Mirror thread

[special-K]

Thanks for showing a picture, Chevyland

Originally Posted by CG

A pic with the spid code would be cool for sure

I am unable to get pictures from my camera to my laptop ever since an update...and it sucks! Everything has been fine with this computer on Windows10 till they force some update that renders my computer useless as a picture source. Guess I'll go buy some film!

[wpavlis]

SPID says these are RV JR mirrors on my 68 C10

[special-K]

Some aftermarket 71/72 mirrors get loose and floppy in short time. I hope you got a good one with the added weight of the spot mirror. Not trying to br negative, I think it's a great and useful idea. Just beware of low quality mirrors

[B Myers]

Originally Posted by special-K

Some aftermarket 71/72 mirrors get loose and floppy in short time. I hope you got a good one with the added weight of the spot mirror. Not trying to br negative, I think it's a great and useful idea. Just beware of low quality mirrors

Thanks and yeah I hear ya, they are LMC repops so hope they hold up, at least I can see something through them now.

[NorCalC20LWB]

Just put these sport style mirrors on mine, was worried about the lack of visibility from the passenger side that has been stated. I got the "objects are closer than they appear" version, i.e. convex, and can see just fine. Got them from ClassicParts.com.

[B Myers]

Originally Posted by NorCalC20LWB

Just put these sport style mirrors on mine, was worried about the lack of visibility from the passenger side that has been stated. I got the "objects are closer than they appear" version, i.e. convex, and can see just fine. Got them from ClassicParts.com.

Well there you go, I should have checked the forum before I ordered. That looks great, thanks.

[dfwright]

Originally Posted by NorCalC20LWB

Just put these sport style mirrors on mine, was worried about the lack of visibility from the passenger side that has been stated. I got the "objects are closer than they appear" version, i.e. convex, and can see just fine. Got them from ClassicParts.com.

That is nice. I'd be interested in your take on the quality of the mirror. I have GM originals right now, but I would consider taking off my right side mirror and putting it in storage for something like this, if it's not total junk.

[NorCalC20LWB]

Originally Posted by dfwright

That is nice. I'd be interested in your take on the quality of the mirror. I have GM originals right now, but I would consider taking off my right side mirror and putting it in storage for something like this, if it's not total junk.

Well, since they've only been on for a month or so I can't speak to longevity, but so far so good. They seem sturdy enough, no movement, and are made of metal as far as I can tell. When I bought the truck it had Ford style mirrors, really cheap plastic things that moved around a lot.

[Fraud]

Originally Posted by NorCalC20LWB

Just put these sport style mirrors on mine, was worried about the lack of visibility from the passenger side that has been stated. I got the "objects are closer than they appear" version, i.e. convex, and can see just fine. Got them from ClassicParts.com.

I've got repop sport mirrors on mine and the lack of adjustment on the passenger side sucks... Mine is hard up against the arm and I'd still like it pointed in and down a little more.

I'd assume this is the same movement wise, but the convex mirror probably compensates for it to some extent? For 43 bucks I'm willing to find out the hard way, but would love to hear from anyone who has tried these.

[r.e.c.enthusiasts]

Originally Posted by NorCalC20LWB

Just put these sport style mirrors on mine, was worried about the lack of visibility from the passenger side that has been stated. I got the "objects are closer than they appear" version, i.e. convex, and can see just fine. Got them from ClassicParts.com.

Hey will the ones for 70-72 fit a 69 c10 without modifications? I have the cheaper rectangular ones with the three hole and long hollow rod mounted with backplate and they vibrate too much. Not useful to see riders on the highway.

[muley]

It does seem to vary. These are mine.

[CG]

Keep it coming

[yellowgtman]

Anyone have any info on these mirrors? Factory?

[FirstOwner69]

Here are 2 threads on DG4 (and D29 if painted) mirrors where I contributed things I've learned. I'm too lazy to repeat the info here.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7892050

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7646102

[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by yellowgtman

Anyone have any info on these mirrors? Factory?


Attachment 1646057

Those brackets are factory, the mirror head isn't

[DesignMine]

Can anyone tell me what kind of mirrors these are on my 69?

[special-K]

Aftermarket. I can almost remember the company name. The adjustable upper arm is a dead give away. Western Auto sold them as well as many other stores.

[DesignMine]

Originally Posted by special-K

Aftermarket. I can almost remember the company name. The adjustable upper arm is a dead give away. Western Auto sold them as well as many other stores.

Thanks, I am planning on pulling them off but couldn't ID them.

[CG]

Saw some mirror discrepancies brought up on another thread, reminded me of this thread so ... TTT

[special-K]

Good point. The '70s square bodies also ran the bolt-on head and by the '80s they went with integrated arm and head

[bandmmcgee]

Hi folks! Just bought a '72 custom camper and this is my first post. I have already learned a ton from this forum so thank you. It only has one mirror (driver side) and it doesn't look stock. The passenger side has holes, but no mirror. I am wanting to keep it stock if possible, any idea what mirrors it probably came with based on my SPID?

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by bandmmcgee

any idea what mirrors it probably came with based on my SPID?

The mirror in post #3, the standard car type mirror used in '72. Small mirrors may seem odd on a custom camper, but that's the way Chevy did it. Custom Camper option was just a heavy duty suspension package, everything else was up to buyer or salesman to set up correctly for hauling a camper. This explains why so many '67-'72 Chevy pickups are seen with a wide variety of mirrors both GM and period aftermarket.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by bandmmcgee

Hi folks! Just bought a '72 custom camper and this is my first post. I have already learned a ton from this forum so thank you. It only has one mirror (driver side) and it doesn't look stock. The passenger side has holes, but no mirror. I am wanting to keep it stock if possible, any idea what mirrors it probably came with based on my SPID?

Originally Posted by factorystock

The mirror in post #3, the standard car type mirror used in '72. Small mirrors may seem odd on a custom camper, but that's the way Chevy did it. Custom Camper option was just a heavy duty suspension package, everything else was up to buyer or salesman to set up correctly for hauling a camper. This explains why so many '67-'72 Chevy pickups are seen with a wide variety of mirrors both GM and period aftermarket.

x2. If nothing shows on the SPID, it came through with standard mirrors which were the car-type mirrors.

[bandmmcgee]

Originally Posted by factorystock

The mirror in post #3, the standard car type mirror used in '72.

Thank you Factorystock and Special-K. I will go with standard mirrors.

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by factorystock

Custom Camper option was just a heavy duty suspension package, everything else was up to buyer or salesman to set up correctly for hauling a camper. This explains why so many '67-'72 Chevy pickups are seen with a wide variety of mirrors both GM and period aftermarket.

Many of these West Coast type mirrors were installed days after the sale!