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E.D.75GMC · 06-16-2016, 11:03 PM

So my 75 is booked in for body work first week of July. New doors are going on, and with them new mirrors as well. I ordered a pair of the small "sport" mirrors because I like that they don't break up the flow of the body lines of the truck. But I'm becoming concerned that they may look small and silly on my 3/4 ton. My truck currently has the "tripod" mirrors, which I like, as they have great visibility. But they aren't the prettiest and the metal-on-painted metal contact isn't something I'm comfortable with on a truck that's about to be repainted. Even with rubber washers under the contact points it's starting to rust. And lastly, the DH9 "below eye level" mirrors. They are bigger (better visibility) than the sport mirrors, yet cleaner looking than the tripod mirrors. But it seams that every truck has them. I'm wondering what you all like on your trucks, and what you may consider to look good on mine. I'll post a few pics, first ones of the trucks with the above mirrors and one of mine as it currently sits. Thanks!

#1 Sport

E.D.75GMC · 06-16-2016, 11:13 PM

#2 Tripod

E.D.75GMC · 06-16-2016, 11:14 PM

#3 "below eye"

E.D.75GMC · 06-16-2016, 11:15 PM

And my truck, soon to be redone in the original dark gold and white.

Matt Man · 06-16-2016, 11:27 PM

I like below eye line mirrors on 4x4's and sport mirrors on 4x2.

ElGracho · 06-16-2016, 11:53 PM

#1 mirrors look good, suck as mirrors to actually see stuff.
#3 mirrors look good on all but lowered short bed trucks and are excellent as mirrors.

jmcd · 06-17-2016, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElGracho

#1 mirrors look good, suck as mirrors to actually see stuff.
#3 mirrors look good on all but lowered short bed trucks and are excellent as mirrors.

Agreed

**TKCR** · 06-17-2016, 12:34 AM

I prefer #3, that's what I have.

andrewmp6 · 06-17-2016, 05:13 AM

1 are hard to use as a mirror but look cool,2 would be better for towing and 3 would be good for a all around truck.

cadillac_al · 06-17-2016, 06:36 AM

Sport mirrors are sporty but hard to see out of. I have the same mirrors on a 70 Impala. #2 mirrors are what I have always had all my life and look right on a 70's truck. #3 is what I always called 80's mirrors; pretty sleek and work well. I wouldn't put #3 on my 70's truck but it is personal preference so I say put on what YOU like.

Dead Parrot · 06-17-2016, 06:49 AM

My 75 came with with #1. Ok for daily driver. When I got a boat, they sucked for towing. Put on a set of #3. Much better for trailer towing. Not so good for tight parking spots. Never had #2.

74CustomK20 · 06-17-2016, 08:15 AM

West coast mirrors! Haha. I like #3 of the provided options.

minitrail · 06-17-2016, 09:37 AM

I like the tripod lookswise but I understand your hesitation.

Separate question..did it take you a long time to find new doors?

E.D.75GMC · 06-17-2016, 07:28 PM

Thanks everyone. I think I'll order a pair of #3 in Chrome ��

akart · 06-17-2016, 08:44 PM

Don't mean to Hijack. But I have #3 mirrors and the one will not stay put. Anyway to tighten it up? I like the #3 best. Thanks

E.D.75GMC · 06-17-2016, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minitrail

I like the tripod lookswise but I understand your hesitation.

Separate question..did it take you a long time to find new doors?

The shop that will be doing the body work on my truck is actually sourcing them for me, they are already ordered. The shop owner has owned and restored several square bodies over the years and he said he orders them from Keystone and likes the fitment on them.

**TKCR** · 06-19-2016, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akart

Don't mean to Hijack. But I have #3 mirrors and the one will not stay put. Anyway to tighten it up? I like the #3 best. Thanks

Yes

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=Dumbo+mirror

**hatzie** · 06-19-2016, 09:54 AM

You can use the Power Dumbo mirrors off the G-series conversion vans and Dodge trucks on the CK truck mounting bases... They look like #3 but have power adjust.
The switch is up to you. The 90 & 91 Suburban had power mirrors so the switch from those may work if you can find one. Mid 80's B or G body power mirror joysticks might work as well.

**mongocanfly** · 06-19-2016, 11:04 AM

#3

Pontiac1976 · 07-03-2016, 10:29 PM

HELLO THERE. Ok how about this #2 Tripod Mirror with #3 "below eye" mounting hard ware with / 3 " extension stainless steel tube.

Trailering Special · 07-03-2016, 10:42 PM

I am a purist on these trucks so i like #2 tripod myself, i have never had a problem with them on my two trucks. They go better with your year model. Regaurdless of what you pick they will look good.

06-16-2016, 11:15 PM	#4
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06-16-2016, 11:27 PM	#5
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: Wanting opinions on mirrors... I like below eye line mirrors on 4x4's and sport mirrors on 4x2. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

06-16-2016, 11:53 PM	#6
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,550	Re: Wanting opinions on mirrors... #1 mirrors look good, suck as mirrors to actually see stuff. #3 mirrors look good on all but lowered short bed trucks and are excellent as mirrors. __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

06-17-2016, 12:34 AM	#8
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,868	Re: Wanting opinions on mirrors... I prefer #3, that's what I have.

06-17-2016, 05:13 AM	#9
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Wanting opinions on mirrors... 1 are hard to use as a mirror but look cool,2 would be better for towing and 3 would be good for a all around truck.

06-16-2016, 11:03 PM	#1
E.D.75GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 273	Wanting opinions on mirrors... So my 75 is booked in for body work first week of July. New doors are going on, and with them new mirrors as well. I ordered a pair of the small "sport" mirrors because I like that they don't break up the flow of the body lines of the truck. But I'm becoming concerned that they may look small and silly on my 3/4 ton. My truck currently has the "tripod" mirrors, which I like, as they have great visibility. But they aren't the prettiest and the metal-on-painted metal contact isn't something I'm comfortable with on a truck that's about to be repainted. Even with rubber washers under the contact points it's starting to rust. And lastly, the DH9 "below eye level" mirrors. They are bigger (better visibility) than the sport mirrors, yet cleaner looking than the tripod mirrors. But it seams that every truck has them. I'm wondering what you all like on your trucks, and what you may consider to look good on mine. I'll post a few pics, first ones of the trucks with the above mirrors and one of mine as it currently sits. Thanks! #1 Sport Attached Images Last edited by E.D.75GMC; 06-16-2016 at 11:10 PM. Reason: Photo credit

06-16-2016, 11:13 PM	#2
E.D.75GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 273	Re: Wanting opinions on mirrors... #2 Tripod Attached Images

06-16-2016, 11:14 PM	#3
E.D.75GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 273	Re: Wanting opinions on mirrors... #3 "below eye" Attached Images

06-17-2016, 06:36 AM	#10
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,340	Re: Wanting opinions on mirrors... Sport mirrors are sporty but hard to see out of. I have the same mirrors on a 70 Impala. #2 mirrors are what I have always had all my life and look right on a 70's truck. #3 is what I always called 80's mirrors; pretty sleek and work well. I wouldn't put #3 on my 70's truck but it is personal preference so I say put on what YOU like. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

06-17-2016, 06:49 AM	#11
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,495	Re: Wanting opinions on mirrors... My 75 came with with #1. Ok for daily driver. When I got a boat, they sucked for towing. Put on a set of #3. Much better for trailer towing. Not so good for tight parking spots. Never had #2.

06-17-2016, 08:15 AM	#12
74CustomK20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tell City, IN Posts: 637	Re: Wanting opinions on mirrors... West coast mirrors! Haha. I like #3 of the provided options. __________________ Big Nate Carp. Local 224. Buy made in the USA! 03 F350 6.0 Daily Race Truck. 79 C70 366 Project Dump.

06-17-2016, 09:37 AM	#13
minitrail Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 52	Re: Wanting opinions on mirrors... I like the tripod lookswise but I understand your hesitation. Separate question..did it take you a long time to find new doors?

06-17-2016, 07:28 PM	#14
E.D.75GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 273	Re: Wanting opinions on mirrors... Thanks everyone. I think I'll order a pair of #3 in Chrome ��

06-17-2016, 08:44 PM	#15
akart Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Manley Hot Springs Alaska Posts: 253	Re: Wanting opinions on mirrors... Don't mean to Hijack. But I have #3 mirrors and the one will not stay put. Anyway to tighten it up? I like the #3 best. Thanks

06-19-2016, 09:54 AM	#18
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,916	Re: Wanting opinions on mirrors... You can use the Power Dumbo mirrors off the G-series conversion vans and Dodge trucks on the CK truck mounting bases... They look like #3 but have power adjust. The switch is up to you. The 90 & 91 Suburban had power mirrors so the switch from those may work if you can find one. Mid 80's B or G body power mirror joysticks might work as well. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.



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Pontiac1976 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 752	Re: Wanting opinions on mirrors... HELLO THERE. Ok how about this #2 Tripod Mirror with #3 "below eye" mounting hard ware with / 3 " extension stainless steel tube. __________________ 1977 REG cab Long Bed with a 1984 Front Clip, 82 305 .60 over 9.0.1 flat top pistons, 4bbl, TH350, w/84 SS-intake & cam , w/ 1977 big block rad, 1975 gear box, 1984 master w/ metric fittings top & SAE fitting @ portion block, 1975 3.42 gear open diff. Duel 77-87 Factory air cleaner, duel inlet from rad support . Down sized 9' to new 8' Steel flat bed Was a 77 454 w/308 gear. Taken out 550 lbs. up front with motor clip change.

07-03-2016, 10:42 PM	#21
Trailering Special Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton,Texas Posts: 71	Re: Wanting opinions on mirrors... I am a purist on these trucks so i like #2 tripod myself, i have never had a problem with them on my two trucks. They go better with your year model. Regaurdless of what you pick they will look good.

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