Rearview Mirrors

[maineSS]

I'd like to replace the tiny original, multiple-image, smack-you-upside-the-head mirrors with something larger, more rigid and closer in. Any suggestions on what fits the door well?

[Gordon Maney]

You paint a vivid picture.

[Clint Dixon]

You paint a vivid picture.

Vivid images in mirror are closer than they appear....;^)

[Gordon Maney]

My one observation would be to say that many modern mirrors could look out of place on these trucks.

My preference on the early Power Wagon has been a rectangular mirror on a single stalk mount. If I have any peeve it is when the swivel ball is loose. Usually they are adjustable by screws. Do not lubricate the ball!

[Kevin in Ohio]

You might consider the looking for mirror arms from a 41 military closed cab. they are designed so that you can mount them on either side of the door hinge and are a rock solid mount. I copied the design and made my own.





No holes in the door skins with them either.

[Jerry Henry]

Hi Kevin
I still think you should mass produce about 50 pairs of those mirror assemblies. I would buy at least one pair. They look great.

[maineSS]

I'm looking for a larger mirror that won't vibrate. It would be nice not to drill additional holes, as that's where rust always starts, but it may not be possible. I'd like to get a rectangular mirror 3-4 times the size of the OEM one, and I'll likely mount a heater on the back of the glass on the driver side...

[Jerry Henry]

It sounds like the old West Coast Mirror that you are looking for.
They mount in 2 places. I took these off this truck and you can have them if you want them. They would take some cleaning up. Pay the freight from Idaho and they are yours.

[maineSS]

Jerry-

What's the size of those mirrors? I'm wondering if Kevin's mount would handle them (with a little modification).

[Jerry Henry]

Jerry-

What's the size of those mirrors? I'm wondering if Kevin's mount would handle them (with a little modification).

They are roughly 4" to 4 1/2" wide and 12" to 14" tall.
They definitely require two positions to attach to the door.

[Kevin in Ohio]

Hi Kevin
I still think you should mass produce about 50 pairs of those mirror assemblies. I would buy at least one pair. They look great.

I'm just not set up good enough to make a run of them. Even at $5.00/hr no one would buy them. ;)