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#153959 07/21/2007 8:00 PM
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I'm hoping someone can answer my question. I have a '49 3600 and I want to put the "trucker" style mirrors on it like my grandpa had on his AD 2 1/2 ton wheat trucks when I was a kid. By trucker I mean the ones that are somewhat U-shaped and attach at the top and bottom of the window. Does anyone make new repro mirrors, or am I going to have to look for old ones to restore? Thanks for any help.


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#153960 07/21/2007 10:57 PM
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The big ones are called West Coast mirrors and the pickup sized are called Jr. West Coast mirrors. I assume they are still available.

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West Coast Mirror - black arms/body
Stainless and chrome versions are also readily available

Chevrolet extendable arm big-truck mirror

#153962 07/22/2007 9:29 AM
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Try Virgo truck accessories or Iowa 80.they carry the mirrors you want in Stainless,around $60.00 ea.,if I remember right. wink
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#153963 07/22/2007 3:53 PM
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I was able to order mine through the local auto parts store (Napa)

#153964 07/22/2007 4:39 PM
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Just an opinion, but I think these:

[img]http://thumb11.webshots.net/t/53/753/7/47/33/2114747330096215731ncBTPV_th.jpg[/img]

look and work a lot better than westcoasters. Having tried both over the years, I find a wider field and a steadier image with these,

[img]http://thumb11.webshots.net/t/59/759/4/43/65/2005443650096215731KfeFXg_th.jpg[/img]

and with a separate convex mounted over the right mirror, if I were to put on a load (or a trailer) that was 8' wide, I'd just swing the mirror arms out, flip the mirrors and Bob's yer uncle! The convex drops under the right mirror, and you can still see everything.

I got 'em from a truck wrecker for $10. Hadda hunt around a bit to find all-stainless, but it was worth it. I used only one of two braces on each door. New convexes.


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