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84Stepper · 08-24-2003, 08:59 PM

Took this pic today that shows my new mirror (84 Monte Carlo) and the clear lenses. I also lowered the back another 2" to level it out. Now it's 3/7 (added 2" shackles). This weekend I put in a new carpet and dashboard cover. Man it looks GREAT! Even found a light under there that I never knew I had. Bulb was burned out for years I guess. I'll take some pics tomorrow.

gchemist · 08-24-2003, 09:09 PM

Can you post a close up pic of your mirror? Especially from the front and rear? I have mirrors like that in my garage almost ready to put on. Then I decided to install some Monte Carlos SS mirrors. They are bigger and have a better field of view. My current mirrors about the same size as those Camaro's but I have to use blind spot mirrors on them to get any good use out of them.

87 STEPPER · 08-24-2003, 09:48 PM

That looks good

But it still looks awefull high for a 7" rear drop

My truck only has a 4" rear drop and it looks alot lower than your's.

When ya gonna put a floor in the bed

84Stepper · 08-24-2003, 09:53 PM

Can do. I'll post some tomorrow.

84Stepper · 08-24-2003, 10:04 PM

Hey 87, The rear end of this truck was really jacked up. Must of been good springs or something. I did the 5" flip kit and it was still too high so I added the 2" shackles. That's 7". Right now it sits 27 1/4" in the back and 28" in the front to the wheel wells. The wood bed come last.

84Stepper · 08-24-2003, 10:09 PM

Here's what it used to look like when I started. Sits up like a 4x.

87 STEPPER · 08-24-2003, 10:38 PM

Yeah mine sat that high too when it was new. And it would just about bounce you clean out of the cab when ya hit a good bump.

Maybe it's the angle of that pic.

apstguy · 08-24-2003, 11:08 PM

Yeah that light under the dash surprises everyone!

It looks really nice. More pics! More pics!

kballan · 08-25-2003, 02:28 AM

I was happier than a pig in s#&t when my buddy put a bulb in my under dash light! Lol. I had no clue that it was there. BTW, the truck looks great! Those mirrors improve the looks a lot. Kinda neat how such a small item can change the looks of these trucks.

Russell · 08-25-2003, 02:36 AM

What purpose does that light under the dash serve? Just a light that comes on when you open the door? I get no light when I open a door right now, and if I stick a fuse in and a light bulb, bye bye fuse, lol, I just need to find out why it is shorting but I am too lazy and would be more than happy with that under dash light

kballan · 08-25-2003, 02:53 AM

Yep. Comes on when you open the door or turn on the interior light. Unreal how much brighter it makes things. Pretty much right underneath the ashtray under the dash.

Low87 · 08-25-2003, 10:38 AM

Looks good! Amazing how well those little sport mirrors look on our trucks.

Izzy · 08-25-2003, 11:03 AM

Nice clear sidemarkers.

LOHRTBT · 08-25-2003, 01:22 PM

Lookin good broh!!

We need to hang out sometime soon. After it cools off!! lol

gchemist · 08-26-2003, 03:06 AM

Here is a pic of the mirrors I have waiting for mounting.

Prerunner1982 · 08-26-2003, 07:26 AM

84stepper... you workin at homeland? saw your truck parked in the parking lot last night. would have waited on you but i had to get my girls home. good lookin truck though.

bigblock73 · 08-26-2003, 08:38 AM

Can you still open your vent windows?

-Jeff

Ric83 · 08-26-2003, 09:36 PM

That truck is looking really sweet!!
On a side note G, there is a truck by my paren'ts house w/ those mirrors. I am still not sure if I like the look of it or not. I will try to get my camera out there and sneak some pics of it.

gchemist · 08-26-2003, 10:47 PM

Ric,
I've a truck around town with the mirrors on it. The guy did not take time to mount them parallel to the ground like they should be mounted. Instead they just bolted them on so the outter edge hangs down. I plan on getting mine mounted correctly.

Stingray42 · 08-26-2003, 11:12 PM

sweet truck!

84Stepper · 08-27-2003, 10:17 PM

Thanks guys!! Jon, I do not work at Homeland I was just parking there because I did not want to be a sweaty mess for all of the ladies that night, so I rode with my friends. Yeah Dave we definately need to all get together here sometime! I want to see your freaking truck in person. I thought I would have seen you or Ocbaud by now.

Prerunner1982 · 08-28-2003, 01:04 PM

i would have liked to have a get together before i leave, but running short on time. will definately have to have one when i get back... but youll have a year to plan that!

08-24-2003, 08:59 PM	#1
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	New Pic/Mirror/Clear Took this pic today that shows my new mirror (84 Monte Carlo) and the clear lenses. I also lowered the back another 2" to level it out. Now it's 3/7 (added 2" shackles). This weekend I put in a new carpet and dashboard cover. Man it looks GREAT! Even found a light under there that I never knew I had. Bulb was burned out for years I guess. I'll take some pics tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

08-24-2003, 09:09 PM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Can you post a close up pic of your mirror? Especially from the front and rear? I have mirrors like that in my garage almost ready to put on. Then I decided to install some Monte Carlos SS mirrors. They are bigger and have a better field of view. My current mirrors about the same size as those Camaro's but I have to use blind spot mirrors on them to get any good use out of them. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

08-24-2003, 09:48 PM	#3
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	That looks good But it still looks awefull high for a 7" rear drop My truck only has a 4" rear drop and it looks alot lower than your's. When ya gonna put a floor in the bed __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

08-24-2003, 09:53 PM	#4
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	Can do. I'll post some tomorrow. __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

08-24-2003, 10:04 PM	#5
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	Hey 87, The rear end of this truck was really jacked up. Must of been good springs or something. I did the 5" flip kit and it was still too high so I added the 2" shackles. That's 7". Right now it sits 27 1/4" in the back and 28" in the front to the wheel wells. The wood bed come last. __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

08-24-2003, 10:09 PM	#6
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	Here's what it used to look like when I started. Sits up like a 4x. Attached Images __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

08-24-2003, 10:38 PM	#7
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Yeah mine sat that high too when it was new. And it would just about bounce you clean out of the cab when ya hit a good bump. Maybe it's the angle of that pic. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

08-24-2003, 11:08 PM	#8
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Yeah that light under the dash surprises everyone! It looks really nice. More pics! More pics! __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

08-25-2003, 02:28 AM	#9
kballan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada Posts: 373	I was happier than a pig in s#&t when my buddy put a bulb in my under dash light! Lol. I had no clue that it was there. BTW, the truck looks great! Those mirrors improve the looks a lot. Kinda neat how such a small item can change the looks of these trucks. __________________ Kent Ballan ANY MAN CAN BUILD A TRUCK, BUT IT TAKES A REAL MAN TO CUT ONE UP!

08-25-2003, 02:36 AM	#10
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	What purpose does that light under the dash serve? Just a light that comes on when you open the door? I get no light when I open a door right now, and if I stick a fuse in and a light bulb, bye bye fuse, lol, I just need to find out why it is shorting but I am too lazy and would be more than happy with that under dash light __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

08-25-2003, 02:53 AM	#11
kballan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada Posts: 373	Yep. Comes on when you open the door or turn on the interior light. Unreal how much brighter it makes things. Pretty much right underneath the ashtray under the dash. __________________ Kent Ballan ANY MAN CAN BUILD A TRUCK, BUT IT TAKES A REAL MAN TO CUT ONE UP!

08-25-2003, 10:38 AM	#12
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Looks good! Amazing how well those little sport mirrors look on our trucks. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

08-25-2003, 11:03 AM	#13
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Nice clear sidemarkers.

08-25-2003, 01:22 PM	#14
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Lookin good broh!! We need to hang out sometime soon. After it cools off!! lol __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

08-26-2003, 03:06 AM	#15
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Here is a pic of the mirrors I have waiting for mounting. Attached Images __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos



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08-26-2003, 07:26 AM	#16
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	84stepper... you workin at homeland? saw your truck parked in the parking lot last night. would have waited on you but i had to get my girls home. good lookin truck though. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

08-26-2003, 08:38 AM	#17
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Can you still open your vent windows? -Jeff

08-26-2003, 09:36 PM	#18
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	That truck is looking really sweet!! On a side note G, there is a truck by my paren'ts house w/ those mirrors. I am still not sure if I like the look of it or not. I will try to get my camera out there and sneak some pics of it. __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

08-26-2003, 10:47 PM	#19
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Ric, I've a truck around town with the mirrors on it. The guy did not take time to mount them parallel to the ground like they should be mounted. Instead they just bolted them on so the outter edge hangs down. I plan on getting mine mounted correctly. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

08-26-2003, 11:12 PM	#20
Stingray42 Woot. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stouffville, Ontario Posts: 2,291	sweet truck! __________________ Clarkson 96 Chevy RCLB 4.3 2WD

08-27-2003, 10:17 PM	#21
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	Thanks guys!! Jon, I do not work at Homeland I was just parking there because I did not want to be a sweaty mess for all of the ladies that night, so I rode with my friends. Yeah Dave we definately need to all get together here sometime! I want to see your freaking truck in person. I thought I would have seen you or Ocbaud by now. __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

08-28-2003, 01:04 PM	#22
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	i would have liked to have a get together before i leave, but running short on time. will definately have to have one when i get back... but youll have a year to plan that! __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

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