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duke10 · 08-08-2003, 11:43 AM

I have recently acquired a 1972 gmc short bed 4x4 with an automatic transmission. The truck was purchased from the original owner. I looked for this truck for over ten years, as I owned the same make, model in high school. The truck is hugger orange and has not been abused, lifted, cut or bondoed. I feel very fortunate to have found this gem and am trying to keep it as original as possible. Now to my question. I purchased a drivers side mirror from chevyduty.com, the small rectangle type. The mirror is great but did not come with mounting directions. I would like to know where to mount the mirror on the door. Measurements or pictures would be greatly appreciated. I am sorry that I do not have pictures of my truck available yet but I am working on it. One other point. This is a great web site and I appreciate all of the help that is available. Thank you in advance for your replies.

WHYBYNU · 08-08-2003, 12:16 PM

Heres a pic of mine maybe this will help. I'm not real sure of the measurement..

John

Longhorn Man · 08-08-2003, 12:38 PM

Unable to help you with your Q there Duke, however, i will welcome you to the greatest truck group on the web.

**CPNE** · 08-08-2003, 12:49 PM

I don't have exact mesurements either but I don't think the factory had it dead on all the time either. The pic provided should give you a general idea to go by. A couple of tips:

1. The RH mirror like those (even factory installed ones) is basically useless for other than appearance. It's nearly impossible to angle it correctly.

2. When positioning the mirror, make sure it won't interfere with the full range of operation of your wing vents.

3. The aftermarket mirrors tend to have their heads come loose, so don't play with them too much.

Welcome, and I applaud you for you find and desire to keep it original.

**old Rusty C10** · 08-08-2003, 12:53 PM

i dont now if this will help you as its a different year truck but i pulled off those mirrors off my 1986 and there was an under the door skin plate that screws to the front post or window channel the main window rides in. once this is attached it gives you the exact location to drill the holes for the mirror that plate allwos the mirror not to vibrate

jays68yak · 08-08-2003, 01:09 PM

will this help?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=45714

tom hand · 08-08-2003, 01:10 PM

The drivers side mirror is different than the passenger side as far as distance from the front of the door. I can get you mesurments after I get home from work

jays68yak · 08-08-2003, 01:14 PM

heres a qoute from the post that i posted a link too

Quote:

Originally posted by JimKshortstep4x4
Use the gasket (left for left side, right for right side) as a template, center on flat area and measure 6 1/8" from door edge to gasket for left side. On right side, the measurement is 8" from the door edge to the gasket. Mark you holes and drill 11/32 diameter holes, in the three hole locations. I use stainless steel screws for installation.

If you measure a truck that had factory mirrors, you can confirm my dimensions. The assembly manual references some datum points that are used for their dimensions and I haven't been able to determine where they are located from. I suspect they are referenced to a common location, but they are not evident.

Jim

duke10 · 08-09-2003, 03:30 PM

Thank you for all of your replies.

DUTCHMAN · 08-09-2003, 04:21 PM

Hey Duke 10. Had the same question when buying some mirrors from Wes for my 71 burb and this is what he mailed me.

The drivers side is 6 7/16" from the front of the door to the center of the front hole. Then 3 1/2" from the top of the door to the center of the front hole. The top of the top rear hole is 2 7/8" from the top of the door. The passenger side mirror is 8 1/4" from the center of the front hole to the front of the door. The top of the door to the center of both front and rear holes are the same as the drivers side.

Good Luck
Ronald

08-08-2003, 11:43 AM	#1
duke10 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: san diego Posts: 833	mirror placement I have recently acquired a 1972 gmc short bed 4x4 with an automatic transmission. The truck was purchased from the original owner. I looked for this truck for over ten years, as I owned the same make, model in high school. The truck is hugger orange and has not been abused, lifted, cut or bondoed. I feel very fortunate to have found this gem and am trying to keep it as original as possible. Now to my question. I purchased a drivers side mirror from chevyduty.com, the small rectangle type. The mirror is great but did not come with mounting directions. I would like to know where to mount the mirror on the door. Measurements or pictures would be greatly appreciated. I am sorry that I do not have pictures of my truck available yet but I am working on it. One other point. This is a great web site and I appreciate all of the help that is available. Thank you in advance for your replies.

08-08-2003, 12:16 PM	#2
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	Heres a pic of mine maybe this will help. I'm not real sure of the measurement.. John Attached Images __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

08-08-2003, 12:49 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	I don't have exact mesurements either but I don't think the factory had it dead on all the time either. The pic provided should give you a general idea to go by. A couple of tips: 1. The RH mirror like those (even factory installed ones) is basically useless for other than appearance. It's nearly impossible to angle it correctly. 2. When positioning the mirror, make sure it won't interfere with the full range of operation of your wing vents. 3. The aftermarket mirrors tend to have their heads come loose, so don't play with them too much. Welcome, and I applaud you for you find and desire to keep it original. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

08-08-2003, 12:53 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	i dont now if this will help you as its a different year truck but i pulled off those mirrors off my 1986 and there was an under the door skin plate that screws to the front post or window channel the main window rides in. once this is attached it gives you the exact location to drill the holes for the mirror that plate allwos the mirror not to vibrate __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-08-2003, 01:09 PM	#6
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,453	will this help? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=45714 __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

08-08-2003, 12:38 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Unable to help you with your Q there Duke, however, i will welcome you to the greatest truck group on the web.

08-08-2003, 01:10 PM	#7
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	The drivers side mirror is different than the passenger side as far as distance from the front of the door. I can get you mesurments after I get home from work __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

08-09-2003, 03:30 PM	#9
duke10 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: san diego Posts: 833	Thank you for all of your replies.

08-09-2003, 04:21 PM	#10
DUTCHMAN Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 363	Hey Duke 10. Had the same question when buying some mirrors from Wes for my 71 burb and this is what he mailed me. The drivers side is 6 7/16" from the front of the door to the center of the front hole. Then 3 1/2" from the top of the door to the center of the front hole. The top of the top rear hole is 2 7/8" from the top of the door. The passenger side mirror is 8 1/4" from the center of the front hole to the front of the door. The top of the door to the center of both front and rear holes are the same as the drivers side. Good Luck Ronald __________________ 06 BMW 330d aut touring full option 83 Jeep CJ7 360 aut sold 71 GMC Suburban 67 Chevrolet C10 stepside 54 Ford F100 sold 49 Chevrolet coe 48 Ford f6 coe Strijen the Netherlands "NO MISTAKES NO PROGRESS"

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