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madaca · 11-06-2008, 11:40 PM

Hey everyone, I am looking for some different mirrors for my 65 swb. Any chance I can get some members to post pics of their side view mirrors.

This is what is on mine right now. They are big. I am slowly getting a list of parts I want to upgrade to. Working on getting it running good right now.

scotts62 · 11-06-2008, 11:48 PM

I like the spot mirrors that just clamp on the edge but ill prob run mirror less other than rear view

**ChiefRocka** · 11-06-2008, 11:49 PM

My truck had those same huge Ford mirrors too....I went with some from Kragens for now, untill I get some stock ones.
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I guess I dont have good shots of my mirrors....I'm not into the really small peeps most people mount at the top...

I really like the look of the stock chrome ones.

madaca · 11-06-2008, 11:55 PM

I have been wondering about those peep mirrors that mount on the top of the door on the edge. Are they useable at all?

Chiefrocka that looks about the size that I am liking right now.

Keep em coming everyone....lets see more.

scotts62 · 11-06-2008, 11:55 PM

Thats cool Chief they look good on it.

protrash64 · 11-06-2008, 11:58 PM

I use peeps and they keep life interesting

! Im still not used to looking up at the mirror. Passenger side is a waste unless you lay down on the passenger seat. I think they look cool, though.

scotts62 · 11-07-2008, 12:04 AM

502tripower · 11-07-2008, 12:41 AM

I like the originals...

madaca · 11-07-2008, 01:04 AM

I like those originals too. Are those pretty useable? They look real nice. Those are the ones I am leaning toward. I think they look great on the truck but would like to know if they are practical.

502tripower · 11-07-2008, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by madaca

I like those originals too. Are those pretty useable? They look real nice. Those are the ones I am leaning toward. I think they look great on the truck but would like to know if they are practical.

They are going to be much more practical then most anything else outside of what you already have and, will look a whole lot better. They are the OEM that GM installed.

madaca · 11-07-2008, 01:45 AM

Hey 502 tripower, any suggestions as to where I should purchase the stock ones? I see they have them on LMC.

HotRodYJ · 11-07-2008, 07:34 AM

I like Peeps on the upper door frame. Drivers side is fine, you can see what you need to see to change lanes, back-up, etc. A trick for the passenger side is to stick a 3" or 4" convex spot mirror to it (as big as will fit). Then that side becomes usable as well. Works great! I ran this set-up on my 72 and my Dad has the same thing on his 37 Pontiac Street rod.

fchava · 11-07-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by madaca

I like those originals too. Are those pretty useable? They look real nice. Those are the ones I am leaning toward. I think they look great on the truck but would like to know if they are practical.

That is what I have and they work fine. My only complaint is when pulling a trailer they are a little small. A convex on the right sounds like a good idea.

madaca · 11-07-2008, 02:48 PM

Hey hotrod that is a great idea. I love the look of the peepsand also like the look of those original ones. Let's see more pics.

Revoh · 11-07-2008, 03:09 PM

When I bought my truck it had the rectangle side mirrors, which I believe to be an original option.

I just didn't like 'em. I can't help it. I didn't. So one day when I was over at Classic Parts I had them throw a couple of the chrome stock round mirrors in my pile of stuff. Kind of an impulse buy. But I sure like them better. And yeah, I can see out just fine.

stangbring · 11-07-2008, 03:51 PM

Here's all three.

madaca · 11-09-2008, 11:43 PM

Pics look good. Anyone have pics of their trucks with those "peep" type mirrors?

joe231 · 11-10-2008, 12:35 AM

brothers has a kit

you can get round smooth or with ribs, or rectangular in stainless steel or painted for $64.99
LINKY

lmc has the chrome round head mirrors for $29.95 each

66chevy PROSTREET · 11-10-2008, 12:15 PM

my peep- it works ok

11-06-2008, 11:40 PM	#1
madaca Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Longview, tx Posts: 145	Lets see your mirrors. Hey everyone, I am looking for some different mirrors for my 65 swb. Any chance I can get some members to post pics of their side view mirrors. This is what is on mine right now. They are big. I am slowly getting a list of parts I want to upgrade to. Working on getting it running good right now.

11-06-2008, 11:48 PM	#2
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madaca Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Longview, tx Posts: 145	Re: Lets see your mirrors. I have been wondering about those peep mirrors that mount on the top of the door on the edge. Are they useable at all? Chiefrocka that looks about the size that I am liking right now. Keep em coming everyone....lets see more.

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11-07-2008, 01:04 AM	#9
madaca Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Longview, tx Posts: 145	Re: Lets see your mirrors. I like those originals too. Are those pretty useable? They look real nice. Those are the ones I am leaning toward. I think they look great on the truck but would like to know if they are practical.

11-07-2008, 01:45 AM	#11
madaca Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Longview, tx Posts: 145	Re: Lets see your mirrors. Hey 502 tripower, any suggestions as to where I should purchase the stock ones? I see they have them on LMC.

11-07-2008, 07:34 AM	#12
HotRodYJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 264	Re: Lets see your mirrors. I like Peeps on the upper door frame. Drivers side is fine, you can see what you need to see to change lanes, back-up, etc. A trick for the passenger side is to stick a 3" or 4" convex spot mirror to it (as big as will fit). Then that side becomes usable as well. Works great! I ran this set-up on my 72 and my Dad has the same thing on his 37 Pontiac Street rod. __________________ 66 Chevy Stepside tandem project My junk: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480902 Last edited by HotRodYJ; 11-07-2008 at 07:36 AM.

11-07-2008, 02:48 PM	#14
madaca Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Longview, tx Posts: 145	Re: Lets see your mirrors. Hey hotrod that is a great idea. I love the look of the peepsand also like the look of those original ones. Let's see more pics.

11-07-2008, 03:09 PM	#15
Revoh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Music City, U.S.A. Posts: 638	Re: Lets see your mirrors. When I bought my truck it had the rectangle side mirrors, which I believe to be an original option. I just didn't like 'em. I can't help it. I didn't. So one day when I was over at Classic Parts I had them throw a couple of the chrome stock round mirrors in my pile of stuff. Kind of an impulse buy. But I sure like them better. And yeah, I can see out just fine. __________________ 1963 C-10 My car blog, for your reading pleasure.

11-07-2008, 03:51 PM	#16
stangbring Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Flower Mound, TX USA Posts: 46	Re: Lets see your mirrors. Here's all three.

11-09-2008, 11:43 PM	#17
madaca Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Longview, tx Posts: 145	Re: Lets see your mirrors. Pics look good. Anyone have pics of their trucks with those "peep" type mirrors?



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