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Awann99 · 07-03-2019, 02:27 PM

Can anyone tell me what these mirrors are called or where I could find a set of them? They look like a strange version of the camper style mirrors.
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**special-K** · 07-03-2019, 02:45 PM

They're called "Bus Type Extension Mirrors". RPO D38

CG · 07-03-2019, 02:50 PM

I don't think Ive seen that style before

**mkmc69** · 07-04-2019, 09:18 AM

Looks aftermarket, but period correct.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-04-2019, 10:58 AM

Looks strange to me.

CG · 07-04-2019, 01:35 PM

I think if they were powder coated argent they would look fine. Tie in to the rest of the truck better.

**special-K** · 07-04-2019, 04:56 PM

CG, diidn't the GMC you got from Livrat have those on the Chevy Doors? I always thought they were a GM accessory, but they have an RPO code. I'm not sure if all these are the same mirror. They were fully adjustable plus some now have different heads. I think Roberk (sp?) also made similar ones.

CG · 07-04-2019, 05:12 PM

Kinda sorta close-ish

**Warrens69GMC** · 07-04-2019, 05:26 PM

subbed for info

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-04-2019, 09:29 PM

I think th op's pic the lower mount was lower on the door....

**FirstOwner69** · 07-04-2019, 11:36 PM

I just posted this one on the Craigslist finds thread. The SPID doesn't list any mirrors though.

**special-K** · 07-04-2019, 11:54 PM

I'm not sure which are GM now. The Op's mirrors are definitely added on post-factory since you can see where the standard mirrors were mounted... which would not be listed on the SPID. I see different lower mounts on some. Thanks CG for the close-up. I sure like that truck you showed, First Owner. Sierra Grande with no upper trim. Hmmm.... Could be a repaint I suppose. I've seen GMC in Dark Olive, but it was a Chevy-only color. I've seen lots of exceptions to the Chevy-only/GMC-only paint colors though.

**FirstOwner69** · 07-05-2019, 01:01 AM

I don't think it's a repaint. The rockers are gone, and, the thing that makes me think it's original paint, it still has door edge guards. I doubt they are kept very often. Maybe it's just me, but I hate the things.

**special-K** · 07-05-2019, 09:10 AM

I believe that could be true. The one thing that throws me off is the lack of upper trim. I know things could be deleted. My first one of these trucks was a solid color Highlander with no lower trim. It was a trade-in in '73 I bought at a Chevy dealership. It was practically new and certainly unaltered. But why get a Sierra Grande at all if all you are getting is the dash woodgrain and a tailgate handle cover? That emblem under the front marker was added. I guess why ask why, it just ain't me.

07-03-2019, 02:27 PM	#1
Awann99 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: TN Posts: 263	The mystery mirrors Can anyone tell me what these mirrors are called or where I could find a set of them? They look like a strange version of the camper style mirrors. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

07-03-2019, 02:45 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: The mystery mirrors They're called "Bus Type Extension Mirrors". RPO D38 __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-03-2019, 02:50 PM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,149	Re: The mystery mirrors I don't think Ive seen that style before __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-04-2019, 09:18 AM	#4
mkmc69 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Logansport,In Posts: 561	Re: The mystery mirrors Looks aftermarket, but period correct.

07-04-2019, 10:58 AM	#5
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,370	Re: The mystery mirrors Looks strange to me. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

07-04-2019, 01:35 PM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,149	Re: The mystery mirrors I think if they were powder coated argent they would look fine. Tie in to the rest of the truck better. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-04-2019, 04:56 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: The mystery mirrors CG, diidn't the GMC you got from Livrat have those on the Chevy Doors? I always thought they were a GM accessory, but they have an RPO code. I'm not sure if all these are the same mirror. They were fully adjustable plus some now have different heads. I think Roberk (sp?) also made similar ones. Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-04-2019, 05:12 PM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,149	Re: The mystery mirrors Kinda sorta close-ish Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-04-2019, 05:26 PM	#9
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,626	Re: The mystery mirrors subbed for info __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

07-04-2019, 09:29 PM	#10
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,370	Re: The mystery mirrors I think th op's pic the lower mount was lower on the door.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

07-04-2019, 11:36 PM	#11
FirstOwner69 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,854	Re: The mystery mirrors I just posted this one on the Craigslist finds thread. The SPID doesn't list any mirrors though. Attached Images

07-04-2019, 11:54 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: The mystery mirrors I'm not sure which are GM now. The Op's mirrors are definitely added on post-factory since you can see where the standard mirrors were mounted... which would not be listed on the SPID. I see different lower mounts on some. Thanks CG for the close-up. I sure like that truck you showed, First Owner. Sierra Grande with no upper trim. Hmmm.... Could be a repaint I suppose. I've seen GMC in Dark Olive, but it was a Chevy-only color. I've seen lots of exceptions to the Chevy-only/GMC-only paint colors though. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-05-2019, 01:01 AM	#13
FirstOwner69 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,854	Re: The mystery mirrors I don't think it's a repaint. The rockers are gone, and, the thing that makes me think it's original paint, it still has door edge guards. I doubt they are kept very often. Maybe it's just me, but I hate the things.

07-05-2019, 09:10 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: The mystery mirrors I believe that could be true. The one thing that throws me off is the lack of upper trim. I know things could be deleted. My first one of these trucks was a solid color Highlander with no lower trim. It was a trade-in in '73 I bought at a Chevy dealership. It was practically new and certainly unaltered. But why get a Sierra Grande at all if all you are getting is the dash woodgrain and a tailgate handle cover? That emblem under the front marker was added. I guess why ask why, it just ain't me. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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