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22nd June 2016, 09:02 AM
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Patrol Freak
Non-Patrol extendable towing mirrors
Has anyone adapted the Chevy, GMC, F-truck style extendable towing mirrors onto a GU?
I see the Clearview mirrors here are ~$740 and I can buy the American style units for sub $200USD. It doesn't look like they'd be difficult to adapt.
I'll be in the US in August to see my grandkids so wanted to do some useful shopping while I'm there.
John
2001 GUII TI 4500 - Now converted to TD42T auto with Nomad valve body
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22nd June 2016 09:02 AM
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22nd June 2016, 11:41 AM
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Patrol God
I found that site as well , first thoughts were we get ripped a new one
Maybe they have a Universal style that would fit?
What about the Nissan Titan??
Do you still have the link??
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CLIP-ON-T...YAAOSwBLlVAhl3
Last edited by threedogs; 22nd June 2016 at 11:48 AM.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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22nd June 2016, 12:20 PM
#3
Patrol Freak
Your link is to clip-on mirrors. I don't want those, I want to fit the extendable mirrors that slide in and out. They're electric, heated and can have indicators in them as well. I want to leave them on and just extend them when towing.
I don't want the hassle of fitting clip on stuff.
John
2001 GUII TI 4500 - Now converted to TD42T auto with Nomad valve body
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22nd June 2016, 12:25 PM
#4
Enjoying the trips
Would it be worth taking a mirror off and tracing out a template also marking mount holes to take with you to the US?
Cheers
Macca
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22nd June 2016, 01:31 PM
#5
Patrol Freak
Originally Posted by
macca
Would it be worth taking a mirror off and tracing out a template also marking mount holes to take with you to the US?
I thought I'd just take pics and measurements of the GU triangle and get what appears to be the closest
If I'm going to make my own adaptor plate I'll probably have grind the new one a bit anyway.
The important part will probably be the angle at which it leans in or out because they're not a precise vertical fit.
John
2001 GUII TI 4500 - Now converted to TD42T auto with Nomad valve body
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22nd June 2016, 03:27 PM
#6
I am he, fear me
... or use the Grey Nomad 2 step method of changing lanes.
Step 1 - Turn on indicator (optional)
Step 2 - Change lanes (under no circumstances check mirrors to see the resulting carnage)
Seriously tho, John, if you do find something either very close or very easily adapted make sure you post up here (or start your own import business)
Clearviews are great... but the price?... bloody hell!
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22nd June 2016, 03:33 PM
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Legendary
Step 1 - Turn on indicator (optional)
Step 2 - Change lanes (under no circumstances check mirrors to see the resulting carnage)
I usually try to avoid using the indicators both in the Patrol or my work truck. I find it encourages those behind to drop a cog and speed up beside you to prevent you changing lanes.
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22nd June 2016, 04:35 PM
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Patrol God
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/L-R-Manua...oAAOSwhOBXUIJa
boy they like their Tahoe and Dodge Rams ,GMC over there eh
Ive fired off a few emails as well .see what results that brings
Last edited by threedogs; 22nd June 2016 at 05:17 PM.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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22nd June 2016, 06:02 PM
#9
Patrol Freak
I LOVE my Clear Views - but they are pricey. Also they do stick out a fair bit even when retracted. I sent them a suggestion once to put a second hinge point close to the mirror. That way you could fold the arm back and then the mirror out and it would only stick out as far as the original mirror. I never received an answer from them.
Also, I have had a problem with the driver's side mirror folding in when a truck went past. I informed them of this and they said the mirror had to be returned to them and for a price they would fix it. I told them I was on the road at the time and could not be without a mirror. To cut a long story short they eventually sent me the fix which was putting more tension on the spring by padding it out with a couple of washers. Go figure - they wanted it returned to do that?
But I still love them.
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22nd June 2016, 07:31 PM
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Moderator
I saw these on a car a few years ago and grab some pics. This would be Sooooo easy to make!!
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