installing an orig.rearview mirror?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BUXMAN66 · 12-17-2002, 03:28 AM

when i got my truck,the yahoo decided he didn't like the original placement of the rearview mirror so he musta patched it up the upper part of the cab and stuck a windshield mounted mirror on.what i was wantin' to know is what is the amt. of space between the inner skin of the cab and the outer(roof)of the cab.i'm gonna need to drill the mounting screws' holes and don't want to go to far into the outer skin.plus i need to know the length of the s/s sheetmetal screws i'll need to get to mount the arm.anyone's knowledge is appreciated!

JimKshortstep4x4 · 12-17-2002, 08:56 AM

There seems to be lots of Yahoos in the world! Cleaning up after them is a challenge!

I would not drill over 1/4 inch deep and use 3/8" long screws for mounting. Set up a spacer block so that you don't overdrill and go through the outer skin. I believe that there is approximately 3/4" space in between the two layers but it is best to be safe.

Jim

BUXMAN66 · 12-17-2002, 01:52 PM

thanks,jim.kinda what i was thinkin' also.the screws i dug out of the "magic" nuts and bolts coffee can ain't gonna work then.gotta go get some!thanks!

Longhorn Man · 12-17-2002, 09:12 PM

The rearview mirror was an option untill '70...so it may have never came with one.

BUXMAN66 · 12-18-2002, 02:49 AM

now that's something i never thought of.are you kiddin' me?i thought that was something they all just .........had?! goes to show you,you learn something new every day.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 12-18-2002, 10:11 AM

Longhornmail,

Thanks for pointing out that the mirror was an option. That is similiar to the Blazer tops which were an option!

(Along with the back seat and passenger seat).

Jim

GMC JUNKIE TOO · 12-18-2002, 07:55 PM

My paneltruck came with 3 options Turbo 400, 12bolt posi with 4:10 gears, and a passenger seat.

Longhorn Man · 12-19-2002, 12:09 AM

When i was new to the board, I was asking the same Q about my GMC. It had he older style mirror, and it was mounted off center too. Some one pointed it out to me, and I (quietly) thought he was full of ca-ca. Turns out he (whom ever he is) was right acording to my '69 restoration catalog.
In '70 it became standard equipment.

Hooter · 12-19-2002, 01:51 AM

Still learn something new everyday

12-17-2002, 03:28 AM	#1
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	installing an orig.rearview mirror?? when i got my truck,the yahoo decided he didn't like the original placement of the rearview mirror so he musta patched it up the upper part of the cab and stuck a windshield mounted mirror on.what i was wantin' to know is what is the amt. of space between the inner skin of the cab and the outer(roof)of the cab.i'm gonna need to drill the mounting screws' holes and don't want to go to far into the outer skin.plus i need to know the length of the s/s sheetmetal screws i'll need to get to mount the arm.anyone's knowledge is appreciated! __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

12-17-2002, 01:52 PM	#3
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	thanks,jim.kinda what i was thinkin' also.the screws i dug out of the "magic" nuts and bolts coffee can ain't gonna work then.gotta go get some!thanks! __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

12-18-2002, 02:49 AM	#5
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	now that's something i never thought of.are you kiddin' me?i thought that was something they all just .........had?! goes to show you,you learn something new every day. __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

12-19-2002, 01:51 AM	#9
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	Still learn something new everyday __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

12-17-2002, 08:56 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	There seems to be lots of Yahoos in the world! Cleaning up after them is a challenge! I would not drill over 1/4 inch deep and use 3/8" long screws for mounting. Set up a spacer block so that you don't overdrill and go through the outer skin. I believe that there is approximately 3/4" space in between the two layers but it is best to be safe. Jim

12-17-2002, 09:12 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	The rearview mirror was an option untill '70...so it may have never came with one.

12-18-2002, 10:11 AM	#6
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Longhornmail, Thanks for pointing out that the mirror was an option. That is similiar to the Blazer tops which were an option! (Along with the back seat and passenger seat). Jim

12-18-2002, 07:55 PM	#7
GMC JUNKIE TOO THE QUICKER FIXERUPER Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ok Posts: 615	My paneltruck came with 3 options Turbo 400, 12bolt posi with 4:10 gears, and a passenger seat.

12-19-2002, 12:09 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	When i was new to the board, I was asking the same Q about my GMC. It had he older style mirror, and it was mounted off center too. Some one pointed it out to me, and I (quietly) thought he was full of ca-ca. Turns out he (whom ever he is) was right acording to my '69 restoration catalog. In '70 it became standard equipment.



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