Rearview mirror resilvering - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brad · 12-18-2008, 03:15 AM

At the last Monroe swap meet, Drew (Twisted78SS) found me a Camaro/Nova mirror for my truck. It was in dire need of a resilvering so I looked all around for someone to do this cheap in my area and wasn't getting anywhere. I found a few places back East and one shop around town that wanted $65 to do it. Finally I found a place that would do it for $40 in Gresham, Or called Cliff's Classic Chevy Parts.

I finally got the finished mirror back a few days ago. Although there were a few inconveniences along the way, overall I'm very happy with the final results.

Initially they called after about 2 weeks and said it was done. I picked it up and went to put the glass back in the frame and discovered that it wasn't mine! The glass they gave me was slightly bigger all the way around, so back it went. Unfortunately, I had to drive about 10 miles back there only to discover they had closed for lunch so I had to wait. I gave it back and they didn't have mine done and said it'd take another week. Cliff did say that he'd install the glass into the frame for me as a courtesy which made up for the unnecessary trip. Unfortunately, I had to leave for 2 weeks for military stuff and couldn't get it until I got back. So I went over there yesterday and finally picked it up. They had completed it and again, I'm very happy with the final result. The first 2 pics are before and the last one is the finished product. I'll try to get a better pic when I can bring it out in the natural sunlight, but this will give you an idea. I'll also shoot a pic of it installed and post here.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-18-2008, 08:07 AM

I was told they couldn't do that anymore. Something about mercury and the EPA or whatever. I was about to get a repop from one of the vendors, but I checked my junk pile and I had a good one I got from a buddy's stepdad when I helped him move his house. It came off a mid '60s Buick station wagon. Works real good, not too much dropout and the DAY/NIGHT selector works OK. My dog Gunji caught his leash in the old one's selector and it broke, but it had too much dropout, anyway.

'68 C-20 · 12-18-2008, 09:06 AM

What is "drop out"?

**bigdon-70blazer** · 12-18-2008, 01:16 PM

Can you post the town and phone number of someone who did it for you? I need to do this....

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-19-2008, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by '68 C-20

What is "drop out"?

It's a term from the recording industry to describe how particles of the magnetic iron oxide drop out of the backing of video or audio tape after repeated play and create a distortion. In this case, I mean how the silver colored backing drops out and you get those black spots and waves in the mirror's backing. Look at Brad's 2nd pic.

Brad · 12-19-2008, 12:03 AM

Yeppers!
Cliff's Classic Chevrolet Parts Co. in Gresham, Oregon
503 667 4329
www.cliffsclassicchevrolet.net

**bigdon-70blazer** · 12-19-2008, 12:43 AM

Thanks....will give them a call.

Andy4639 · 12-19-2008, 12:48 AM

How does the sun viser's work with it? I got one one time out of a GM station wagon and the viser's hit both sides when you folded them down. Just something to look at.

Brad · 12-19-2008, 12:55 AM

It's the same size as the stock, chrome '68 mirror. It's an 8" Camaro/Nova mirror. The visors won't even come close.

LuckyHenriksen · 12-19-2008, 01:05 AM

Looks great, looking forward to seeing it installed

12-18-2008, 03:15 AM	#1
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Rearview mirror resilvering At the last Monroe swap meet, Drew (Twisted78SS) found me a Camaro/Nova mirror for my truck. It was in dire need of a resilvering so I looked all around for someone to do this cheap in my area and wasn't getting anywhere. I found a few places back East and one shop around town that wanted $65 to do it. Finally I found a place that would do it for $40 in Gresham, Or called Cliff's Classic Chevy Parts. I finally got the finished mirror back a few days ago. Although there were a few inconveniences along the way, overall I'm very happy with the final results. Initially they called after about 2 weeks and said it was done. I picked it up and went to put the glass back in the frame and discovered that it wasn't mine! The glass they gave me was slightly bigger all the way around, so back it went. Unfortunately, I had to drive about 10 miles back there only to discover they had closed for lunch so I had to wait. I gave it back and they didn't have mine done and said it'd take another week. Cliff did say that he'd install the glass into the frame for me as a courtesy which made up for the unnecessary trip. Unfortunately, I had to leave for 2 weeks for military stuff and couldn't get it until I got back. So I went over there yesterday and finally picked it up. They had completed it and again, I'm very happy with the final result. The first 2 pics are before and the last one is the finished product. I'll try to get a better pic when I can bring it out in the natural sunlight, but this will give you an idea. I'll also shoot a pic of it installed and post here. Attached Images __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 12-18-2008 at 03:16 AM.

12-18-2008, 08:07 AM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,628	Re: Rearview mirror resilvering I was told they couldn't do that anymore. Something about mercury and the EPA or whatever. I was about to get a repop from one of the vendors, but I checked my junk pile and I had a good one I got from a buddy's stepdad when I helped him move his house. It came off a mid '60s Buick station wagon. Works real good, not too much dropout and the DAY/NIGHT selector works OK. My dog Gunji caught his leash in the old one's selector and it broke, but it had too much dropout, anyway. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

12-18-2008, 09:06 AM	#3
'68 C-20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dansville, NY Posts: 248	Re: Rearview mirror resilvering What is "drop out"? __________________ DIY body and paint work is cheap, making it look good... priceless -------------------------------------------- My Toys; ’26 Ford Model T ‘72 Triumph Spitfire 1500 '09 "The Briggs Flyer" Gettin' High.

12-18-2008, 01:16 PM	#4
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Re: Rearview mirror resilvering Can you post the town and phone number of someone who did it for you? I need to do this....

12-19-2008, 12:03 AM	#6
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Rearview mirror resilvering Yeppers! Cliff's Classic Chevrolet Parts Co. in Gresham, Oregon 503 667 4329 www.cliffsclassicchevrolet.net __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

12-19-2008, 12:43 AM	#7
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Re: Rearview mirror resilvering Thanks....will give them a call.

12-19-2008, 12:48 AM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Rearview mirror resilvering How does the sun viser's work with it? I got one one time out of a GM station wagon and the viser's hit both sides when you folded them down. Just something to look at. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-19-2008, 12:55 AM	#9
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Rearview mirror resilvering It's the same size as the stock, chrome '68 mirror. It's an 8" Camaro/Nova mirror. The visors won't even come close. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

12-19-2008, 01:05 AM	#10
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Rearview mirror resilvering Looks great, looking forward to seeing it installed __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here



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