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Old Jan 18, 2016 | 07:01 PM
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Lets see those mirrors!

Here is my 78 Flareside. My plans are Satin Oxide red, a little lower and different wheels. More Old school. I dont like the way the previous owner mounted these mirrors. I do like the ones on my 90 model, also am a fan of the Peep style mirrors but never seen the on a dent. I would like to see a few options out there. Thanks, Mike

 
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Old Jan 18, 2016 | 09:32 PM
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X2 on those mirrors are not the correct ones or at least not mounted correctly. They look like type 9's, but the top bar should be parallel to the ground.

And the only way to get that, is to mount the lower bracket below the dent, and that is not the norm, at least as far as I have seen.

Type 4's & 5's are a nice small mirror, and just that, a small mirror.

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The red truck is an example of how you would have to remount the mirrors you have now.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2016 | 08:10 PM
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Thanks for your reply, I guess I thought there would be several where I could see. Both stock and aftermarket. I will keep searching google. thanks again for your help.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2016 | 11:33 PM
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All the pics I have are ones with type 9's...
 
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Old Jan 20, 2016 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Choppermike
I dont like the way the previous owner mounted these mirrors.

^ 'Gypo' aka aftermarket auto parts store replacement mirror. ^

Genuine Ford TYPE 9 are Swing Locks, notice round part between mirror arm and bracket.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2016 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Choppermike
Here is my 78 Flareside. My plans are Satin Oxide red, a little lower and different wheels. More Old school. I dont like the way the previous owner mounted these mirrors. I do like the ones on my 90 model, also am a fan of the Peep style mirrors but never seen the on a dent. I would like to see a few options out there. Thanks, Mike

Choppermike,
here are type 5 on my '77








 
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Old Jan 20, 2016 | 04:13 PM
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I like those, Also very nice and clean truck!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2016 | 04:45 PM
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Old Jan 20, 2016 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Choppermike
I like those, Also very nice and clean truck!
Why Thank You Sir
 
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Old Jan 20, 2016 | 09:30 PM
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I guess I will step up and be the guy with the mismatched chevy mirrors.....

Not for long though!
 
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Old Jan 21, 2016 | 02:15 PM
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How about some camper style?
 
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 09:34 PM
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I needed black mirrors for ny camo painted Dent.... early 90s Ranger mirrors worked for me.





 
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 09:47 PM
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Looks like I got type 7.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 10:42 PM
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Im with HIO Silver, Im using 83-92 Ranger mirrors, And with my height I can see quiet well out of them. But I had pretty much everything under the rainbow lol. "had the holes to show it, But I know how to weld so im good lol."








83-92 Ranger mirrors,



Some 71-73 Stang mirrors,





Some autopart store brand mirrors, Worked pretty well awell.
 
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