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  • Rearview Mirrors

    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?

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    You paint a vivid picture.
    Power Wagon Advertiser monthly magazine, editor & publisher.


    Why is it that the inside of old truck cabs smell so good?

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Gordon Maney View Post
      You paint a vivid picture.
      Vivid images in mirror are closer than they appear....;^)

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      • #4
        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!
        Power Wagon Advertiser monthly magazine, editor & publisher.


        Why is it that the inside of old truck cabs smell so good?

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        • #5
          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.

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          • #6
            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.

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            • #7
              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...

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              • #8
                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.

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                • #9
                  Jerry-

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

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by maineSS View Post
                    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.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Jerry Henry View Post
                      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. ;)

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