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**Richard** · 09-28-2003, 01:21 AM

Finished the new door skin today and need to mount the new mirrors. Could someone please give me the measurements to the front screw on the 72 sport mirrors. The factory assembly manual has measurements but they corespond to reference points and I can not figure out how to locate the reference points. That information would be helpfull also. I do know the right mirror sits further back. I could guess, but I do not like to do that. Thanks.

*Phillip Johnson* · 09-28-2003, 01:26 AM

If the right side sits farther back, wouldnt it be blocked by the wing window frame?

Hutch · 09-28-2003, 01:27 AM

Check this previos thread and look near the bottom for a post by dutchman:
Previous post
Oh yeah:
The search function is back up and working

**Richard** · 09-28-2003, 01:35 AM

Thanks. Great to see the search function working again. Phillip, the right mirror mounts further back just for that reason. Vision is blocked by wing window post if the passenger mirror is to far forward and the drivers mirror is easier to use a little further to the front.

sactoC10 · 09-28-2003, 01:41 AM

Put my new "sport" mirrors on today. N-I-C-E ! I had and interesting situation though in mounting mine. These type mirrors were stock on my truck, but were removed. I could see where the previous holes existed when the stock ones were mounted.

Got my door panels off, removed the filler in the holes, popped open the original holes and mounted up the new ones. Nice to NOT have to drill holes in the door.

Looks good now, this thread helped. Thanks!

*Phillip Johnson* · 09-28-2003, 01:44 AM

Im confused. You said the right side is closer to the front and now you say that the drivers is closer. I just went out and looked at my trucks and both mirrors are the same distance.. I say put where they are right for you and you can see behind without anything in your way. Sport mirrors are too small for my taste. I like BIG so I can see that Kenworth comm'n at me in the rear...LOL

**Richard** · 09-28-2003, 01:53 AM

Hmm, just reread my post and it looks ok. The right side is the passenger side and I said the drivers is closer to the front in the second post. As far as them being small, what is behind me does not bother me. Most people dont tailgate or drive next to large lifted trucks

*Phillip Johnson* · 09-28-2003, 01:56 AM

oh well

09-28-2003, 01:21 AM	#1
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,881	72 mirror locations Finished the new door skin today and need to mount the new mirrors. Could someone please give me the measurements to the front screw on the 72 sport mirrors. The factory assembly manual has measurements but they corespond to reference points and I can not figure out how to locate the reference points. That information would be helpfull also. I do know the right mirror sits further back. I could guess, but I do not like to do that. Thanks. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

09-28-2003, 01:27 AM	#3
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Check this previos thread and look near the bottom for a post by dutchman: Previous post Oh yeah: The search function is back up and working __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

09-28-2003, 01:35 AM	#4
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,881	Thanks. Great to see the search function working again. Phillip, the right mirror mounts further back just for that reason. Vision is blocked by wing window post if the passenger mirror is to far forward and the drivers mirror is easier to use a little further to the front. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

09-28-2003, 01:53 AM	#7
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,881	Hmm, just reread my post and it looks ok. The right side is the passenger side and I said the drivers is closer to the front in the second post. As far as them being small, what is behind me does not bother me. Most people dont tailgate or drive next to large lifted trucks __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746 Last edited by Richard; 09-28-2003 at 01:56 AM.

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09-28-2003, 01:26 AM	#2
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,579	If the right side sits farther back, wouldnt it be blocked by the wing window frame?

09-28-2003, 01:41 AM	#5
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	Put my new "sport" mirrors on today. N-I-C-E ! I had and interesting situation though in mounting mine. These type mirrors were stock on my truck, but were removed. I could see where the previous holes existed when the stock ones were mounted. Got my door panels off, removed the filler in the holes, popped open the original holes and mounted up the new ones. Nice to NOT have to drill holes in the door. Looks good now, this thread helped. Thanks!

09-28-2003, 01:44 AM	#6
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,579	Im confused. You said the right side is closer to the front and now you say that the drivers is closer. I just went out and looked at my trucks and both mirrors are the same distance.. I say put where they are right for you and you can see behind without anything in your way. Sport mirrors are too small for my taste. I like BIG so I can see that Kenworth comm'n at me in the rear...LOL

09-28-2003, 01:56 AM	#8
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,579	oh well



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