what does everyone think about how this mirror ...



would look on this truck ...

 

Get OE power mirrors from a junkyard.

 

I like the ones that are on your truck now.

 

Seeing as how I hate the ones that are on there now, I would say go for it. It is a cleaner look. Wouldn't mind those on mine, but then you have to fill those pesky holes up!

 

Its going in for a complete new paint job right after any modifications are done to it.

 

Here's what the truck will look like with the new mirrors...

 

Ditto.

 

HAHAHAHA SmaulzEB thats funny.
Thx

 

If you don't need those trailer-tow mirrors, get rid of 'em. They're ugly and a pain in the neck. What you picked out is gonna look sharp; actually, they're the OE XLT mirrors for your truck, right?

 

i dont think ive ever seen an 87-91 truck with those, maybe a 92-96, but definetly not a 87-91. but those trailer mirrors are kinda big, i would personally go with mirror like mine, they look like mini-trailer mirrors.

 

Mark
Chuck is right - those are '92-97 mirrors. I'm about to put a set on mine.

 

I never liked the mini-trailer mirrors... If I change the mirrors on the truck I will use a new style of mirror like the 92 mirrors.

I know some of you may not understand or like this idea but this is what we call modification and it makes your truck a bit more interesting. Keep in mind, I am listening to your ideas and the poll will help me make my decision.

 

Just my opinion now. I`d definitely get rid of the trailer mirrors. I don`t think i`d be happy with the ones you`ve selected. I prefer the style of the 78-79 swing style mirrors. Allows for good viewing and is more time appropriate for the truck. they`ll maybe even cover the top holes and you`ll only have to deal with the bottom holes.

 

randallc, go for it! I installed a set on my 91 F150 XLT Supercab back in 1993 and it looks a heck of a lot better than the swing-a-way mirror it came with. I latter had it painted body color. It was a bit of a challenge to install since the holes didn't line up, and I had to drill the holes for the reinforcing arm. Rivinuts and screws came with the pair (bought new at the dealership parts counter), but didn't have the tool to install them; just used the rivinuts under the door skin to temp install the mirrors and latter had a body shop press the nuts onto the skin after returning stateside. As for the reinforcing arm mounting hole-- well I McGyvered (sp?) a marking tool using a length of clothes hangar wire; bent it in half and onto itself, bent the two ends 90 degrees so they would point towards each other, sharpened one end to scratch a mark onto the inside door skin. Someone elese may have a better marking tool or procedure.
This is how I did it: Install the mirror into the hole, thighten the two upper screws. Using the marking tool, insert the end that wasn't sharpened into the door cavity and find the arm's bolt hole; press the other end to the skin and mark it. Since the tool isn't exactly high tech, fudge the opening of the hole (the mirror comes with a large washer for that purpose) and then install the screw and washer. IIRC, the opening for the original mirror allows for insertion of the arm, but don't quote me on that. HTH Ed

 

Well I have 5 Votes for yes - 2 for no - and 1 for use somthing else. Keep it going I will probably act on your opinions.