looking for 73-79 F-series or 78-79 Bronco low mount swing lock mirrors

[1977f150xlt]

thanks Bill (NumberDummy) the picture is a old picture when i first got the truck, it actually has a cheap knock off Ford mirror on it, the previous owner put it on, it was made out of chrome plastic! and it came off the truck on a odd single post, also the previous owner put a '76 clip/nose on the truck thus it has the '76 fender location for the emblem (this picture was taken by the previous owner after he did his mini resto that he finished in 2000) as you can see its a knock off mirror, it don't look half bad, but the fake chrome was peeling! also right now i am in luck, since we are totally restoring the truck from the frame to paint, thus the truck is almost done, thus i can put on any mirror i want, thus old holes are no problem now, but thanks Bill for the advice, i will be looking into mirrors soon, so this will all help, and i would prefer Ford mirrors over some knock off ones, -Brent

[Red Ford Truck]

I highly recommend the 92 to 96 F150 mirrors.

The same kind I put on my 79 Bronco.

They are the finishing touch on the best body style Ford Truck ever made.

As a matter of fact I think the only thing that took away from the 73 to 79 looks were those ugly banjo mirrors that came on the trucks.




















As you can see by these pictures the 92 to 96 mirror suit to a "T"


GL which ever way you go.


Rick.

[1977f150xlt]

my next question, is the chrome on the '92-'96 mirrors metal? or plastic chrome?

personally i am not a real fan of plastic chrome, as it tends to scratch and peel too easy,

also what kind of mods are needed to the door? i am guessing there is a hole for the inside? for the toggle to adjust the mirrors, or are they heated electric? if so a picture of how the toggle looks on the inside and what kind of cut needs to be made,

thus i might go with the modern mirror, but i will still keep a eye out for the period mirrors, also there is no real rush, but i would like to have the holes drilled before paint, then i can paint right over the exposed metal hole edges, instead of leaving bare metal exposed underneath the mirror

also Rick are those new doors? or vintage Ford doors? i went with brand new doors, mine where not savable, as the previous owner hacked a skin on the one side, and the rust was to much to repair, also went with new front fenders, and new bed center quarter panels, so far they all fit well, considering the nightmares i have heard about modern new body panels

-Brent

[Red Ford Truck]

Originally Posted by 1977f150xlt

my next question, is the chrome on the '92-'96 mirrors metal? or plastic chrome?

personally i am not a real fan of plastic chrome, as it tends to scratch and peel too easy,

also what kind of mods are needed to the door? i am guessing there is a hole for the inside? for the toggle to adjust the mirrors, or are they heated electric? if so a picture of how the toggle looks on the inside and what kind of cut needs to be made,

thus i might go with the modern mirror, but i will still keep a eye out for the period mirrors, also there is no real rush, but i would like to have the holes drilled before paint, then i can paint right over the exposed metal hole edges, instead of leaving bare metal exposed underneath the mirror

also Rick are those new doors? or vintage Ford doors? i went with brand new doors, mine where not savable, as the previous owner hacked a skin on the one side, and the rust was to much to repair, also went with new front fenders, and new bed center quarter panels, so far they all fit well, considering the nightmares i have heard about modern new body panels

-Brent

I used the existing doors, welded up the old holes from the old style mirrors and or used Panel Bond(Great stuff, and easy to use).


There is no toggle the glass part of the mirror sort of floats so that's the part you move to set the mirror up for your person view.

I had to drill two new holes on the outside of the door and one on the insde of the door and then install Nut Certs (think threaded pop rivet) this way you can seal you newly drilled holes and it allows you some adjustment of the mirror before tightening up, also if you ever need to remove the mirror or replace it it's only a matter of unbolting it from the door.

There is also a stablizer rod with a threaded hole that goes inside the door(part of the mirror) you need to drill a hole(the third hole) just below and behind the door pad (so it's hidden behind the door pad, no one will know it's there)
(well except for me LOL)








Oh yes and you have to cut a hole for that stabilizer arm or rod so it can go to the inside of the door for mounting here's a picture of that hole.



You'll notice the old holes at the bottom are gone, not needed because the new mirrors use the stabilizer bar.

I'll be glad to help if you need it, just ask.

Rick.