Who's running West Coast style mirrors? Pics please

[tjabv2]

Getting ready to put some mirrors on my '66 fleet lwb, bbw. I'm thinking of going with the west coast style mirrors and would like to see what others have. I like the style that fits tighter to the cab as I'm not towing any type of trailer, etc. Any pics and product info would be greatly appreciated.
thanks,
Tim

[murphy98]

I love west coast mirrors! I went with west coasts on my '62, think these are called Jr. west coast actually. I found them on Ebay, not sure what brand they are however. They don't seem stick out too far in my opinion, in fact I went out of my way to find ones that fit as close to the door as possible otherwise my truck would not fit through my 8' wide garage door! These give me about 3" clearance on both sides. Here are a couple of pics hope they are helpful to you. If you need more info or measurements let me know.

Originally Posted by tjabv2

Getting ready to put some mirrors on my '66 fleet lwb, bbw. I'm thinking of going with the west coast style mirrors and would like to see what others have. I like the style that fits tighter to the cab as I'm not towing any type of trailer, etc. Any pics and product info would be greatly appreciated.
thanks,
Tim

[oem4me]

Factory installed West Coast Jr's as part of the Custom Camper package. Stainless was also available.
EDIT: Jury is out on when the stainless version of this mirror was available from the factory, if ever. Perhaps a dealer
accessory?

[murdoc]

I love the west coast jrs!! I wish I could get my hands on a pair of the original dealer installed versions. Were the non-chrome ones less popular?

[murphy98]

I also have a set of this style with the chevron pattern on them. I prefer this style but I am missing some of the mounting brackets so I went the the other set I had. These have the name "Coronado" stamped at the top, not sure if the were original dealer installed mirrors or aftermarket.

[murdoc]

Murphy,

I have been looking for a set of those Coronado mirrors for a while now! Hold on to them if you can, they are hard to find. I have a thing for chevron emblems. They are such a symbol of 60's.

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[sodly]

Originally Posted by murdoc

I love the west coast jrs!! I wish I could get my hands on a pair of the original dealer installed versions. Were the non-chrome ones less popular?

In my experience, stainless/chrome jr. west coast mirrors are the minority. Seems the vast majority of our trucks had painted bumpers, grilles and mirrors.

[white 67]

I just put these on mine. I dont know anything about them ,I took them off a ford a the junk yard.

[63burban]

Originally Posted by oem4me

Factory installed West Coast Jr's as part of the Custom Camper package. Stainless was also available.

Awesome truck, love it !!

[jims1965c10]

My truck is unrestored, with optional factory west coast jr. mirrors.

[tjabv2]

Originally Posted by jims1965c10

My truck is unrestored, with optional factory west coast jr. mirrors.

Thanks for the close-up shot. This is the type I believe I'm going with.

[oem4me]

Originally Posted by jims1965c10

My truck is unrestored, with optional factory west coast jr. mirrors.

OK Jims, you have our interest. Let's see some more pics and hear the backstory on that awesome green survivor of yours. Maybe start a new thread to introduce us all to your truck. Survivors are the BEST!

[tjabv2]

Originally Posted by Woogeroo

Attachment 1205165

Hey, that looks familiar!



my gallery pics - any exterior shot on or after 02/11/2006 to current has some angle on those type mirrors.

-W

thanks, W.....great shots of the mountings

[tjabv2]

Some great info and pics? The rides are absolutely beautiful!!! I believe this style mirror is winning me over compared to others.
thank you,
Tim

[Chevy Fleetside]

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_018.html There are some west coast jr's here on the bottom of this page. Dose anyone know if they are any good or not. They are $30 each.

[Chevy Fleetside]

Here is the page.

[RANDY COX]

Here's mine kinda hard to see them they are the stainless and they do have fomoco stamped on them. I do have some painted ones also. I'll have to see which ones I like best..

[Chevy Fleetside]

Originally Posted by RANDY COX

Here's mine kinda hard to see them they are the stainless and they do have fomoco stamped on them. I do have some painted ones also. I'll have to see which ones I like best..

From what I can see I acually have those same mirrors.. Except mine have the Ford Oval stamped on them.

[TJ's Chevy]

Here are mine.

[Mater/10]

haha im half in the club hahaha

[JMR5]

Anyone have the story on why these mirrors are called "West Coast" style mirrors? Surprised I've never run across that explanation before.

[murdoc]

Jim,

Wish I had a pair of those!!! They are hard to find. I cant find any at least. Seems that a lot of the ones that came stock on our trucks had the four screw mounting bracket on the bottom, with only two on the top bar.

Can you read any information stamped on the mirrors? Brand? Make? Model?

[murphy98]

Hey Murdoc,
Found these on Ebay (not my listing), thought they might appeal to you since you like the chevron style. They are not cheap! But they are very cool looking! Mounting brackets seem more involved but they could most likely be simplified rather easily. If you do an Ebay search for "west coast mirrors" quite a few come up in various styles. Funny thing though, most of the ones that come up which look like the factory GM truck style posted here are listed as Ford truck mirrors. They all seem to have the 2 bolt mounting brackets however. I've added a photo of the Ebay listing as well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RETRAC-WEST-...bb4a6d&vxp=mtr

[murphy98]

If you're looking for something more unique, just found these on Ebay as well (not my listing)
Never seen this style before, extra cool! Love the visor at the top of each mirror.

[Asshat]

Finally got the blind spot mirrors on the truck ! I think they look pretty good.