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| | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 86 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 86 | We are making progress with the resto of the 53 3100 shortbed, spare tire mounted on side. But, the mirror that was on it when I got it is not big enough and the tire blocks the view of the left rear. A while back, I got a new set of junior west coast mirrors and we cannot get them to fit at all.
Does anybody have some ideas about good mirrors (other than mickey mouse ears) that will provide good rear vision? I have closed over all the holes so it really doesn't matter what we get as long as it looks at least acceptable and not too modern.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!!! | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 124 Member | | Member Joined: May 2004 Posts: 124 | I am having the same problem. I was told to try places that servicr big trucks. I hav'nt done it yet.
I like old trucks
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 | Put on some peeps that mount on the upper door frame. Kind of a retro look that's still popular,
Scott | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | ditto to 48bigtrucks. i have them on my 54 but i did have to put glue on convex on the passenger side to get them adjusted. ron
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,438 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,438 | what did the trucks have on them when they were new?
A properly adjusted right side mirror is looking at the next lane over.... erases the blind spot..
ALLEGEDLY.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 86 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 86 | Yeah, they were the "Mickey Mouse" ears that look o.k. but they are really not very efficient. I like the ones that are on Scott's loadmaster...wonder if I can find them somewhere. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | My old 55 1st panel came from the factory with small (about 6") round black mirrors. Really sorry for a factory set-up. I put a set of long rectangular (big rig looking) mirrors on it & used the factory mirrors as blindspot mirrors. It wasn't stock but it worked really well.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 | I had a side mount tire on my 53 and stock mirrors. Worked fine. Check it out in the Gallery.
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