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**SoCoC10** · 11-18-2016, 11:38 AM

These mirrors came off of my 72 C10. Are they stock or aftermarket mirrors? I'm going with some small chrome mirrors after paint.

67 chevelle · 11-18-2016, 12:02 PM

stock

custom10nut · 11-18-2016, 12:23 PM

Stock "elephant ears". Before you drill and fill holes, sit in a truck with the "sport" mirrors.
I took my big ones off and put the chrome ones on a few years ago.
I liked how it looked but didn't care for the blind spots they created, so I refinished the big ones and put them back on. I have a long bed, so they don't look too big, but they may if you have a short bed. It's all personal preference, since it is your truck.
One last thing, be aware that the repo sport mirrors have an inherent issue with the heads coming loose from the mounting arm. If you don't drive your truck all the time, it may not be a problem, but I was daily driving mine at the time, and after the third one fell out onto the drive way, I took them off. The vendor I bought them from sent me new each time free of charge, but I couldn't justify the form over function anymore.
Like I said before, it's your truck and your decision, but I just wanted to tell you my experience..
Would like to see your truck when it's done

demian5 · 11-18-2016, 12:41 PM

I have sport mirrors with the 4 screws on the back and I gotta tell you... They Suck. Passenger side is useless, had to put a convex mirror on it to be usable.

FRCvette · 11-19-2016, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by demian5

I have sport mirrors with the 4 screws on the back and I gotta tell you... They Suck. Passenger side is useless, had to put a convex mirror on it to be usable.

Agree. My passenger side is useless also can't see anything out of it.

kcsa75 · 11-20-2016, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by demian5

I have sport mirrors with the 4 screws on the back and I gotta tell you... They Suck. Passenger side is useless, had to put a convex mirror on it to be usable.

I had the sport mirrors on my truck for a while. I decided the only thing the passenger mirror was good for was checking out women on the sidewalk.

davepl · 11-18-2016, 01:21 PM

Bigger better! I chromed my giant ones to de-mass them a little and I think it worked. These are so large that -they- are actually a blind spot. I'd prefer the ones you have from a practical standpoint.

kilrcady · 11-18-2016, 01:44 PM

I have sport mirrors. work just fine

**leddzepp** · 11-18-2016, 01:50 PM

Those are stock 72 mirrors

**special-K** · 11-18-2016, 10:27 PM

Yep, stock (optional) '72 below eyeline mirrors. I don't know where the standard mirrors being called "sport mirrors" came from, but that's not what GM called them. I always called them "car mirrors". Anybody who says they work just fine must turn their head to look out the back window. They are great to look at, I like them, but they suck to look back.

kilrcady · 11-18-2016, 11:19 PM

If you know how to drive.These mirrors work FINE.And guess what?When you take your road test, you're supposed to turn your head.If you are paying attention to your driving no one gets into your blindspots.If you want to test your meddle come out where people don't know how to drive and the give them licenses.New Jersey.I'm from New York.lol

swamp rat · 11-19-2016, 01:48 AM

Stock, just like mine.

**SoCoC10** · 11-19-2016, 11:03 AM

These mirrors are now for sale. Added them to my "Miscellaneous mirrors" thread in the parts for sale area.

Kennuck · 11-20-2016, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

These mirrors are now for sale. Added them to my "Miscellaneous mirrors" thread in the parts for sale area.

If you are going to go to the sport mirrors do your self a favor and get NOS ones. They come up on here quite often. I would bet most of the people who claim they are no good are running aftermarket ones. The NOS passenger side one will adjust in far enough to be useful. Also from the factory the passenger one gets mounted further back than the drivers side there is a thread on here about it.

I did all of this and they work fine, not as good as the elephant ears but still functional.

DarkFlounder · 11-19-2016, 03:27 PM

These are the optional (DG4) below-eyeline mirrors. I think this design was 71-72 only.

I picked up some decent brackets for these, I'm just now looking for goosenecks and mirror heads to go with them.

54blackhornet · 11-19-2016, 04:42 PM

Sport mirror on driver's side works fine, can't figure out why you need a pass side at all unless you're towing ? How hard is it to just look out the freaking big A$$ rear window.....jmo

cmg96 · 11-19-2016, 11:19 PM

These are mine. I believe they are stock. I like them better than the sport mirrors.

Kennuck · 11-20-2016, 10:38 AM

This thread will help you, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=179279

kilrcady · 11-20-2016, 10:47 AM

I made a wedge that works great

Andy4639 · 11-20-2016, 11:39 AM

I have had several side mirrors on my truck. Right now I have the sport vue mirrors and I have no problem with them at all. I drive this truck pretty much every day. I've been running the little mirrors for 15+ years now and haven't had any problems with seeing out of them.

Had these on it for a while.
The factory mounts with a set of 90's mirror heads mounted on them.

garyd1961 · 11-23-2016, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I have had several side mirrors on my truck. Right now I have the sport vue mirrors and I have no problem with them at all. I drive this truck pretty much every day. I've been running the little mirrors for 15+ years now and haven't had any problems with seeing out of them.

Had these on it for a while.
The factory mounts with a set of 90's mirror heads mounted on them.

Not to be judgmental but it appears to me you created a large blind spot, especially to oncoming traffic from the passenger side.

Andy4639 · 11-23-2016, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by garyd1961

Not to be judgmental but it appears to me you created a large blind spot, especially to oncoming traffic from the passenger side.

Huh...blind spot! You look through a vent window to look at traffic coming at you? I think not sir. I look through the front windshield for that. No blind spots at all and as stated it's driven pretty much everyday and not to mention on several 3000 mile one week Power Tours with no problems. I set my mirrors for highway driving.
I never have to look behind me to see if I'm passed the car to get back over. My mirrors tell the story.

garyd1961 · 11-24-2016, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Huh...blind spot! You look through a vent window to look at traffic coming at you? I think not sir. I look through the front windshield for that. No blind spots at all and as stated it's driven pretty much everyday and not to mention on several 3000 mile one week Power Tours with no problems. I set my mirrors for highway driving.
I never have to look behind me to see if I'm passed the car to get back over. My mirrors tell the story.

I meant a blind spot while pulling out of an driveway or intersection not driving down the highway. I have seen wrecks where the pillar was enough to block the view of oncoming traffic. If you don't have a problem with it then I don't either.

FlameOut · 11-23-2016, 06:14 PM

Those mirrors are getting harder to find, since they are one year only

11-18-2016, 11:38 AM	#1
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,334	Are these stock mirrors? These mirrors came off of my 72 C10. Are they stock or aftermarket mirrors? I'm going with some small chrome mirrors after paint. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

11-18-2016, 12:02 PM	#2
67 chevelle Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: WEST PALM FLORIDA Posts: 1,174	Re: Are these stock mirrors? stock __________________ 68 Long Fleet , ly6 , turbo 350 , 3-5 drop , original paint , front discs 67 Small window , 7 foot bed , tweaked 6.0 LSX 2004R Medium Olive 58 Apache fleet , 235 , offy intake , dual exhaust , 4 on the floor , red/white 69 Long Fleet , Custom , 6.0, 4l60 , AC , Medium Olive

11-18-2016, 12:23 PM	#3
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,887	Re: Are these stock mirrors? Stock "elephant ears". Before you drill and fill holes, sit in a truck with the "sport" mirrors. I took my big ones off and put the chrome ones on a few years ago. I liked how it looked but didn't care for the blind spots they created, so I refinished the big ones and put them back on. I have a long bed, so they don't look too big, but they may if you have a short bed. It's all personal preference, since it is your truck. One last thing, be aware that the repo sport mirrors have an inherent issue with the heads coming loose from the mounting arm. If you don't drive your truck all the time, it may not be a problem, but I was daily driving mine at the time, and after the third one fell out onto the drive way, I took them off. The vendor I bought them from sent me new each time free of charge, but I couldn't justify the form over function anymore. Like I said before, it's your truck and your decision, but I just wanted to tell you my experience.. Would like to see your truck when it's done

11-18-2016, 12:41 PM	#4
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Are these stock mirrors? I have sport mirrors with the 4 screws on the back and I gotta tell you... They Suck. Passenger side is useless, had to put a convex mirror on it to be usable. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

11-18-2016, 01:21 PM	#7
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Are these stock mirrors? Bigger better! I chromed my giant ones to de-mass them a little and I think it worked. These are so large that -they- are actually a blind spot. I'd prefer the ones you have from a practical standpoint. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

11-18-2016, 01:44 PM	#8
kilrcady Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: central NJ Posts: 102	Re: Are these stock mirrors? I have sport mirrors. work just fine

11-18-2016, 01:50 PM	#9
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Are these stock mirrors? Those are stock 72 mirrors __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

11-18-2016, 10:27 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Are these stock mirrors? Yep, stock (optional) '72 below eyeline mirrors. I don't know where the standard mirrors being called "sport mirrors" came from, but that's not what GM called them. I always called them "car mirrors". Anybody who says they work just fine must turn their head to look out the back window. They are great to look at, I like them, but they suck to look back. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-18-2016, 11:19 PM	#11
kilrcady Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: central NJ Posts: 102	Re: Are these stock mirrors? If you know how to drive.These mirrors work FINE.And guess what?When you take your road test, you're supposed to turn your head.If you are paying attention to your driving no one gets into your blindspots.If you want to test your meddle come out where people don't know how to drive and the give them licenses.New Jersey.I'm from New York.lol

11-19-2016, 01:48 AM	#12
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Are these stock mirrors? Stock, just like mine. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

11-19-2016, 11:03 AM	#13
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,334	Re: Are these stock mirrors? These mirrors are now for sale. Added them to my "Miscellaneous mirrors" thread in the parts for sale area. __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

11-19-2016, 03:27 PM	#15
DarkFlounder Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 281	Re: Are these stock mirrors? These are the optional (DG4) below-eyeline mirrors. I think this design was 71-72 only. I picked up some decent brackets for these, I'm just now looking for goosenecks and mirror heads to go with them. __________________ 72 K2500 Sierra Longbed Wideside 350/TH350/NP205 66 Plymouth Barracuda 225 Slant6

11-19-2016, 04:42 PM	#16
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,391	Re: Are these stock mirrors? Sport mirror on driver's side works fine, can't figure out why you need a pass side at all unless you're towing ? How hard is it to just look out the freaking big A$$ rear window.....jmo __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

11-19-2016, 11:19 PM	#17
cmg96 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: austin, tx Posts: 115	Re: Are these stock mirrors? These are mine. I believe they are stock. I like them better than the sport mirrors. Attached Images __________________ . . . . 1969 GMC 1500 - looooooooong bed If it's not broke, then I haven't touched it yet. CMG96 = 69GMC

11-20-2016, 10:38 AM	#18
Kennuck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dresden, Ontario Posts: 647	Re: Are these stock mirrors? This thread will help you, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=179279 __________________ 1970 Short Wide 5.3 4L60E BlackBear tune 3:73 gears, Boyd's Tank 2.5 / 4 drop 5 lug disc brakes Vintage Air 18x8 Ridlers 255/55 frt. 18x9.5 275/60 rear



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11-20-2016, 10:47 AM	#19
kilrcady Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: central NJ Posts: 102	Re: Are these stock mirrors? I made a wedge that works great

11-20-2016, 11:39 AM	#20
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Are these stock mirrors? I have had several side mirrors on my truck. Right now I have the sport vue mirrors and I have no problem with them at all. I drive this truck pretty much every day. I've been running the little mirrors for 15+ years now and haven't had any problems with seeing out of them. Had these on it for a while. The factory mounts with a set of 90's mirror heads mounted on them. __________________ 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.

11-23-2016, 06:14 PM	#24
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