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Lobo'74 · 11-04-2004, 04:39 PM

My glove box sheet saws Truck originally had the option 40298F RV Mir L and R for the outside rear views. Since it started life as a IL6 farm truck with virtually no options I'm sure these are plain, but I don't know what they look like. Anyone out there have any photos of a 40298F RV Mirror?
Thanks

Lobo'74 · 11-04-2004, 04:40 PM

should read "My glove box sheet says..." not saws.

Hmmmmph. Sorry.

**CPNE** · 11-04-2004, 05:31 PM

If it doesn't state Jr or Sr West coast mirrors then it's probably the small round style as on this red beauty here. Those are the standard mirrors for 67/68, except your truck had them on both sides (L & R) as opposed to the standard LH side.

Do your doors have the holes drilled for them?

Red beauty

**CPNE** · 11-04-2004, 05:33 PM

The only other option in 67/68 are the west coast style as on this truck. They mount on the window frame and on the door below the window glass

Lobo'74 · 11-04-2004, 06:47 PM

The only exterior mirror I have now is the tripod mount on the left side. There are filled in holes on both doors on the upper frame by the vent window, sooooo, I think at one time it had the west coast mirrors on it.

I just want mirrors on both sides, that match, and are big - its a small rear window cab and has huge blind spots.

68w/sbc406 · 11-04-2004, 09:59 PM

my truck has the same style bracket mounted on the door as the 'red beauty' but has a rectanglular mirror.

pritch · 11-05-2004, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

The only other option in 67/68 are the west coast style as on this truck. They mount on the window frame and on the door below the window glass

My '68 Panel lists 04298D (although I think the 8 is a B) RV JR mirrors, but that's not what's on it. The '68 Burb I parted out recently lists the same mirrors, and I believe they are the originals. They are similar to the ones on the black step-side. I have them and they are in decent shape, except no glass or rubber.

da-burb · 11-05-2004, 06:57 AM

That is the "below eyeline" mirror. It's a 71-72 truck mirror for sure. It might have started earlier sometime in 69-70. You have the smallest frame of the 3 below eye line sizes. The next larger frame has the top mounting bracket that points down. The largest were the camper mirrors. If you don't find somone with one nice and close I know I have some with good mirror heads I would sell.

Blue Beard · 11-05-2004, 11:48 AM

Pretty clean truck...

Lobo'74 · 11-05-2004, 04:18 PM

Thanks . . . Previous owner did it, but it is EXACTLY the color I wanted. Its a "perfect ten" paint job. Looks perfect from 10 feet away . . . but has runs etc. But it looks good now while I do the stuff that never shows (new 4 core radiator, fix bad HEI wiring, add 3 point belts, get proper pwr steering placement kit installed, get power steering box rebuilt, etc, etc...)

When I get done with all the mechanical improvements I'll attack the hidden rust and get a really good paint job, in the same colors as now.

Although I'd just like it all done NOW, the journey is kind fun.

Thanks for the kind words

11-04-2004, 04:39 PM	#1
Lobo'74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 404	Original side mirrors? My glove box sheet saws Truck originally had the option 40298F RV Mir L and R for the outside rear views. Since it started life as a IL6 farm truck with virtually no options I'm sure these are plain, but I don't know what they look like. Anyone out there have any photos of a 40298F RV Mirror? Thanks __________________ "Truck" '67 small window '79 350 .030 over, LT1 "clone"

11-04-2004, 04:40 PM	#2
Lobo'74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 404	oops should read "My glove box sheet says..." not saws. Hmmmmph. Sorry. __________________ "Truck" '67 small window '79 350 .030 over, LT1 "clone"

11-04-2004, 05:31 PM	#3
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	If it doesn't state Jr or Sr West coast mirrors then it's probably the small round style as on this red beauty here. Those are the standard mirrors for 67/68, except your truck had them on both sides (L & R) as opposed to the standard LH side. Do your doors have the holes drilled for them? Red beauty __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

11-04-2004, 05:33 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	The only other option in 67/68 are the west coast style as on this truck. They mount on the window frame and on the door below the window glass Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

11-04-2004, 06:47 PM	#5
Lobo'74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 404	West Coast ? ? ? The only exterior mirror I have now is the tripod mount on the left side. There are filled in holes on both doors on the upper frame by the vent window, sooooo, I think at one time it had the west coast mirrors on it. I just want mirrors on both sides, that match, and are big - its a small rear window cab and has huge blind spots. Attached Images __________________ "Truck" '67 small window '79 350 .030 over, LT1 "clone"

11-04-2004, 09:59 PM	#6
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	my truck has the same style bracket mounted on the door as the 'red beauty' but has a rectanglular mirror. __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

11-05-2004, 06:57 AM	#8
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	That is the "below eyeline" mirror. It's a 71-72 truck mirror for sure. It might have started earlier sometime in 69-70. You have the smallest frame of the 3 below eye line sizes. The next larger frame has the top mounting bracket that points down. The largest were the camper mirrors. If you don't find somone with one nice and close I know I have some with good mirror heads I would sell. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

11-05-2004, 11:48 AM	#9
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Pretty clean truck... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

11-05-2004, 04:18 PM	#10
Lobo'74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 404	Thanks . . . Previous owner did it, but it is EXACTLY the color I wanted. Its a "perfect ten" paint job. Looks perfect from 10 feet away . . . but has runs etc. But it looks good now while I do the stuff that never shows (new 4 core radiator, fix bad HEI wiring, add 3 point belts, get proper pwr steering placement kit installed, get power steering box rebuilt, etc, etc...) When I get done with all the mechanical improvements I'll attack the hidden rust and get a really good paint job, in the same colors as now. Although I'd just like it all done NOW, the journey is kind fun. Thanks for the kind words __________________ "Truck" '67 small window '79 350 .030 over, LT1 "clone"



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