Adjusting passenger side mirror
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Adjusting passenger side mirror
I purchased some reproduction round chrome mirrors from LMC p/n
49-6518. They installed really easy like several of you said on my previous post. The only problem I'm having is being able to adjust the passnger side mirror. No matter what I do, I can't seem to adjust the mirror so I can see the truck. Did I get a bad mirrir or is there a trick I'm missing? The mirror seems to swivel OK. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Nestor
49-6518. They installed really easy like several of you said on my previous post. The only problem I'm having is being able to adjust the passnger side mirror. No matter what I do, I can't seem to adjust the mirror so I can see the truck. Did I get a bad mirrir or is there a trick I'm missing? The mirror seems to swivel OK. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Nestor
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I bought a set of these mirrors from DC. The right mirror does not have good visibility. I'm sure this is why the big ol' western mirrors are screwed to most of these trucks. I found that if I rotated the mirror so the logo was next to the window and I tilted the arm out, I could at least see traffic in my blind spot if I squint. I don't trust it for lane changes, but I'm pretty much in the right lane anyway. I thought about getting one of those "old man" stick on convex mirrors. Kinda ruins the whole look.
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If you rotate the mirror all the way in one direction, you can get real close. It will be adjusted as you would for the blind spot---you have to lean your head to the center of the cab, but it's functional. I almost always do the head-swivel maneuver rather than rely on mirrors.
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ya, the local auto parts store has those jr. western mirrors for 30 a piece, I think the repops of the torpedo mirrors are like 35 or 40. I'm thinking about getting those and if I ever actually get to restore my truck to show quality and it isn't my daily then I'll put the torpedos back on. they look great, but man do they suck!
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I think I've got the same round peep mirrors on mine and have the same problem. A friend of mine too. Post back if you come up with a good solution.
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Are you swinging the arm up & down too? Don't know about LMC, mine was purchased from Carolina Classics, while it is poor by todays mirror standards, I can see well enough for daily operations.
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I've never had a problem nor do I notice a "blind spot." I have them adjusted to my liking. I've driven trucks long enough to "Live in my mirrors" so adjusting them and being able to see is top priority. No real trick to adjusting them. Make sure all nuts are tight Have someone move while your sitting in drivers seat.
For an added thrill, cover your back window so you can't see out of it, adjust your mirrors then go for a ride. After a while you won't notice your "blind spot" and you will, learn how to drive with your mirrors. No problems here.
I've never had a problem nor do I notice a "blind spot." I have them adjusted to my liking. I've driven trucks long enough to "Live in my mirrors" so adjusting them and being able to see is top priority. No real trick to adjusting them. Make sure all nuts are tight Have someone move while your sitting in drivers seat.
For an added thrill, cover your back window so you can't see out of it, adjust your mirrors then go for a ride. After a while you won't notice your "blind spot" and you will, learn how to drive with your mirrors. No problems here.
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