SD Mirrors on OBS
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SD Mirrors on OBS
I decided to add the SD mirrors from a 99 as the 08 mirrors are a bit much at 800 to 1200.
before i started i spent alot of time taking measurements and just looking at it to picture how it would look.
stock mirror removed
new mirror on with 3/16 steel plate and a frame of 1/8 rod for the fiberglass to go over.
view from drivers seat
front view
i have pics of the work in progress that i can post if anyone wants to see them.
before i started i spent alot of time taking measurements and just looking at it to picture how it would look.
stock mirror removed
new mirror on with 3/16 steel plate and a frame of 1/8 rod for the fiberglass to go over.
view from drivers seat
front view
i have pics of the work in progress that i can post if anyone wants to see them.
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SD Mirrors on OBS
it's actually not as bad as it looks in the pic. but i figure i have only had the truck since Jan so i will get used to that blind spot.
Last edited by bigjim31; Jul 24, 2011 at 09:01 PM. Reason: more info
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i've still got a bit to do but when i'm finnished it will look clean. and yes when the price of the 08 comes down i WILL be getting them.
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here are some more pics of the work in progress.
we used the mirror as a guide to put the 1/8 rod in place for the fiberglass shell.
be careful to go weld slowly as to not warp the door. ataching 3/16 steel plate to the thin metal on the door it got hot. i am getting ready to do the fiberglass and will post more pics when i can. also as you can see i chose not to attach it to the window bar because if i ever have to change the main window i will have to move the bar.
we used the mirror as a guide to put the 1/8 rod in place for the fiberglass shell.
be careful to go weld slowly as to not warp the door. ataching 3/16 steel plate to the thin metal on the door it got hot. i am getting ready to do the fiberglass and will post more pics when i can. also as you can see i chose not to attach it to the window bar because if i ever have to change the main window i will have to move the bar.
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oreocreaming had already done a similar mod with power windows that have the integrated turn signals
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...pic-heavy.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...pic-heavy.html
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oreocreaming had already done a similar mod with power windows that have the integrated turn signals
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...pic-heavy.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...pic-heavy.html
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i have to agree. i like your ingenuity but i am partial to the vent windows and the old school stainless steel manual swing out mirrors.
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Yep I agree you got talent it dose look ok . But the vent windows is the reason I like that style of truck. I take it OBS stands for old body style. When its raining you can have a vent window open and not get soaked LOL
