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chev74 · 11-30-2007, 07:23 PM

Like the heading says- I found this rattling around in the door at the bottom. What is it? some sort of brace?

**old Rusty C10** · 11-30-2007, 07:42 PM

i have two doors sitting in my house as we speak so i went down and looked at them and mine are from an 85 im told and they have nothing like that but what im thinking is maybe a thing that would go behind the mirror and the screws would go into that give it a little brace and not have the screws bits into the door but that piece this would be for them small car style mirrors they put on some trucks... is it off your 74? did you have those kind of mirrors at one time??

chev74 · 11-30-2007, 07:48 PM

its off my friends 78 3/4 ton.... heres the mirrors

**old Rusty C10** · 11-30-2007, 07:55 PM

yeah that looks like it would be a behind the door skin mirror piece for the bolts that hold the mirror on
thats a nice truck i hope it aint bein stripped

chev74 · 11-30-2007, 07:58 PM

definitely not being stripped. just starting it. not oo much work either. its been a west TX truck all its life. No rust, just rust-colored dirt!

**old Rusty C10** · 11-30-2007, 08:01 PM

well keep us posted with pics as you get it cleaned up and all

chev74 · 11-30-2007, 08:06 PM

will do... too bad it will be a low-low-budget fix up. just bought these valve covers for it. but already looking to put the black ones on instead...

**N2TRUX** · 11-30-2007, 08:14 PM

I have to agree with old Rusty C10. Those look like aftermarket mirrors. I'll bet that was "supposed" to be a stress relief for the lower arm on the mirror. My guess is it fell inside the door when they were being installed, and the owner said "Oh well".

chev74 · 11-30-2007, 08:19 PM

the owner was my Grandfather, and "Oh Well" is something he said a lot...

are we sure they are aftermarket mirrors? this is the original paint and there are no hold from a former mirror

**old Rusty C10** · 11-30-2007, 08:24 PM

those black ones will look sweet but the moroso are nothing to sneeze at

my buddy gave me this set to put on mine but im thinking of upgrading too id love to find a set of those like you want or the ones by Edelbrock in the kit for like $120

chev74 · 11-30-2007, 08:29 PM

you mean the Edelbrock Elite set? its so awesome.... LOVE the black and chrome that it has. I am watching a whole bunch of valve cover sets on ebay right now

here are some big block ones I'm watching:

**old Rusty C10** · 11-30-2007, 08:39 PM

out of the last bunch i like the aluminum/black ones they make a motor look sharp
yes the edelbrock elite set they have it hanging in the speed shop down the road from my house ... wife says i have to wait til after christmas/new years before i can spend that kind of money on the truck.. i cant complain shes let me spend about $1000 since October including the truck

chev74 · 11-30-2007, 08:40 PM

but these valve covers are really nice for a SBC too

**old Rusty C10** · 11-30-2007, 09:05 PM

yeah i love those edelbrock ones the top ones arent bad either.. the red ones would look great on a 50s or60s car/truck

chev74 · 11-30-2007, 09:10 PM

yeah i would like the top ones more if they were black with the silver writing. and i have seen a pair of the red ones black with silver writing as well. sweet i should say.

I like the M/T ones cuz they look textured. kinda like they have been rhinolined or something. just different i guess

**old Rusty C10** · 11-30-2007, 09:28 PM

black with silver writing or even red writing would be gorgeous.. the MT ones are ok thats why i didnt like em the spatter paint black and annodized aluminum would be cool tho

**N2TRUX** · 12-01-2007, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by chev74

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are we sure they are aftermarket mirrors? this is the original paint and there are no hold from a former mirror

My guess is the original holes are under the top mount. I'll bet that it came with the small "sport mirrors" and he added those.

I think these rock. Don't care for the "Pro Stock" wording but that could be fixed with a small grinder...

Mr79C10 · 12-01-2007, 05:31 AM

I have those in my truck and they are the back support for sport mirrors.

**N2TRUX** · 12-01-2007, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr79C10

I have those in my truck and they are the back support for sport mirrors.

I guess that I was "sorta" right then. They are a back support, and those aren't the original mirrors. Does "close" count?

chev74 · 12-01-2007, 09:58 AM

i wonder where he got those mirrors then... one of those mysteries i guess. Those are the only set i have seen like that. I dont think he would have had the sport mirrors on there either, were the originals possibly the big 3point mounted ones?

Thumpin455 · 12-01-2007, 12:03 PM

I have those mirrors on my Fords. They work well for towing or when you have a camper in the bed. I could use a set of those rat valve covers, mine are crusty stock neglected types..

chev74 · 12-01-2007, 12:15 PM

FORD MIRRORS?!?!?!? ahhhhhh %#&^#! i cant believe he would put them on there - wait, yes i can!

77gmcjoe · 12-01-2007, 12:25 PM

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.

chev74 · 12-01-2007, 12:32 PM

very possible, what mirrors should we replace them with? they are a little beaten up and one wont stay still, something is wrong with the ball-in-socket joint on the back where it pivots (looks like it had been JB Welded and has broken). Any suggestions?

**old Rusty C10** · 12-01-2007, 04:36 PM

yeah those mirrors are available as aftermarkets in many auto parts stores i see them in Pep Boys and all back in the day i remember those in many places i bought them for an 82 chevy van i had

11-30-2007, 07:23 PM	#1
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	What's this part? Found it in the door.... Like the heading says- I found this rattling around in the door at the bottom. What is it? some sort of brace? Attached Images

11-30-2007, 07:42 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... i have two doors sitting in my house as we speak so i went down and looked at them and mine are from an 85 im told and they have nothing like that but what im thinking is maybe a thing that would go behind the mirror and the screws would go into that give it a little brace and not have the screws bits into the door but that piece this would be for them small car style mirrors they put on some trucks... is it off your 74? did you have those kind of mirrors at one time?? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-30-2007, 07:48 PM	#3
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... its off my friends 78 3/4 ton.... heres the mirrors Attached Images Last edited by chev74; 11-30-2007 at 07:49 PM. Reason: forgot pic

11-30-2007, 07:55 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... yeah that looks like it would be a behind the door skin mirror piece for the bolts that hold the mirror on thats a nice truck i hope it aint bein stripped __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-30-2007, 07:58 PM	#5
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... definitely not being stripped. just starting it. not oo much work either. its been a west TX truck all its life. No rust, just rust-colored dirt!

11-30-2007, 08:01 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... well keep us posted with pics as you get it cleaned up and all __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-30-2007, 08:06 PM	#7
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... will do... too bad it will be a low-low-budget fix up. just bought these valve covers for it. but already looking to put the black ones on instead... Attached Images

11-30-2007, 08:14 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... I have to agree with old Rusty C10. Those look like aftermarket mirrors. I'll bet that was "supposed" to be a stress relief for the lower arm on the mirror. My guess is it fell inside the door when they were being installed, and the owner said "Oh well". __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-30-2007, 08:19 PM	#9
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... the owner was my Grandfather, and "Oh Well" is something he said a lot... are we sure they are aftermarket mirrors? this is the original paint and there are no hold from a former mirror Last edited by chev74; 11-30-2007 at 08:20 PM.

11-30-2007, 08:24 PM	#10
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... those black ones will look sweet but the moroso are nothing to sneeze at my buddy gave me this set to put on mine but im thinking of upgrading too id love to find a set of those like you want or the ones by Edelbrock in the kit for like $120 Attached Images __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-30-2007, 08:29 PM	#11
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... you mean the Edelbrock Elite set? its so awesome.... LOVE the black and chrome that it has. I am watching a whole bunch of valve cover sets on ebay right now here are some big block ones I'm watching: Attached Images

11-30-2007, 08:39 PM	#12
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... out of the last bunch i like the aluminum/black ones they make a motor look sharp yes the edelbrock elite set they have it hanging in the speed shop down the road from my house ... wife says i have to wait til after christmas/new years before i can spend that kind of money on the truck.. i cant complain shes let me spend about $1000 since October including the truck __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-30-2007, 08:40 PM	#13
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... but these valve covers are really nice for a SBC too Attached Images

11-30-2007, 09:05 PM	#14
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... yeah i love those edelbrock ones the top ones arent bad either.. the red ones would look great on a 50s or60s car/truck __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-30-2007, 09:10 PM	#15
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... yeah i would like the top ones more if they were black with the silver writing. and i have seen a pair of the red ones black with silver writing as well. sweet i should say. I like the M/T ones cuz they look textured. kinda like they have been rhinolined or something. just different i guess



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11-30-2007, 09:28 PM	#16
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... black with silver writing or even red writing would be gorgeous.. the MT ones are ok thats why i didnt like em the spatter paint black and annodized aluminum would be cool tho __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-01-2007, 05:31 AM	#18
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12-01-2007, 09:58 AM	#20
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... i wonder where he got those mirrors then... one of those mysteries i guess. Those are the only set i have seen like that. I dont think he would have had the sport mirrors on there either, were the originals possibly the big 3point mounted ones?

12-01-2007, 12:03 PM	#21
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12-01-2007, 12:15 PM	#22
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... FORD MIRRORS?!?!?!? ahhhhhh %#&^#! i cant believe he would put them on there - wait, yes i can!

12-01-2007, 12:25 PM	#23
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12-01-2007, 12:32 PM	#24
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... very possible, what mirrors should we replace them with? they are a little beaten up and one wont stay still, something is wrong with the ball-in-socket joint on the back where it pivots (looks like it had been JB Welded and has broken). Any suggestions?

12-01-2007, 04:36 PM	#25
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	Re: What's this part? Found it in the door.... yeah those mirrors are available as aftermarkets in many auto parts stores i see them in Pep Boys and all back in the day i remember those in many places i bought them for an 82 chevy van i had __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

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