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**too much stuff** · 12-07-2009, 07:39 PM

Ok, as some may know, a 71 truck cab has a raised pad where the rear view mirror mounts. (between the visors) What i would like to know is this: does a 71 blazer also have a raised portion for this?
Thanks, Eric

**jaros44sr** · 12-07-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Ok, as some may know, a 71 truck cab has a raised pad where the rear view mirror mounts. (between the visors) What i would like to know is this: does a 71 blazer also have a raised portion for this?
Thanks, Eric

My '72 Jimmy does, don't know about '71

**too much stuff** · 12-07-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

My '72 Jimmy does, don't know about '71

I think your 72 jimmy should have the mirror on the windshield. Is there still a raised portion that would fit the mirror?

**jaros44sr** · 12-08-2009, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

I think your 72 jimmy should have the mirror on the windshield. Is there still a raised portion that would fit the mirror?

Yes, you are right! Kept falling off, so I got a '68 mirror and installed it on the bump out

turp mcspray · 12-08-2009, 11:44 AM

LOL! I got tired of gluing mine back on as well. I will be installing a 71 and older mirror in my 72 blazer.

badpeanut · 12-10-2009, 02:32 AM

My 1971 Blazer looks like jaros44sr picture.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-10-2009, 03:12 AM

My '71 Jimmy has the stock vinyl covered mirror mount on a bump in the windshield frame. I once had a '67 K/10 Suburban, the PO had put in a 454 and a '72-style glued-on rearview. It shook so much I copied the mount on my '68 stepside. I found a chrome mirror mount salvaged from my Dad's '64 Olds stationwagon. Same piece. The holes were still there. There's no bump on the '67/'68s.

**too much stuff** · 12-10-2009, 09:51 AM

Thanks for the info. I will be parting a 71 and wasn't sure if it had its own windshield frame or if it was the same for all years. The 71 trucks had a raised spot for the mirror, but that was the only year. Thanks again, Eric

12-07-2009, 07:39 PM	#1
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,852	Technical rear view mirror question Ok, as some may know, a 71 truck cab has a raised pad where the rear view mirror mounts. (between the visors) What i would like to know is this: does a 71 blazer also have a raised portion for this? Thanks, Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-08-2009, 11:44 AM	#5
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Technical rear view mirror question LOL! I got tired of gluing mine back on as well. I will be installing a 71 and older mirror in my 72 blazer. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

12-10-2009, 02:32 AM	#6
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,760	Re: Technical rear view mirror question My 1971 Blazer looks like jaros44sr picture. __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

12-10-2009, 03:12 AM	#7
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,622	Re: Technical rear view mirror question My '71 Jimmy has the stock vinyl covered mirror mount on a bump in the windshield frame. I once had a '67 K/10 Suburban, the PO had put in a 454 and a '72-style glued-on rearview. It shook so much I copied the mount on my '68 stepside. I found a chrome mirror mount salvaged from my Dad's '64 Olds stationwagon. Same piece. The holes were still there. There's no bump on the '67/'68s. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

12-10-2009, 09:51 AM	#8
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,852	Re: Technical rear view mirror question Thanks for the info. I will be parting a 71 and wasn't sure if it had its own windshield frame or if it was the same for all years. The 71 trucks had a raised spot for the mirror, but that was the only year. Thanks again, Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto



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