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s95930 · 07-01-2005, 01:21 PM

Needed to replace my rearview mirror in my truck. A new one like the original was just too much.

So I decided to go with one that glues to the glass. I went to the local salvage yard and picked one up that has map lights in it. I ran the wires above the headliner and wired it up. It came out pretty good I think.

**Hart_Rod** · 07-01-2005, 04:10 PM

Nice job!

R

Joe67 · 07-01-2005, 05:04 PM

Nice mod

BubbaGreen · 07-01-2005, 05:50 PM

I like that...ALOT!!!

70c10 · 07-01-2005, 10:21 PM

That's cool. You should do a write up in our FAQ forum.

badpeanut · 07-01-2005, 11:30 PM

Did you remove and reinstall the headliner? Details please on how you ran the wires.

nitor · 07-02-2005, 09:14 AM

That's a really good job. I need to replace mine, I think I'll consider the same thing. Although I don't have a headliner. I'll have to figure something else out on the wiring.

mjrmn · 07-02-2005, 03:41 PM

I replaced the factory rear view mirror in my 67 with a unit that has the compass and auto-dimming from a 2000 Silverado. No headliner in my truck either so I just tucked the wires into the windshield rubber down the drivers side to the fuse panel. Works well and no ugly wires hanging in the way

nitor · 07-02-2005, 04:11 PM

So the wires fit under the rubber. Good for you. That's what I think I'll do. I would have thought they would force the rubber to stick out enough to be noticeable.

s95930 · 07-02-2005, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badpeanut

Did you remove and reinstall the headliner? Details please on how you ran the wires.

My headliner is loose so that helped.

I drilled a small hole under the original mirror base cover. Then I had to drill a hole under the modling for the headliner. Pulled the wire through the holes. Pulled the wire across the top of the headliner. Drilled another hole under the molding then pulled the wire to the dome light. I also had to route a wire to a door swtch so they would go on and off with the doors opening and closing.

Does any of that make since?

armyavncowgirl · 07-02-2005, 10:46 PM

nice job! i'm thinking of doing that too when i change out my windshield.

also, i noticed the ribbons on your glove box

Hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July

s95930 · 07-02-2005, 10:51 PM

Put them there when I washed the truck. Need to get them back on the outside.

And thank you for serving.

Stay Safe.

KEH · 07-03-2005, 12:24 AM

Great upgrade! It is on my list now.

KEH · 07-05-2005, 09:52 AM

Does a mirror with a compass have a sensor that needs to be pulled also, or is it built into the mirror?

badpeanut · 08-10-2007, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KEH

Does a mirror with a compass have a sensor that needs to be pulled also, or is it built into the mirror?

Old post, but good question. Anybody know the answer?

70GMCer · 08-10-2007, 03:15 PM

That is a nice setup. I did mine about a year ago. Drilled a small hole inside where the original mirror cover went, then fished some 18/5 strand wire through the top of the headliner to the back. Then drilled another hole so that I could fish the wire down to the inside dome light opening, and then on down through the cab and to the fuse box. I wired the dome light to come on only with the headlight switch. I installed bottom courtesy lights under the dash to come on when the doors are open. I installed the extra wire count (5) at the mirror for future use. Like when I find a mirror that does outdoor temp. Then, I'll have the wire for the sensor already waiting.

mjrmn · 08-10-2007, 07:16 PM

If it has the compass only it is built in - just need the switched power wire to make it work.

07-01-2005, 01:21 PM	#1
s95930 A-Adam A-Adam Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sarpy Co. Ne. South of Omaha Posts: 263	New rearview mirror Needed to replace my rearview mirror in my truck. A new one like the original was just too much. So I decided to go with one that glues to the glass. I went to the local salvage yard and picked one up that has map lights in it. I ran the wires above the headliner and wired it up. It came out pretty good I think. __________________ 70 3/4 ton GMC Camper Special Last edited by s95930; 07-01-2005 at 10:03 PM.

07-01-2005, 04:10 PM	#2
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Nice job! R __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

07-01-2005, 05:04 PM	#3
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Nice mod __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

07-01-2005, 05:50 PM	#4
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	I like that...ALOT!!! __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

07-01-2005, 10:21 PM	#5
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	That's cool. You should do a write up in our FAQ forum. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-01-2005, 11:30 PM	#6
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,759	Did you remove and reinstall the headliner? Details please on how you ran the wires.

07-02-2005, 09:14 AM	#7
nitor Too many projects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Morrow, OH Posts: 344	That's a really good job. I need to replace mine, I think I'll consider the same thing. Although I don't have a headliner. I'll have to figure something else out on the wiring. __________________ Jim '55 Chevrolet Pickup '56 Chevrolet Belair '04 Chevrolet Astro '95 Chevrolet Blazer

07-02-2005, 03:41 PM	#8
mjrmn '67 K10 Work In Process Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Delano MN Posts: 163	I replaced the factory rear view mirror in my 67 with a unit that has the compass and auto-dimming from a 2000 Silverado. No headliner in my truck either so I just tucked the wires into the windshield rubber down the drivers side to the fuse panel. Works well and no ugly wires hanging in the way

07-02-2005, 04:11 PM	#9
nitor Too many projects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Morrow, OH Posts: 344	So the wires fit under the rubber. Good for you. That's what I think I'll do. I would have thought they would force the rubber to stick out enough to be noticeable. __________________ Jim '55 Chevrolet Pickup '56 Chevrolet Belair '04 Chevrolet Astro '95 Chevrolet Blazer

07-02-2005, 10:46 PM	#11
armyavncowgirl C10 Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 194	nice job! i'm thinking of doing that too when i change out my windshield. also, i noticed the ribbons on your glove box Hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July __________________ 09 Chevrolet HHR --- Cruck --- cross between a Car and a Truck Former rides: 1967 C10 LWB 1972 C10 LWB 1969 C10 LWB (parts truck)

07-02-2005, 10:51 PM	#12
s95930 A-Adam A-Adam Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sarpy Co. Ne. South of Omaha Posts: 263	Put them there when I washed the truck. Need to get them back on the outside. And thank you for serving. Stay Safe. __________________ 70 3/4 ton GMC Camper Special

07-03-2005, 12:24 AM	#13
KEH Better late than never Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 324	Great upgrade! It is on my list now. __________________ 1970 C/10 SWB Stepside

07-05-2005, 09:52 AM	#14
KEH Better late than never Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 324	Does a mirror with a compass have a sensor that needs to be pulled also, or is it built into the mirror? __________________ 1970 C/10 SWB Stepside

08-10-2007, 03:15 PM	#16
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: New rearview mirror That is a nice setup. I did mine about a year ago. Drilled a small hole inside where the original mirror cover went, then fished some 18/5 strand wire through the top of the headliner to the back. Then drilled another hole so that I could fish the wire down to the inside dome light opening, and then on down through the cab and to the fuse box. I wired the dome light to come on only with the headlight switch. I installed bottom courtesy lights under the dash to come on when the doors are open. I installed the extra wire count (5) at the mirror for future use. Like when I find a mirror that does outdoor temp. Then, I'll have the wire for the sensor already waiting. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang Last edited by 70GMCer; 08-10-2007 at 03:16 PM.

08-10-2007, 07:16 PM	#17
mjrmn '67 K10 Work In Process Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Delano MN Posts: 163	Re: New rearview mirror If it has the compass only it is built in - just need the switched power wire to make it work.



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