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Old 02-22-2010, 10:17 PM   #1
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i need to pick some side mirrors for my 61 what is everyone useing post some pics thanks
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Old 02-22-2010, 10:30 PM   #2
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I'm running a basic stock round mirror for a 67-72 truck that I bought at a swap meet for a buck then powdercoated to make look nice.



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Old 02-22-2010, 10:45 PM   #3
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Old 02-23-2010, 08:15 PM   #4
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Old 02-23-2010, 08:49 PM   #5
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I have peep mirrors on my 64.....I'm trying to find a pic......I hate them....!!!!

I had the West Coast Mirrors, and did not like them either......so I am still looking...
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Old 02-23-2010, 09:01 PM   #6
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West Coast "Ebay Specials"
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Old 02-23-2010, 09:21 PM   #7
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im hoping to find something to use but not have to add any holes
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Old 02-23-2010, 11:16 PM   #8
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how'd they get the name "west coast" I'm oin gto use the standard arms but have a set of the 6" round and a set of the 5x7 retangular and will probally swap them out depending on the way they look.

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Old 02-24-2010, 09:04 AM   #9
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how'd they get the name "west coast"
Maybe 'cause the West Coast has so much traffic that the mirrors have to be HUUUUGE to keep from running over somebody?

I am guessing 'cause the first ones that were used were from the "West Coast"....

"Got to get me some of the mirros like the guys out on the West Coast are using'"

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Old 02-24-2010, 02:17 PM   #10
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im hoping to find something to use but not have to add any holes
the stock ones would be your best bet, the driver door is already tapped for them,you should be able to pick up a set from of the truck vendors, lmc,truckshop,ect..
I have a truck with the west coast style, and one with the stock, and the square mirror, I tlike the stock one better.
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Re: side mirror pics

hey jason a little bit off topic but how do you like the rain guards
was the fit good i was looking at some in lmc last week
no air or heat in the 61 so i was thinking if it rains i want to be able to keep the window open some
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Old 02-24-2010, 04:28 PM   #12
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hey jason a little bit off topic but how do you like the rain guards
was the fit good i was looking at some in lmc last week
no air or heat in the 61 so i was thinking if it rains i want to be able to keep the window open some

I got these from lmc. They fit good and I do like them. They come with self tapping sheet metel screws to hold them on. 2 per side. Easy to install.
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Old 02-24-2010, 02:27 PM   #13
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so i thought i had all stock sheet metal but my doors have no holes for mirros
any pics on good mounting locations
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Old 02-24-2010, 03:15 PM   #14
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I would guess somebody filled the factory holes. I've never seen one of these trucks that didn't have the threaded inserts on the drivers door. My truck was ordered brand new with the West Coast mirrors, and it still had the factory screws sticking out of the threaded holes for the standard mirror arm. Here's a shot showing where they were located:



Before drilling anything, you might want to pull the inside panel and look in the door and see if the nuts are still in there. Perhaps they were just bondo'd over and you could easily open them back up (assuming you'd have any interest in this type mirror).

If you don't want to drill holes at all, you can always go with a peep mirror clamped on the top edge of the door. Up until my 1960 GMC, this was the primary type of mirror I used for about 25 years on a number of early cars. I would have run one on my GMC, but it already had the factory holes in the door for the standard arm. Another option is to use a passenger car mirror from any of the early 60's GM offerings. What looks and fits best really depends on the overall theme or style of your truck. The only caution I'd offer when mounting a new mirror somewhere other than the factory location, is make sure it doesn't interfere with operation of the vent window. This happened on my moms brand new 1964 Buick Skylark. It arrived at the dealer with the mirror blocking the vent. They had to move the mirror and repaint the door, on a brand new car!



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Old 02-24-2010, 03:22 PM   #15
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I got these mirrors from Checker (CSK) a while back. They clamp on like peep mirrors, but the diameter of the mirror is the same as original...

Very affordable too... If they are still available.
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Old 02-26-2010, 01:45 PM   #16
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Here's what I call "farm peeps". stock mirror heads on a big truck mirror upper arm.

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Farm peeps. Good call creep.
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Old 02-26-2010, 02:37 PM   #18
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I was going to change them, but since they are there I am just going to leave them for now.
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Old 03-03-2010, 03:11 AM   #19
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my 1966 chevy truck from PATTAYA THAILAND.
i like iron cross side mirror
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Old 03-03-2010, 04:03 AM   #20
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Very nice clean looking truck. Love the spotlights. They're not very common anymore like they were back in the 50's and 60's.
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Old 08-02-2010, 10:37 PM   #21
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DOOR EDGE PEEP MIRROR

http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cb/CBMIU.htm

anyone got these? hows the "chrome" look?
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Old 08-03-2010, 12:31 AM   #22
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Original black (not chrome) rectangular mirror...

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Old 08-23-2010, 10:43 AM   #23
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Old 08-23-2010, 09:59 PM   #24
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Not sure where mine are from, where on it when bought truck, they are stainless...
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This might be a neat idea:


http://www.classicparts.com/1941-87-...ctinfo/58-506/
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