I Need Mirrors...
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I Need Mirrors...
I can't see out of my mirrors and it's driving me nuts. They are type 9 swinglocks and look a lot like what Bronco Graveyard sells here:Door Mirror, Support and Head.
The passenger mirror is completely unusable - the ball had rusted into the socket so badly, they are now fused together - so, I can't adjust that mirror in any way.
The driver's mirror is fine - but it's too small - same pretty much with the other one. I need a larger mirror. I think a type 7 would be about right but I am looking into the western (jr) style mirrors also... I like big mirrors on my trucks - can't see without them...
As it is now, I can't see where the hell I'm going when I'm backing up - kinda bugs me. I don't have time to go to a salvage yard during their open hours and there doesn't seem to be any aftermarket version of what I need...
Anybody got any mirrors lying around they'd want to sell?
The passenger mirror is completely unusable - the ball had rusted into the socket so badly, they are now fused together - so, I can't adjust that mirror in any way.
The driver's mirror is fine - but it's too small - same pretty much with the other one. I need a larger mirror. I think a type 7 would be about right but I am looking into the western (jr) style mirrors also... I like big mirrors on my trucks - can't see without them...
As it is now, I can't see where the hell I'm going when I'm backing up - kinda bugs me. I don't have time to go to a salvage yard during their open hours and there doesn't seem to be any aftermarket version of what I need...
Anybody got any mirrors lying around they'd want to sell?
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If you're okay with aftermarket mirrors, check grote.com (Grote Industries). Grote Industries: Mirror Products
I've always kept my eyes out for OEM west coast mirrors in the 'yards and all of them tend to be broken or their brackets bent to hell. My brother found an OEM set on CL and forked over $100 for a really sweet pair. On my rig, I used early 90s Ranger mirrors. I've got a pair of replacement 92-96 F150 mirrors I could part with... still in the box.
I've always kept my eyes out for OEM west coast mirrors in the 'yards and all of them tend to be broken or their brackets bent to hell. My brother found an OEM set on CL and forked over $100 for a really sweet pair. On my rig, I used early 90s Ranger mirrors. I've got a pair of replacement 92-96 F150 mirrors I could part with... still in the box.
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pm me if you want to sell the mirrors on your truck for cheap...they aren't expensive new but i'm looking for some cheap used ones and i prefer that style mirror....the ones i have on the truck now are not much bigger than those but both of them are completely junk....
What's the deal with style 7 and 8 and what ever you guys are talking about...i'm lost.
What's the deal with style 7 and 8 and what ever you guys are talking about...i'm lost.
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Click on the .pdf link to see the page from the Ford Parts catalog
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thanks mike...that was all new to me...i have type 7.....and i'm pretty sure the ones i like are type 9. they look like the ones on my 89 ranger and the ones like i had on my 86 bronco.
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I've yet to find out if the type 7 and type 9 mirrors share the same mounting holes...
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Would NOS Ford mirrors work for you? haha. eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices
I have these on my truck and they are AWESOME! I highly reccomend them.
I have these on my truck and they are AWESOME! I highly reccomend them.
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There was a difference in the mounting bracket between years. One thing I noticed is the top arm on mine is bent a little before the pivot - the ones I've seen on the 80's trucks have a straight arm. Also, there seems to be a difference in the distance between where it mounts to the door - top to bottom - I think the 80's trucks have a longer distance.
I've yet to find out if the type 7 and type 9 mirrors share the same mounting holes...
I've yet to find out if the type 7 and type 9 mirrors share the same mounting holes...
Edit: They may be type 7. Ill have to go dig them out and look, I done forgot.
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The ones at Autozone are most likely made in China. The ones I posted are OE Ford. They come with all the mounting hardware and gaskets and the original Ford schematics showing where and how to mount them.
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