Replacement Mirrors...
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Don't waste your money buying aftermarket parts if you want quality, get NOS (new old stock) whenever you can.
I got two 6x9 mirrors from LMC, they lasted about 2 years before the chrome started pitting/peeling (and this is with the same wash/wax frequency I used with the originals which lasted 25 years). Then I found NOS mirrors at Greens Sales (there is a parts search site where you plug in the OEM part numbers and it tells you who has them). I could tell right off the NOS mirrors where a much higher quality.These have been on my truck now for a couple of years and still look like new. Mind you, they cost like $90-100 a piece (depending on who you buy from). I guess it all depends on how long you plan to keep your truck.
Good luck.
I got two 6x9 mirrors from LMC, they lasted about 2 years before the chrome started pitting/peeling (and this is with the same wash/wax frequency I used with the originals which lasted 25 years). Then I found NOS mirrors at Greens Sales (there is a parts search site where you plug in the OEM part numbers and it tells you who has them). I could tell right off the NOS mirrors where a much higher quality.These have been on my truck now for a couple of years and still look like new. Mind you, they cost like $90-100 a piece (depending on who you buy from). I guess it all depends on how long you plan to keep your truck.
Good luck.
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I noticed that some I saw on Ebay were..Plastic !!..I've bought from Green Sales..I'll check. If anyone has used another make..or model..let me know. I used Monte Carlo on my '66 truck....and mounted the buttons for the door poppers on the bottom. Never had to replace a button in 15 years..j
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Don't waste your money buying aftermarket parts if you want quality, get NOS (new old stock) whenever you can.
I got two 6x9 mirrors from LMC, they lasted about 2 years before the chrome started pitting/peeling (and this is with the same wash/wax frequency I used with the originals which lasted 25 years). Then I found NOS mirrors at Greens Sales (there is a parts search site where you plug in the OEM part numbers and it tells you who has them). I could tell right off the NOS mirrors where a much higher quality.These have been on my truck now for a couple of years and still look like new. Mind you, they cost like $90-100 a piece (depending on who you buy from). I guess it all depends on how long you plan to keep your truck.
Good luck.
I got two 6x9 mirrors from LMC, they lasted about 2 years before the chrome started pitting/peeling (and this is with the same wash/wax frequency I used with the originals which lasted 25 years). Then I found NOS mirrors at Greens Sales (there is a parts search site where you plug in the OEM part numbers and it tells you who has them). I could tell right off the NOS mirrors where a much higher quality.These have been on my truck now for a couple of years and still look like new. Mind you, they cost like $90-100 a piece (depending on who you buy from). I guess it all depends on how long you plan to keep your truck.
Good luck.
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Thanks for the compliment. I don't have a build thread as I built this truck (a little at a time over the past 20-years) before i discovered this forum. My latest project with this truck has been "building up" the engine.
I have some photos in the "garage" (click on my avatar).
If you want details or have questions, i'd be happy to provide more info.
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I have some photos in the "garage" (click on my avatar).
If you want details or have questions, i'd be happy to provide more info.
CB
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Thanks for the compliment. I don't have a build thread as I built this truck (a little at a time over the past 20-years) before i discovered this forum. My latest project with this truck has been "building up" the engine.
I have some photos in the "garage" (click on my avatar).
If you want details or have questions, i'd be happy to provide more info.
CB
I have some photos in the "garage" (click on my avatar).
If you want details or have questions, i'd be happy to provide more info.
CB
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Jerry - Wish you'd brought this up a couple of weeks ago as I believe I have a good set of mirrors. Could have brought them on Wed. But, we'll talk about it then if you haven't located some others.
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Laughing Gas
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I guess I should have been a bit more clear. Those big mirrors are what I have now. I want the small kind....like the cars have...that mount on the door. I see them in LMCs catalog..but some of their quality seems suspect..In any case...see you WEDNESDAY...J