Option 99918A Mirror Deletion? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stomper · 11-25-2014, 03:13 PM

Here's a nicely optioned big block Cheyenne with a mirror delete. Would that be the passenger mirror that is missing?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/4773853496.html

SS Tim · 11-25-2014, 03:51 PM

Probably both. Being a fleet code the customer probably intended to have aftermarket or accessory west coast jr mirrors vs the factory offerings.

stomper · 11-26-2014, 08:59 AM

It's an odd choice to leave the cool sport mirrors off of your new big block cheyenne with tilt and tach. If you wanted a tow pig why the fancy trim? In any case it's an example of how one could pick and choose options back in the day.

chipflyer · 11-26-2014, 01:17 PM

In 71-72 if you didn't specify a real mirror option when you ordered a truck you got the "standard" sport mirror by default. My guess is somebody figured out a clever way to order a truck without mirrors at all by adding the fleet code. The owner probably planned to put something on that they could actually see behind them with and not deal with extra door holes and and just never did. The standard mirrors look cool but I'm sure many people back in the day didn't think they were useful on a truck.
Pretty interesting label, thanks for sharing.

Jeff

**TBONE1964** · 11-26-2014, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chipflyer

In 71-72 if you didn't specify a real mirror option when you ordered a truck you got the "standard" sport mirror by default. My guess is somebody figured out a clever way to order a truck without mirrors at all by adding the fleet code. The owner probably planned to put something on that they could actually see behind them with and not deal with extra door holes and and just never did. The standard mirrors look cool but I'm sure many people back in the day didn't think they were useful on a truck.
Pretty interesting label, thanks for sharing.

Jeff

"The owner probably planned to put something on that they could actually see behind them with and not deal with extra door holes and and just never did. The standard mirrors look cool but I'm sure many people back in the day didn't think they were useful on a truck."

That was my exact thought. The original owner probably owned a 69 with sport mirrors and realized how useless they are as mirrors. They do look nice though

**DeadheadNM** · 11-26-2014, 01:36 PM

Otherwise you're left with this:

chipflyer · 11-26-2014, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Otherwise you're left with this:

Exactly!

**69 MOD** · 11-26-2014, 02:39 PM

Window tint with no A/C?
Neat truck either way, it would be a cool resto back to Ocre/White

11-25-2014, 03:13 PM	#1
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Option 99918A Mirror Deletion? Here's a nicely optioned big block Cheyenne with a mirror delete. Would that be the passenger mirror that is missing? http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/4773853496.html Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

11-25-2014, 03:51 PM	#2
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Option 99918A Mirror Deletion? Probably both. Being a fleet code the customer probably intended to have aftermarket or accessory west coast jr mirrors vs the factory offerings. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

11-26-2014, 08:59 AM	#3
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Option 99918A Mirror Deletion? It's an odd choice to leave the cool sport mirrors off of your new big block cheyenne with tilt and tach. If you wanted a tow pig why the fancy trim? In any case it's an example of how one could pick and choose options back in the day. __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

11-26-2014, 01:17 PM	#4
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Option 99918A Mirror Deletion? In 71-72 if you didn't specify a real mirror option when you ordered a truck you got the "standard" sport mirror by default. My guess is somebody figured out a clever way to order a truck without mirrors at all by adding the fleet code. The owner probably planned to put something on that they could actually see behind them with and not deal with extra door holes and and just never did. The standard mirrors look cool but I'm sure many people back in the day didn't think they were useful on a truck. Pretty interesting label, thanks for sharing. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

11-26-2014, 01:36 PM	#6
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: Option 99918A Mirror Deletion? Otherwise you're left with this: Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-26-2014, 02:39 PM	#8
69 MOD Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lino Lakes, MN Posts: 362	Re: Option 99918A Mirror Deletion? Window tint with no A/C? Neat truck either way, it would be a cool resto back to Ocre/White __________________ Chad '71 GMC 2500 Custom Ol Blue '72 Custom Deluxe Highlander Stuffed Olive '73 Trans Am '13 Silverado 2500 Duramax Storm Trooper

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