Big Rig Style Mirrors?
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Big Rig Style Mirrors?
Has anyone put mirrors like this on their 80-86 F150?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351561848109?item=351561848109&viewitem=&vxp=mtr
I would like something like the mirrors I had when I drove a big rig. The West Coast style seems to require a lot of extra hardware, whereas these look pretty simple to install. The arm mounts in the middle of the back so I'm thinking it should be stable without adding a support arm between the door and top of mirror.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351561848109?item=351561848109&viewitem=&vxp=mtr
I would like something like the mirrors I had when I drove a big rig. The West Coast style seems to require a lot of extra hardware, whereas these look pretty simple to install. The arm mounts in the middle of the back so I'm thinking it should be stable without adding a support arm between the door and top of mirror.
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Has anyone put mirrors like this on their 80-86 F150?
I would like something like the mirrors I had when I drove a big rig. The West Coast style seems to require a lot of extra hardware, whereas these look pretty simple to install. The arm mounts in the middle of the back so I'm thinking it should be stable without adding a support arm between the door and top of mirror.
I would like something like the mirrors I had when I drove a big rig. The West Coast style seems to require a lot of extra hardware, whereas these look pretty simple to install. The arm mounts in the middle of the back so I'm thinking it should be stable without adding a support arm between the door and top of mirror.
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I thought these might not, as they are supported near the middle, rather than the bottom only.
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I had a truck with those type mirrors once. People's headlights behind me at night tended to shine right in my face, and when at a busy intersection they are hard to see around and create two large blind spots.
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I thought these might not, as they are supported near the middle, rather than the bottom only.[/QUOTE]
they WILL shake for the simple fact they have twice the surface are of the stock mirror witch mean Twice as much wind resistance
I thought these might not, as they are supported near the middle, rather than the bottom only.[/QUOTE]
they WILL shake for the simple fact they have twice the surface are of the stock mirror witch mean Twice as much wind resistance
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I'm telling you, the similar mirrors I have on my truck don't shake. So there is a very good chance that the ones he wants won't either.
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I'm going with these..
They may require a bit of upkeep but i like the proportionate look.
My plan is to 3M ScotchBrite pad them to "grain" them to resemble stainless, then clear coat to match the windshield trim and wiper arms and blades that i have already done. As far as glare goes....lay some 15% tint on the glass.
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SIMILAR does NOT make them the same
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The spot mirror bracket will allow you to put it at the top or bottom...which ever you are comfortable with (tip: use a piece of rubber, i'm using bicycle tire inner tube, cut to the width of the spot mirror bracket as an insulator around the arm to avoid chrome scarring and premature rusting). I like the adjustable mounting arms also.
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