Wide-enough mirrors?

[CraigL]

I'm looking to replace the (dated) outboard mirrors on a 96 Type-I. Mine have three chromed supports to the doors. Mine look military --or like the 1960's.
But ambu modules are *very wide-- so I have yet to find a set that is stable and *wide enough. I need a minimum of 20" to the *centerline of mirrors.
Any thoughts?

[97 Crestline]

Many E350 owners replace the similar 'Elephant Ear' mirrors with mirrors from a newer Ford.


Are there newer GM mirrors that could be used... I'm not familiar with that platform.

[OutlawImages]

Newer mirrors like this is my plan

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[CraigL]

Yeah, @outlawimages , those look like the usual offerings, but my module is 18"(?) outside my cab. As far as *sturdy and wide, I may be SOL.

I've looked at fire engines and busses-- are those the "elephant ears" mentioned? (Hang down)

[CraigL]

One google search tells me *all flat, oversized mirrors are called "elephant ears". And my module is more like 14" wider than the cab (see pic), but it looks *dated-- yeah, my truck is 20yo!!

[ARV Team]

[OutlawImages]

These cool mirrors are heated and adjustable off a Class C motorhome, and reach out pretty far

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