What side mirrors to use? - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

markeb01 · 12-06-2014, 03:12 PM

That's what I have on mine. Adjustability isn't the best, but I like the appearance enough to put up with it:

The driver's side works fine but there really isn't a place to position the passenger side for the driver to see it. At least the passenger has something to look out of!

**aerotruk63** · 12-06-2014, 08:36 PM

Not "passenger" markeb01, co-pilot!

65 C20 · 12-07-2014, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andice

Here is what I am switching to. I found that the round aftermarket mirrors with the mounting posts in the center do not allow for proper adjustment as it relates to the driver- especially on the passenger side. These should help. Just need a coat of ivory paint.

Andice. Where do you find that style mirror ?
LMC, Brothers ?

Andice · 12-07-2014, 03:56 PM

Ebay. Search for M151 Willys or other military vehicles. Seems like I recall a thread here or on the 6066 GMC Forum discussing these mirrors. I've yet to receive mine in the mail so I don't know how/if they will fit the mounting hole on the OE mirror arm but I am not afraid of reaming it out if needed. These old army mirrors may even come in a convex shape for added visibility - esp on passenger side. I will post more as I go.

Vinceg · 12-07-2014, 05:00 PM

What about the small mirrors of of a 69 chevy truck? My brother has them on his 69 I was eyeing them up for my truck. I still haven't had a chance to see how they look someone on this site might have an idea of fit and functionality?

Andice · 01-24-2015, 07:34 PM

Got around to getting mirrors painted. Plan to install soon.

forestb · 01-24-2015, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66farmer

stock after market ss with 3" removed from the arm same on the other side.

x2

awbrown · 01-24-2015, 10:24 PM

Here is what I have now , I found moving it forward like they did on the cars with the wrap around windshields made the visibility better by 100 percent .. but that being said I replaced these with round mirrors but they just don't give you enough coverage .. I am going back to a jr westcoast... did anyone have a part number for a convex round 5.5 - 6inches in diameter??

OldGMJon · 01-24-2015, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awbrown

Here is what I have now , I found moving it forward like they did on the cars with the wrap around windshields made the visibility better by 100 percent ..

Hey I like that forward movement for those mirrors...yes the jr's are the way to go for sure.
So don't you think its time for good men to stand up like your signature phrase says?

Nope · 01-25-2015, 01:00 AM

I used 55 chevy bel air mirrors, I can see out of them pretty good and I like em because they are more streamline.

**bhc41051** · 01-25-2015, 10:49 AM

Back to basics..Less is more.

oem4me · 01-25-2015, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andice

Ebay. Search for M151 Willys or other military vehicles. Seems like I recall a thread here or on the 6066 GMC Forum discussing these mirrors.

These ebay mirrors are a really close visual match to the factory offset stud mirror head. I bought a half dozen. The studs are a bit longer than factory, (I think metric threads too) and mine did not come with acorn nuts. Also, of the six delivered to me, the glass disc was loose on five. They would've rattled like heck on the road. I complained and was sent five good ones at no charge .. just sayin'.

Andice · 01-25-2015, 01:07 PM

Both of mine arrived in great condition with no loose glass. The studs may be a bit longer but who cares. The acorn nuts required are 1/4-28 often used on Harley-Davidson. These mirrors are far superior to the crap sold by LMC, Classic Parts, etc., etc.

**Larry64** · 01-25-2015, 02:51 PM

Andice thanks for the tip, ordered 2 for myself.
Larry

frankslagoon · 01-25-2015, 03:11 PM

These were in the back of the trk when I got it. don,t know where they came from, but sort of a trade between trailer and sports trk. I like em.

Softpatch · 01-26-2015, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murphy98

I'm partial to the Jr. west coast style also, great visibility & makes for a good arm/hand rest when your rolling down the road with the window down and your arm out

.
wow I like that
can you tell me were I can get a set.?
thanks .....Sp
.
.

61K10 · 01-26-2015, 02:40 PM

Sp--there is some on e-bay like his but $$$. I bought some from summit racing for $50+shipping. the ones on e-bay are nice though, but at $240?

Mtl-Marc · 01-26-2015, 10:26 PM

West Coast Mirrors type SR.

elf w/capital T · 03-09-2017, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andice

Here is what I am switching to. I found that the round aftermarket mirrors with the mounting posts in the center do not allow for proper adjustment as it relates to the driver- especially on the passenger side. These should help. Just need a coat of ivory paint.

What mirrors are these? Part number anyone??

Thanks

oem4me · 03-09-2017, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elf w/capital T

What mirrors are these? Part number anyone??

Thanks

Not sure, but I think the source on these may have dried up.

CRUZN66 · 03-10-2017, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elf w/capital T

What mirrors are these? Part number anyone??

Thanks

This what you looking for?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/M151Outside-...dYdWXN&vxp=mtr

oldtrux · 03-10-2017, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66farmer

Stock after market SS with 3" removed from the arm same on the other side.

i like these,can you tell me how you went about removing the 3 inches from the arm? thanks dan

elf w/capital T · 03-10-2017, 06:25 PM

Cruzn66, those are sweet but I want the offset with a convex mirror... if they exist.... thanks!

shp4man · 03-10-2017, 06:44 PM

Put full size west coast mirrors on mine. Got a good deal on them. It looks like an elephant with big ears, but man, you can see back there.

**LostMy65** · 07-28-2018, 10:24 PM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-C...item568694d80d

12-06-2014, 03:12 PM	#26
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What side mirrors to use? That's what I have on mine. Adjustability isn't the best, but I like the appearance enough to put up with it: The driver's side works fine but there really isn't a place to position the passenger side for the driver to see it. At least the passenger has something to look out of! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

12-06-2014, 08:36 PM	#27
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: What side mirrors to use? Not "passenger" markeb01, co-pilot! __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

12-07-2014, 03:56 PM	#29
Andice Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 241	Re: What side mirrors to use? Ebay. Search for M151 Willys or other military vehicles. Seems like I recall a thread here or on the 6066 GMC Forum discussing these mirrors. I've yet to receive mine in the mail so I don't know how/if they will fit the mounting hole on the OE mirror arm but I am not afraid of reaming it out if needed. These old army mirrors may even come in a convex shape for added visibility - esp on passenger side. I will post more as I go.

12-07-2014, 05:00 PM	#30
Vinceg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Posts: 166	Re: What side mirrors to use? What about the small mirrors of of a 69 chevy truck? My brother has them on his 69 I was eyeing them up for my truck. I still haven't had a chance to see how they look someone on this site might have an idea of fit and functionality?

01-24-2015, 07:34 PM	#31
Andice Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 241	Re: What side mirrors to use? Got around to getting mirrors painted. Plan to install soon. Attached Images

01-24-2015, 10:24 PM	#33
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: What side mirrors to use? Here is what I have now , I found moving it forward like they did on the cars with the wrap around windshields made the visibility better by 100 percent .. but that being said I replaced these with round mirrors but they just don't give you enough coverage .. I am going back to a jr westcoast... did anyone have a part number for a convex round 5.5 - 6inches in diameter?? Last edited by awbrown; 01-24-2015 at 10:31 PM.

01-25-2015, 01:00 AM	#35
Nope Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Middletown Ohio Posts: 4	Re: What side mirrors to use? I used 55 chevy bel air mirrors, I can see out of them pretty good and I like em because they are more streamline.

01-25-2015, 10:49 AM	#36
bhc41051 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Otway OH Posts: 784	Re: What side mirrors to use? Back to basics..Less is more. Attached Images

01-25-2015, 01:07 PM	#38
Andice Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 241	Re: What side mirrors to use? Both of mine arrived in great condition with no loose glass. The studs may be a bit longer but who cares. The acorn nuts required are 1/4-28 often used on Harley-Davidson. These mirrors are far superior to the crap sold by LMC, Classic Parts, etc., etc.

01-25-2015, 02:51 PM	#39
Larry64 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lewisburg, TN Posts: 315	Re: What side mirrors to use? Andice thanks for the tip, ordered 2 for myself. Larry

01-25-2015, 03:11 PM	#40
frankslagoon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wasilla Alaska Posts: 537	Re: What side mirrors to use? These were in the back of the trk when I got it. don,t know where they came from, but sort of a trade between trailer and sports trk. I like em. Attached Images

01-26-2015, 02:40 PM	#42
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: What side mirrors to use? Sp--there is some on e-bay like his but $$$. I bought some from summit racing for $50+shipping. the ones on e-bay are nice though, but at $240? __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

01-26-2015, 10:26 PM	#43
Mtl-Marc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mtl QC Posts: 23	Re: What side mirrors to use? West Coast Mirrors type SR.

03-10-2017, 06:25 PM	#48
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 994	Re: What side mirrors to use? Cruzn66, those are sweet but I want the offset with a convex mirror... if they exist.... thanks!

03-10-2017, 06:44 PM	#49
shp4man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 547	Re: What side mirrors to use? Put full size west coast mirrors on mine. Got a good deal on them. It looks like an elephant with big ears, but man, you can see back there. __________________ Everybody has to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

07-28-2018, 10:24 PM	#50
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,460	Re: What side mirrors to use? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-C...item568694d80d __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.