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Hi All,
I decided to start a thread for my truck here in the bump side forum.
When I got the truck it had "car" paddle mirrors.....yuck. I snagged some West Coast Jr. mirrors from ebay and cleaned them up.
I was going to fill the holes from the previous mirrors, and repaint the doors but I hate dealing with body shops so I decided to make some custom lower brackets to match the holes and wear pattern on the door. I hope it doesn't look too stupid.
I got a sheet of 3/32 tk. 304 SST and cut out the blanks.
That stuff is a PITA to bend.
Filing square holes was loads of fun.....not!
New rubber washers from a sheet of Buna-N.
I made sure to coat the raw edges of the hole prior to assembly.
I put a rubber gasket under each bracket.
Ready for installation.
So what do you think? Do the lower mounts look like crap?
I love what you did here. I am in the same boat as you... went from car mirrors BACK to the original Jr. West coast mirrors on my 4x4 shortbed.
Any chance you would be able and willing to recreate a pair of those lower brackets you fabbed? No need to poke the holes, I can do that. If no I understand.
"Two" ? I resemble that remark also........ Not to brag, ain't my way, but to prove I'm #3 here, Linda tells ME "thank you" the next morning.
I'm #4.
Originally Posted by SavageNFS
You've got one of those too? It's rough bro, but someone has to do it
Well played!
Originally Posted by 700hauler
I love what you did here. I am in the same boat as you... went from car mirrors BACK to the original Jr. West coast mirrors on my 4x4 shortbed.
Any chance you would be able and willing to recreate a pair of those lower brackets you fabbed? No need to poke the holes, I can do that. If no I understand.
I would rather take a beating then have to make those brackets a second time. My only suggestion would be to use 16ga 304 stainless. It will bend mucho easier. Just use the mirror base to start the template and have the mirror connected to the upper mount to get an idea where the pivot hole for the lower bracket needs to be located.
I would rather take a beating then have to make those brackets a second time. My only suggestion would be to use 16ga 304 stainless. It will bend mucho easier. Just use the mirror base to start the template and have the mirror connected to the upper mount to get an idea where the pivot hole for the lower bracket needs to be located.
Understandable. Thanks for the pointers. So are you sayinng it would be easier to just have the holes filled and doors painted?
Understandable. Thanks for the pointers. So are you sayinng it would be easier to just have the holes filled and doors painted?
If you are going to have the truck painted, then yes, weld up the holes and drill new holes for the lower bracket.
The only reason I made those brackets is I'm not going to paint mine any time soon.
Just wanted to say, I had some awfully good company today. I sure enjoyed your visit.
It was so nice to meet you and your wife. I appreciate the truck photo album and getting to ride in that awesome truck of yours. Pictures do not do it justice, it looks way better in person.
Originally Posted by SavageNFS
That's a great pic in front of a great truck!
The craftsmanship and attention to every detail is amazing.
Originally Posted by Tim Young
What a great photo you guys!
Thanks Tim! I've learned a lot from Randle. He's a great teacher.
Originally Posted by Randle
I really enjoyed talking with Gavin, I even got to show him something he's not used to seeing " a DIRTY SHOP".
I really appreciate your taking me to you shop! The Mustang is going to be epic!
Originally Posted by Iowa Ford
Great you guys could get together !
Awesome truck, Randle. LoL on the dirty shop
Now that is an Epic Picture if I've ever seen one. Color me jealous I wasn't there. Two of the Men from this Kingdom that have just as big O' heart as their hands are talented. When you two shook hands did the clouds part and the Sun shine? (for once I'm being serious)
Now that is an Epic Picture if I've ever seen one. Color me jealous I wasn't there. Two of the Men from this Kingdom that have just as big O' heart as their hands are talented. When you two shook hands did the clouds part and the Sun shine? (for once I'm being serious)
Jeff: Thanks for the kind words, it would have been nice for you to have been here to. It is nice to share ideas with someone as detail oriented as Gavin. I like the idea of building a second bump to use as a driver, I just might have to build a bigger garage.
Thanks for the confidence Gary, but it's more like the pro and the apprentice.
Originally Posted by JEFFFAFA
Now that is an Epic Picture if I've ever seen one. Color me jealous I wasn't there. Two of the Men from this Kingdom that have just as big O' heart as their hands are talented. When you two shook hands did the clouds part and the Sun shine? (for once I'm being serious)
It was raining when I left home and sunny when I got there.
Originally Posted by Randle
I sure enjoyed Gavin's visit.
Jeff: Thanks for the kind words, it would have been nice for you to have been here to. It is nice to share ideas with someone as detail oriented as Gavin.
Thanks for the kind words Randle.
2x on a GTG with Jeff, Phoenix in January sounds good to me.
Originally Posted by Randle
I like the idea of building a second bump to use as a driver, I just might have to build a bigger garage.
Sounds like a plan! I'll start looking for trucks.
If you are really good at TIG welding you might want to have bucket handy, the pics below might make you sick.
I got a little more done on the exhaust.
I got all of the pieces cut for the passenger side collector to muffler pipe and ummmm.......duct taped them together so I could tack weld them......and it worked!
After the duct tape was removed I made the worlds ugliest TIG welds.
I need more practice.....a lot more practice.
I had to use the MIG for the weld at the Y.
From the muffler on back should be a bit easier.
Ho,Ho,Ho! Sunny when you got there? I am not surprise one iota. "Kind words"? Well maybe but fellas I only speak the truth. I say what I mean. And I meant what I said. Two main of the characters of our Kingdom meeting and sharing a pic of it with us.....Priceless. Thank You guys for sharing.
And Gavin, You mentioned Phoenix in January, my Casa is your Casa Buddy. I have room for for whole Famn Damily here in my house. 3 beds in 3 bedrooms. No hotel necessary. I did take my girlfriend Linda back. If you need all 3 I can crash at her place.
(for once I'm being serious)
It is nice to share ideas with someone as detail oriented as Gavin. I like the idea of building a second bump to use as a driver, I just might have to build a bigger garage. 
