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87 STEPPER · 12-01-2007, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 77gmcjoe

I have seen mirrors similiar to those on F**ds, but I seem to recall seeing that style as a replacement mirror sold at auto parts stores and farm stores. My '77 originally had the small mirrors on it, and I didn't care for the limited rear visibility I got from them. I'd bet your G'pa felt the same way.

Dude!......Farm stores sells dairy products not auto part's!

Eyegore · 12-02-2007, 02:19 AM

OK I'm confused, was this thread about trying to identify a bracket found in the door or about valve covers?

Ivan D. · 12-02-2007, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by chev74

but these valve covers are really nice for a SBC too

Them M/T valve covers look real nice on an SBC, however make sure you get the tall ones and polish the top of them:

Yes, that's my engine in the corner of my living room, and no, it don't look as nice no more

chev74 · 12-02-2007, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Eyegore

OK I'm confused, was this thread about trying to identify a bracket found in the door or about valve covers?

this thread is about whatever we want it to be about

how bout valve cover brackets that you find in your doors?

87 STEPPER · 12-02-2007, 07:03 AM

Yeah you can probably even pick up a valve cover or a door brace bracket at the local Farm Store's.

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77gmcjoe · 12-02-2007, 08:22 AM

When I said farm store, I was referring to places such as Big R, Farm King, Rural King, Farm and Home, etc, which cater to the agricultural industry but have everything from clothes to tools to, in most cases, a large automotive department. I'm sure that all my fellow "Hicks from the Sticks" know what I'm talking about.

redrat · 12-02-2007, 08:46 AM

I have the Eldibrock valve covers and filter on my BB. I think these are the ones you guys were talking about. Im going to go with a difernt set up. they were on the eng when i bought it.

BHall · 12-02-2007, 09:12 AM

I have a 1981 Silverodo and while restoring the inside with the door panels off, I found the identical part laying at the bottom of my passenger door. I looked around inside the drivers door and couldnt see anything like it attached or just laying. I have no Idea what its for. I have the stock mirrors and am the second owner of the truck. According to the first owner, who bought the truck new, he has never done any work on it.

chev74 · 12-02-2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BHall

I have a 1981 Silverodo and while restoring the inside with the door panels off, I found the identical part laying at the bottom of my passenger door. I looked around inside the drivers door and couldnt see anything like it attached or just laying. I have no Idea what its for. I have the stock mirrors and am the second owner of the truck. According to the first owner, who bought the truck new, he has never done any work on it.

interesting... i havent noticed the nirrors moving/flexing so im not real worried about it. but then again it may not be from the mirrors that are on there currently. My granpa was probably changing them and he ropped that part in the bottom and just went "Meh...." and just listened to it sliding around in the bottom of the door for twenty plus years!

**old Rusty C10** · 12-02-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by redrat

I have the Eldibrock valve covers and filter on my BB. I think these are the ones you guys were talking about. Im actualy going with a difernt set up. they were on the eng when i bought it..

those are pretty nice on there and thats the valve covers i want for my truck but of course on a SB ..in fact your engine is basically what i want mine to look like when all is said and done but im going for the classic round air cleaner as opposed to the triangular one

chev74 · 12-02-2007, 03:03 PM

yeah, not a big fan on the triangular one. the round ones just seem to offset the whole appearance of an engine better IMO. i also like velocity stacks.

I REALLY like crossram intakes and dual carb setups. the small round air cleaners on dual quads and the oval ones on dual quads are SWEEEEET

LBJ · 12-03-2007, 04:57 PM

This is a pic I took when I disassembled my door. That's where it goes and it takes that sheet metal screw from the inside of the door. Mirror stiffener.

chev74 · 12-05-2007, 11:30 AM

thanks! just gotta see if it fits the mirror thats on there now or if its obsolete

**old Rusty C10** · 12-05-2007, 12:22 PM

they have a tubular one that sets in there for the white or chrome sport mirrors.. its suppoused to stabilize the mirror at like high speeds when the wind causes the mirror to like vibrate and the image isnt so clear

12-02-2007, 02:19 AM	#27
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... OK I'm confused, was this thread about trying to identify a bracket found in the door or about valve covers? __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

12-02-2007, 07:03 AM	#30
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... Yeah you can probably even pick up a valve cover or a door brace bracket at the local Farm Store's. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

12-02-2007, 08:22 AM	#31
77gmcjoe What do we get for $10? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Beardstown, Illinois Posts: 340	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... When I said farm store, I was referring to places such as Big R, Farm King, Rural King, Farm and Home, etc, which cater to the agricultural industry but have everything from clothes to tools to, in most cases, a large automotive department. I'm sure that all my fellow "Hicks from the Sticks" know what I'm talking about. __________________ 1977 GMC K25 400/400/205 1989 Chevy Suburban R1500 350/700R4 (work beater) 1994 Chevy K3500 dually 454/4L80 1996 Corvette LT4 350/ZF 6 speed 2000 Bonneville SSEI Supercharged 3.8 Liter V6 1966 Chevelle 2 door sedan (Needs major repair )

12-02-2007, 08:46 AM	#32
redrat gearhead Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 144	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... I have the Eldibrock valve covers and filter on my BB. I think these are the ones you guys were talking about. Im going to go with a difernt set up. they were on the eng when i bought it. Attached Images __________________ 2003 GMC Z71 Daily driver 1982 Chevy 2wd short bed, project, boxerdra@hotmail.com Last edited by Liz; 12-02-2007 at 02:50 PM. Reason: if you wish to post fs wtb etc please do so in the classified section, thank you

12-02-2007, 09:12 AM	#33
BHall Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 16	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... I have a 1981 Silverodo and while restoring the inside with the door panels off, I found the identical part laying at the bottom of my passenger door. I looked around inside the drivers door and couldnt see anything like it attached or just laying. I have no Idea what its for. I have the stock mirrors and am the second owner of the truck. According to the first owner, who bought the truck new, he has never done any work on it.

12-02-2007, 03:03 PM	#36
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... yeah, not a big fan on the triangular one. the round ones just seem to offset the whole appearance of an engine better IMO. i also like velocity stacks. I REALLY like crossram intakes and dual carb setups. the small round air cleaners on dual quads and the oval ones on dual quads are SWEEEEET

12-03-2007, 04:57 PM	#37
LBJ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 378	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... This is a pic I took when I disassembled my door. That's where it goes and it takes that sheet metal screw from the inside of the door. Mirror stiffener.

12-05-2007, 11:30 AM	#38
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... thanks! just gotta see if it fits the mirror thats on there now or if its obsolete

12-05-2007, 12:22 PM	#39
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