanks.

Title: Re: Best Replacement OEM Mirrors
Post by: Captkaos on January 23, 2008, 10:44:23 am

Its complete, I don't have the mounting hardware separate.