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01-27-2006, 02:31 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Need convex mirror source
I use McKesh mirrors on one late-model tow vehicle, and to my surprise, have found their convex mirrors to be extremely helpful in keeping an eye on what is around me.
The stick-on convex mirrors on my '84 Suburban's OEM mirrors pale in comparison to McKesh's bolt-on version in that the stick-on's take up mirror space that would be better served in helping me back into a camping spot without twisting in the driver's seat to see well.
The images below portray my Suburban's OEM mirrors. Does anyone know where I can purchase convex mirrors for this style of mirror which will clamp-on to the existing mirrors' framework? The McKesh mirrors will not work without major modification.
Thanks,
Tom
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01-27-2006, 03:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 27' Globetrotter
Saint Louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,105
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Tom,
I got a set of these for my F-250.
http://www.qwks.com/xcart/catalog/CB...r_Set-p-3.html
They are Ford centric but may give you something to start with. The mirrors are identical to the onese on my McKesh mirrors. You might also want to see if McKesh will sell you just the convex mirrors and create your own mounting hardware.
Good luck,
Dennis
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01-27-2006, 03:34 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
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Tom, I purchased a 4 inch diameter convex mirror from NAPA, complete with mounting bracket, for $7. IIRC, it was a NAPA brand item. Nick.
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01-27-2006, 05:25 PM
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cosmotini
those mirrors are the schizzle.....i'm gettin' some!
cheers
2air'
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01-27-2006, 05:31 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 27' Globetrotter
Saint Louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,105
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2airishuman
cosmotini
those mirrors are the schizzle.....i'm gettin' some!
cheers
2air'
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01-27-2006, 07:06 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1991 34' Excella
Mansfield
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 490
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Check the Truck Stops near you. Some of them have a pretty good selection of aftermarket gadgets. All-tho they are a little pricey. Then there's always J.C. Whitney.
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01-27-2006, 08:23 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 25' Sovereign
Southern Middle
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2002
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08-26-2007, 05:37 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,018
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Better late than never
I finally located convex mirrors suitable for my OEM mirrors at Wire Connections. Auto-Truck-Industrial Wires, Terminals, Connectors, Fuses, Lights. 317-738-2451.
Using their online, .pdf catalog, I was able to identify my OEM mirrors as being made by Signal-Stat, and found a suitable bolt-on convex mirror. Later, while talking to 'Cindy' on the phone, I was advised that the Signal-Stat convex mirrors I had picked out would take 6 to 8 eight weeks to arrive as they were currently backordered. Remembering that I started this mirror search (and this thread) a year & a half ago, the wait did not seem unreasonable to me. I gave her my credit card number and hung up.
Apparently the wait seemed unreasonable to Cindy, as she called me up ten or fifteen minutes later to tell me she had located very similar stainless convex mirrors from another supplier who had them in stock. And they were less expensive.
I highly recommend wireconnections.com for customer service.
Tom
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08-26-2007, 10:23 AM
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More than one rivet loose
Currently Looking...
Los Alamos
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2006
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NAPA auto parts had a good selection. We use them for our airplanes.
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08-26-2007, 11:40 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Hernando
, Mississippi
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Cosmotini;
Karma to ya! Those are exactly what I have been looking for. Just ordered them. Thanks!
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Scott
Air 16426
Fully retired now!
Remember:
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I will never HAVE to be anywhere ever again!
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08-26-2007, 01:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottW
..Those are exactly what I have been looking for. Just ordered them. Thanks!
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yep scott,
the c betr's are awesome!
here is a pictorial thread on installation.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238...uty-21799.html
feel free to add 2 it...
reflected images are cool!
cheers
2air'
and tomw has really improved his view with those new mirrors!
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08-26-2007, 01:59 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Hernando
, Mississippi
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 759
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2Air';
Thanks for the install instructions/cautions. It appears that current c-betr mirrors now come with stainless...
"Comes with 2 mirrors, 2 C-Betr brackets, all stainless hardware, and installation instructions."
Thanks again for the link. Particularly liked the photos of the actual mirrors.
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Rgds,
Scott
Air 16426
Fully retired now!
Remember:
Never start anything before noon and always plan on being finished by 5.
I will never HAVE to be anywhere ever again!
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08-26-2007, 04:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2001 34' Limited
The State of
, Ohio
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,605
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We'll have had the C-Betr mirrors for 5 years in the next month or so. I can't imagine driving the Super-Duty without them.
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