Guys, really need help with some mirror measurements! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

redz 1970 K5 · 05-18-2005, 12:55 PM

So the PO graciously filled in the west coast mirror holes, and I picked up a set of the smaller mirrors (thx drnk2mny). I need some measurements so I can get the mirrors in 'close to' stock position. My truck is far from a stock nor will ever be, so I am not looking for digital caliper accuracy; say within +/-1/8" would be great- just a tape measure should do it just fine.

Please, if someone could look at these pictures, and take these two measurements for me, I would REALLY appreciate it. I can drill the holes and get these puppies installed today.

Pic one- very front of mirror to front of door

Pic two- very top of mirror to top of door

70GMC_BOB · 05-18-2005, 01:36 PM

I have stock west coast mirrors on my 72 chevy. driver side 1) 6 5/8" 2) 2 3/4". pass side 1) 7 5/8" 2) 2 3/4". measured it twice because they were different. A quick not: The 2nd measurement was with the tape against the body, not vertical. I do not have the camera at work , otherwise i would take some pics for you.

redz 1970 K5 · 05-18-2005, 01:44 PM

Is the position of the west coast mirrors different then the smaller mirrors that I am trying to fit?

I thought the west coast mirrors were the larger ones that had two mounting spots on the door? Measurements might be the same, just wanted to confirm.

Thanks!

**pjmoreland** · 05-18-2005, 02:30 PM

I can get you the measurements tonight. Keep in mind that the passenger mirror mounts farther back than the driver side.

hgs_notes · 05-18-2005, 02:57 PM

Here ya go.

HG

Orange Truck · 06-23-2005, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Here ya go.

HG

Saw the drawing of the mirrors. Impressive! Is that same type drawing available for the OEM tripod mirrors used on 1969 Chevrolet C10 mirrors? If so how do I obtain copies? Thanks.

**pjmoreland** · 05-18-2005, 04:40 PM

The bummer about this drawing in the assembly manual is that who knows where "20" and "35" are? I've got a driver door that has original mounting holes in it. I'll try to get some measurements tonight if you need them. The drawing does show that the passenger mirror mounts 1.3" farther back than the driver side.

fire235 · 05-18-2005, 06:10 PM

I was just about to start this same thread. I need the same measurements to mount the mirrors as well.

Stroker · 05-18-2005, 07:15 PM

Maybe this will help. The penciled line is 1 inch down from the body line.

70GMC_BOB · 05-18-2005, 07:18 PM

my measurement od 6 5/8" was to the edge of the mirror like you show in your pics. you should be able to add the extra distance to the center of the hole. that will get you real close.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 05-18-2005, 08:18 PM

I just measured the two doors that have factory holes punched in them for the sport mirrors. The measurement from the front edge of the driver's door to the center of the single hole is 7". The same measurement on the passenger's door is 8" or 1" longer than the left door.

I use the gasket for locating the mirror, centering it on the mounting surface, mark the hole locations and drill the holes with a 11/32" drill. This gives you some adjustment room.

Jim

redz 1970 K5 · 05-18-2005, 09:24 PM

Good idea, and thanks for the help everyone!

**Hart_Rod** · 06-23-2005, 03:41 AM

Are these measurements the same for a suburban?

Rob

05-18-2005, 12:55 PM	#1
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Guys, really need help with some mirror measurements! So the PO graciously filled in the west coast mirror holes, and I picked up a set of the smaller mirrors (thx drnk2mny). I need some measurements so I can get the mirrors in 'close to' stock position. My truck is far from a stock nor will ever be, so I am not looking for digital caliper accuracy; say within +/-1/8" would be great- just a tape measure should do it just fine. Please, if someone could look at these pictures, and take these two measurements for me, I would REALLY appreciate it. I can drill the holes and get these puppies installed today. Pic one- very front of mirror to front of door Pic two- very top of mirror to top of door __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

05-18-2005, 01:36 PM	#2
70GMC_BOB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lynnwood, washington Posts: 121	I have stock west coast mirrors on my 72 chevy. driver side 1) 6 5/8" 2) 2 3/4". pass side 1) 7 5/8" 2) 2 3/4". measured it twice because they were different. A quick not: The 2nd measurement was with the tape against the body, not vertical. I do not have the camera at work , otherwise i would take some pics for you. __________________ 1972 chev c20 2wd lwb 350v8/th350. (dad's)1970 gmc longstep (9ft commercial bed), 1 ton, 2wd, 350/th400.

05-18-2005, 01:44 PM	#3
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Is the position of the west coast mirrors different then the smaller mirrors that I am trying to fit? I thought the west coast mirrors were the larger ones that had two mounting spots on the door? Measurements might be the same, just wanted to confirm. Thanks! __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

05-18-2005, 02:57 PM	#5
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Here ya go. HG Attached Images __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

05-18-2005, 07:15 PM	#9
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	Maybe this will help. The penciled line is 1 inch down from the body line. Attached Images __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma

05-18-2005, 02:30 PM	#4
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,234	I can get you the measurements tonight. Keep in mind that the passenger mirror mounts farther back than the driver side.

05-18-2005, 04:40 PM	#7
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,234	The bummer about this drawing in the assembly manual is that who knows where "20" and "35" are? I've got a driver door that has original mounting holes in it. I'll try to get some measurements tonight if you need them. The drawing does show that the passenger mirror mounts 1.3" farther back than the driver side.

05-18-2005, 06:10 PM	#8
fire235 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 76	I was just about to start this same thread. I need the same measurements to mount the mirrors as well.

05-18-2005, 07:18 PM	#10
70GMC_BOB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lynnwood, washington Posts: 121	my measurement od 6 5/8" was to the edge of the mirror like you show in your pics. you should be able to add the extra distance to the center of the hole. that will get you real close. __________________ 1972 chev c20 2wd lwb 350v8/th350. (dad's)1970 gmc longstep (9ft commercial bed), 1 ton, 2wd, 350/th400.

05-18-2005, 08:18 PM	#11
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I just measured the two doors that have factory holes punched in them for the sport mirrors. The measurement from the front edge of the driver's door to the center of the single hole is 7". The same measurement on the passenger's door is 8" or 1" longer than the left door. I use the gasket for locating the mirror, centering it on the mounting surface, mark the hole locations and drill the holes with a 11/32" drill. This gives you some adjustment room. Jim

05-18-2005, 09:24 PM	#12
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Good idea, and thanks for the help everyone! __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

06-23-2005, 03:41 AM	#13
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,865	Are these measurements the same for a suburban? Rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.