repro 71-72 sport mirrors - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigvinnie · 11-25-2005, 02:07 PM

Just wondering about the quality of these mirrors, like if they start to get pitted within a year, etc... I've heard the repro outer door handles don't seem to last long, hoping the mirrors are better quality.

Anyone had the mirrors on for a while who could give an opinion would be much appreciated.

FYI, got a set of the repro door hinges and they look really good, will let y'all know how they work once they're on...

thanks for any input.

Bishops Trucks · 11-25-2005, 02:20 PM

I put repro's on my '71 and after a couple years they started to show some ware from all the rubbing I've done on them. I've had no pitting problems in them.

Scrubby · 11-25-2005, 06:00 PM

I got a set of repop sport mirrors at the portland swap meet 2 years ago. Not sure what vendor I got them from. They have been on my blazer since then, and look really good still. No pitting.

byrd · 11-25-2005, 09:00 PM

I've had a set of repops on mine for over two years, no troubles either.

see ten · 11-25-2005, 11:23 PM

I had reproduction sport mirrors on my K10. The stainless (?) part that the mirror mounts in was fine, the chrome plated mast that bolts to the door went all to hell on me. They got all of these little spiderweb looking lines in them. I ended up replacing them with GM parts. By the way they were on a truck that is stored out of the sun, and more often than not never driven in the rain.

VinceY · 11-26-2005, 11:08 AM

Not sure which are the sport mirrors but the mirror in the picture was installed by the PO in 2001 and is still in pretty good shape. Never parked indoors until this year. I found the receipt and it came from LMC.
I have had the same style on 71 pickup for a bit longer. Has never been parked outside but gets washed a fair bit. Mirrors are still in excellant shape.

Mudder · 11-26-2005, 11:24 AM

Chrome on mine are pitted. Maybe 4 years. I have new ones just haven't gotten them on yet.

11-25-2005, 02:07 PM	#1
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	repro 71-72 sport mirrors Just wondering about the quality of these mirrors, like if they start to get pitted within a year, etc... I've heard the repro outer door handles don't seem to last long, hoping the mirrors are better quality. Anyone had the mirrors on for a while who could give an opinion would be much appreciated. FYI, got a set of the repro door hinges and they look really good, will let y'all know how they work once they're on... thanks for any input. __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

11-25-2005, 02:20 PM	#2
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: repro 71-72 sport mirrors I put repro's on my '71 and after a couple years they started to show some ware from all the rubbing I've done on them. I've had no pitting problems in them. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

11-25-2005, 06:00 PM	#3
Scrubby Check out GMTrucks.org Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise, Id Posts: 284	Re: repro 71-72 sport mirrors I got a set of repop sport mirrors at the portland swap meet 2 years ago. Not sure what vendor I got them from. They have been on my blazer since then, and look really good still. No pitting.

11-25-2005, 11:23 PM	#5
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: repro 71-72 sport mirrors I had reproduction sport mirrors on my K10. The stainless (?) part that the mirror mounts in was fine, the chrome plated mast that bolts to the door went all to hell on me. They got all of these little spiderweb looking lines in them. I ended up replacing them with GM parts. By the way they were on a truck that is stored out of the sun, and more often than not never driven in the rain.

11-26-2005, 11:08 AM	#6
VinceY Just need a couple more parts. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 470	Re: repro 71-72 sport mirrors Not sure which are the sport mirrors but the mirror in the picture was installed by the PO in 2001 and is still in pretty good shape. Never parked indoors until this year. I found the receipt and it came from LMC. I have had the same style on 71 pickup for a bit longer. Has never been parked outside but gets washed a fair bit. Mirrors are still in excellant shape. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------- 1947 Studebaker M5 project to match the camping trailer. 1950 Chev 4x4 Pickup 1958 Shasta Airflyte Travel trailer (fresh restoration) 1971 C/10 Pickup(Frame off Restoration) 1972 K5 Blazer CST (Daily Driver & My Company Truck) 1976 Honda CB750 Bobber 1988 Jaguar XJ12

11-26-2005, 11:24 AM	#7
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: repro 71-72 sport mirrors Chrome on mine are pitted. Maybe 4 years. I have new ones just haven't gotten them on yet.

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