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CC's72 · 07-18-2013, 10:35 PM

Hello All,
I am trying to locate the factory mounting dimensions for a 1972 rear view mirror tab. I just received my factory assembly manual and tried searching here to no avail.
Does someone have this information?
Thanks for any help,
CC

**Tom Vogel** · 07-19-2013, 08:50 AM

Good Question

CC's72 · 07-21-2013, 07:46 AM

Thought I would put it up front one more time.

Thanks,
CC

68gmsee · 07-21-2013, 09:38 AM

Maybe someone with a '72 can take some measurements for you but remember that if the windshield was replaced, the rear view mirror placement may not be exact. I've replaced windshields on several vehicles I've owned in the past and always wind up estimating the location of the rear view mirror.

Here's a post from a few years ago:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...83&postcount=5

CC's72 · 07-21-2013, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68gmsee

Maybe someone with a '72 can take some measurements for you but remember that if the windshield was replaced, the rear view mirror placement may not be exact. I've replaced windshields on several vehicles I've owned in the past and always wind up estimating the location of the rear view mirror.

Here's a post from a few years ago:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...83&postcount=5

Thanks 68gmsee for the info and link. If no one else responds, that is what I will do.

Thanks again,
CC

DGulliver · 07-21-2013, 10:59 AM

Mine is one of those early 72's that's still mounted from the top of the cab... (and greetings from Lincoln County as well, CC!)

Lifetime Project 72 · 07-21-2013, 11:16 AM

On my 72,the metal piece that is glued to the windshield is approximately 2- 3/4 inches down from the edge of the windshield rubber.I didn`t remove my mirror from the metal piece to get the exact measurement,but the rubber piece that slips over the metal retainer is 2 -11/16 down from the windshield rubber.
Hope this helps..
Chris

CC's72 · 07-21-2013, 03:46 PM

Hello Lifetime, thanks for measuring this for me. I feel better knowing before the glue goes on.

Hello DGulliver, One day we will have to meet up and compare (admire) each others trucks.

Thanks,
CC

DGulliver · 07-21-2013, 04:21 PM

Your truck looks great, CC. I'm right down 110 towards Ardmore..

07-18-2013, 10:35 PM	#1
CC's72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fayetteville, TN Posts: 53	Inside mirror location Hello All, I am trying to locate the factory mounting dimensions for a 1972 rear view mirror tab. I just received my factory assembly manual and tried searching here to no avail. Does someone have this information? Thanks for any help, CC

07-19-2013, 08:50 AM	#2
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Inside mirror location Good Question

07-21-2013, 07:46 AM	#3
CC's72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fayetteville, TN Posts: 53	Re: Inside mirror location Thought I would put it up front one more time. Thanks, CC

07-21-2013, 09:38 AM	#4
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Inside mirror location Maybe someone with a '72 can take some measurements for you but remember that if the windshield was replaced, the rear view mirror placement may not be exact. I've replaced windshields on several vehicles I've owned in the past and always wind up estimating the location of the rear view mirror. Here's a post from a few years ago: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...83&postcount=5 __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

07-21-2013, 10:59 AM	#6
DGulliver Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern TN Posts: 227	Re: Inside mirror location Mine is one of those early 72's that's still mounted from the top of the cab... (and greetings from Lincoln County as well, CC!) __________________ '72 Chevrolet Step Side 350/TH350, '63 C10 Step V8 '74 Trans Am 400, '80 Trans Am Indy Pace Car Mercedes AMG S55, SLK230 Kompressor, GL450 '96 Dodge Indy Ram Official Indy Truck '99 Porsche 911 Carrera

07-21-2013, 11:16 AM	#7
Lifetime Project 72 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cobourg Ontario Canada Posts: 35	Re: Inside mirror location On my 72,the metal piece that is glued to the windshield is approximately 2- 3/4 inches down from the edge of the windshield rubber.I didn`t remove my mirror from the metal piece to get the exact measurement,but the rubber piece that slips over the metal retainer is 2 -11/16 down from the windshield rubber. Hope this helps.. Chris

07-21-2013, 03:46 PM	#8
CC's72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fayetteville, TN Posts: 53	Re: Inside mirror location Hello Lifetime, thanks for measuring this for me. I feel better knowing before the glue goes on. Hello DGulliver, One day we will have to meet up and compare (admire) each others trucks. Thanks, CC

07-21-2013, 04:21 PM	#9
DGulliver Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern TN Posts: 227	Re: Inside mirror location Your truck looks great, CC. I'm right down 110 towards Ardmore.. __________________ '72 Chevrolet Step Side 350/TH350, '63 C10 Step V8 '74 Trans Am 400, '80 Trans Am Indy Pace Car Mercedes AMG S55, SLK230 Kompressor, GL450 '96 Dodge Indy Ram Official Indy Truck '99 Porsche 911 Carrera

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