Not sure if Ford called them Sport mirrors, that's what they are called on my '71 K5 but I have similar mirrors on my '77 F100 Ranger.

Anyways, does anyone still have them, all the trucks I see have them removed, including my '79 F150 Custom 4X4 which one of the PO's removed.

My '77 has them and they look great, real sleek and sporty but are virtually useless. I especially have trouble with them when I haul my 20 foot carhauler or 28 foot RV.

So if you're running them, speak up, just curious to see how many people like them.

 

My '79 F-150 had them on it when I bought it. I replaced them with the larger style the first chance I got. I do a lot of trailer pulling and backing into/out of tight spots on the ranch and those little mirrors are absolutely useless.

 

yes i still have them on my 77 f100 yea there useless for towing but on a 2wd they look great so any of my 2wds get them but i do run the larger ones on my 4wd trks my 77 is lowerd 2 in has 10in wide chrome wagon wheels on the rear n 7in wide on the front so it gives it a lot smoother look n i also had a 75 that was set up the same way n just looks awsome

 

pic plox????

 

Are we talking the little 3"X4" suckers? I'd love a pair.... or, one actually. I only run drivers side mirrors. My 4x4s have the mid size 6"x8" ish ones, which I love,but they're too big for the hot rod look I'm going for on my 2wd. The 2wd now has some big *** towing mirrors that stick out almost 2 feet,and are like7"x12"!! i don't need big mirrors for a trailer, if I need to see the trailer that well, I turn around and look at it.....

G.

 

I've still got them on my 78 F150 4x4. They do suck for towing, but I dont even have a hitch on the truck at this point, so not a big issue. I love the looks of them though. If I do change them out at some point Im thinking I'll go with some of the smaller style off of a mid 90's Bronco. They are bigger but still pretty sporty looking. And chrome................

 

my 74 has them on both sides with a sport bumper that has never towed anything in 37 years. That is crazy for a truck to have never towed anything.

 

Ford never referred to this mirror as a Sport Mirror, that's what LMC and other repro parts sellers are calling it.

In 1967, it was mandated by the feds that all light trucks come equipped with a L/H outside mirror as standard equipment. So, all 1967/79 F100/350's and Bronco's came with:

C7AZ-17696-A .. L/H Outside Mirror-Non Hooded. This same mirror will be found on some 1967/79 Passenger Cars.

But, no outside mirror was installed at the factory on any truck/Bronco/Econoline back then, dealers installed all the outside mirrors...which were placed inside the cab at final assembly.

If C7AZ-17696-A had been factory installed, and the customer didn't want it, the holes in the door would have to be filled in, and the door repainted.

Since all 1967/79 F100/350's & Bronco's (unless other mirrors were specified) came with this mirror, and most peeps did not want it, dealers had 100's in stock.

Since the mirror didn't come in a box w/a Ford part number, the dealers were stuck with them, as they couldn't be returned to Ford for credit. Most were THROWN AWAY, because next to no one wanted them.

A dealer I worked at 1975/85 had 100's stored in a huge packing crate next to the moulding rack. When the moulding rack was expanded, the packing crate and mirrors were tossed into the dipsy dumpster!

 

I have them. They look pretty cool on the truck, but are horrible for actual use. I prefer the old camper special mirrors like I had on my 74

 

The "west coast" mirrors are great for all around. The WCs and small spot clamp on mirror and you're as good as the newer technology.. Personally, I do not like the 'image may be closer than it appears' message on the later mirrors. The WCs are not so good in the woods or close in parking lots

 

I have them on mine and love the way they look, just a little bit of chrome to break up the black.

 

I have a set on my 78,they look great.
They suck to see out of.

 

Are these the mirrors you guys are talking about?
They came on my truck and I'm planned on re-using them.
Funny thing is I plan on towing a trailer with an offroad rig.

 

Those are the ones. Like evrryoone has said they really do look great imo but today i moved my 28' rv and had to have a buddy spot me because i couldnt see much. I can see enough to get by when hauling my car hauler. Id love to find a set for my 79 since it came with them.

 

Hello, new to site. I have a small problem, I bought a F350 1978 Super cab 4x4 about 7 years ago. Well as you could guess the rust as really taken a toll on this tough old bird..Now the problem, I bought a new bed about 2 weeks ago and in all excitment I never knew that there are so many different wheel base 8 ft. bed trucks. My truck has the (reg 8ft) bed and the one I bought is the camper special, yep it wont fit, not sure how to handle it. The bed I bought is from down south perfect condition no rust, and has that cool looking spare tire on passenger side....All great but legthening the frame on my truck seems extreme, or is it. I'm sure I could find a(reg 8ft) somewhere but in what condition..Maybe some of you ford drivers could give me some advice..Frame or new bed....thanks..Please no *** busting, I'm sure this isn't the first time somebody heard of this nightmare.....