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outfield · 04-24-2017, 06:57 PM

You are right Special-K. I think this is why this thread may be so popular. More guys need to post pics too.

My full spid says D29 R/V Mirror - JR-L & R

CG · 04-24-2017, 07:40 PM

A pic with the spid code would be cool for sure

wpavlis · 04-24-2017, 07:55 PM

SPID says these are RV JR mirrors on my 68 C10

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**Chevyland** · 04-24-2017, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

A pic with the spid code would be cool for sure

Like specialk said it's not all straight forward

My first several posts were all 72's
It seems like there isn't much discrepancy by the time 72 came around

Here is another example of outfield/specialk quandary
A 71 with DG4's listed as below eyeline

The same mirror listed as D29 RV on outfields 69

**special-K** · 04-24-2017, 08:32 PM

Thanks for showing a picture, Chevyland

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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!

B Myers · 04-25-2017, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dfwright

Would you mind posting a picture of your right side mirror with the convex attached? I've considered doing something like that myself

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dfwright · 04-25-2017, 09:15 AM

That looks really good! Thanks for posting the picture. I'll have to see about getting one of those. The right side sport mirror is fairly useless as it is.

**special-K** · 04-25-2017, 10:27 AM

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 · 04-25-2017, 11:10 AM

Quote:

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 · 04-25-2017, 11:27 AM

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.

muley · 04-25-2017, 11:29 AM

It does seem to vary. These are mine.

B Myers · 04-25-2017, 11:34 AM

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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 · 04-25-2017, 01:25 PM

Quote:

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 · 04-25-2017, 02:08 PM

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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.

CG · 04-26-2017, 09:32 AM

Keep it coming

yellowgtman · 04-26-2017, 11:22 AM

Anyone have any info on these mirrors? Factory?

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**FirstOwner69** · 04-26-2017, 02:36 PM

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** · 04-26-2017, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowgtman

Anyone have any info on these mirrors? Factory?

Attachment 1646057

Those brackets are factory, the mirror head isn't

DesignMine · 04-26-2017, 07:48 PM

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

**special-K** · 04-26-2017, 09:11 PM

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 · 04-26-2017, 10:38 PM

Quote:

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 · 05-03-2017, 08:15 PM

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

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 05-03-2017, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyland

Camper mirror
DF2 on the spid
I believe this pic is also 72 only
Due to the fact the 2 lower arms are rolled at the bottom
And mount at the curved seam of the door

Those mirrors are to the SPID on my 1971. Long gone, but I remember them well. So do my doors, which currently have 11 mirror holes each.

**FirstOwner69** · 05-03-2017, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyland

Camper mirror
DF2 on the spid
I believe this pic is also 72 only
Due to the fact the 2 lower arms are rolled at the bottom
And mount at the curved seam of the door

The mirror heads and elbows in your picture in post 6 are not correct for our trucks. They appear to be from the square body era or later. All the trucks from our generation had an external mount for the elbow, the elbows had threaded studs and the studs utilized acorn nuts at both ends for attachment. The heads were like those in the picture below. The elbows were larger but had the same overall appearance. as those below.

**special-K** · 05-04-2017, 06:52 AM

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

04-24-2017, 06:57 PM	#26
outfield Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 387	Re: Mirror thread You are right Special-K. I think this is why this thread may be so popular. More guys need to post pics too. My full spid says D29 R/V Mirror - JR-L & R Attached Images Last edited by outfield; 04-25-2017 at 09:55 AM.

04-24-2017, 07:40 PM	#27
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,995	Re: Mirror thread A pic with the spid code would be cool for sure __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

04-24-2017, 07:55 PM	#28
wpavlis Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: San Tan Valley, Arizona Posts: 313	Re: Mirror thread SPID says these are RV JR mirrors on my 68 C10

04-25-2017, 09:15 AM	#32
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Mirror thread That looks really good! Thanks for posting the picture. I'll have to see about getting one of those. The right side sport mirror is fairly useless as it is. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

04-25-2017, 10:27 AM	#33
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Mirror thread 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 __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-25-2017, 11:27 AM	#35
NorCalC20LWB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 466	Re: Mirror thread 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. Attached Images

04-25-2017, 11:29 AM	#36
muley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Homedale, Idaho Posts: 160	Re: Mirror thread It does seem to vary. These are mine. Attached Images __________________ Grandpa 1953 M38A1 Jeep 1989 GMC K2500 1958 Alaskan Camper all original WORK : A necessary evil that finances what I really like to do.

04-26-2017, 09:32 AM	#40
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,995	Re: Mirror thread Keep it coming __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

04-26-2017, 11:22 AM	#41
yellowgtman Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Green Forest, AR Posts: 26	Re: Mirror thread Anyone have any info on these mirrors? Factory?

04-26-2017, 02:36 PM	#42
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,847	Re: Mirror thread 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

04-26-2017, 07:48 PM	#44
DesignMine Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 26	Re: Mirror thread Can anyone tell me what kind of mirrors these are on my 69? Attached Images

04-26-2017, 09:11 PM	#45
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Mirror thread 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. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-03-2017, 08:15 PM	#47
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,995	Re: Mirror thread Saw some mirror discrepancies brought up on another thread, reminded me of this thread so ... TTT __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

05-04-2017, 06:52 AM	#50
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Mirror thread Good point. The '70s square bodies also ran the bolt-on head and by the '80s they went with integrated arm and head __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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