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cpisani70@aol.com · 03-31-2011, 06:31 PM

Does anyone know where I can find SS camper mirrors for my new truck? The truck was ordered with painted mirrors ut everything else is chrome or SS so I don't like the look however I didn't want to make more holes in the doors.The truck is a 1971 CustomCamper 20
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ETsC10 · 03-31-2011, 11:34 PM

You may want to go to the parts board and check out our board vendors.
These guys really know our trucks and can steer you to the best products.
Here's a link to the Vendor Marketplace.

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Steve Hafner · 04-01-2011, 06:42 PM

Here is a picture of mine that I bought from J C Whitney

**special-K** · 04-01-2011, 06:46 PM

There aren't any made like the originals. You'll have to find nice used ones. They come up on the parts board from time to time,or post a WTB.

MW826 · 04-16-2012, 07:51 AM

I know this is an old post..
Anyone have an idea how to tell the difference between the OE and the aftermarket mirrors. Specially if all i'm given are pictures on here?

Also, it looks like the going price is about $50+ shipping, is that about right, I've just recently started looking.
Thanks for any help,
-Mike

Psalm 25

**special-K** · 04-17-2012, 09:42 AM

The original lower mirror arms were two separate parts. The repro and later mirrors were all one piece. At some point the mirror head and upper arm were incorporated and the original heads and arms bolted together.

**va72longhorn** · 04-17-2012, 11:15 AM

From my experience, you'll really want to go with the originals. The aftermarkets tend to use a thinner metal on the heads and vibration creates havic on them, especially on the longer mounting arms. I bought an aftermarket set ( years ago from J.C.W.) that vibratrated so bad, the distortion in the glass made them unusable. Just my two pennies for the bowl.

MW826 · 04-17-2012, 02:03 PM

Thanks guys,
I definitely want to go original. I just wanted to make sure I know the difference in case someone tries to pass me some after markets as originals. And any idea on the average price of a good set of big Camper style mirrors?

MW826 · 04-23-2012, 03:32 PM

Also,
I know for the sport mirrors there is are backing plates etc that cannot be seen. I don't have experience with the Camper mirrors, are there other parts that I need to install the mirrors, would hate to get a pair then realize I'm missing something.
Thanks a lot guys,

03-31-2011, 06:31 PM	#1
cpisani70@aol.com Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wallingford CT Posts: 260	Camper mirrors ? Does anyone know where I can find SS camper mirrors for my new truck? The truck was ordered with painted mirrors ut everything else is chrome or SS so I don't like the look however I didn't want to make more holes in the doors.The truck is a 1971 CustomCamper 20 Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by cpisani70@aol.com; 03-31-2011 at 07:16 PM.

03-31-2011, 11:34 PM	#2
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Camper mirrors ? You may want to go to the parts board and check out our board vendors. These guys really know our trucks and can steer you to the best products. Here's a link to the Vendor Marketplace. Have fun!

04-01-2011, 06:42 PM	#3
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: Camper mirrors ? Here is a picture of mine that I bought from J C Whitney Attached Images __________________ . . . . Life is short . . . we only have, right now. . . . . My 70 C-10's BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475526

04-01-2011, 06:46 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Camper mirrors ? There aren't any made like the originals. You'll have to find nice used ones. They come up on the parts board from time to time,or post a WTB. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-16-2012, 07:51 AM	#5
MW826 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oxford, MI Posts: 46	Re: Camper mirrors ? I know this is an old post.. Anyone have an idea how to tell the difference between the OE and the aftermarket mirrors. Specially if all i'm given are pictures on here? Also, it looks like the going price is about $50+ shipping, is that about right, I've just recently started looking. Thanks for any help, -Mike Psalm 25

04-17-2012, 09:42 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Camper mirrors ? The original lower mirror arms were two separate parts. The repro and later mirrors were all one piece. At some point the mirror head and upper arm were incorporated and the original heads and arms bolted together. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-17-2012, 11:15 AM	#7
va72longhorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Culpeper, VA Posts: 430	Re: Camper mirrors ? From my experience, you'll really want to go with the originals. The aftermarkets tend to use a thinner metal on the heads and vibration creates havic on them, especially on the longer mounting arms. I bought an aftermarket set ( years ago from J.C.W.) that vibratrated so bad, the distortion in the glass made them unusable. Just my two pennies for the bowl.

04-17-2012, 02:03 PM	#8
MW826 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oxford, MI Posts: 46	Re: Camper mirrors ? Thanks guys, I definitely want to go original. I just wanted to make sure I know the difference in case someone tries to pass me some after markets as originals. And any idea on the average price of a good set of big Camper style mirrors? __________________ -Mike Psalm 25 '71 Custom Camper 20-400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421720

04-23-2012, 03:32 PM	#9
MW826 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oxford, MI Posts: 46	Re: Camper mirrors ? Also, I know for the sport mirrors there is are backing plates etc that cannot be seen. I don't have experience with the Camper mirrors, are there other parts that I need to install the mirrors, would hate to get a pair then realize I'm missing something. Thanks a lot guys, __________________ -Mike Psalm 25 '71 Custom Camper 20-400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421720



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