Woogeroo
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10-22-04 10:04 PM - Post#536997
Ok, there are the round side mirrors, and the rectangle side mirrors... then there are the West Coast style side mirrors...
Which are still available new it seems:
http://www.cipamirrors.com/truck.htm
But what are the dimensions of the mirrors on the West coast style? These measurments and descriptions below are from the above link.
There is "6 x "16 'full head' in aluminum...
Then "7 x "16 'Universal OEM style' in various finishes...
Then the West Coast Jr in 5" x 10" in stainless steel.
I kinda like the 'big honking truck mirrors'.
Thanks all...
-W
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jtruck
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Re: The big honkin' 60-66 side mirrors... ? 10-23-04 03:16 AM - Post#536998
In response to Woogeroo
Believe it or not, I DO TOO. My truck NEVER HAD a rear-view mirror on the inside. Woogeroo, the more you can see the betta, ya? These are TRUCKS...you use yours as a truck. I can see little tiny dot mirrors on a smooth custom rig though, I doubt if Kieth has plans for big honkin' West Coast mirrors (-;
*Joe*
65 Chev C-30 motorhome.
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Woogeroo
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Re: The big honkin' 60-66 side mirrors... ? 10-23-04 04:51 AM - Post#536999
In response to Woogeroo
so jtruck...
which of the above dimensions match the mirrors on your ride?
I'm trying to figure that out... 
-W
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Keith1965
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Re: The big honkin' 60-66 side mirrors... ? 10-23-04 05:11 AM - Post#537000
In response to jtruck
Quote:
I doubt if Keith has plans for big honkin' West Coast mirrors (-;
You never know lol I still don't know what I am doing about mirrors yet.
Keith
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inliner
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Re: The big honkin' 60-66 side mirrors... ? 10-23-04 05:30 AM - Post#537001
In response to Woogeroo
I used to drive big trucks, and big mirrors were important if you wanted to know what's going on around you. BUT they do cause a blind spot, they're just the right size to hide a pedestrian. A gazillion different mirrors... stock or hot ??? I've had stock rectangles for years and they seen to do what they're saposta do, and still maintain the look of the "era". m2c Jim ps::: forget mirrors, have cameras with monitors inside the cab. ******how cool would that be**********
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jhicken
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Re: The big honkin' 60-66 side mirrors... ? 10-23-04 08:49 AM - Post#537002
In response to Woogeroo
Chevy offered Junior West Coast Mirrors on their bigger trucks, and as an accessory for their light trucks. My '65 C-20 came standard with them and no center rear view mirror [a head scratcher for my state inspector]. Golden State Truck Parts sells a new set, virtually identical to the originals [check under "New Parts"]. Thye are also featured in their new catalog. The ones offered by CIPA are the same offered by JC Whitney and are not the original style. As for size, Junior West Coast are the typical mirrors you see on light trucks, regular West Coast Mirrors are the ones you see on big rigs and would be a little overkill on a light truck.
These are the ones offered by Golden State
-jeffrey
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Jolly
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Re: The big honkin' 60-66 side mirrors... ? 10-23-04 08:52 AM - Post#537003
In response to Woogeroo
How BIG do you want to go? I have those big ugly things on my truck, but the door is starting to crack were the mount on the lower part. I use to have some pics posted in one of my webshot albums, but can't find them now, so I'll repost them in THIS ALBUM so check in out in an hour or so.
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jtruck
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Re: The big honkin' 60-66 side mirrors... ? 10-24-04 06:09 AM - Post#537004
In response to Woogeroo
Hey Woog! Mine are just 5 x 7's. It looks like there have never been any other mirrors on this truck. 
*Joe*
65 Chev C-30 motorhome.
"You can run an old Chevy 6 FAST or you can run an old Chevy 6 for a LONG TIME, but you can't do BOTH."
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Leftlane
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Re: The big honkin' 60-66 side mirrors... ? 10-25-04 02:51 AM - Post#537005
In response to jtruck
jtruck, That is too cool! Mirrors with their own panhard rods! Does look as though they do the job.
Keith
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Woogeroo
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Re: The big honkin' 60-66 side mirrors... ? 10-25-04 07:48 AM - Post#537006
In response to jtruck
Thanks jtruck, Jolly & everyone.
-W
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