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Old 06-12-2008, 08:01 PM   #38
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Re: Big back window or small? what looks best?

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Originally Posted by ThatOneBlue67 View Post
The small window is way more classic looking, no doubt. And it looks OK on the fleetsides, but can be especially tiny looking on longbeds.

As for actual blindspots, I can't say I have too much trouble. Sure, I have to crane my neck a little extra way, but pickup trucks are already easy to see out because there's just a bed on the back.

Also, I have the factory side mirrors and they're a lot more convenient than those small, top-mount mirrors you see. GOing into the the right lane is no big deal, it's only going into the left lane that I have to move my head back to see through the rear window. And this is coming from a guy who drives his 1967 truck everyday, and is often found in the fast lane
I have found that if your driver's side mirror is adjusted right, all you have to do is lean foward to see the blind spot on the left side. Seriously, it doesn't take long to get used to the small window, and there are no more blind spots than most of the cars I've driven. Plus, the small window gives you some nice corners to hide in when the sun beats down through the back glass.

So, bigants71, which cab did you get?
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