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Kyle C. February 3rd, 2021 2:18 PM

Pull out Tow mirrors
 
Hello!!!! I am currently prototyping a set of pull out tow mirrors for the Chevrolet Express/ GMC Savana. It seems like they don't make them for this platform except for dedicated tow mirrors (that are way too wide for everyday use) Anyway, I may begin producing them but I wanted to gauge interest in the community first. Pics coming soon. I am also developing some custom Headlights. Let me know your opinion!!!

mountainmanjoe February 3rd, 2021 11:03 PM

I would try the mirrors. What kind of headlights?

Kyle C. February 3rd, 2021 11:08 PM


Originally Posted by mountainmanjoe (Post 459877)
I would try the mirrors. What kind of headlights?

They would be an Led projector style headlight, for the 2003+ vans with composite headlights (not the single sealed beam) and they would have an led drl ribbon

mountainmanjoe February 3rd, 2021 11:16 PM

darn . I have sealed beam.

Kyle C. February 3rd, 2021 11:37 PM


Originally Posted by mountainmanjoe (Post 459879)
darn . I have sealed beam.

there are several existing aftermarket options for sealed beams since they are a standard size (5x7 I believe) and swapping the facia on these vans van be done in 10 minutes and is really cheap if you source parts from a yard.

mountainmanjoe February 4th, 2021 1:05 AM

In that case I am curious. Mainly because the halogens they sell now are junk and they don't last. So if there were LEDs that last a long time, I would be interested. But they would need to have a good broad color spectrum.

GatorHawk24 February 4th, 2021 12:09 PM

I am very interested in an extendable mirror for the Express/Savana vans! Please share when you have a functional prototype.

The challenge will likely be cost. There are so many options for the trucks that costs are relatively low for a set of extendable towing mirrors, but there are so few options for the full sized vans, that they are absurdly expensive (over $500 set for ones with heated glass and integrated signal, and they still don't retract for use when not towing). I've been debating some, but even when I find some on sale for less than $380 for the pair, I'm reluctant because I don't want to spend that much money on mirrors.

Garner Ames February 8th, 2021 3:03 PM

I am interested. Of course cost is a concern for me also I would not mind springing for the towing mirrors I see on the box Express vans except for the fact they dont retract. The factory mirrors are useable but I would pay for better ones especially if I didnt have to look like those guys in the Dodge trucks always driving around with their mirrors flipped out even when not towing, heck some dont even have a trailer hitch and leave the mirrors out looking like dumbo the elephant

Kyle C. February 8th, 2021 6:24 PM

Im currently building a mid range prototype, however a basic set (manual mirrors, no heat, no turn signals) it will run around $200. I should have a structural prototype ready by the weekend and will post photos.

Kyle C. February 13th, 2021 8:41 PM

Here are the mock ups, they are currently just for design testing and do not have any fairings. They are however mounted. I apologize for the lightning, I had to take them at night because it was the only time I could do it lol. Let me know your thoughts!!!
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/chevrol...be0d51779a.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/chevrol...de252bec8a.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/chevrol...1aa9582e96.jpg


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