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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 11:07 AM
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Question Is this mirror correct?

I recently bought my first truck, a 1976 f-150 Explorer. The truck is missing it's passenger side mirror. I am going to continue to search "junk" yards near me searching for one, but if you guys know of where I can find one the help would be greatly appreciated.



 
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 11:15 AM
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Looks like Type 7, so yes correct ... Sorry, can't help you find one.




 
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 11:26 AM
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They are fairly hard to find, keep your eye on eBay, they occasionally pop up.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 12:49 PM
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That's called a Swing-Lok mirror FYI. Looks like you only need the head, so you should be able to scare one up on eBay eventually. Nice original truck there.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 02:12 PM
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Type 7 low profile swing lock mirror
Complete Kit
D3TZ-17696-C
I couldn't locate any dealer or obsolete parts supplier that have any

Mirror head only
D3TZ-17723-A

Dennis Carpenter, Concord, NC has 2 (704) 786-8139
Soeby Motor Co., Walhalla, ND has 1 (701) 549-3711
Mainer Ford, Okarche, OK has 1 (405) 263-7242
 
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 03:45 PM
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I've got a used one if your interested. Do you just need the mirror head? PM me if you need it.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 05:10 PM
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That's a good looking explorer you have there, welcome to the forums
 
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 08:46 PM
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I've got a used one if your interested. Do you just need the mirror head? PM me if you need it.

I don't have access to send a private message, but I believe I can receive them. I am interested in your mirror and yes I only need the head. If you are willing to send me your email through a PM that would be awesome.

To all you others, thank you for the help and complements on my truck!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by jas88
That's called a Swing-Lok mirror FYI. Looks like you only need the head, so you should be able to scare one up on eBay eventually. Nice original truck there.
I feel like I have seen that mirror head at advance auto parts before.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Junior.trapper
I don't have access to send a private message, but I believe I can receive them. I am interested in your mirror and yes I only need the head. If you are willing to send me your email through a PM that would be awesome.

To all you others, thank you for the help and complements on my truck!
Won't let me send you a PM. I think you have to allow me to send you one somehow. I know your post count is low and will not let you send one yet.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 09:51 AM
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I've been a member for more than 10 days now and have 5 posts. So I should have access to PM's. But I can't seem to find where to send a new PM or if I even can.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Junior.trapper
I've been a member for more than 10 days now and have 5 posts. So I should have access to PM's. But I can't seem to find where to send a new PM or if I even can.
Try clicking on my FTE name and see if you can send me a PM.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 10:35 AM
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Hickory1991,
Nope, still won't let me send a PM. I left a visitor message on your page, check it out.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 10:40 AM
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Hickory1991,
Nope, still won't let me send a PM. I left a visitor message on your page, check it out.
Check visitor message.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2016 | 10:16 AM
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Type 7 mirrors are pretty cool and so is your truck.
 
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