1972 Chevy C10 pickup rear view mirror

[Geos 72]

Hello, can anyone show me a picture of an original rear view mirror for a 72 Chevy C10 pickup? I have two mirrors and not sure if either of them is the right one. Were they glued to the glass and did they have metal or plastic buttons? I would appreciate any help. Thanks to all.

[71sierragrande]

Pretty sure the 72 is the only year that glued to the windshield. The rest screwed into the ceiling/roof.

[Geos 72]

Thank you 71sierragrande, I didn't know that. Appreciate it.

[dfwright]

This was my original '72 rearview mirror

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by 71sierragrande

Pretty sure the 72 is the only year that glued to the windshield. The rest screwed into the ceiling/roof.

Originally Posted by dfwright

This was my original '72 rearview mirror

I agree. 1972 was the first year with the mirror on the windshield. In 1969, the inside mirror was an option (at least on the 3/4 ton trucks). My loaded '69 was lacking that option. In 1972, I had one installed on the windshield by the Chevy dealer. Here's a picture of the one they installed. When I restored the truck, I bought a correct '69 mirror.

Not sure what you mean by "metal or plastic buttons", but the day/night lever at the bottom is gray plastic.

[Geos 72]

Hello dfwright, was the piece that you glued to the windshield metal or plastic? If it was a metal piece could you take a few more pics of the mirror in different angles and the back of the part that goes on the windshield? I hate to be a pain but I just want to be sure I have the correct mirror. Thanks dfwright, I sure do appreciate it.


Hello FirstOwner69, I was looking for the piece that is glued to the windshield to hang the mirror on in one of my catalogs and that is what they called it.....a button. I always called it the piece that stuck to the windshield...lol.

[CUSTOM/10]

The piece that gets glued to the windshield is metal .

[Geos 72]

Hi Gary, the mirror that was on the windshield when I purchased my truck has a plastic hanger. Does that mean it's not the correct mirror?

[CUSTOM/10]

It's probably newer or aftermarket. I've own about 4 72's and all were metal.

[Geos 72]

Thanks Gary, now I know for sure the originals had a metal hanger. One out of the two I have has a metal hanger and it kind of looks like the one that dfwright sent me a picture of but I'm still not 100% sure mine it's correct, I would need to see more pics of dfwrights mirror. Thanks again Gary, George

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by Geos 72

Hi Gary, the mirror that was on the windshield when I purchased my truck has a plastic hanger. Does that mean it's not the correct mirror?

Mine also has a metal button. However, the button is probably irrelevant. It's not too unusual for the mirror to fall off the windshield due to poor adhesion, or, if the windshield was replaced, the new button could be metal or plastic.

An original mirror would be 10" wide, have "GUIDE GLARE-PROOF" stamped in the top center and have "MADE IN USA" stamped in the bottom center. The day/night lever would be located on the bottom between "MADE IN" and "USA".

[dfwright]

Here are a couple of more pictures showing the back side, as requested.

[Geos 72]

dfwright, thank you very much for the pics, now I finally know what an original looks like and none of the two I have is it. I'm not sure if i want to try and find an original or just go with one of the mirrors I have. Thanks again, I appreciate it. George

[Geos 72]

dfwright, I printed out the picture you sent me of the original mirror. It makes it so much easier when your looking for one and have a pic of the real thing. I thank you again sir, George

[FirstOwner69]

Here is a picture of what it says on top of my mirror. I highlighted it with white chalk so it's more visible. It is actually painted black along with the rest of the mirror. Since, as stated in my earlier post, the dealer added mine in 1972, I can't be 100% sure all 1972 mirrors had the printing, but it is consistent with the earlier stainless mirrors with the arm type mount.

[71sierragrande]

Originally Posted by Geos 72

dfwright, thank you very much for the pics, now I finally know what an original looks like and none of the two I have is it. I'm not sure if i want to try and find an original or just go with one of the mirrors I have. Thanks again, I appreciate it. George

If you decide you want an original, contact specialtyretail here on the board. He will have one

[71sierragrande]

Damn, double post

[Geos 72]

71sierragrande, I think I would like to do that. Where would I look for him

[Geos 72]

dfwright, I found a repo rear view mirror that looks like the original. Type in "car parts discount", put in 72 chevy C10 pickup and scroll down to interior and click. You'll see rear view mirror, click on that and you'll see it. If an original costs to much I think I'll go with the repo.

[dfwright]

Originally Posted by Geos 72

dfwright, I found a repo rear view mirror that looks like the original. Type in "car parts discount", put in 72 chevy C10 pickup and scroll down to interior and click. You'll see rear view mirror, click on that and you'll see it. If an original costs to much I think I'll go with the repo.

It's not a bad option. As might be guessed from the fact that my original is still available for me to take out of the box and take pictures -- I have a repro in mine, and it performs well. I also don't have a concourse restoration, so it was an easy choice for me.

[71sierragrande]

Go to the parts board, scroll down till you see "MO specialtyretail", click on link(whatever it is), click his user name, click send message, and ask him if he has one. He will treat you good on price and ship it right to you if he has it, I've dealt with him many times.

[Geos 72]

71sierragrande, good morning. I checked with Mo specialtyretail and he said right now he doesn't have one. I'll keep checking. I thank you and my thanks to all, George

[71sierragrande]

Grumpy old man is sitting on some stuff

[Geos 72]

I thought his name would be Mo but I guess I was wrong, he signed off as Fred. I hope he gets a nice one at a good price.

[71sierragrande]

MO is for Missouri...on the parts board