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L O N G arm mirrors? #1112127 07/06/2015 3:45 PM
Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 28 denver, colorado T tailhole 'Bolter
tailhole 'Bolter T Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 28 denver, colorado	Is there a good source for those really long arm side mirrors found on the 40s grain trucks? I'm brand new to this decade of GM trucks and am trying to collect information and resources. Thanks in advance for any advice. Photo references: http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc59/smashsquatch/chevytruck1946.jpg http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc59/smashsquatch/mommens_galen_1946a.jpg

Re: L O N G arm mirrors? tailhole #1112152 07/06/2015 6:49 PM
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 99 Phoenix, AZ C CmdrGeo Shop Shark
CmdrGeo Shop Shark C Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 99 Phoenix, AZ	You can buy the mirror head itself in various sizes, either round or square, and then it's pretty straightforward to make an arm whatever length you need by using two pieces of tube, one inside the other with a thumb screw to lock it at the desired length. http://s1054.photobucket.com/albums/s485/GeoRichards/

Re: L O N G arm mirrors? tailhole #1112184 07/06/2015 10:01 PM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 430 Indianapolis, In 46254 R RDomeck 'Bolter
RDomeck 'Bolter R Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 430 Indianapolis, In 46254	I made these for mine http://s1006.photobucket.com/user/r...1274_zpsd7ad4f06.jpg.html?sort=3&o=7 The discussion.. https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=933671 Randy Domeck Indianapolis Fabrications [email protected] Indianapolis, In. 46254 317-258-0039

Re: L O N G arm mirrors? tailhole #1112271 07/07/2015 7:59 AM
Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 506 Newport, RI L Larry_58_Burb 'Bolter
Larry_58_Burb 'Bolter L Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 506 Newport, RI	Randy; That is a real slick looking mirror bracket. Looks good and sturdy. I bet you could sell those and make it work. Nice work! Thanks Larry

Re: L O N G arm mirrors? tailhole #1112871 07/10/2015 2:25 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 Lexington, VA G Grigg .
Grigg . G Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 Lexington, VA	All sorts of mirrors and arms and brackets available aftermarket. http://www.velvac.com/sites/default/files/velvac_product_catalog.pdf Page 29 has just the adjustable long arms listed, part number 747070, and earlier in the catalog are all sorts of mirror heads. Grigg •1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals •1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes •1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup ---All pictures--- "First, get a clear notion of what you desire to accomplish, and then in all probability you will succeed in doing it..." -Henry Maudslay-

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