Larger mirrors

c.j. · Samba Member Joined: November 12, 2004 Posts: 343

Has anyone here put larger mirrors on their bay?The p.o. put a round stick on convex on the passenger side mirror but man I gotta strain my eyes to see through that thing.

TRN9 · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 2:47 pm Post subject:

I just purchased some Jr west coats mirrors. Like these:

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I have seen these on a few buses, mine will ship tomorrow and I will post pictures when I get them.

donemoto · Samba Member Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 501

I bought a bus with Vanagon mirrors on it. I'd recomend finding a Late model elephant ear mirror. Bigger vision /less tacky.
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Karl · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:03 pm Post subject:

At one time Bus Depot was selling larger Brazilian bus mirrors. But it looks like they are no more. Much better than those god-awful truck mirrors!

I don't see them listed anymore here either:
http://www.brazilshopping.com/store/bus.html

WestyPop · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:09 pm Post subject:

TRN9 · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:14 pm Post subject:

My God Awful truck mirrors will work well on my Panel Wink

JMazier · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:50 pm Post subject:

c.j. · Samba Member Joined: November 12, 2004 Posts: 343

Has anyone tried to make the earlier elephant ear type mirror fit into the collar that screws into the door? The arm would probably have to be cut down then rethreaded to fit.

dweller · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:53 pm Post subject:

I had the GA mirrors on my '71 Westie and they were great. I got quite a few compliments on them. And i could see traffic behind for a change.

Will be putting them on my '77 Westie at some future date, just haven't found the exact ones i want.

edit to second the request as to where you found them.

dp
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TRN9 · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:13 pm Post subject:

I found my GA mirrors on ebay. They are stainless steel and should last awhile. Driving a Panel is difficult without good mirrors. The stock ones arnt quite large enough. The GA mirrors I found will look good and go well with my panel. They will ship tomorrow but shipping will take about a week. I will post some pics when the get here Smile

Here are pictures of what I purchased.

dweller · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:25 pm Post subject:

that looks pretty much like the link i have saved:
http://www.awdirect.com/catalog.cfm?dest=itempg&am...linkid=219

i'm hoping to find some that are brushed, and not as shiny, i'm not partial to bling/shine. Either i will end up finding the ones i want, or will paint or powdercoat (if possible) some.

hope you got a good price on those.
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autiger78 · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:48 pm Post subject:

I've gotta say I'm intrigued...can't wait to see a pic of these installed... Cool

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TRN9 · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 9:33 pm Post subject:

redbus Steve · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:36 pm Post subject:

I have a pair of the God awful truck mirrors on my Westy. I'll post a pick tomorrow. (too dark now) I put them on in July. I love them. With an early Westy's window-blocking closet, the original mirrors were woefully inadequate. I used to have Chevy truck mirrors mounted. They improved the visibility but were ugly and awkward. (check my photos in the gallery) The new ones are less of an eyesore. I bought mine on Amazon. They are Cipa Jr. West Coast mirrors, about $20 each. I had to take mine to a machine shop and have the bottom arms cut and re-threaded. I didn't need them 16" out from the bus. It cost $20 to have them cut and re-threaded.

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GetPsycho · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:17 am Post subject:

danfromsyr · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:11 am Post subject:

I've seen GA truck mirros @ the Advanced Auto FLAPS for $~25ea.

and yes sometimes... sometimes seeing is better then style.

now if they would only add a heater element to the smaller ones like the big trucks have.
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Redd73 · Samba Member Joined: March 05, 2007 Posts: 836

this is the closest pic i have of mine. these are courtesy of the po.

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TRN9 · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:45 pm Post subject:

JMazier · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:02 pm Post subject:

Spentzos · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:03 pm Post subject:

Hello,
Since we're back on the subject of larger mirrors... was wondering if anyone out there has these:

I have the mirrors (bought them awhile ago) but do not have the mounting hardware. I found a picture of the mounting HW in the Gallery:

Does anyone out there have these? Even better, does anyone have the mounting hardware? Thanks.
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