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87Skier · 04-03-2015, 08:29 PM

I have a 72 and if I'm correct the earlier models used a mirror mounted on the window frame. I currently do not have a mirror mounted (its been on my to do list).

Which mirror do you guys prefer? I've always liked them mounted on the frame and not on the glass. Would it be a big deal to mount an early style mirror on my 72? Mine already has holes that I believe would line up.

Thanks.

2003 silverado · 04-04-2015, 07:01 AM

On the windshield is correct for 1972, 1972 I s when the changed to windshield federal law BS

tjsblazer · 04-04-2015, 02:04 PM

I have a 72 blazer. It has the mirror on the frame. I have often wondered if it maybe came from the factory that way or whether the original owner swapped it. The truck wasn't really messed with so I question if the original owner would have done that.
Any chance this would have been a running change and some 72's left the factory with them on the frame?

**jaros44sr** · 04-04-2015, 06:31 PM

My preference is the 68, more adjustability. I couldn t keep the stock mirror on it, kept fallin' off, after several failed attempts with reglue, I gave up and put the 68 on it

If you want a 67 I may have one laying around, just tell me you want it

**truckster** · 04-04-2015, 11:04 PM

The glue-on mirror adhesive you buy at the auto parts store is pretty worthless. You have to have a glass guy mount it for you, because they have access to a Loctite product that will really hold it.

I don't see any reason you couldn't mount a 71 or earlier mirror. My preference is for a newer mirror, since I like the map lights and they're not hard to wire in.

**DeadheadNM** · 04-04-2015, 11:36 PM

I had a 72 K10 that made use of a 71 mirror with color coded mount...it was done by a PO and didn't look bad. I'd have stuck with a 72 mirror but didn't bother to change it.

87Skier · 04-05-2015, 02:27 AM

Well, I'm really tempted to find an older style one. I personally don't like gluing it to my windshield. Can't change it later and could be difficult to remove later.

**jaros44sr** · 04-05-2015, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckster

The glue-on mirror adhesive you buy at the auto parts store is pretty worthless. You have to have a glass guy mount it for you, because they have access to a Loctite product that will really hold it.

I don't see any reason you couldn't mount a 71 or earlier mirror. My preference is for a newer mirror, since I like the map lights and they're not hard to wire in.

Ok, that was my mistake, thank you. Soooo, how do I remove that blob of glue that is now on my windshield?

pound41 · 04-05-2015, 10:39 AM

razor blade will remove the glue

**truckster** · 04-05-2015, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pound41

razor blade will remove the glue

That's the best and quickest way.

87Skier · 04-16-2015, 04:36 PM

Update...

I picked up a mirror at the swap meet last weekend. Paid $1 for it. Cleaned it up and repainted the cover (someone painted it black over the original red). Unfortunately, the holes I thought were for the mirror weren't, so I drilled some new ones and mounted it. Here is the finished product

**jaros44sr** · 04-16-2015, 11:59 PM

Same look I have, only my cover is green.unfortunately I paid a lot more than a dollar

87Skier · 04-17-2015, 01:14 AM

Don't feel too bad. I just happened to find one when I was looking! I promise it doesn't happen often. Also, when I got it home I spend about 2 hours cleaning, polishing it, and painting it.

04-03-2015, 08:29 PM	#1
87Skier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 715	Which rear view mirror? I have a 72 and if I'm correct the earlier models used a mirror mounted on the window frame. I currently do not have a mirror mounted (its been on my to do list). Which mirror do you guys prefer? I've always liked them mounted on the frame and not on the glass. Would it be a big deal to mount an early style mirror on my 72? Mine already has holes that I believe would line up. Thanks. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 4.8L (L20)/6L90E/NP205 1989 Chevy Suburban V2500 350/Turbo 400/4.11 gears 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 350/4L60E

04-04-2015, 07:01 AM	#2
2003 silverado Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Chester Pa Posts: 965	Re: Which rear view mirror? On the windshield is correct for 1972, 1972 I s when the changed to windshield federal law BS __________________ !972 K5 Blazer,Highlander,A/C a twin to the one I Had 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Highlander 15YR project 2003 Silverado Crew 2500HD (Daily driver) 1997 Ford focus (Beater) 2003 ford Taurus (student) 2014 Ford Fusion HYB (wife) 2003 Jetta ( Student)

04-04-2015, 02:04 PM	#3
tjsblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,520	Re: Which rear view mirror? I have a 72 blazer. It has the mirror on the frame. I have often wondered if it maybe came from the factory that way or whether the original owner swapped it. The truck wasn't really messed with so I question if the original owner would have done that. Any chance this would have been a running change and some 72's left the factory with them on the frame? __________________ Jeff. '72 Blazer K5 "Camshaft opinions are like belly buttons; everyone has one and no two are alike" My Blazer Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626752 My Engine Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637336

04-04-2015, 06:31 PM	#4
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Which rear view mirror? My preference is the 68, more adjustability. I couldn t keep the stock mirror on it, kept fallin' off, after several failed attempts with reglue, I gave up and put the 68 on it If you want a 67 I may have one laying around, just tell me you want it __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

04-04-2015, 11:04 PM	#5
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Which rear view mirror? The glue-on mirror adhesive you buy at the auto parts store is pretty worthless. You have to have a glass guy mount it for you, because they have access to a Loctite product that will really hold it. I don't see any reason you couldn't mount a 71 or earlier mirror. My preference is for a newer mirror, since I like the map lights and they're not hard to wire in.

04-04-2015, 11:36 PM	#6
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: Which rear view mirror? I had a 72 K10 that made use of a 71 mirror with color coded mount...it was done by a PO and didn't look bad. I'd have stuck with a 72 mirror but didn't bother to change it. 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

04-05-2015, 02:27 AM	#7
87Skier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 715	Re: Which rear view mirror? Well, I'm really tempted to find an older style one. I personally don't like gluing it to my windshield. Can't change it later and could be difficult to remove later. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 4.8L (L20)/6L90E/NP205 1989 Chevy Suburban V2500 350/Turbo 400/4.11 gears 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 350/4L60E

04-05-2015, 10:39 AM	#9
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: Which rear view mirror? razor blade will remove the glue

04-16-2015, 04:36 PM	#11
87Skier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 715	Re: Which rear view mirror? Update... I picked up a mirror at the swap meet last weekend. Paid $1 for it. Cleaned it up and repainted the cover (someone painted it black over the original red). Unfortunately, the holes I thought were for the mirror weren't, so I drilled some new ones and mounted it. Here is the finished product Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 4.8L (L20)/6L90E/NP205 1989 Chevy Suburban V2500 350/Turbo 400/4.11 gears 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 350/4L60E

04-16-2015, 11:59 PM	#12
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Which rear view mirror? Same look I have, only my cover is green.unfortunately I paid a lot more than a dollar __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

04-17-2015, 01:14 AM	#13
87Skier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 715	Re: Which rear view mirror? Don't feel too bad. I just happened to find one when I was looking! I promise it doesn't happen often. Also, when I got it home I spend about 2 hours cleaning, polishing it, and painting it. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 4.8L (L20)/6L90E/NP205 1989 Chevy Suburban V2500 350/Turbo 400/4.11 gears 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 350/4L60E



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