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dwcardfan · 12-02-2014, 08:46 PM

Ok I need some input on this. Which side mirrors do you think look the best on our trucks? I know it depends on the style of your truck so my truck is short wheelbase lowered 3/5 with 20" chrome Equis 5 star. It will be silver with GMC side molding. Let me know what you think.

AcampoDave · 12-02-2014, 08:53 PM

I like the stock rectangular mirror on the 3 bolt factory arm. Round heads look cooler but rectangular lets me see more.

Hydra · 12-02-2014, 10:25 PM

The west coast Jr mirrors seem out of place at first but really grow on you and make it unique.It might be a good idea to check them out.

66farmer · 12-03-2014, 11:05 AM

Stock after market SS with 3" removed from the arm same on the other side.

ChefCy · 12-03-2014, 11:17 AM

Looks nice

**joedoh** · 12-03-2014, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AcampoDave

I like the stock rectangular mirror on the 3 bolt factory arm. Round heads look cooler but rectangular lets me see more.

agreed, I like the way a round one looks but rectangular is more functional

TJ's Chevy · 12-03-2014, 12:48 PM

JR west coast for me.

**Clyde65** · 12-03-2014, 01:00 PM

just driving, I like the square ones like some above, but if I am towing, I prefer the West coast Jr's.

61K10 · 12-03-2014, 01:30 PM

beware these after-market mirrors vibrate. at least mine do.

oem4me · 12-03-2014, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydra

The west coast Jr mirrors seem out of place at first but really grow on you and make it unique.It might be a good idea to check them out.

I used to think they looked dumb. Now they look more like a proper truck mirror. I dunno, tastes change ..or mature, or something. Having said that, the stock arm and small round head is hard to beat for its maintenance-free simplicity.

newbe351 · 12-03-2014, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AcampoDave

I like the stock rectangular mirror on the 3 bolt factory arm. Round heads look cooler but rectangular lets me see more.

I've looked all over for 5" round convex mirrors. Found some plastic housing ones that look OK for a while, then chip, fade, etc. I went back to stock round, but sure would like to locate a decent 5" round convex mirror if anyone has any suggestions....

Grizz1963 · 12-03-2014, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

agreed, I like the way a round one looks but rectangular is more functional

Gone this route for functionality too.

Pappyx3! · 12-03-2014, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by newbe351

I've looked all over for 5" round convex mirrors. Found some plastic housing ones that look OK for a while, then chip, fade, etc. I went back to stock round, but sure would like to locate a decent 5" round convex mirror if anyone has any suggestions....

I have a set that I retrofitted to peep arms, I just took them off. If your interested you can have them for the ride to you. PM me if interested. Have pics with them on the truck if you want a look.

TJ's Chevy · 12-04-2014, 12:31 PM

The JR mirrors are great for visibility, and look good to imop....Adjustable out and in as well. But all depends on what ya want...I like them on my c10 cause I like the looks of those mirrors.

*JonnyC10* · 12-04-2014, 01:05 PM

I got some replica chevelle rectangle mirrors from autoplicity.Com for 13.55 each. Same ones they sell on ebay for $50 a pair.

The crappy ones I got from LMC are junk. I broke off the head of mt drivers side one by just bumping into it while I was walking by it. Cheap ass plastic.

ol_skool_chevy · 12-04-2014, 02:14 PM

Peep mirror...................

markeb01 · 12-04-2014, 04:24 PM

I like the way my Impala mirrors look, but for visibility the stock arm and round head provided the best I ever found. I tried rectangular mirrors but they vibrated too much to be useful. Never cared for the Jr. West Coast style as they blocked so much forward view.

kieth · 12-04-2014, 05:22 PM

I drive my truck every day, use the rectangular mirrors, even turned them the wrong way but you can really see what is behind you.....

started out with them up:
http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-GMC/i-SjmHrpN

ended up with them out:

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-GMC/i-fz3HX3p

Possmguts · 12-04-2014, 05:45 PM

I like these... but there gonna work much better when I do the vent window delete...

**aerotruk63** · 12-04-2014, 09:16 PM

This artist rendering is from the 1963 Engineering Book. Passenger car style mirror on the pickup.

BigDan3131 · 12-05-2014, 03:03 AM

I'm going to do the peeps too because someone couldn't make up their mind and had three sets of holes on my doors.

murphy98 · 12-05-2014, 02:58 PM

I'm partial to the Jr. west coast style also, great visibility & makes for a good arm/hand rest when your rolling down the road with the window down and your arm out

**Chevy Fleetside** · 12-05-2014, 03:25 PM

I picked up some 63 64 impala mirrors. Don't know if I will use them or not. I needed something to replace the crappy mirriors I have on my truck now that could cover up the hole that is there now.
I want to run the stock ones on my green truck. I like the west coast mirrors but the create to much drag.

Andice · 12-06-2014, 11:23 AM

Here is what I am switching to. I found that the round aftermarket mirrors with the mounting posts in the center do not allow for proper adjustment as it relates to the driver- especially on the passenger side. These should help. Just need a coat of ivory paint.

turbohounds · 12-06-2014, 03:01 PM

I have a spare '59 Chevy car mirror I think would look cool on my '66. Looks like this:

12-02-2014, 08:46 PM	#1
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	What side mirrors to use? Ok I need some input on this. Which side mirrors do you think look the best on our trucks? I know it depends on the style of your truck so my truck is short wheelbase lowered 3/5 with 20" chrome Equis 5 star. It will be silver with GMC side molding. Let me know what you think. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605217

12-02-2014, 08:53 PM	#2
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,781	Re: What side mirrors to use? I like the stock rectangular mirror on the 3 bolt factory arm. Round heads look cooler but rectangular lets me see more.

12-02-2014, 10:25 PM	#3
Hydra Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Posts: 66	Re: What side mirrors to use? The west coast Jr mirrors seem out of place at first but really grow on you and make it unique.It might be a good idea to check them out.

12-03-2014, 11:05 AM	#4
66farmer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Plains Oregon Posts: 684	Re: What side mirrors to use? Stock after market SS with 3" removed from the arm same on the other side. Attached Images

12-03-2014, 11:17 AM	#5
ChefCy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston,TX.....Hometown of San Jose Cali Posts: 361	Re: What side mirrors to use? Looks nice __________________ 63 big window lwb bagged and shaved

12-03-2014, 12:48 PM	#7
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What side mirrors to use? JR west coast for me. Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

12-03-2014, 01:00 PM	#8
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,547	Re: What side mirrors to use? just driving, I like the square ones like some above, but if I am towing, I prefer the West coast Jr's. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-03-2014, 01:30 PM	#9
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: What side mirrors to use? beware these after-market mirrors vibrate. at least mine do. __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

12-04-2014, 12:31 PM	#14
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What side mirrors to use? The JR mirrors are great for visibility, and look good to imop....Adjustable out and in as well. But all depends on what ya want...I like them on my c10 cause I like the looks of those mirrors. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

12-04-2014, 01:05 PM	#15
JonnyC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: NH Posts: 280	Re: What side mirrors to use? I got some replica chevelle rectangle mirrors from autoplicity.Com for 13.55 each. Same ones they sell on ebay for $50 a pair. The crappy ones I got from LMC are junk. I broke off the head of mt drivers side one by just bumping into it while I was walking by it. Cheap ass plastic.

12-04-2014, 02:14 PM	#16
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: What side mirrors to use? Peep mirror................... Attached Images __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

12-04-2014, 04:24 PM	#17
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What side mirrors to use? I like the way my Impala mirrors look, but for visibility the stock arm and round head provided the best I ever found. I tried rectangular mirrors but they vibrated too much to be useful. Never cared for the Jr. West Coast style as they blocked so much forward view. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

12-04-2014, 05:22 PM	#18
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: What side mirrors to use? I drive my truck every day, use the rectangular mirrors, even turned them the wrong way but you can really see what is behind you..... started out with them up: http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-GMC/i-SjmHrpN ended up with them out: http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-GMC/i-fz3HX3p

12-04-2014, 05:45 PM	#19
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: What side mirrors to use? I like these... but there gonna work much better when I do the vent window delete... Attached Images __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8

12-04-2014, 09:16 PM	#20
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: What side mirrors to use? This artist rendering is from the 1963 Engineering Book. Passenger car style mirror on the pickup. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1



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12-05-2014, 03:03 AM	#21
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: What side mirrors to use? I'm going to do the peeps too because someone couldn't make up their mind and had three sets of holes on my doors. __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock

12-05-2014, 02:58 PM	#22
murphy98 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 235	Re: What side mirrors to use? I'm partial to the Jr. west coast style also, great visibility & makes for a good arm/hand rest when your rolling down the road with the window down and your arm out Attached Images

12-05-2014, 03:25 PM	#23
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: What side mirrors to use? I picked up some 63 64 impala mirrors. Don't know if I will use them or not. I needed something to replace the crappy mirriors I have on my truck now that could cover up the hole that is there now. I want to run the stock ones on my green truck. I like the west coast mirrors but the create to much drag. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

12-06-2014, 11:23 AM	#24
Andice Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 241	Re: What side mirrors to use? Here is what I am switching to. I found that the round aftermarket mirrors with the mounting posts in the center do not allow for proper adjustment as it relates to the driver- especially on the passenger side. These should help. Just need a coat of ivory paint. Attached Images

12-06-2014, 03:01 PM	#25
turbohounds Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 31	Re: What side mirrors to use? I have a spare '59 Chevy car mirror I think would look cool on my '66. Looks like this:

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