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Afirehawk1 · 10-13-2019, 09:30 PM

Do these come in chrome or only polished stainless steel?
If so are the chrome ones any good?

**The Rocknrod** · 10-14-2019, 10:31 AM

The Truck Shop in Orange is what your showing. It doesnt say on that page?

Afirehawk1 · 10-14-2019, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

The Truck Shop in Orange is what your showing. It doesnt say on that page?

Im Looking for the quality of chrome vs. stainless

Afirehawk1 · 10-14-2019, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

The Truck Shop in Orange is what your showing. It doesnt say on that page?

Im Looking for the quality of chrome vs. stainless

chevy_mike · 10-14-2019, 11:04 AM

I don't think I have seen chrome ones, only the SS versions.

**The Rocknrod** · 10-14-2019, 12:03 PM

Quality of chrome. Dont know, I have stainless. I've seen chrome units for sale on eBay.

Afirehawk1 · 10-14-2019, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Quality of chrome. Dont know, I have stainless. I've seen chrome units for sale on eBay.

Hhm ok
U guys like the stainless?
Just don't know which to get since i have never seen one of our trucks in person

forestb · 10-14-2019, 04:22 PM

If I ever have the choice between chrome and stainless I always go with stainless.
I have not bought chrome ones but I had one that I shortened chromed and it is already showing sines of rust in spots.

roll_the_dice · 10-14-2019, 04:27 PM

I have the stainless rectangular ones and I like them...

**damnyankee36** · 10-14-2019, 10:56 PM

I got my round ones from LMC. The stainless looks very nice but the quality of the glass isn't so good. They have quite a bit of warpage. Very noticible.

forestb · 10-14-2019, 11:35 PM

For the actual mirror I got a convex mirror that was meant for a semi truck it improved visibility tremendously

AcampoDave · 10-15-2019, 01:12 AM

Go stainless. Chrome will rust.

Rac65 · 10-15-2019, 07:45 AM

Everything I have bought in chrome seems to show signs of rust almost immediately.

**damnyankee36** · 10-15-2019, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by forestb

For the actual mirror I got a convex mirror that was meant for a semi truck it improved visibility tremendously

I made a lame attempt to find some other glass to stick on but never came up with anything that would fit the exact size needed. I didn't want to attempt to cut them to size.

Where did you find yours?

forestb · 10-15-2019, 03:37 PM

I don't know if this is the exact thing. But it is very similar. I had to drill the hole in the arm bigger.

https://www.bigrigchromeshop.com/cen...l#.XaYfRyVlDUI

chevy_mike · 10-16-2019, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by forestb

I don't know if this is the exact thing. But it is very similar. I had to drill the hole in the arm bigger.

https://www.bigrigchromeshop.com/cen...l#.XaYfRyVlDUI

Yep, used a similar one I got off Amazon,

https://www.amazon.com/Grand-General...WQ2TTH5MGF6ZK6

Yes you do have to drill the arm hole out a little.

dracko · 10-17-2019, 12:32 AM

I had the cheap chrome versions and they started rusting around the pivot pretty quick. Ended up using these “sport” style mirrors I found on eBay.

66c10Steve · 10-17-2019, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

I have the stainless rectangular ones and I like them...

Where did you buy those? and have you had them out on the road yet? wondering if they shake badly.....

roll_the_dice · 10-17-2019, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 66c10Steve

Where did you buy those? and have you had them out on the road yet? wondering if they shake badly.....

I got them for Christmas a few years ago. I just installed them in the last month or so. My truck isn't running yet, but soon...probably next month.

Afirehawk1 · 10-20-2019, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Afirehawk1

Do these come in chrome or only polished stainless steel?
If so are the chrome ones any good?

I ordered the stainless.
Does anyone have a template or measurements where they attach to the doors?

vince1 · 10-20-2019, 12:28 PM

I bought from Classic Industries. Total crap on the black as they are already rusted all over. I'll be changing to larger mirrors in stainless.

65 C20 · 10-20-2019, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 66c10Steve

Where did you buy those? and have you had them out on the road yet? wondering if they shake badly.....

Mine came with the truck,
S/S still looks good but they do shake badly.
If I bought another set would try the round ones.

Cal.

Afirehawk1 · 04-12-2020, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Afirehawk1

I ordered the stainless.
Does anyone have a template or measurements where they attach to the doors?

Any templates out there?

vince1 · 04-12-2020, 08:26 PM

If you take the door panels off you can find the nuts welded on the inside of the outer door skin. An angle drill with a small short bit might work for back drilling. I don't know if templates are available or if I'd trust one given that these critters were build in so many different plants.

dracko · 04-12-2020, 09:22 PM

My PS door didn’t have the nuts welded in on the inside so I ended up making my own stencil with the drivers side holes, that way you know it’ll be symmetrical.

10-13-2019, 09:30 PM	#1
Afirehawk1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 661	66 C10 Stainless or Chrome Door Mirrors Quality Do these come in chrome or only polished stainless steel? If so are the chrome ones any good? Attached Images Last edited by Afirehawk1; 10-14-2019 at 06:54 AM. Reason: Typo

10-14-2019, 10:31 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 66 C10 Door Mirrors The Truck Shop in Orange is what your showing. It doesnt say on that page? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

10-14-2019, 11:04 AM	#5
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: 66 C10 Door Mirrors I don't think I have seen chrome ones, only the SS versions. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

10-14-2019, 12:03 PM	#6
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 66 C10 Door Mirrors Quality of chrome. Dont know, I have stainless. I've seen chrome units for sale on eBay. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

10-14-2019, 04:22 PM	#8
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: 66 C10 Door Mirrors If I ever have the choice between chrome and stainless I always go with stainless. I have not bought chrome ones but I had one that I shortened chromed and it is already showing sines of rust in spots.

10-14-2019, 04:27 PM	#9
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: 66 C10 Door Mirrors I have the stainless rectangular ones and I like them... Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

10-14-2019, 10:56 PM	#10
damnyankee36 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 724	Re: 66 C10 Door Mirrors I got my round ones from LMC. The stainless looks very nice but the quality of the glass isn't so good. They have quite a bit of warpage. Very noticible.

10-14-2019, 11:35 PM	#11
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: 66 C10 Door Mirrors For the actual mirror I got a convex mirror that was meant for a semi truck it improved visibility tremendously

10-15-2019, 01:12 AM	#12
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,778	Re: 66 C10 Door Mirrors Go stainless. Chrome will rust.

10-15-2019, 07:45 AM	#13
Rac65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Shepherd, Texas Posts: 83	Re: 66 C10 Door Mirrors Everything I have bought in chrome seems to show signs of rust almost immediately.

10-15-2019, 03:37 PM	#15
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: 66 C10 Door Mirrors I don't know if this is the exact thing. But it is very similar. I had to drill the hole in the arm bigger. https://www.bigrigchromeshop.com/cen...l#.XaYfRyVlDUI

10-17-2019, 12:32 AM	#17
dracko Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 809	Re: 66 C10 Door Mirrors I had the cheap chrome versions and they started rusting around the pivot pretty quick. Ended up using these “sport” style mirrors I found on eBay. Attached Images

10-20-2019, 12:28 PM	#21
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,170	Re: 66 C10 Door Mirrors I bought from Classic Industries. Total crap on the black as they are already rusted all over. I'll be changing to larger mirrors in stainless.

04-12-2020, 08:26 PM	#24
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,170	Re: 66 C10 Door Mirrors If you take the door panels off you can find the nuts welded on the inside of the outer door skin. An angle drill with a small short bit might work for back drilling. I don't know if templates are available or if I'd trust one given that these critters were build in so many different plants.

04-12-2020, 09:22 PM	#25
dracko Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 809	Re: 66 C10 Door Mirrors My PS door didn’t have the nuts welded in on the inside so I ended up making my own stencil with the drivers side holes, that way you know it’ll be symmetrical.



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