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atp · 07-22-2013, 07:41 PM

I got these with some parts that I bought. I know they are 71-72 Sport Mirrors. They appear to be GM mirrors but want to confirm so that I can be honest when selling. Wasnt sure if there were some re-pops out there that look like original GM parts. Is there a way to tell? They have never been installed.

71 super · 07-22-2013, 08:06 PM

GM to double make sure is there a number and letter at the tops of the glass? If so they are GM units. Send me email and I will send you some pictures of the 50th truck. It got out of paint two weeks ago....
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ChevLoRay · 07-22-2013, 08:21 PM

I know some folks refer to those as sport mirrors, but they are just what GM went to when it got away from the earlier style of a mirror on a stick. The three screws that held it did away with the earlier style that had a retainer on the inside of the door. Essentially, the 71-2 style saved GM some money on parts and labor.

By the way, those look pretty nice.

tlcrz1972 · 07-27-2013, 10:26 PM

every sport mirror I have dealt with have always had the inner stiffener plate with the machined nuts welded on them. Over time just running sheetmetal screws into the door skin they will come loose from the jarring of the door shutting.

And I would say they appear to be GM produced.

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

I know some folks refer to those as sport mirrors, but they are just what GM went to when it got away from the earlier style of a mirror on a stick. The three screws that held it did away with the earlier style that had a retainer on the inside of the door. Essentially, the 71-2 style saved GM some money on parts and labor.

By the way, those look pretty nice.

powerdriver 1958 · 07-28-2013, 01:43 AM

This is not a sales area . Your will have to wait until posted in the classified forum .

atp · 08-01-2013, 10:59 AM

These mirrors are now listed in the parts - for sale section

07-22-2013, 07:41 PM	#1
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	Help identifying mirrors I got these with some parts that I bought. I know they are 71-72 Sport Mirrors. They appear to be GM mirrors but want to confirm so that I can be honest when selling. Wasnt sure if there were some re-pops out there that look like original GM parts. Is there a way to tell? They have never been installed. Attached Images

07-22-2013, 08:06 PM	#2
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Help identifying mirrors GM to double make sure is there a number and letter at the tops of the glass? If so they are GM units. Send me email and I will send you some pictures of the 50th truck. It got out of paint two weeks ago.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

07-22-2013, 08:21 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Help identifying mirrors I know some folks refer to those as sport mirrors, but they are just what GM went to when it got away from the earlier style of a mirror on a stick. The three screws that held it did away with the earlier style that had a retainer on the inside of the door. Essentially, the 71-2 style saved GM some money on parts and labor. By the way, those look pretty nice. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-28-2013, 01:43 AM	#5
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: Help identifying mirrors This is not a sales area . Your will have to wait until posted in the classified forum .

08-01-2013, 10:59 AM	#6
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	Re: Help identifying mirrors These mirrors are now listed in the parts - for sale section

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