West Coast Jr. Mounting Measurements - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**cwcarpenter98** · 10-01-2021, 09:35 PM

Anyone out there have the factory measurements to install these mirrors on a 60-63 door? Maybe there's some literature out there? Or a NOS set that has instructions?

Yup, I'll be adding a set of these to Frankentruck, but I want it to be as close to the factory placement as possible. I do seem to see these more on 64-66 trucks than 60-63.

If I can't find some factory measurements, a lot of the factory ones I've seen look to be close to center on the vent window post. Might have to be good enough for government work

**sirJim** · 10-02-2021, 07:27 AM

Dont know if this helps but this is my 62

**cwcarpenter98** · 10-03-2021, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sirJim

Dont know if this helps but this is my 62

Thank you, but those aren't the exact mirrors that I am looking for

Llay R. Rac · 10-03-2021, 07:57 PM

this is what i know as west coast junior mirrors, 7 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches mirror.
this is what came on my 65 suburban when i bought it in 1969,the original
owner told me he had the dealer install them.
the mirrors in the first post are west coast senior to me.

factorystock · 10-03-2021, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Llay R. Rac

this is what i know as west coast junior mirrors, 7 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches mirror.

Nice mirrors Llay, those are my favorite factory optional mirrors. This is the other style that was optional and came standard with Custom Campers.

61hawk · 10-03-2021, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Llay R. Rac

this is what i know as west coast junior mirrors, 7 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches mirror.
this is what came on my 65 suburban when i bought it in 1969,the original
owner told me he had the dealer install them.
the mirrors in the first post are west coast senior to me.

Well you certainly don't have to worry about them falling off.

**cwcarpenter98** · 10-03-2021, 11:09 PM

It seems to me that "west coast jr" is somewhat of a catch all phrase for all the mirrors that are similar in design. I call the ones I'm looking for juniors because of the even bigger ones found on the heavy duty trucks.

Either way, Llay, that's really cool that you were able to get your burb from the original owner and know the true history of the truck. Something I wasn't able to get on my truck.

I believe my truck had an aftermarket set of these type mirrors based on some mounting holes on the passenger door that I believe is original to the truck. At some point, the driver's side door was replaced, so the mirror was taken off the passenger side at the same time is my guess. Sideways, I know, but it shows where the old mirror mounting holes are

10-01-2021, 09:35 PM	#1
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	West Coast Jr. Mounting Measurements Anyone out there have the factory measurements to install these mirrors on a 60-63 door? Maybe there's some literature out there? Or a NOS set that has instructions? Yup, I'll be adding a set of these to Frankentruck, but I want it to be as close to the factory placement as possible. I do seem to see these more on 64-66 trucks than 60-63. If I can't find some factory measurements, a lot of the factory ones I've seen look to be close to center on the vent window post. Might have to be good enough for government work Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

10-02-2021, 07:27 AM	#2
sirJim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Denmark Posts: 308	Re: West Coast Jr. Mounting Measurements Dont know if this helps but this is my 62 Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=737695 62 burb in the making.

10-03-2021, 07:57 PM	#4
Llay R. Rac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 324	Re: West Coast Jr. Mounting Measurements this is what i know as west coast junior mirrors, 7 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches mirror. this is what came on my 65 suburban when i bought it in 1969,the original owner told me he had the dealer install them. the mirrors in the first post are west coast senior to me. Attached Images __________________ 1965 Suburban, 2 wd.,292, 4-speed. proudly owned and operated since Valentines day 1969.

10-03-2021, 11:09 PM	#7
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: West Coast Jr. Mounting Measurements It seems to me that "west coast jr" is somewhat of a catch all phrase for all the mirrors that are similar in design. I call the ones I'm looking for juniors because of the even bigger ones found on the heavy duty trucks. Either way, Llay, that's really cool that you were able to get your burb from the original owner and know the true history of the truck. Something I wasn't able to get on my truck. I believe my truck had an aftermarket set of these type mirrors based on some mounting holes on the passenger door that I believe is original to the truck. At some point, the driver's side door was replaced, so the mirror was taken off the passenger side at the same time is my guess. Sideways, I know, but it shows where the old mirror mounting holes are Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson



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