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A Polished Touch: Upgrading Project Rocky with Billet Side-View Mirrors

Chris Hamilton . March 04, 2025 . Tech
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Installing Eddie Motorsports Billet Side-View Mirrors

For the past 2½ years, Project Rocky, our 1979 Chevy C10, has been transformed piece by piece into a frame-off masterpiece. As the build neared completion, one detail was still missing: the perfect side-view mirrors. After scouring the market for options that could match the truck’s clean lines and custom aesthetic, we landed on the Billet Aluminum Kinetic Square Mirrors from Eddie Motorsports. And let me tell you, they were so worth the wait.

Eddie Motorsports is known for its top-notch craftsmanship, and these mirrors are no exception. Precision-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, they’re as durable as they are stylish. Available in both round and rectangular mirror heads, they come in a bright polished finish or a range of anodized, Cerakote, and Fusioncoated colors to match any build. We chose the polished rectangular heads, and they were a perfect fit for Rocky’s clean and classic look.

Installing these mirrors was a breeze thanks to their universal mounting system. Designed to fit either side, the mirrors feature a smart setup that mounts from the outside and secures through the inside of the base. The process was straightforward, requiring just a few tools and a little patience.

Once installed, the mirrors brought a whole new level of style and function to Project Rocky. The anti-glare automotive glass is a practical touch, especially for night driving, while the adjustable pivot ball ensures the perfect angle for visibility. And the solid aluminum construction means they’ll hold up to years of use while maintaining their show-quality finish.

These billet mirrors aren’t just side-view mirrors—they’re a statement piece that ties together the final look of our build. Whether your square body C10 is a weekend cruiser or a full-blown show truck, Eddie Motorsports’ mirrors are a must-have upgrade. Follow along with the photos to see just how seamless the install was and how these mirrors look on Project Rocky. It’s safe to say, the wait was worth it.

Once installed, the mirrors brought a whole new level of style and function to Project Rocky.

The last time we left this project, the truck was ready to roll, although we just couldn’t see what was behind us. Time to fix that.

These billet mirrors are precision-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum. They are available in both round and rectangular mirror heads, they come in a bright polished finish or a range of anodized, Cerakote, and Fusioncoated colors. We chose the polished rectangular heads to fit Rocky’s clean body lines and to offset the round headlights.

We were lucky enough to have a few vehicles in the shop to reference, including this 1978 Chevy Blazer with slightly matching mirrors. After a few measurements, we were confident with our mounting location.

Before we marked any holes or broke out the drill bit, we held the mirrors in the location we felt was accurate and tested a few things, such as opening the wing windows and adjusting them from the driver seat.
Now that we were 100% confident with our final mounting location, all we needed to do was stick a little tape to the door and hold the mirror mounts in the perfect spot.
We used a micrometer to make sure the mounting holes were the same distance from the body line on each side, and then we simply marked the location with a permanent marker as well as a line on the bottom of the mount.
The next thing to do was cross-mark our mounting hole spots, and then it was time to break out the drill.
To make sure our drill bit didn’t travel down into our fresh paint job, we punched holes at both drilling spots.
Now comes the cringe part as we drilled holes into our brand-new doors and fresh paint. No turning back now!
With the tape removed, we can see how close the drill holes are thanks to our pre-punched holes.

Before we started mounting the new mirrors, we used some touchup paint on the freshly drilled holes to seal the raw metal. The last thing we want is rust starting from underneath these mirrors.
All of the mounting hardware is included in the packaging. We recommend manually screwing these screws into place so they don’t get over tightened or spun out from an electric screwdriver.
With the mirror mount screwed into place permanently, the mirror is simply attached using some Allen key bolts supplied in the kit.

The mirrors give this truck a completed field of vision and match perfectly with the rest of the billet accessories. Now we can feel safe driving this truck around town and not have to worry about getting pulled over for improper equipment. We highly recommend Eddie Motorsports products for your vehicle if you’re looking for that custom touch.

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Eddie Motorsports
888-813-1293
www.eddiemotorsports.com

 

PHOTOS BY CHRIS HAMILTON

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