Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
12-26-2003, 03:15 PM | #1 |
Red Headed Step Child
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 1,216
|
Help with my mirror selection
Alrighty folks.. I've got to get some mirrors on my truck before I get a ticket and was gonna get everyone's opinion. First off here's a picture of my truck
and here come the mirror options... 1. 3" round billet 2. Original GM 3. Peeps Right now I'm thinking #2 just wanted to see what others thought. Also.. if you have any pics of different mirrors I'd like to see them
__________________
"Dinner, the perfect break between work and drunk" -Homer Simpson |
12-26-2003, 03:21 PM | #2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 323
|
I like choice number 1. I have a 69 chevy I just got with huge camper mirrors..I am getting inthe spring a new set of mirrors that are like number 1..round ones. Truck is very nice.
Truck69 |
12-26-2003, 03:40 PM | #3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 1,534
|
Any of them would look nice on your truck, but if I were to choose, it would be the orig. 71-72 mirrors. The late style stepside bed looks good too.
__________________
'72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction. |
12-26-2003, 03:43 PM | #4 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: missouri city, tx
Posts: 4,486
|
1 or 2...
__________________
70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9" |
12-26-2003, 05:00 PM | #5 |
Robert Olson Transport
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: recent transplant to NC USA
Posts: 20,316
|
i guess n a truck that isnt going to be a daily driver the microscopic mirrors are fine and i like #1 or #3 but if youre driving this thing daily id go with a big mirror so ya can see what is next to and behind ya
__________________
Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!! |
12-26-2003, 05:46 PM | #6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: CA
Posts: 315
|
First off, I like your one piece side window. The mirror I would choose would be #1
__________________
1969 Chevy SB Truck under construction hopefully will be done early next year! Will be posting pics soon. |
12-26-2003, 08:00 PM | #7 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Franconia,N.H.
Posts: 1,029
|
I would choose #3 the peeps cause I know I like em' If you went with the peeps you should get a short arm but thats just me :p
__________________
(Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver) |
12-26-2003, 08:07 PM | #8 |
1FINE69
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Posts: 239
|
Watch out at the autocarwash if you go withthe peeps. I always take mine off, just in case , so they don't break off or bend the door frames. Just a helpful hint.
__________________
Had a 69 swb fleetside 350zz3 w 400turbo trans oak lined bed with rhino coated sides red exterior. SOLD |
12-26-2003, 08:42 PM | #9 |
PROJECT 7DEUCE
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: GRANTS PASS OR
Posts: 21,606
|
I WOULD GO WITH #1 WITH A NICE SHINE..
__________________
GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. |
12-26-2003, 10:26 PM | #10 |
i love summertime
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Kelowna BC
Posts: 4,302
|
i got some peeps on the 67, they are pretty slick
__________________
1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724 |
12-27-2003, 01:00 AM | #11 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Franconia,N.H.
Posts: 1,029
|
Hey 67cst I've got a 67 too and I'm putting peeps on it Do you have the long or the short arm? and what size? I've got a 3" short arm from GMCPaul
__________________
(Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver) |
12-27-2003, 01:45 AM | #12 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: jefferson city, mo
Posts: 1,364
|
number 1get an arm for the passenger side if you want the mirror arm pointing up, mine was the driver side and it points down.
|
12-27-2003, 03:29 AM | #13 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: springfield ill
Posts: 836
|
i love the peeps i have on mine
__________________
springfield illinois 2003 custom (harley)built from scratch 68 swb |
12-27-2003, 03:29 AM | #14 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Phoenix, AZ 85018
Posts: 102
|
I'd go with #1. I thought I'd seen some that are 4" round if you want something a little bigger, don't think they were billet, I'll see if I can dig up a pic.
__________________
Jimmie Modern Vintage Autoworks - '70 Chevy C10 - '74 Chevy C30 3+3 Dually - '04 Chevy Colorado Built, NOT, Bought. If you build it...they will ENVY! Drive Slow, Scrape Hard, or Take Your Truck and GO HOME! |
12-27-2003, 03:49 AM | #15 |
Member since 2000
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico
Posts: 7,874
|
2 or 3.......i like 2 a little more but put something with some shape in it. the billets seem too rigid IMO. The peeps are cool and there style goes very well with these trucks.
|
12-27-2003, 05:09 AM | #16 |
Black 72 Chevy
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Los Angeles, California
Posts: 662
|
Selection #2 IMO is the good one.
|
12-27-2003, 06:26 AM | #17 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Menifee, Calif, USA
Posts: 2,146
|
I like # 2, but i would prob put Camaro or ?? Power mirrors in it, since its a 1 piece window
__________________
With a 1972 Chevy Custom-10 Long bed w/350cid th350, (under-construction). Progress on truck so far (follow link): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=51051 and stage 2 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58132 ~ "Why couldn't you have just put the bunny back in the box?" ~ |
12-27-2003, 07:57 AM | #18 |
go cyclones
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Ames, IA
Posts: 1,883
|
I like #1 out of those choices.
|
12-27-2003, 08:51 AM | #19 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Rockville,In. USA
Posts: 3,722
|
I prefer #1&3 myself on ours BUT we use the short curved arm ones. They place the mirror head closer to the window glass giving in my opinion 100% better viewing area and ease of viewing over the long straight arm styles you have pictured. They also appear more subtle tucked in close to the door frame, I find the straight arm ones to look out of place sticking off the door 5-6" straight out. Ruins the look in my opinion with them sticking out so far off the door.
Heres the 4" peeps I prefer to use GMCPaul |
12-27-2003, 02:51 PM | #20 |
Registered Cruiser
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Las Vegas NV
Posts: 2,230
|
El Cheapo strikes again... These were 12 bucks / pr. @ pep boys
__________________
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
12-27-2003, 07:54 PM | #21 |
Now the others dig........
Join Date: May 2002
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 1,520
|
DUDE I HAVE LONG PEEP LAYING AROUND AT MY DADS!!!I THOUGHT IT WAS A MOTORCYCLE MIRROR SWEET!!!!
Sorry to butt in GO for the short peeps, the long mirrors, long peeps and the stock mirror kind of loose the custom affect....nice truck!!!
__________________
68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^**#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788 |
12-27-2003, 08:10 PM | #22 |
Dreams are free
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Hogansville Texas
Posts: 546
|
This is what I have on my beater, they are 66-67 ss nova repop,
I got them from greenwood chevrolet, I believe he is a board member. I will eventially put these on longer arms (I think)
__________________
'68 swb fleetside originally w.i.p '68 member since 1-01 w.i.p = ( work in progress ) Last edited by still w.i.p '68; 12-27-2003 at 08:12 PM. |
12-27-2003, 09:02 PM | #23 |
Have A Nice Day!
Join Date: May 2003
Location: California
Posts: 355
|
#2 IMO
__________________
1970 CST K10 350/350/205
Short Bed - Fleetside Tach-Tilt-A/C-Tow Hooks Front & Rear Disc Brakes Front & Rear Posi 3.73 Gears 30 Gallon Stainless Fuel Tank SOLD 01/18 !!!!! 2007 2500 HD Classic Crew Cab LT2 4X4 Duramax LBZ |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|