Random side mirror questions

[frankendat]

The side mirrors on my 720, I don't like. The mirrors on the truck are plastic body single point of contact. I like the (usually chrome) rectangle three points of contact side mirrors that are usually found on 620's. There is a set of 620 mirrors for sale in the classifieds section, if my descriptions are not understandable.

 

First question: Did the 720 every come with three point of contact mirrors that differ from the 620 three point of contact mirrors?

 

I am going off the reservation a bit here and hope someone has blazed the trail: There are kits to install turn signal lights, behind the glass. I could not locate an instructional video, or example of a kit installed on a three point of contact mirror.

 

Second question: Anyone have experience with these kits? https://www.amazon.com/iJDMTOY-Universal-Mirror-LED-Brilliant/dp/B008B86O7Qhttps://www.amazon.com/iJDMTOY-Universal-Mirror-LED-Brilliant/dp/B008B86O7Q

 

[frankendat]

[frankendat]

Posted above is an example of mirrors, that I am calling "three point of contact mirrors"

[frankendat]

One that slipped through the cracks or is a question that was too dumb to answer. I am hopeful it is the former and bumping myself

[KELMO]

I don't recall seeing 720's with the three point mirrors but that doesn't mean they didn't come with them. When I started in Nissan parts the Hardbody had just come out.

I believe those type of mirrors were an add on either at the dealer or after the fact (I could be wrong, it happens a lot).

 

Second question: no I don't.

 

Hey look, I was absolutely no help at all.

 

[datzenmike]

At some point L&R side mirrors were DOT required on all new vehicles. Never seen three point on any truck from the factory. Companies that did camper modifications would have supplied them. Nothing from the factory needed them. Though some like the look I do not, it's pretentious like your driving a semi???? Small discrete look best but larger work best. It's a trade off.

[Ooph!]

From my recollection only the inside rear view and drivers side mirror were/are required by law, they came with a small door mounted side mirror like the mirror for sale in the classifieds but it was very popular on full size pickups to have what I call cowboy mirrors and the fad transferred to the new small pickups.

If you carried anything in the back that blocks your view then you needed them, my Dad's 71 had them but they were two point my 73 had them and they were 3 point but different than those you show and were more like semi truck mirrors as you said..

The model I remember most were like these on this orange pickup, they are what my 73 had.

These mirrors and all the different model rear bumpers ( Barden bumper )were dealer add-ons or added after purchase.

The model you show began appearing later but I don't remember seeing them as much as the earlier models I think because most people stayed with the stock side view mirror and just added a passenger side mirror that matched the OEM flag type drivers side.

[datzenmike]

Yes back then. Right side view mirrors were an option through the 620 run. My 710 didn't have a right side mirror, I put one on. Same with my 620.

 

I don't think you can buy a vehicle without a right side mirror but when this started I don't know. The more I look into this the more confusing the laws are.   

[Thomas Perkins]

When I bought my 85 720 back in 94,it didn't come with a passenger mirror and didn't have the hole for it.I went to the Nissan dealer and bought one,it was pricey and I  bought the  hardware to mount it,I just drilled the hole.Like Mike said it was a option.

[datzenmike]

Seems every state and province has different laws for them. If anything should have a passenger side mirror.... a truck should

[Thomas Perkins]

Just found my receipt,back in April 23 2007 I bought a mirror,part number 96301-10W10 for 144.25 with taxes.Which means I drove it for 14 years without a passenger mirror.Also this Nissan dealer has sold and they built a new building.Did you know Nissan has no body shop.I keep all receipts.Also back in the 70's here,all vehicles had to get a inspection sticker once a year.Not no more.That died long ago.

Edited January 2, 2022 by Thomas Perkins

[KELMO]

FWIW...Some Nissan dealers do have a body shop. And some of those are Nissan certified.

[MikeRL411]

On 1/2/2022 at 10:28 AM, Ooph! said:

From my recollection only the inside rear view and drivers side mirror were/are required by law, they came with a small door mounted side mirror like the mirror for sale in the classifieds but it was very popular on full size pickups to have what I call cowboy mirrors and the fad transferred to the new small pickups.

If you carried anything in the back that blocks your view then you needed them, my Dad's 71 had them but they were two point my 73 had them and they were 3 point but different than those you show and were more like semi truck mirrors as you said..

The model I remember most were like these on this orange pickup, they are what my 73 had.

These mirrors and all the different model rear bumpers ( Barden bumper )were dealer add-ons or added after purchase.

The model you show began appearing later but I don't remember seeing them as much as the earlier models I think because most people stayed with the stock side view mirror and just added a passenger side mirror that matched the OEM flag type drivers side.

 

About 15 years ago a motorcycle pulled out from behind me and passed me on the left  Run straight into one of those "flag" mirrors,  Quite a mess.  Should have looked and maybe ducked ?

[MikeRL411]

On 1/2/2022 at 12:16 PM, Thomas Perkins said:

Just found my receipt,back in April 23 2007 I bought a mirror,part number 96301-10W10 for 144.25 with taxes.Which means I drove it for 14 years without a passenger mirror.Also this Nissan dealer has sold and they built a new building.Did you know Nissan has no body shop.I keep all receipts.Also back in the 70's here,all vehicles had to get a inspection sticker once a year.Not no more.That died long ago.

 

Quite common these days for regional dealers to sponsor one common body shop.

[frankendat]

Thank you for the replies gentlemen, The mirrors I was referencing turned out to be "universal". The three point are H3751 or two point H3721.  Once again, the Ratsun Brain Trust to the rescue!