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Daves72'GMC · 02-03-2009, 02:00 PM

I have a 72' GMC, and I had it restored . It has a new windshield and I forgot to mark where the little metal piece glues to the windshield. Could someone please measure theirs and tell me the measurements.Does the metal piece go exactly in the center of the windshield horizontilly the same distance left to right and how far down from the top of the windshield seal does it go? Thank you. Dave

Daves72'GMC · 02-08-2009, 09:05 AM

Help.TTT.

Andy4639 · 02-08-2009, 09:34 AM

I wish I knew. I would help you out but my 71 has the one mounted to the cab roof. Sorry, somebody will chime in.

franks72 · 02-08-2009, 09:40 AM

I'll measure mine..

franks72 · 02-08-2009, 10:07 AM

Mine is in the center of the windshield, 2.5 inch down from windshield molding to top of metal piece glued to windshield. maby someone else will measure to be sure as they do fall off alot..

ashx2 · 02-08-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by franks72

Mine is in the center of the windshield, 2.5 inch down from windshield molding to top of metal piece glued to windshield. maby someone else will measure to be sure as they do fall off alot..

Yepper, mine is the same.

Greg

pumpgas · 02-08-2009, 02:13 PM

FWIW 72 was the only year the rear view mirror was mounted to the windshield. All other years were on the roof.

Daves72'GMC · 02-09-2009, 05:24 PM

Hey guys , I saw another truck and I measured it and it was 3 1/4 inches from the seal to the top of the metal piece. Could a couple more of you please measure yours and see what the measurements are? Thankyou.

white72c10 · 02-09-2009, 05:45 PM

I'll check tonight

PanelDeland · 02-09-2009, 07:51 PM

I doubt you will find an original measurement.The glue holding them on tends to let loose and most people just glue them back where it's comfortable for them.They may raise it a bit to get the mirror higher out of their line of vision or lower it so they can set it better depending on the usual drivers height.

sleepertruck72 · 02-09-2009, 08:22 PM

I have mine mounted 3 1/2 inches from the bottom of the seal. The bottom edge of the mirror is in line horizontally with the sunvisors in the down position. I hope that made sense.

Daves72'GMC · 02-10-2009, 05:52 PM

Are any of these measurements on origional windshields.I'm getting measurements of 2.5" to 3.5" just wondering which one is correct for an origional mirror mounted on an origional windshild.Does anyone have the origional measurements?Thank you.

sleepertruck72 · 02-10-2009, 06:19 PM

The Factory assembly manual may have the proper location you are looking for.

Daves72'GMC · 02-10-2009, 07:36 PM

I just checked the factory manual and it doesn't show.

white72c10 · 02-10-2009, 08:03 PM

on the inside of my windshield from the bottom of the rubber seal to the middle of the piece that mounts to the glass it is 3 1/4 inches. Not sure if this is stock or not but my windshield looks at least 30 yrs old so it may be.

02-03-2009, 02:00 PM	#1
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	1972 rear view mirror? I have a 72' GMC, and I had it restored . It has a new windshield and I forgot to mark where the little metal piece glues to the windshield. Could someone please measure theirs and tell me the measurements.Does the metal piece go exactly in the center of the windshield horizontilly the same distance left to right and how far down from the top of the windshield seal does it go? Thank you. Dave

02-08-2009, 09:05 AM	#2
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	Re: 1972 rear view mirror? Help.TTT.

02-08-2009, 09:34 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 1972 rear view mirror? I wish I knew. I would help you out but my 71 has the one mounted to the cab roof. Sorry, somebody will chime in. __________________ 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.

02-08-2009, 09:40 AM	#4
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02-08-2009, 10:07 AM	#5
franks72 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wilmington DE Posts: 218	Re: 1972 rear view mirror? Mine is in the center of the windshield, 2.5 inch down from windshield molding to top of metal piece glued to windshield. maby someone else will measure to be sure as they do fall off alot.. __________________ 72 cheyenne super BB402 TH400 Air Tack Tilt Posi P/S P/B AM/FM 12.96 @ 101.82 mph 60ft 1.82 12.39 @111.33 With a 180 shot nos 69 Camaro RS http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l117/fdelcoglin/ email fdelcoglin@hotmail.com

02-08-2009, 02:13 PM	#7
pumpgas Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 304	Re: 1972 rear view mirror? FWIW 72 was the only year the rear view mirror was mounted to the windshield. All other years were on the roof. __________________ 00' Z28 ("wifes" car) 92' Mustang w/sbc everything needs a little heart beat 87' GMC Sierra Classic Short Bed Fleet side almost stock 69' Chevy short step carbed 6.0 w/400th trans. Completed w/325 miles on it

02-09-2009, 05:24 PM	#8
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	Re: 1972 rear view mirror? Hey guys , I saw another truck and I measured it and it was 3 1/4 inches from the seal to the top of the metal piece. Could a couple more of you please measure yours and see what the measurements are? Thankyou.

02-09-2009, 05:45 PM	#9
white72c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Salina Kansas Posts: 87	Re: 1972 rear view mirror? I'll check tonight

02-09-2009, 07:51 PM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: 1972 rear view mirror? I doubt you will find an original measurement.The glue holding them on tends to let loose and most people just glue them back where it's comfortable for them.They may raise it a bit to get the mirror higher out of their line of vision or lower it so they can set it better depending on the usual drivers height. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-09-2009, 08:22 PM	#11
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: 1972 rear view mirror? I have mine mounted 3 1/2 inches from the bottom of the seal. The bottom edge of the mirror is in line horizontally with the sunvisors in the down position. I hope that made sense. __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71 Last edited by sleepertruck72; 02-09-2009 at 08:24 PM.

02-10-2009, 05:52 PM	#12
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	Re: 1972 rear view mirror? Are any of these measurements on origional windshields.I'm getting measurements of 2.5" to 3.5" just wondering which one is correct for an origional mirror mounted on an origional windshild.Does anyone have the origional measurements?Thank you.

02-10-2009, 06:19 PM	#13
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: 1972 rear view mirror? The Factory assembly manual may have the proper location you are looking for. __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

02-10-2009, 07:36 PM	#14
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	Re: 1972 rear view mirror? I just checked the factory manual and it doesn't show.

02-10-2009, 08:03 PM	#15
white72c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Salina Kansas Posts: 87	Re: 1972 rear view mirror? on the inside of my windshield from the bottom of the rubber seal to the middle of the piece that mounts to the glass it is 3 1/4 inches. Not sure if this is stock or not but my windshield looks at least 30 yrs old so it may be.



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