side mirror resto...how to finish?

[schurg]

alright, so I decided to use my side mirrors as little projects during the cold season, got them torn down, blasted, primed, now I'm not sure exactly what to do. the mirrors where white, but had tons of re-paint on them, but from what I could tell while blasting them, they were indeed white, which is fine, because I intend to make them white again. but what I'm not sure of is what to do with the hardware. does anyone know if the nuts/washers, etc, were done white too? where they silver? I'm not sure if anyone would have pictures of these in a more natural state (ie not repainted) or some stock photos. thanks

[Mister-B]

I doubt they were painted. If you want to see pictures, google chevy west coast mirrors, and then click the images tab.

I've dealt with a lot of bolts on this truck, and can't remember any that were painted
Posted via Mobile Device

[Scott>72-GMC]

Posted via Mobile Device
Posted via Mobile Device

[schurg]

lol, thanks for the fix scott! I had a slight d'oh moment there. I tried searching but cant find any images of these in particular. thanks for the help though, that is a good point about other hardware not being painted

[Scott>72-GMC]

I finally figured out how to turn pictures so I figured I could help. How u like those west coast style thinking of going that route heard the aftermarkets are crap though
Posted via Mobile Device

[schurg]

well, aside from them actually creating blind spots I kinda dig them. they add a certain character to the truck, it's a long stepper, so they seem 'right'. rear visibility is great and I wont have to worry about fixing old and making new holes. I'm not a big fan of the west coast style that mount to the lower part only though, for some reason.

[Scott>72-GMC]

[size=1]Posted via Mobile Device[/size
Like mine?? To much brace sticking out I think
Posted via Mobile Device

[schurg]

yeah, no offense lol. I'd rock those if my truck already had them. but for me, it kinda looks like spider man installed them.

[Scott>72-GMC]

Ya I agree. I want to find original west coast mirrors
Somthing like these
Posted via Mobile Device
Posted via Mobile Device

[Scott>72-GMC]

From all I've seen the ones painted are all painted bolts nuts and all
Posted via Mobile Device

[schurg]

that would be alot easier. I did notice alot of the hardware seemed kinda unique. like acorn bolts with matching acorn nuts. also some of the small nuts are elongated acorns, almost like bullets. I know I couldnt replace them all in stainless without some creative work arounds. thanks again guys!

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by Woogeroo

The ones I got for my '65 c10, which are OEM units that came off of a '64 look just like those. My bolts are painted too.. except for the bolts & nuts that attach it to the body, I bought some stainless acorn nuts at the hardware store.

All of the old photos, sale brochures, literature etc., that I have seen, show them painted.

I need some west coast jr mirrors!

factory photo - 1965 c10 the truck in the photo in the first post has those mirrors on it.

Jr West Coast Mirrors < -see post # 8 by aerotruck63

If you contact aerotruk63, he may be able to find some more info. for you, as he has quite the collection of 1960's GM truck sales literature, brochures and manuals.

-W

Well, that's interesting that they came painted. I stand corrected. Seems like a bad idea though. Like they'd just crack after you tighten them down
Posted via Mobile Device

[midniteblues]

I redid mine in white also but i used ss hardware we have a local fastner place and there ss is dirt cheap i got all the hardware includeing some nylon washers for about $4.(try that at lowes or depot) and it damn near matches the oe stuff I went to a local glass place to have new mirrors cut i took the oe ones for templates and the counter person told me "oh these were cut here" I told the person "I bought these from outa state"
oh and they wanted $80 for cutting the two mirrors so i reused the oe ones. although i do believe you can buy replacements over the counter jfyi. i did have a pic of mine but just cant seem too find it and they are packed safely away waiting