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Offline 86square

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Anyone gone from dumbo mirrors to sport ones!??
« on: June 29, 2016, 12:26:18 pm »
I'm trying to go to the small sport mirrors but dnt knw exact measurements for the new mounting holes any help please!!
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Re: Anyone gone from dumbo mirrors to sport ones!??
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2016, 12:51:03 pm »
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Re: Anyone gone from dumbo mirrors to sport ones!??
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2016, 03:18:43 pm »
Awesome thanks!!!
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Re: Anyone gone from dumbo mirrors to sport ones!??
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2016, 04:44:37 pm »
I switched and used the same site that VileZambonie posted.

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Re: Anyone gone from dumbo mirrors to sport ones!??
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2016, 01:03:46 am »
Looks good!
1 last question is it required to remove the vent Windows?
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Re: Anyone gone from dumbo mirrors to sport ones!??
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2016, 12:26:57 pm »
It will make it easier to get to the 3nuts and support bar that holds the OE mirrors on but it's not completely required. If you decide to take the vent out make sure you remove the main glass as well b4 hand or you will wish you did.
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Re: Anyone gone from dumbo mirrors to sport ones!??
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2016, 12:31:15 pm »
At the risk of high jacking this thread... I had the sport mirrors on my 77 K10. They look cool but are useless as mirrors if you are doing truck stuff like backing up a trailer. I went with the standard AutoZone truck mirrors that have 3 point mounts. The work great as mirrors but are ugly. So I am thinking about going to the Dumbo mirrors as a compromise. I was also looking at using mirrors from a newer vehicle but haven't found ones that look like they would be an easy upgrade. Any ideas or suggestions?

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Re: Anyone gone from dumbo mirrors to sport ones!??
« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2016, 01:52:11 pm »
Quote from: SuburbanHunter on June 30, 2016, 12:31:15 pm
At the risk of high jacking this thread... I had the sport mirrors on my 77 K10. They look cool but are useless as mirrors if you are doing truck stuff like backing up a trailer. I went with the standard AutoZone truck mirrors that have 3 point mounts. The work great as mirrors but are ugly. So I am thinking about going to the Dumbo mirrors as a compromise. I was also looking at using mirrors from a newer vehicle but haven't found ones that look like they would be an easy upgrade. Any ideas or suggestions?
I merged the "dumbo" style mirror mounts with the "towing" style mirror. I love them, they are perfect for a truck and slide out for towing, (slide out function was my own modification).






The little square sport mirrors are cool on a camaro, useless on a truck.
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Re: Anyone gone from dumbo mirrors to sport ones!??
« Reply #8 on: June 30, 2016, 05:58:46 pm »
I hate the term dumbo mirrors. What you picture there are what everyone i ever knew called dumbo mirrors.


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Anyone gone from dumbo mirrors to sport ones!??
« Reply #9 on: June 30, 2016, 06:53:30 pm »
Dang! I knew my idea would get stolen! I have always wanted to go sport. Hate dumbo. Vile, i have a 77, why do i have dumbos? (It sounds weird asking that).

You mentioned on your link, 78-up is standard. (Dumbo)
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Re: Anyone gone from dumbo mirrors to sport ones!??
« Reply #10 on: June 30, 2016, 10:25:18 pm »
I don't see them as dumbo. To me there's the small sport mirror, the standard mirror and the towing mirror I pictured.

I would instantly choose the standard mirror or the towing mirror over the sport mirror any day.
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Re: Anyone gone from dumbo mirrors to sport ones!??
« Reply #11 on: June 30, 2016, 10:32:58 pm »
LTZ your mirrors somehow look great and you tow stuff. I tow nothing and haul nothing, except maybe cotton balls, lol. Anyway, its just my personal preferance. I love this look.
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Re: Anyone gone from dumbo mirrors to sport ones!??
« Reply #12 on: June 30, 2016, 10:37:24 pm »
Sometimes they just fit better on the right truck but to me, the sport mirror just gives a truck the "tiny T-rex arms" look.
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Re: Anyone gone from dumbo mirrors to sport ones!??
« Reply #13 on: June 30, 2016, 10:43:08 pm »
Quote from: LTZ C20 on June 30, 2016, 01:52:11 pm
Quote from: SuburbanHunter on June 30, 2016, 12:31:15 pm
At the risk of high jacking this thread... I had the sport mirrors on my 77 K10. They look cool but are useless as mirrors if you are doing truck stuff like backing up a trailer. I went with the standard AutoZone truck mirrors that have 3 point mounts. The work great as mirrors but are ugly. So I am thinking about going to the Dumbo mirrors as a compromise. I was also looking at using mirrors from a newer vehicle but haven't found ones that look like they would be an easy upgrade. Any ideas or suggestions?
I merged the "dumbo" style mirror mounts with the "towing" style mirror. I love them, they are perfect for a truck and slide out for towing, (slide out function was my own modification).






The little square sport mirrors are cool on a camaro, useless on a truck.

Those look pretty good and they won't tear up the door skins like the tripod bases.

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Anyone gone from dumbo mirrors to sport ones!??
« Reply #14 on: June 30, 2016, 10:46:39 pm »
Lol, yeah i understand. And they do remind you of a camero or chevelle or nova. But,,,,i do like the small simple look.

My f-350 diesel had giant door mounted camper mirrors, i put two stainless bolts through the holes and installed the small plain ones.

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