what were the correct mirrors for this 71 f250 camper special(see hole patterns), any pics? will need to tig the holes i don't want to use, what is availability of correct mirrors?

 

Those holes don't look right. They look like a later model 3 point mirror, kinda like this:




They should look more like this:

 

ah, that's it, must have been installed later, where did you get that pic? is that available today? nice truck by the way

 

Mirrors currently installed are aftermarket, are somewhat similar to TYPE 9 (see pic below) first used 1973.

1967/74 Camper Specials came with TYPE 3 as part of the package.

 

great info, thanks

 

Pictures are from Google.

Your truck doesn't have any holes from previous OEM style mirrors, unless it they were filled years ago or someone put different doors on it from an F100 that had the "car" style mirrors like type 5 from Bills post.

 

I bet the type 2 or 3 mirror mounting holes are hiding under the top mounts.

 

aha!!! you are correct, while taking down door paint will restore for west coast mirrors and tig in current holes

 

TYPE 3 mirrors came with 1967/74 Camper Special package, but since the dealers installed all the outside mirrors, the customers may have wanted another type.

TYPE 3 mirrors stick out well past the cab, so if a Camper was not installed, could be a hazard.

 

Ya, many guys take the "BIG" camper mirrors off. If you don't really need the full size, maybe a set of Jr west coast(type 2) would be more fitting? They would reuse the top/bottom holes in the door, but don't have the front gusset arm and don't stick out so far. I think they would be far more easy to find then the full size version.

I just saw a post the other day in the 87-95 forums where someone put a set of Jr. west coast on his truck. Didn't really look to out of place.

Well, read this:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...k-mirrors.html

Someone is wanting to get rid of his big mirrors for Jr's. If you really want the big mirrors, contact him?

 

ya, i'll see what holes exist from the beginning

 

These are not exact but they are close.
K-Source H3541: Universal Truck Mirror Junior West Coast Mount | JEGS

 

cool, i'll save that

 

I just restored my type 2 mirrors. All Stainless so they just needed abrasive polish to get the worst of the 40 plus years of grime off then a fine polish to bring back the shine. The nice thing is you can disassemble the entire mirror and work on individual parts with a bench grinder, buffing pad and compound. Tractor Supply had all the stainless hardware to put them back together.


cstoyer

 

i do like the type 2's