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03-10-2009, 11:40 PM
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Rear View Mirror
Anyone know If I can put a 70 rear view mirror in a 72 cab? I am out of town right now, I found an 70 NOS mirror, bracket, and cover, and can't look at my cab. But I was thinking I could just drill a hole and install. And then do away with the glass mounted rear view mirror. Anybody done this before?
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03-11-2009, 12:28 AM
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Re: Rear View Mirror
Be very carefull doing this. That drill get's hung and up through the roof it will go! Yes it can be done. Just be very ,very carefull.
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03-11-2009, 12:38 AM
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Re: Rear View Mirror
Thanks, Andy4639. Good tip!!
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03-11-2009, 01:48 AM
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Re: Rear View Mirror
I posted this one a little while before you did this thread. Not the same ? but same idea's almost. I have the roof mount and going to see when I get the mirror if I can get it to fit the mount.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332838
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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03-11-2009, 02:34 AM
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Re: Rear View Mirror
I am using a windshield mount and shaving my roof mount. LOL
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03-11-2009, 11:27 AM
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Re: Rear View Mirror
I'd suggest putting a length of rubber hose over the drill bit as a stop so your bit can only go through the panel. Also make sure that the screws are short enough that they don't dimple the roof out.
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03-11-2009, 11:39 AM
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Re: Rear View Mirror
Thanks Mr48Chev. Good idea! Any idea how much space is between the roof panels??
Last edited by truckintexas; 03-11-2009 at 11:39 AM. |
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