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| | | Side mirrors | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | I'm thinking about replacing the side mirrors on the Econoline. On a different van a while back I did this and used some small aftermarket/hot rod type things that looked cooler but visibility was a lot worse, they were too stubby. I just want something a little sleeker, while keeping a good enough sight picture. The elephant ears on my '78 Econoline stick out almost 9-10 inches and the mirror themselves are 6x9". I like the mirrors on Chevy '70s square body C series trucks, but I don't think they extend far enough out from the body for a van. Not worried about holes on the doors, when I get the body cleaned up those will be filled. These kinda come close | | | Re: Side mirrors | Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 764 Likes: 12 old hand | old hand Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 764 Likes: 12 | For me, the standard 6x9's seem too small sometimes. I drive four different vehicles, the other three have a lot more visibility than the Econoline. You know how it works, " It's your van, do whatever you like."
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1975 Ford E-150 shorty (sold) 2016 Ram Promaster shorty 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit 5.7l 1984 Ford E-150
| | | Re: Side mirrors | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | Well, I found some Bronco mirrors from the same era that weren't a million bucks, I know I'm taking a chance, but they may work out alright. | | | Re: Side mirrors | Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 764 Likes: 12 old hand | old hand Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 764 Likes: 12 | I've seen lots of vans over the years with smaller "sport" mirrors.
1975 Ford E-150 shorty (sold) 2016 Ram Promaster shorty 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit 5.7l 1984 Ford E-150
| | | Re: Side mirrors | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,601 Likes: 10 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,601 Likes: 10 | Well, I found some Bronco mirrors from the same era that weren't a million bucks, I know I'm taking a chance, but they may work out alright. I put the Bronco/Truck/Van mirrors on my 89, they went in the factory holes, someone removed them in the past, only issue, the drivers side vent window hit the mirror, I need to drill a mounting hole further out on the arm, there is a hole way out, but is in the bend, so it don't fit good there. | | | Re: Side mirrors | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 Master Yard Rat | Master Yard Rat Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 | Well, I found some Bronco mirrors from the same era that weren't a million bucks, I know I'm taking a chance, but they may work out alright. If you can hit the yards more, the factor mirrors from 80's F150's have a really solid mount and bolts. Way better than those cheap plastic universal mirrors the chain stores sell.
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| | | Re: Side mirrors | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | Lucked out on this '77, no need to replace these. | | |
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