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**l79m20** · 12-03-2015, 03:06 PM

Can someone help me to find the correct positioning of the interior rear view mirror in a 1980 chevy 1/2 ton? Original has been missing along time and there is no residual glue left from the factory install. Is there a measurement or template so I can get this on correctly? Any thoughts?

**l79m20** · 12-03-2015, 04:52 PM

Nobody?? Anybody?...........

Zach079xxx · 12-03-2015, 04:53 PM

Mine is lined up right with the windshield antenna

If you wanna get technical it measured 29.5 inches from drivers side trim and 16.5 inches from the dash pad upward.

Cheers

Dead Parrot · 12-03-2015, 06:36 PM

I cheated and used one I found at pull-a-part out of a Chevy Spectrum. It snaps into a bracket that screws into the cab roof. No more trying to find the magic brand of glue that really works. The color even matched my 75 tan color. Looks like it could have been factory.

**MikeB** · 12-04-2015, 11:55 AM

Kinda hard to explain, so I hope this makes sense:

I suggest adjusting the ball pivot so the mirror is half way between fully up and fully down. Then hold it up to the windshield and find the vertical position that gives you the best angle through the rear window. Since I am 6' 2" tall, mine ended up a little lower than stock, giving me a straight shot through the rear window.

KQQL IT · 12-04-2015, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

Kinda hard to explain, so I hope this makes sense:

I suggest adjusting the ball pivot so the mirror is half way between fully up and fully down. Then hold it up to the windshield and find the vertical position that gives you the best angle through the rear window. Since I am 6' 2" tall, mine ended up a little lower than stock, giving me a straight shot through the rear window.

I'm 6'3 and put it all the way up in tint strip for a clean look and out of my line of sight.

**MikeB** · 12-04-2015, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

I'm 6'3 and put it all the way up in tint strip for a clean look and out of my line of sight.

But my problem with that is, in order to see well behind the truck, I end up looking out the top half of the rear window, along with cab interior above the window. And my truck sits almost level. My mirror doesn't appear to be OEM, so maybe the arm is too short. ???

KQQL IT · 12-04-2015, 09:56 PM

Only reason it even there is because it's supposed to be.
I'd rather not have one at all.

**l79m20** · 12-08-2015, 09:24 PM

Thanks for all the replies, think I can get positioned right now!!

12-03-2015, 03:06 PM	#1
l79m20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Reading, Kansas Posts: 628	correct positioning rear view mirror Can someone help me to find the correct positioning of the interior rear view mirror in a 1980 chevy 1/2 ton? Original has been missing along time and there is no residual glue left from the factory install. Is there a measurement or template so I can get this on correctly? Any thoughts?

12-03-2015, 04:52 PM	#2
l79m20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Reading, Kansas Posts: 628	Re: correct positioning rear view mirror Nobody?? Anybody?...........

12-03-2015, 04:53 PM	#3
Zach079xxx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Posts: 332	Re: correct positioning rear view mirror Mine is lined up right with the windshield antenna If you wanna get technical it measured 29.5 inches from drivers side trim and 16.5 inches from the dash pad upward. Cheers __________________ 85' GMC Sierra Classic Built 350; Weiand intake, Holley 600, Thumpr Cam Built 350 turbo with shift kit & 2500 Stall Thumpin' away

12-03-2015, 06:36 PM	#4
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,620	Re: correct positioning rear view mirror I cheated and used one I found at pull-a-part out of a Chevy Spectrum. It snaps into a bracket that screws into the cab roof. No more trying to find the magic brand of glue that really works. The color even matched my 75 tan color. Looks like it could have been factory.

12-04-2015, 11:55 AM	#5
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,599	Re: correct positioning rear view mirror Kinda hard to explain, so I hope this makes sense: I suggest adjusting the ball pivot so the mirror is half way between fully up and fully down. Then hold it up to the windshield and find the vertical position that gives you the best angle through the rear window. Since I am 6' 2" tall, mine ended up a little lower than stock, giving me a straight shot through the rear window. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

12-04-2015, 09:56 PM	#8
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,260	Re: correct positioning rear view mirror Only reason it even there is because it's supposed to be. I'd rather not have one at all. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-08-2015, 09:24 PM	#9
l79m20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Reading, Kansas Posts: 628	Re: correct positioning rear view mirror Thanks for all the replies, think I can get positioned right now!!



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