Trying to get some information (a reference or your experience) on what was done to the truck that was aftermarket or original. I am going for as close to original but customized to make driving a pleasure. The small mirrors make lane changes a bit of a guess, were these stock? I have only been able to find pictures of the standard fold away larger type, my worry is that someone swapped them out and patched n painted the original mounting holes. I don't see any obvious signs of where they were. I'd like to keep same style shown in the picture, but a larger version. Did Ford offer such a thing, or will I have to drill holes to get the original look back. Again, not a fan of the big bulky look, but also don't want an obvious aftermarket product.

 

Those were stock. See here for what was available: Exterior Mirrors - ???Gary's Garagemahal

 

Perfect Gary! Thanks for the reply, what's your thoughts on the "type 15", would it cover the outline of the original mirror? Would it even offer the better view, or should I just leave the original and be extra careful on my lane changes?


Thanks again

 

Type 15???

 

Type 14....I believe those were black plastic ?

 

The swing-away mirrors mount using the same two mounting screws as with the original smaller mirror, in addition to the lower ones on the door, secured with barrel-nuts [sp?].

 

Are they the ones used on the later trucks?

The type 9 is what you are talking about. I bought a set from LMC and they did fit the 2 holes in the top of the door. The 2 lower holes use nut certs you install after drilling 2 holes. The hard wear comes with the mirrors.


I went with the type 9 because the truck came with none, they are larger and I plan on pulling a trailer when needed and need good mirrors.
Dave ----

 

Chrome mirror pictured in post #1 is not correct for 1980 and later. It's not a TYPE 14 shown in the 1980/89 parts catalog mirror pic.

It's C7AZ-17696-A (1967/72 car & F100/350/Bronco-standard equipment "el cheapo" mirror) that LMC is calling a "sports" mirror.

Standard equipment mirrors were placed inside the cab at final assembly, because the dealers installed all the outside mirrors.

If people didn't want them, would select something else, or go to an auto parts store or junkyard.

btw: Most dealers were inundated with C7AZ mirrors.

I personally THREW AWAY 100's of these mirrors that were in a huge wooden crate at Crenshaw Motors Ford, because no one wanted them...even for a buck apiece.

 

As usual, I'm wrong again. ()

 

You guys know your **it, yes I meant 14 not 15, I'd like to look into finding the #14 mirror. Especially if it is the correct equipment for my 86, and looks to be a touch bigger. Part number?

 

On the tab marked Part #'s on my web site.

 

I see the part # EOTZ 17682-D/E but hesitate because in the year column is "80/", which goes from 1983 to ?.

 

"80/" means 1980 to the end of the catalog, which was 1989. Sorry, that seemed obvious but obviously isn't.

EDIT: For #14 I see E5TZ 17682 - C and D. And, those are for 1985 on. But, they should fit earlier trucks.

 

Oh trust me, I realize I am on a BIG learning curve here, but it's all part of the fun. Maybe not for the you guys who are in the know, but this is such a great site for guys like myself.

 

Hey, I was a newbie not long ago. Anyway, just want to make sure you are looking at what I'm looking at: