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changing mirrors to newer style

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Coolbreezin, Jan 17, 2017.

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  1. Jan 17, 2017 #1
    Coolbreezin

    Coolbreezin Medium Load Member

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    I have a 1991 379 with the old style flat mirror and round fisheye on the doors. Im looking to swap these for something newer. Has anyone done this that could give me some insight?
     
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  3. Jan 17, 2017 #2
    ClineER

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    The big mirror comes In several styles besides flat. You can go to the later style pete doors with the areo style mirror. You could make brackets work but then have holes to patch. But most drivers like older style. You can see better out of them.
     
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  4. Jan 17, 2017 #3
    mtoo

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    Keep it old school
     
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  5. Jan 17, 2017 #4
    Dirty-Low-Walker

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    How about just changing them to the Aero style motto mirror with heat, i think they look better too.
     
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  7. Jan 17, 2017 #5
    strollinruss

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    Keep them on the door. It's easier to back up on driver's side when you can open door and move mirror to see around corners.
     
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  8. Jan 17, 2017 #6
    Coolbreezin

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    I have those mirrors now. Im looking for something a bit more modern.
     
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  9. Jan 17, 2017 #7
    lester

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    Outlaw customs I think, sells a kit to change to cab mounted mirrors. I want to upgrade to cab mounted but it's a chunk of change and a bit of work
     
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  10. Jan 17, 2017 #8
    mtoo

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    Buy a newer truck, a lot of guys would like the 1991
     
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  11. Jan 19, 2017 #9
    Coolbreezin

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    For those of you that gave good quality insight, I thank you. For those that just made dumb comments. Think first.

    While waiting in line at the port I realized I could get a longer bar for the bottom and top. This would push my mirrors out a couple inches, but importantly, it will push them forward. I believe this is the fix. Ill have to look around to see what available.
     
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  12. Jan 19, 2017 #10
    Sublime

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    I definitely miss this!
     
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