another mirror question
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another mirror question
what were the correct mirrors for this 71 f250 camper special(see hole patterns), any pics? will need to tig the holes i don't want to use, what is availability of correct mirrors?
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Pictures are from Google.
Your truck doesn't have any holes from previous OEM style mirrors, unless it they were filled years ago or someone put different doors on it from an F100 that had the "car" style mirrors like type 5 from Bills post.
Your truck doesn't have any holes from previous OEM style mirrors, unless it they were filled years ago or someone put different doors on it from an F100 that had the "car" style mirrors like type 5 from Bills post.
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aha!!! you are correct, while taking down door paint will restore for west coast mirrors and tig in current holes
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TYPE 3 mirrors came with 1967/74 Camper Special package, but since the dealers installed all the outside mirrors, the customers may have wanted another type.
TYPE 3 mirrors stick out well past the cab, so if a Camper was not installed, could be a hazard.
TYPE 3 mirrors stick out well past the cab, so if a Camper was not installed, could be a hazard.
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Ya, many guys take the "BIG" camper mirrors off. If you don't really need the full size, maybe a set of Jr west coast(type 2) would be more fitting? They would reuse the top/bottom holes in the door, but don't have the front gusset arm and don't stick out so far. I think they would be far more easy to find then the full size version.
I just saw a post the other day in the 87-95 forums where someone put a set of Jr. west coast on his truck. Didn't really look to out of place.
Well, read this:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...k-mirrors.html
Someone is wanting to get rid of his big mirrors for Jr's. If you really want the big mirrors, contact him?
I just saw a post the other day in the 87-95 forums where someone put a set of Jr. west coast on his truck. Didn't really look to out of place.
Well, read this:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...k-mirrors.html
Someone is wanting to get rid of his big mirrors for Jr's. If you really want the big mirrors, contact him?
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These are not exact but they are close.
K-Source H3541: Universal Truck Mirror Junior West Coast Mount | JEGS
K-Source H3541: Universal Truck Mirror Junior West Coast Mount | JEGS
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I just restored my type 2 mirrors. All Stainless so they just needed abrasive polish to get the worst of the 40 plus years of grime off then a fine polish to bring back the shine. The nice thing is you can disassemble the entire mirror and work on individual parts with a bench grinder, buffing pad and compound. Tractor Supply had all the stainless hardware to put them back together.
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