Mirrors

[Cincinnati Guy]

Where can I find a replacement mirror? I have tried the aftermarket replacement mirrors, and like usual POS!!! I cant seem to find them, what type are they anyways?

http://cdn.getauto.com/photos/4/155674/1c/1FTJF35H2NNA49133-1c.jpg

 

[Diesel_brad]

Junk yard

 

[Cincinnati Guy]

Not around here!

 

[LCAM-01XA]

Those are factory towing mirrors, don't know any other name for them. Did you try the reproduction ones LMC sells?

 

[Cincinnati Guy]

The ones LMC sell are just like the ones at the local parts stores, there cheaply made and actually there somewhat the same but then again a lot different. Anyone know of a part number for the mirror? I dont need the mounts.

 

[Papabear]

If you mean replacements for the mirrors I see on the truck in the pic they sell them here at a local retailer not sure the price though but if your interested i could price them and let you know

 

[towcat]

www.retracmirrors.com

 

[MIDNIGHT RIDER]

Where can I find a replacement mirror? I have tried the aftermarket replacement mirrors, and like usual POS!!! I cant seem to find them, what type are they anyways?

http://cdn.getauto.com/photos/4/155674/1c/1FTJF35H2NNA49133-1c.jpg

This has been discussed recently many many times; it must be mirror season.


I know exactly what you mean by the after-market replacements; they have the shaft externally attached to the back-side of the housing; plus, most are cheap chrome-plated and will soon be rusty as a grubbing-hoe.


Ford and GM heads will interchange; BUT, there are a couple of minor differences that will need be addressed, should you find a GM head and wish to attach it to your FORD bracket.

GMs are a lot more prevalent, as they used the same heads on close mounts on nearly every truck they produced from 1973 - 1987.

The GM shaft is a couple inches shorter than the FORD shaft; nothing wrong with that so long as both sides are replaced; otherwise, the truck will look lop-sided.

The GM head will perfectly fit the FORD shaft.

Loosening the four screws will allow a GM head to slide completely off it's shaft.

Not so for the FORD, as there is an internal retainer-clip that will have to be cut away --- from INSIDE the head; no problem if the glass is already broken; once this clip is gone, a GM head will slide onto the FORD shaft.

The GM heads have "ribs" on their back sides; whereas, the FORD heads are smooth; this difference is not noticable to the casual observer, but it is there none-the-less.

I state all of this on account of I have many times used GM heads on FORD brackets, whenever a FORD head was un-available.

I don't have mirror difficulties anymore, as I have been hoarding them for years from swap-meets.

 

[Diesel_brad]

www.retracmirrors.com

Towcat that is great. Part number 611600 on page 31

 

[Russ]

Also the door mounts are different, early ones have 3 holes where they mount at the top of the door and later ones use 2 holes, and have a "rubber" pad the goes between the bracket and door skin. The mirror heads are the same, just the door mounts are different. I've gone through couple of them. If I come across a pair I snatch them up. The factory Ford heads have Fords logo stamped in the center of the 4 bolts on the back side of the head.

 

[Shaguardriver]

I have a set you can have one of the mirrors is cracked but the brackets are in great shape.

 

[OLDBULL8]

Go to an RV dealer that sells parts. If they deal with Arrow Distributing (Arrow P/N 730492) (**** P/N 11000) the mirror head will fit your bracket L or R side.

 

[Cincinnati Guy]

Thanks towcat, they actually have the type I need, and not the cheesy ones. All I need is the head not the mounts. I do think I temporarily got mine fixed until I get the real replacement. I will email or give Retrac Mirrors a call. Thanks everyone!

 

[towcat]

Thanks towcat, they actually have the type I need, and not the cheesy ones. All I need is the head not the mounts. I do think I temporarily got mine fixed until I get the real replacement. I will email or give Retrac Mirrors a call. Thanks everyone!

I've bought from them for years for the OEM replacement and the guys who want the "west coast" style setup on their trucks. I suspected for a long time the only difference between theirs and Ford's is the logo stamped on the front. It is very likely they are a supplier building for Ford. You won't be disappointed on the quality and pleasantly surprised on the cost.

 

[burtcheca]

Thanks Towcat!

I found the ones I need for my farm truck!

By the way I like your Avatar's pictures too.

Thanks,
Burt.