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rain_man · 02-22-2010, 10:17 PM

i need to pick some side mirrors for my 61 what is everyone useing post some pics thanks

Tx Firefighter · 02-22-2010, 10:30 PM

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.

**DPowers** · 02-22-2010, 10:45 PM

West Coast

rain_man · 02-23-2010, 08:15 PM

bump

64GMCHorsepower · 02-23-2010, 08:49 PM

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...

*lakeroadster* · 02-23-2010, 09:01 PM

West Coast "Ebay Specials"

rain_man · 02-23-2010, 09:21 PM

im hoping to find something to use but not have to add any holes

jbgroby · 02-23-2010, 11:16 PM

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.

*lakeroadster* · 02-24-2010, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbgroby

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'"

816allen · 02-24-2010, 01:11 PM

I use just one peep straight mirror if i didnt have that i would buy a stock style one like the GMC next to me.

jason65 · 02-24-2010, 02:05 PM

My brackets were painted to match and crome mirrors.

rain_man · 02-24-2010, 02:17 PM

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

jonzcustomshop · 02-24-2010, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rain_man

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.

rain_man · 02-24-2010, 02:27 PM

so i thought i had all stock sheet metal but my doors have no holes for mirros
any pics on good mounting locations

markeb01 · 02-24-2010, 03:15 PM

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!

jchav62 · 02-24-2010, 03:22 PM

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.

jason65 · 02-24-2010, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rain_man

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.

creep · 02-26-2010, 01:45 PM

Here's what I call "farm peeps". stock mirror heads on a big truck mirror upper arm.

jason65 · 02-26-2010, 02:08 PM

Farm peeps. Good call creep.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-26-2010, 02:37 PM

I was going to change them, but since they are there I am just going to leave them for now.

biglucky69 · 03-03-2010, 03:11 AM

my 1966 chevy truck from PATTAYA THAILAND.
i like iron cross side mirror

markeb01 · 03-03-2010, 04:03 AM

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.

gnstalodz · 08-02-2010, 10:37 PM

DOOR EDGE PEEP MIRROR

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

anyone got these? hows the "chrome" look?

pestwagon · 08-03-2010, 12:31 AM

Original black (not chrome) rectangular mirror...

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*lakeroadster* · 08-23-2010, 10:43 AM

Here is something different:

02-22-2010, 10:17 PM	#1
rain_man Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: daytona beach fl Posts: 187	side mirror pics i need to pick some side mirrors for my 61 what is everyone useing post some pics thanks __________________ 61 step/long bed SBW(SOLD) NEED A NEW PROJECT

02-22-2010, 10:30 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: side mirror pics 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. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-22-2010, 10:45 PM	#3
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,424	Re: side mirror pics West Coast Attached Images __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

02-23-2010, 08:15 PM	#4
rain_man Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: daytona beach fl Posts: 187	Re: side mirror pics bump __________________ 61 step/long bed SBW(SOLD) NEED A NEW PROJECT

02-23-2010, 08:49 PM	#5
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: side mirror pics 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... __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

02-23-2010, 09:01 PM	#6
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: side mirror pics West Coast "Ebay Specials" Attached Images

02-23-2010, 09:21 PM	#7
rain_man Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: daytona beach fl Posts: 187	Re: side mirror pics im hoping to find something to use but not have to add any holes __________________ 61 step/long bed SBW(SOLD) NEED A NEW PROJECT

02-23-2010, 11:16 PM	#8
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,768	Re: side mirror pics 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. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 02-23-2010 at 11:16 PM.

02-24-2010, 01:11 PM	#10
816allen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 323	Re: side mirror pics I use just one peep straight mirror if i didnt have that i would buy a stock style one like the GMC next to me. __________________ 96 Burban Sold 99 Z71 Sold 65 C10 Sold 72 C10 Sold 87 Short Bed Lowered Daily Driver http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/sswagon/ http://www.chevygmcofkc.org/forums/forum.php

02-24-2010, 02:05 PM	#11
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: side mirror pics My brackets were painted to match and crome mirrors. Attached Images

02-24-2010, 02:17 PM	#12
rain_man Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: daytona beach fl Posts: 187	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 __________________ 61 step/long bed SBW(SOLD) NEED A NEW PROJECT

02-24-2010, 02:27 PM	#14
rain_man Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: daytona beach fl Posts: 187	Re: side mirror pics so i thought i had all stock sheet metal but my doors have no holes for mirros any pics on good mounting locations __________________ 61 step/long bed SBW(SOLD) NEED A NEW PROJECT

02-24-2010, 03:15 PM	#15
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: side mirror pics 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!

02-24-2010, 03:22 PM	#16
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: side mirror pics 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. Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4 Last edited by jchav62; 02-24-2010 at 03:26 PM.

02-26-2010, 01:45 PM	#18
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: side mirror pics Here's what I call "farm peeps". stock mirror heads on a big truck mirror upper arm. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.



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02-26-2010, 02:08 PM	#19
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: side mirror pics Farm peeps. Good call creep.

02-26-2010, 02:37 PM	#20
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,775	Re: side mirror pics I was going to change them, but since they are there I am just going to leave them for now. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

03-03-2010, 03:11 AM	#21
biglucky69 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pattaya Thailand Posts: 8	Re: side mirror pics my 1966 chevy truck from PATTAYA THAILAND. i like iron cross side mirror Attached Images

03-03-2010, 04:03 AM	#22
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: side mirror pics 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.

08-02-2010, 10:37 PM	#23
gnstalodz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: dublin, ca Posts: 155	Re: side mirror pics DOOR EDGE PEEP MIRROR http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cb/CBMIU.htm anyone got these? hows the "chrome" look?

08-03-2010, 12:31 AM	#24
pestwagon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Banos, CA Posts: 390	Re: side mirror pics Original black (not chrome) rectangular mirror... Last edited by pestwagon; 08-03-2010 at 12:33 AM.

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