What's with these extra mirror holes on my door? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Mister-B* · 10-15-2012, 12:08 AM

Just bought a '69. It has what appear to be stock mirrors on it, but I can see the holes in the below picture, as well as a couple more at the top of the window frame. Both doors are identical. Did these trucks come with mounting holes for both types of mirrors, or did somebody install larger mirrors, and go back to smaller ones? I'm also trying to figure out if the larger mirrors, mounted to the extra holes would have been standard, or if the smaller ones are?

What's the general consensus with mirror type now days... Small or large?

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**jocko** · 10-15-2012, 12:14 AM

looks like it had west coast jr mirrors on it at one point - however, I don't see the corresponding holes in the upper door frame, so not so sure about that.
the current ones are the stock ones.

*Mister-B* · 10-15-2012, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

looks like it had west coast jr mirrors on it at one point - however, I don't see the corresponding holes in the upper door frame, so not so sure about that.
the current ones are the stock ones.

Thank you. If these are stock, then they will stay, and I'll patch the holes.

Thanks
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Square_78 · 10-15-2012, 01:30 AM

I recently took off some ugly 1970 Firebird mirrors and installed stock style 1969 round mirrors. I now have the same two extra holes you have.

Littletony · 10-15-2012, 02:20 AM

Look on the SPID and it will tell you if it had west coast jr mirrors stock or not.

*Mister-B* · 10-15-2012, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Littletony

Look on the SPID and it will tell you if it had west coast jr mirrors stock or not.

Oh, so some of these came stock with west coast jr mirrors?

Is the SPID the sticker in the glovebox?
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Littletony · 10-15-2012, 03:13 AM

Yes Sir it is.

69GWC · 10-15-2012, 08:19 AM

Looks like those crappy ford mirrors would have mounted.
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67ChevyRedneck · 10-15-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 69GWC

Looks like those crappy ford mirrors would have mounted.
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There would have been another set of holes in the middle of the door, unless they were filled.

After 43 years, who knows what could have been there.

Also, with the mirror arms you have now, there is also a round mirror that will mount on them. I have them on my truck, I think it's a lot cleaner look, but much less visibility.

SS Tim · 10-15-2012, 04:26 PM

The truck was most likely delivered with the small round mirrors and had a set of Jr. West Coast style installed for camper use. There were many many variations both from GM as accessory and aftermarket vendors.
The picture clearly shows the holes they are just a little small in the picture. This is at 600%.
Learning to work with pictures beyond there initial presentation is a good tool to have for any sort of restoration and particularly CL sales offerings.

*Mister-B* · 10-15-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

The truck was most likely delivered with the small round mirrors and had a set of Jr. West Coast style installed for camper use. There were many many variations both from GM as accessory and aftermarket vendors.
The picture clearly shows the holes they are just a little small in the picture. This is at 600%.
Learning to work with pictures beyond there initial presentation is a good tool to have for any sort of restoration and particularly CL sales offerings.

Thanks so much. I've decided to stick with the mirrors that are on it.
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10-15-2012, 12:08 AM	#1
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	What's with these extra mirror holes on my door? Just bought a '69. It has what appear to be stock mirrors on it, but I can see the holes in the below picture, as well as a couple more at the top of the window frame. Both doors are identical. Did these trucks come with mounting holes for both types of mirrors, or did somebody install larger mirrors, and go back to smaller ones? I'm also trying to figure out if the larger mirrors, mounted to the extra holes would have been standard, or if the smaller ones are? What's the general consensus with mirror type now days... Small or large? Posted via Mobile Device

10-15-2012, 12:14 AM	#2
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: What's with these extra mirror holes on my door? looks like it had west coast jr mirrors on it at one point - however, I don't see the corresponding holes in the upper door frame, so not so sure about that. the current ones are the stock ones.

10-15-2012, 01:30 AM	#4
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: What's with these extra mirror holes on my door? I recently took off some ugly 1970 Firebird mirrors and installed stock style 1969 round mirrors. I now have the same two extra holes you have. __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

10-15-2012, 02:20 AM	#5
Littletony Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 596	Re: What's with these extra mirror holes on my door? Look on the SPID and it will tell you if it had west coast jr mirrors stock or not. __________________ "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." President Ronald Reagan,1985 "The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" ..............Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945

10-15-2012, 03:13 AM	#7
Littletony Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 596	Re: What's with these extra mirror holes on my door? Yes Sir it is. __________________ "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." President Ronald Reagan,1985 "The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" ..............Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945

10-15-2012, 08:19 AM	#8
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: What's with these extra mirror holes on my door? Looks like those crappy ford mirrors would have mounted. Posted via Mobile Device

10-15-2012, 04:26 PM	#10
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: What's with these extra mirror holes on my door? The truck was most likely delivered with the small round mirrors and had a set of Jr. West Coast style installed for camper use. There were many many variations both from GM as accessory and aftermarket vendors. The picture clearly shows the holes they are just a little small in the picture. This is at 600%. Learning to work with pictures beyond there initial presentation is a good tool to have for any sort of restoration and particularly CL sales offerings. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

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