Show me your outside camper mirors please - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fourty1 · 02-03-2007, 02:10 AM

I'm looking to replace my ' western ' style camper mirrors. ( pictured )
These mirrors BLIND SPOT, SO MUCH from front / side ( almost 70 degrees ) from my vision.
Funny thing is , these are as USEFULL as they are designed to be -
but -
they are also just as much a hinderence to blind spots!
would you please post your mirrors/
I noticed alot of 80's Chevy vans, ( chrome mirrors ) but I believe they are electric ?
thanks ,
jim

This is the mirror I'd like to use .

Any feedback from any drivers with this mirror ?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-03-2007, 06:11 AM

Here is a pic of the Camper mirrors like the ones that came on my son's Burb.

Jim

dwaite72lnghrn · 02-03-2007, 06:51 AM

If you will be drilling holes for new go to Auto parts store that carries Grote mirrors. They have a good quality mirror like in the picture above(the bottom arms are not as long as factory). When bolted on they do not shake and wobble like the cheap 4 post camper mirrors from Whitney and the like.

Paul72 · 02-03-2007, 10:19 AM

Sorry to hear about the blind spots! I was looking forward to using them on my pickup, but now I'm not so sure.

Here's a pic of my Blazer:

CG · 02-03-2007, 11:23 AM

I was going to get a set of those for my 4x4, I like the old style look. It sure doesn't look like they would have a blind spot (darn). Yours are mounted lower than the other ones I've seen.

*rage'nrat638* · 02-03-2007, 11:36 AM

69 custom camper. the heads swing in for storage or out for towing.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 02-03-2007, 08:21 PM

'69 Custom Camper purchased from orig.owner (his estate).Had to replace the actual mirror.

kxnomore · 02-03-2007, 10:42 PM

I'm not 100% sure, but I believe these may be the factory 1971 originals.

bad_turbo · 02-03-2007, 10:47 PM

these are off my '71 C20

fourty1 · 02-04-2007, 01:44 AM

Just got off work ( 10 pm.)Thanks everyone for your comments !

I added a pic, of the mirror I want to use,,..
also, I'm assuming since these mount lower - there is less of a blind spot.
My problems with the current mirrors are:
1. excessive blind spots, combined with the wing window post ,
( ... and they have been moved back , closer to the wing window uprights by PO's, they just bondo'd the
mounting holes in the upper door frame )
2. shake going down the road.
3. Too much stress flex on the outer door skin, easy to strip out bolts when periodic re- tightening,
4. change can be good,
thanks

any user feedback ?

charlieo · 02-04-2007, 12:06 PM

41 I sent u a PM

fourty1 · 02-15-2007, 04:09 PM

Finally mounted my 2 - 80's style mirrors.
my wonderful neighbor , lent me his nut-riveting tool( with a step drill I dilled a 3/8" hole ( 4 steps ) & rivet mounted the hidden nuts. didn't need to remove the inner door panel. additional mounting bolts etc, below X two.

Each side required:
2 - 3" SS bolts,
3 - flat rubber washers ( 2 pac= $0.92)
3 - SS flat washers,
3 - large nylon spacers,
Lots easier to see, & swing-a-way to boot. !
NO ADDED BLIND SPOTS, like the california style western mirrors & wing window divider produced.
drivers side mirror is flat, passenger side is convex. BIG & WIDE VISION even with camper sticking out... Glad I switched..
total price around 99 dollars day & 1/2 labor

of course I'll now add a filler piece, but for now rock solid I spiffy

02-03-2007, 02:10 AM	#1
fourty1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: washington state Posts: 144	Show me your outside camper mirors please I'm looking to replace my ' western ' style camper mirrors. ( pictured ) These mirrors BLIND SPOT, SO MUCH from front / side ( almost 70 degrees ) from my vision. Funny thing is , these are as USEFULL as they are designed to be - but - they are also just as much a hinderence to blind spots! would you please post your mirrors/ I noticed alot of 80's Chevy vans, ( chrome mirrors ) but I believe they are electric ? thanks , jim This is the mirror I'd like to use . Any feedback from any drivers with this mirror ? Attached Images __________________ 1941 Chevy 1/2 ton Street Rod: 327 cu,/350 auto, 'Stinger ' - JULY 2007 CUSTOM CLASSIC TRUCK magazine. 1967 Chevy 3/4 ton standard bed, 350 cu./400 auto, w/ 83 - 3:43 rear end...sips gas.... Last edited by fourty1; 02-04-2007 at 01:40 AM.

02-03-2007, 06:11 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Show me your outside camper mirors please Here is a pic of the Camper mirrors like the ones that came on my son's Burb. Jim Attached Images

02-03-2007, 06:51 AM	#3
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	Re: Show me your outside camper mirors please If you will be drilling holes for new go to Auto parts store that carries Grote mirrors. They have a good quality mirror like in the picture above(the bottom arms are not as long as factory). When bolted on they do not shake and wobble like the cheap 4 post camper mirrors from Whitney and the like. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

02-03-2007, 10:19 AM	#4
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Re: Show me your outside camper mirors please Sorry to hear about the blind spots! I was looking forward to using them on my pickup, but now I'm not so sure. Here's a pic of my Blazer: Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

02-03-2007, 11:23 AM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,139	Re: Show me your outside camper mirors please I was going to get a set of those for my 4x4, I like the old style look. It sure doesn't look like they would have a blind spot (darn). Yours are mounted lower than the other ones I've seen.

02-03-2007, 11:36 AM	#6
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: Show me your outside camper mirors please 69 custom camper. the heads swing in for storage or out for towing. Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 06:58 AM.

02-03-2007, 08:21 PM	#7
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,887	Re: Show me your outside camper mirors please '69 Custom Camper purchased from orig.owner (his estate).Had to replace the actual mirror. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

02-03-2007, 10:42 PM	#8
kxnomore Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 331	Re: Show me your outside camper mirors please I'm not 100% sure, but I believe these may be the factory 1971 originals. Attached Images

02-03-2007, 10:47 PM	#9
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: Show me your outside camper mirors please these are off my '71 C20 Attached Images __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

02-04-2007, 01:44 AM	#10
fourty1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: washington state Posts: 144	Re: Show me your outside camper mirors please Just got off work ( 10 pm.)Thanks everyone for your comments ! I added a pic, of the mirror I want to use,,.. also, I'm assuming since these mount lower - there is less of a blind spot. My problems with the current mirrors are: 1. excessive blind spots, combined with the wing window post , ( ... and they have been moved back , closer to the wing window uprights by PO's, they just bondo'd the mounting holes in the upper door frame ) 2. shake going down the road. 3. Too much stress flex on the outer door skin, easy to strip out bolts when periodic re- tightening, 4. change can be good, thanks any user feedback ? Attached Images __________________ 1941 Chevy 1/2 ton Street Rod: 327 cu,/350 auto, 'Stinger ' - JULY 2007 CUSTOM CLASSIC TRUCK magazine. 1967 Chevy 3/4 ton standard bed, 350 cu./400 auto, w/ 83 - 3:43 rear end...sips gas.... Last edited by fourty1; 02-04-2007 at 12:27 PM.

02-04-2007, 12:06 PM	#11
charlieo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: sw Posts: 341	Re: Show me your outside camper mirors please 41 I sent u a PM

02-15-2007, 04:09 PM	#12
fourty1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: washington state Posts: 144	Re: outside camper mirors UPDATE Finally mounted my 2 - 80's style mirrors. my wonderful neighbor , lent me his nut-riveting tool( with a step drill I dilled a 3/8" hole ( 4 steps ) & rivet mounted the hidden nuts. didn't need to remove the inner door panel. additional mounting bolts etc, below X two. Each side required: 2 - 3" SS bolts, 3 - flat rubber washers ( 2 pac= $0.92) 3 - SS flat washers, 3 - large nylon spacers, Lots easier to see, & swing-a-way to boot. ! NO ADDED BLIND SPOTS, like the california style western mirrors & wing window divider produced. drivers side mirror is flat, passenger side is convex. BIG & WIDE VISION even with camper sticking out... Glad I switched.. total price around 99 dollars day & 1/2 labor of course I'll now add a filler piece, but for now rock solid I spiffy Attached Images __________________ 1941 Chevy 1/2 ton Street Rod: 327 cu,/350 auto, 'Stinger ' - JULY 2007 CUSTOM CLASSIC TRUCK magazine. 1967 Chevy 3/4 ton standard bed, 350 cu./400 auto, w/ 83 - 3:43 rear end...sips gas.... Last edited by fourty1; 02-15-2007 at 04:10 PM.



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