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Patrick Sullivan · 06-14-2002, 01:03 AM

The camper mirrors, that is!

I can't imagine anything more hideous bolted to the side of the doors.. I mean, good lord! It just ruins the whole flow of the body. I gotta watch where I park to avoid scraping them on other cars!

And not only do I gotta tear these things off, I gotta fill the multiple holes they drilled for em! AHH!

Just my nightly rant.

68 Suburban · 06-14-2002, 02:17 AM

I just put the original west coast jr mirrors back on my burb, but I installed them with nylon nuts and bolts so if they get hit, they will break away with out doing any body damage.

Patrick Sullivan · 06-14-2002, 02:59 AM

I don't think those ones look so bad.. it's THESE ones:

I've seen scaffolding less substantial than these things. They must stick out 3 feet.

68 Suburban · 06-14-2002, 03:13 AM

those are monsterous.

68 Suburban · 06-14-2002, 03:16 AM

Here are mine. I am still looking for the correct mirror heads.

da-burb · 06-14-2002, 08:54 AM

I will be glad to take them off of your hands. I need a set for my dump truck. Please, please, please!

dbenamati · 06-14-2002, 11:51 AM

Da-burb....I had west coast mirrors just like 68's, cleaned them and painted them. I was going to get replacement mirrors and actually found them (68....I can get the company name from the store where I was looking and catalog#). My wife wanted chrome mirrors that werent monsters so I took em off. If you want my old west coasts, they're yours>>>

Dave

busterwivell · 06-14-2002, 12:07 PM

The City of Tucson took care of mine! They put up tall reflectors in a construction zone a couple of years ago. I drove thru and the reflectors were ssssoooooooooclose together they took out BOTH mirrors! LOL
Bought replacements from Rick's, nice, small ones.

**COBALT** · 06-14-2002, 01:24 PM

All I can say is my mirrors make my ears look SMALL!

What pisses me off about them is they NEVER stop jiggling up and down as you motor on down the road. I've pulled both, and reset them with stainless cap screws and lock washers, and they still jiggle. The doors' sheet metal is just too flexible.

Also, one of mine has a pit in the center of the glass that turned into a crack. I was going to replace the glass, until I tried messing with the rubber around it. I realized if I got the rubber out I'd NEVER be able to get it back in. Why spend the time when I'm going to get some "cool" mirrors later.

**COBALT** · 06-14-2002, 01:25 PM

...this looks a hell of a lot better!

jhwkns · 06-14-2002, 01:55 PM

I have a set of nice Clamp-on's that fit on the front fenders that I use when I tow my boat.

**MJN** · 06-14-2002, 02:33 PM

I like the big mirrors. I guess the truck has to big to match but my truck is big enough. I was planning on getting west coast style but my dad said they were too big and I settled for a set of camper style. I plan on trailering and hauling anyway so they will get used. Those little mirrors just aren't the same, I can't get used to them. I have to keep moving my head around to see if anyone is behind me. just my two cents

da-burb · 06-14-2002, 03:46 PM

I'm with you MJN! I like the big camper mirrors. My old painted ones rotted away on my 71 C20. I have been looking for a replacement set for the 69 Longhorn for a while now.

HvyChevy454 · 06-14-2002, 04:05 PM

i like the medium size mirrors too! they do vibrate alot though but i still liek em

*racedvl* · 06-14-2002, 08:41 PM

All my mirrors vibrate.

dwaite72lnghrn · 06-14-2002, 10:06 PM

I have the swing out mirrors on my longhorn and if you tow anything the are great. If you are in town some alleys are real tight. I try to park in remote parking lot areas as some folks like to punch them if they walk into them. Broke more mirror just sitting parked in lots than any other time. Some people just have no respect anymore.

Longhorn Man · 06-14-2002, 10:07 PM

I also hate the big ones...they seem to hide more to the front then they show in the back, besides, I was always tought to look over my shoulder than rely on the mirrors.

kirsten · 06-14-2002, 11:00 PM

ok- I didn't read all the posts, but if you can't drive a truck- get a car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The mirrors are fine, they don't look too bad (I like em'- except for the rust on the elbow), you can see lots in them; like the cops on the on ramps to teh highway... and man.... If you want to repeat that you can't park with them after I have told you that I can get into a spot about 3 " wider than my truck, I dare you to in here

(remember- I'm a chick!! LOL)
LOL

Patrick Sullivan · 06-15-2002, 12:07 AM

Yea, the rust suprised me.. option sheet says they're stainless, but I think the elbow was something else; almost looks like it was chrome plated, because it's peeling. Kinda strange..

I love driving a truck, I just don't think these quad-pod type mirrors look good. I like the tripods, and the west coast style..

kirsten · 06-15-2002, 02:24 AM

The first pic in here is similar to mine- but at the moment, it not being in my driveway, I think it only has 3 posts to the door...
I know what the little (car) mirrors are, but what's a west coast anyway??????????????

dbenamati · 06-15-2002, 09:11 AM

Just to let you know...stainless isn't supposed to rust but depending on the grade of stainless steel, it could happen but shouldn't be a rotting rust like steel rust. A good grade of stainless should keep it's luster for a long time and then maybe turn dull to a darker dull, thats the oxidation. Rust....maybe not stainless?

da-burb · 06-15-2002, 09:32 AM

Kirsten, there are Jr West Coast and the West Coast mirrors. 68 Suburban has the West coast mirror brackets but not the correct mirror heads. This picture of Andy's burb have what I believe are the factory Jr West coast mirrors.

LAP · 06-15-2002, 10:56 AM

The small factory mirrors look better on a truck but aren't worth having. If you don't plant your butt in the same spot everytime you can't use them. I have the big mirrors on my C20 work truck and love them. I can see when I'm backing up!

kirsten · 06-15-2002, 11:18 AM

thanks da-burb...... I get it now !!!

Well, If that's the deal, then I really like the big ones.... come on- we drive TRUCKS here!

06-14-2002, 01:03 AM	#1
Patrick Sullivan Transcendental Trucker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rockaway Beach, OR Posts: 374	Did they TRY to make these things ugly? The camper mirrors, that is! I can't imagine anything more hideous bolted to the side of the doors.. I mean, good lord! It just ruins the whole flow of the body. I gotta watch where I park to avoid scraping them on other cars! And not only do I gotta tear these things off, I gotta fill the multiple holes they drilled for em! AHH! Just my nightly rant. __________________ Patrick Sullivan \| sullivan@oregoncoast.com Rockaway Beach, Oregon 1972 Chevy Cheyenne C-20 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x4 So, fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls... Then gently rise and softly call Goodnight and joy be to you all!

06-14-2002, 02:17 AM	#2
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	I just put the original west coast jr mirrors back on my burb, but I installed them with nylon nuts and bolts so if they get hit, they will break away with out doing any body damage. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

06-14-2002, 02:59 AM	#3
Patrick Sullivan Transcendental Trucker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rockaway Beach, OR Posts: 374	I don't think those ones look so bad.. it's THESE ones: I've seen scaffolding less substantial than these things. They must stick out 3 feet. __________________ Patrick Sullivan \| sullivan@oregoncoast.com Rockaway Beach, Oregon 1972 Chevy Cheyenne C-20 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x4 So, fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls... Then gently rise and softly call Goodnight and joy be to you all!

06-14-2002, 03:13 AM	#4
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	those are monsterous. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

06-14-2002, 03:16 AM	#5
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Here are mine. I am still looking for the correct mirror heads. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

06-14-2002, 08:54 AM	#6
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I will be glad to take them off of your hands. I need a set for my dump truck. Please, please, please! __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

06-14-2002, 11:51 AM	#7
dbenamati Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: hughesville, pa usa Posts: 337	Da-burb....I had west coast mirrors just like 68's, cleaned them and painted them. I was going to get replacement mirrors and actually found them (68....I can get the company name from the store where I was looking and catalog#). My wife wanted chrome mirrors that werent monsters so I took em off. If you want my old west coasts, they're yours>>> Dave __________________ Dave Benamati Hughesville, PA USA

06-14-2002, 12:07 PM	#8
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	The City of Tucson took care of mine! They put up tall reflectors in a construction zone a couple of years ago. I drove thru and the reflectors were ssssoooooooooclose together they took out BOTH mirrors! LOL Bought replacements from Rick's, nice, small ones. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

06-14-2002, 01:24 PM	#9
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	All I can say is my mirrors make my ears look SMALL! What pisses me off about them is they NEVER stop jiggling up and down as you motor on down the road. I've pulled both, and reset them with stainless cap screws and lock washers, and they still jiggle. The doors' sheet metal is just too flexible. Also, one of mine has a pit in the center of the glass that turned into a crack. I was going to replace the glass, until I tried messing with the rubber around it. I realized if I got the rubber out I'd NEVER be able to get it back in. Why spend the time when I'm going to get some "cool" mirrors later. Attached Images __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

06-14-2002, 01:25 PM	#10
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	...this looks a hell of a lot better! Attached Images __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

06-14-2002, 01:55 PM	#11
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	I have a set of nice Clamp-on's that fit on the front fenders that I use when I tow my boat. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

06-14-2002, 02:33 PM	#12
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,966	I like the big mirrors. I guess the truck has to big to match but my truck is big enough. I was planning on getting west coast style but my dad said they were too big and I settled for a set of camper style. I plan on trailering and hauling anyway so they will get used. Those little mirrors just aren't the same, I can't get used to them. I have to keep moving my head around to see if anyone is behind me. just my two cents

06-14-2002, 03:46 PM	#13
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I'm with you MJN! I like the big camper mirrors. My old painted ones rotted away on my 71 C20. I have been looking for a replacement set for the 69 Longhorn for a while now. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

06-14-2002, 04:05 PM	#14
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	i like the medium size mirrors too! they do vibrate alot though but i still liek em __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

06-14-2002, 08:41 PM	#15
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	All my mirrors vibrate.



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06-14-2002, 10:06 PM	#16
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	I have the swing out mirrors on my longhorn and if you tow anything the are great. If you are in town some alleys are real tight. I try to park in remote parking lot areas as some folks like to punch them if they walk into them. Broke more mirror just sitting parked in lots than any other time. Some people just have no respect anymore. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

06-14-2002, 10:07 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I also hate the big ones...they seem to hide more to the front then they show in the back, besides, I was always tought to look over my shoulder than rely on the mirrors.

06-14-2002, 11:00 PM	#18
kirsten need i say more Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Vancouver, BC -eh.... Posts: 349	ok- I didn't read all the posts, but if you can't drive a truck- get a car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The mirrors are fine, they don't look too bad (I like em'- except for the rust on the elbow), you can see lots in them; like the cops on the on ramps to teh highway... and man.... If you want to repeat that you can't park with them after I have told you that I can get into a spot about 3 " wider than my truck, I dare you to in here (remember- I'm a chick!! LOL) LOL __________________ 1971 3/4 ton GM with a 402 Big Block Sierra Grande Camper Special big block environmentalist-HA seaangel@shaw.ca the creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

06-15-2002, 12:07 AM	#19
Patrick Sullivan Transcendental Trucker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rockaway Beach, OR Posts: 374	Yea, the rust suprised me.. option sheet says they're stainless, but I think the elbow was something else; almost looks like it was chrome plated, because it's peeling. Kinda strange.. I love driving a truck, I just don't think these quad-pod type mirrors look good. I like the tripods, and the west coast style.. __________________ Patrick Sullivan \| sullivan@oregoncoast.com Rockaway Beach, Oregon 1972 Chevy Cheyenne C-20 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x4 So, fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls... Then gently rise and softly call Goodnight and joy be to you all!

06-15-2002, 02:24 AM	#20
kirsten need i say more Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Vancouver, BC -eh.... Posts: 349	ok what's the deal.... The first pic in here is similar to mine- but at the moment, it not being in my driveway, I think it only has 3 posts to the door... I know what the little (car) mirrors are, but what's a west coast anyway?????????????? __________________ 1971 3/4 ton GM with a 402 Big Block Sierra Grande Camper Special big block environmentalist-HA seaangel@shaw.ca the creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

06-15-2002, 09:11 AM	#21
dbenamati Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: hughesville, pa usa Posts: 337	Just to let you know...stainless isn't supposed to rust but depending on the grade of stainless steel, it could happen but shouldn't be a rotting rust like steel rust. A good grade of stainless should keep it's luster for a long time and then maybe turn dull to a darker dull, thats the oxidation. Rust....maybe not stainless? __________________ Dave Benamati Hughesville, PA USA

06-15-2002, 09:32 AM	#22
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Kirsten, there are Jr West Coast and the West Coast mirrors. 68 Suburban has the West coast mirror brackets but not the correct mirror heads. This picture of Andy's burb have what I believe are the factory Jr West coast mirrors. Attached Images __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

06-15-2002, 10:56 AM	#23
LAP Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Slaughter, La Posts: 153	The small factory mirrors look better on a truck but aren't worth having. If you don't plant your butt in the same spot everytime you can't use them. I have the big mirrors on my C20 work truck and love them. I can see when I'm backing up! __________________ 68 50th Longhorn Custom Camper 396 A/C 25 options 71 C20 Cheyenne 71 K10 SWB Cheyenne 72 C10 Cheyenne ----------------------- Slaughter, La

06-15-2002, 11:18 AM	#24
kirsten need i say more Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Vancouver, BC -eh.... Posts: 349	thanks da-burb...... I get it now !!! Well, If that's the deal, then I really like the big ones.... come on- we drive TRUCKS here! __________________ 1971 3/4 ton GM with a 402 Big Block Sierra Grande Camper Special big block environmentalist-HA seaangel@shaw.ca the creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

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