FX2 Mirror Caps
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Originally Posted by 05RedFX4
After reading this thread, I went out and pulled my mirror apart to see if it was a 2 piece cap, it's not. They are still one piece. More than likely, the PTM caps are smooth and paintable on top, and rough (like the original) on the bottom.
And yes, my truck is an 07, with the heated signal mirrors.
And yes, my truck is an 07, with the heated signal mirrors.
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Originally Posted by 05BlackF150
I used photoshop. I selected the truck. Inversed the selection and used the blur filter on the background.
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Found these, they are not OEM, but they are chrome skull caps
http://www.f150store.com/Shop/ViewPr...&PlateTypeID=1
http://www.f150store.com/Shop/ViewPr...&PlateTypeID=1
Last edited by 05RedFX4; May 2, 2007 at 01:49 PM.
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Originally Posted by 05BlackF150
ncf150sc,
Do you know the part #'s for the chrome covers(caps)? Also, would you know the part #'s for the bottom backing for the mirrors? I am wondering if I can replace the one piece back covers from my 05 and install the 2 piece 07 back mirror covers without having to replace the whole mirror assembly. The back covers for the 07 appear to be the same as the 05, just in 2 pieces instead of one.
Do you know the part #'s for the chrome covers(caps)? Also, would you know the part #'s for the bottom backing for the mirrors? I am wondering if I can replace the one piece back covers from my 05 and install the 2 piece 07 back mirror covers without having to replace the whole mirror assembly. The back covers for the 07 appear to be the same as the 05, just in 2 pieces instead of one.
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Originally Posted by ncf150sc
Chrome covers, left & right hand, are part #'s 5L3Z-17D743-A and 5L3Z-17d742-A. The bottom cover portion is unfortunately part of the mirror only.
Thanks for the part numbers!!
Not sure what you mean by "bottom cover portion is unfortunately part of the mirror only." Does this mean I won't be able to use the chrome or PTM covers with my 05 mirrors? I can't just remove the back of the mirror on the 05 and replace with the 07 backing? Are the PTM FX2 mirror covers the same as the chrome? 05RedFX4 said the backing on his 07 mirrors were one piece like mine. I am guessing that the 07's that have chrome or painted mirror covers have a completely different mirror assembly than the 07's that do not have chrome or painted mirror covers. Please let me know if I am wrong about this. Thanks for all your help.
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Originally Posted by ncf150sc
crashtheline, they are paint to match, so, you'd have to have a body shop paint them for you.
As far as removal goes, you have to depress the tabs on the inside of the mirror that hold it on. To do this, you have to adjust the glass to the extreme positions to see the tabs.
As far as removal goes, you have to depress the tabs on the inside of the mirror that hold it on. To do this, you have to adjust the glass to the extreme positions to see the tabs.
Can I use the 07 covers as a direct replacement on my 05 mirrors?
I'd like to get the PTM covers for my 05, but I don't know if they will fit.
Thanks.
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Here's another option. I put a set of PTM on mine before the FX2 came out. They stick up/out about 1/8 in. They're about the same price so if they're the same as the FX2 caps IMO I'd go with the OEM. http://www.britechrome.com/ford_mirror_cover.htm
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Originally Posted by Psiclone
Here's another option. I put a set of PTM on mine before the FX2 came out. They stick up/out about 1/8 in. They're about the same price so if they're the same as the FX2 caps IMO I'd go with the OEM. http://www.britechrome.com/ford_mirror_cover.htm
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Originally Posted by Toolcrib
I answered this question on page one,I assumed anyone asking for the paint to match covers did not have a 07.We should all try to be a bit more exact( including myself) when giving advice.
the skull caps CAN be purchased seperately. So, the question was answered on page 1. It was answered by ncf150sc. I was just reiterating for those of us who were unsure about which information was correct.