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Q n D mirror extension [message #302129]

Tue, 14 June 2016 16:25

pjburt

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Registered: February 2016
Location: Fresno, California

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I couldn't see around the window vent with the passenger side mirror.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6943/driver-mir.jpg

I decided a 2" extension was what I needed.
Not wanting to spend a lot of money on the stock mirrors and not wanting to spring for the high dollar mirrors yet, I finally came up with a plan. Turning the mirror bar 90 degrees moves the head out 2.5". I can now see around the vent. Orchard Supply has the plastic washers and I will repaint the stanchions when I get the stainless washers, acorn nuts, and flathead mount bolts.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6943/pass-mir.jpg

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6943/pass-mir.jpg

Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.

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Re: Q n D mirror extension [message #302138 is a reply to message #302129]

Wed, 15 June 2016 02:22

Ken Burton

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Registered: January 2004
Location: Hebron, Indiana

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I thought about doing the same thing a few years ago. I ran into a good deal on some Ramco mirrors and so I went that route instead. I'm glad to see that someone tried it and it works.

Ken B.

Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

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Re: Q n D mirror extension [message #302139 is a reply to message #302138]

Wed, 15 June 2016 07:10

tphipps

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Location: Spanish Fort, AL

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Excellent idea!
Tom, MS II

2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552 KA4CSG

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Re: Q n D mirror extension [message #302142 is a reply to message #302129]

Wed, 15 June 2016 10:16

pjburt

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Location: Fresno, California

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On FB, Miguel Mendez mentioned the new plastic washers allow the mirrors to move at speed. So, you might not want to replace those.

Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.

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