Mirrors

[Albatrossian]

Has anyone swapped those itty-bitty square mirrors for the big, dumbo style mirrors? Is it a direct swap or is there drilling involved?

[S10Fan]

You'll need to add another hole for the lower screw/bolt. Not sure if the top 2 match up or not

[Albatrossian]

I just can't see out of those little mirrors.. I think the big ones look better anyway.. and they're a good place to rest your hand too.

[old Rusty C10]

you need to drill the holes.. you will also want to get the c shaped clip that holds one of the bolts through the door into the inside part of the door otherwise the mirrors wiggle like crazy... I put an extra plate i made inside the outer door panel for added strength
if you really need pics let me know and ill go to the basement and shoot some of the junk i have there

[Albatrossian]

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

you need to drill the holes.. you will also want to get the c shaped clip that holds one of the bolts through the door into the inside part of the door otherwise the mirrors wiggle like crazy... I put an extra plate i made inside the outer door panel for added strength
if you really need pics let me know and ill go to the basement and shoot some of the junk i have there

If you could get those pics, it'd be very much appreciated.. I'm probably gonna do the swap tomorrow.

[old Rusty C10]

I was looking for the braces but i took a pic of an old door that ive not scrapped yet showing where the holes are about and the mirror... my wife tells me that the braces i had i used on the doors i replaced on the truck which never had any on the mirrors there.. the braces kinda look like question marks you can try to search ebay they sometimes show the braces with the mirror... i cant shoot pics of the door on my truck as its at my other house over 200 miles away

Someone went through all the stuff in the basement anyway so it wasnt where i had itif it was there where i thought an extra set was.. I gotta lock the basement up too now it seems

[S10Fan]

Originally Posted by Albatrossian

If you could get those pics, it'd be very much appreciated.. I'm probably gonna do the swap tomorrow.

I was just out in the garage looking, thought I had a couple in a box. They are made to go around the forward window channel, that's why they have an odd shape.

[old Rusty C10]

give me twenty minutes to go to the basement

[Albatrossian]

Do I really have to have the braces or should I fab something up?

[Square84]

Originally Posted by Albatrossian

Do I really have to have the braces or should I fab something up?

the doors will somtimes crack where the strip of metal that seperates the window from the wing window is with the big mirrors if you dont use the brace.

[old Rusty C10]

the reason i made the brace for the inside of the door is i use my truck regularly in the city where the roads have craters and you get idiots smashing into your mirrors. Ive seen many old trucks with the bolt holes ripped apart so i did it for my own added trength.. as to the question mark pieces they are definately necessary.. the mirrors shake at idle and at highway speed without them

[87Lowrider]

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

the reason i made the brace for the inside of the door is i use my truck regularly in the city where the roads have craters and you get idiots smashing into your mirrors. Ive seen many old trucks with the bolt holes ripped apart so i did it for my own added trength.. as to the question mark pieces they are definately necessary.. the mirrors shake at idle and at highway speed without them

Bob,

Where can I find the inserts for the mounting bolts to fasten to? I'm missing one on one of my doors. But, I'm also considering switching from dumbo to square ones too. Thanks, Kenny

[S10Fan]

Originally Posted by 87Lowrider

Bob,

Where can I find the inserts for the mounting bolts to fasten to? I'm missing one on one of my doors. But, I'm also considering switching from dumbo to square ones too. Thanks, Kenny

I just replaced my doors with some from a 90 Blazer, both were missing the lower insert. But! It looked like the PO used a simple nut and washer. I had to remove the door panels anyway so it was too much extra work. Big PIA otherwise.

I just haven't found the mirrors I'm looking for so the dumbos are needed for now.

I have some nice billet Arlen Ness motorcycle mirrors on my S-10. They look good but you can't see #$%@! with them. LOL

[87Lowrider]

Originally Posted by S10Fan

I have some nice billet Arlen Ness motorcycle mirrors on my S-10. They look good but you can't see #$%@! with them. LOL

I bought some square chrome sport mirrors from LMC a while back but haven't installed them yet. I kinda like the way those sporty mirrors look, but I'm torn between the 2 styles. I'll show some pics after I get them installed.

Originally Posted by dswancutt

Oh, and the inserts for the used to be available from GM. I can look that up also

That'd be great!!

[dswancutt]

the insert (GM calls it a nut) part number is 367292 and is still available from GM. It lists for $2.41 each.

[Slonaker]

Goood info on brackets, mounting hole locations, etc. for both types of mirrors:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212214

Slonaker

[S10Fan]

Found It!

[dswancutt]

Somewhere I have the GM template that comes with the large mirrors that uses the small mirror holes as as reference point to drill the holes for the dumbo mirrors. If you are interested, I can try and scan it for you or copy it and send it by snail mail. Let me know.
Oh, and the inserts for the used to be available from GM. I can look that up also

[Albatrossian]

Originally Posted by dswancutt

Somewhere I have the GM template that comes with the large mirrors that uses the small mirror holes as as reference point to drill the holes for the dumbo mirrors. If you are interested, I can try and scan it for you or copy it and send it by snail mail. Let me know.
Oh, and the inserts for the used to be available from GM. I can look that up also

If you could scan that, I'll be your best friend for life. I'm just in here for a bit soaking up some AC. Been out cleaning up an 80 GMC 4x4 I traded for a washer and dryer. Yes it runs, drives, the 4 wheel drive works and is tagged. I'm just taking off of it what I need for my 81 2WD and selling it to get a trans for my baby. It's dang hot out there today.. 99!

[Prong]

Originally Posted by S10Fan

Found It!

S10 Fan (or anyone else that can help),
These 2 brackets are for the dumbo mirrors, right? And I assume you only need one per side. Am looking to fix a problem on one of my trucks...

[S10Fan]

Originally Posted by Prong

S10 Fan (or anyone else that can help),
These 2 brackets are for the dumbo mirrors, right? And I assume you only need one per side. Am looking to fix a problem on one of my trucks...

The bracket fits this type mirror, one per side.

[Prong]

Thanks much. That's just the info I needed.

[dhughins]

could you measure the hole and tell me how far from the top of the door they are? i want to replace these big towing? mirrors with the stainless steel dumbos but dont want to have to weld up old holes.i'm hoping they will cover the existing holes i have the truck for sale and don't wanna invest to much in it incase it sells


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[old Rusty C10]

Kenny i find em all the time in the boneyards when you can pull em yourselves

[87Lowrider]

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

Kenny i find em all the time in the boneyards when you can pull em yourselves

I'll run by the boneyard and see if I can find a few. Sometimes the obvious excapes me!