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Hey Reg,

 

I notice you have a wing window.  I don't.  How long are those sheet metal screws you put in the door?  I am wondering if they will be too long if I mount those on my truck.

 

Tom

Hollister, CA

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Guys, I know this tread is supposed to be about side view mirrors, but while on the subject of rear bumpers, does anyone have a pattern / photos of the brackets for them? Desotodav kindly sold me a bumper, but as yet i havn't fitted it. Any help woud be appreciated!!

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The current mirrors are too wide in my narrow garage, so I'm going to go small. I'm going to 'fab' me some mirrors to be similar to the small pressed factory ones. I took both pieces to a local fabricator, an acquaintance, he said it was impossible to duplicate without special equip, but if I would plasma or laser cut out the piece, then mark the folds, he would do a basic fold. I would have to grind maybe heat and form but could then get a reasonable facsimile of the original. 

 

When this is finished, I'm going to sell my original for $100. 

 

The attached pics show what I'm doing. Sometimes when I'm on a major project like the vert, I need a change of pace.

 

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 Is the right hand mirror arm suposed to be longer than the left hand arm ? In regs post (#3) above it sure looks that way . My truck is older and uses different arms , but my right is longer than the left , if my right arm wasn't longer , my window frame would be in the way of the view . 

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I often thought that same thing, Jerry. I think it's an optical illusion in that picture though.

 

geopcanuk, what are you figuring on a cost? I might be interested in trying one.

 

Merle

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 Is the right hand mirror arm suposed to be longer than the left hand arm ? In regs post (#3) above it sure looks that way . My truck is older and uses different arms , but my right is longer than the left , if my right arm wasn't longer , my window frame would be in the way of the view . 

Nope Jerry. As Merle stated they are a mirror image of each other. It's just an optical contusion ;)

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I often thought that same thing, Jerry. I think it's an optical illusion in that picture though.

 

geopcanuk, what are you figuring on a cost? I might be interested in trying one.

 

Merle

No idea of cost...the dye is out on loan right now.I would be willing to let you borrow the dye if you are interested.

 

George

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Dye or Die?

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