Was a rearview mirror and option in 68 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chopnchaneled · 03-06-2013, 12:56 PM

I've got a early 68 C-10 and there are dimples where the mirror would mount
but no holes. The prior owner had put one of the glue on the windshield types on, didn't think about it untill i had a new windshield installed?
Thanks

**LockDoc** · 03-06-2013, 01:09 PM

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Yes, it was an option.

LockDoc

**too much stuff** · 03-06-2013, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Yes, it was an option.

LockDoc

Correct, it was still an option in 69 also. 72 was the only year it was on the windshield.

chopnchaneled · 03-06-2013, 02:06 PM

Wow,,,,,, Thirteen minutes for the answer, Thanks again guys

**too much stuff** · 03-06-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chopnchaneled

Wow,,,,,, Thirteen minutes for the answer, Thanks again guys

Sorry it took so long...

54blackhornet · 03-06-2013, 02:24 PM

I hav a 68 GMC, never had one installed ? Every time I get in it, I still look up and say to myself "WTF" kind of stupid bean counter thought this was a good idea? Not one of GM's better moments?

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*Mister-B* · 03-06-2013, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

I hav a 68 GMC, never had one installed ? Every time I get in it, I still look up and say to myself "WTF" kind of stupid bean counter thought this was a good idea? Not one of GM's better moments?

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I don't know that this is the reason mirrors were an option. First off, it wasn't law at the time to have a rear view mirror. Second, many people bought these trucks to install a camper or pull a large trailer, so a rear view mirror would have been useless and just in the way.

My '69 did not come with a mirror. A PO installed one of the stick on ones. I removed it and found an original bracket and mirror at the junkyard, drilled my own holes, and mounted it up. Couldn't be more happy. You can also buy one from Brothers
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54blackhornet · 03-06-2013, 03:34 PM

I worked at several GM dealerships in Fla and New England. A sharp truck sales manager or salesmen would use the lack of factory mirror to "Up-Sell" for safety's sake ! We did ! As far as Campers go, you can see just about every kind of contraption was once considered The best side view mirror invented.I still have not put one on my 68, I like the fact it never had one ever.....

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*Mister-B* · 03-06-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

I worked at several GM dealerships in Fla and New England. A sharp truck sales manager or salesmen would use the lack of factory mirror to "Up-Sell" for safety's sake ! We did ! As far as Campers go, you can see just about every kind of contraption was once considered The best side view mirror invented.I still have not put one on my 68, I like the fact it never had one ever.....

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Wow, that's crazy. I guess where the trucks were so relatively inexpensive by today's standards, the price to add a mirror or some of the other small stuff may have really made a difference to the dealership and sales people.

I didn't realize you like having no mirror. You mentioned thinking WTF lol
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pritch · 03-06-2013, 11:49 PM

My '68 pick up never had one installed, but it don't have the dimples, either. I went the other way and found a glue-on.

Shyguy · 03-07-2013, 12:54 AM

My '67 is what is called a plain Jane, by some. It does have a rear view mirror, but no sun visor on the passenger side.

03-06-2013, 12:56 PM	#1
chopnchaneled Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,050	Was a rearview mirror and option in 68 I've got a early 68 C-10 and there are dimples where the mirror would mount but no holes. The prior owner had put one of the glue on the windshield types on, didn't think about it untill i had a new windshield installed? Thanks __________________ I don't think we get smarter as we get older. We just run out of Stupid things to do.

03-06-2013, 01:09 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: Was a rearview mirror and option in 68 - Yes, it was an option. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-06-2013, 02:06 PM	#4
chopnchaneled Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,050	Re: Was a rearview mirror and option in 68 Wow,,,,,, Thirteen minutes for the answer, Thanks again guys __________________ I don't think we get smarter as we get older. We just run out of Stupid things to do.

03-06-2013, 02:24 PM	#6
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,391	Re: Was a rearview mirror and option in 68 I hav a 68 GMC, never had one installed ? Every time I get in it, I still look up and say to myself "WTF" kind of stupid bean counter thought this was a good idea? Not one of GM's better moments? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

03-06-2013, 03:34 PM	#8
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,391	Re: Was a rearview mirror and option in 68 I worked at several GM dealerships in Fla and New England. A sharp truck sales manager or salesmen would use the lack of factory mirror to "Up-Sell" for safety's sake ! We did ! As far as Campers go, you can see just about every kind of contraption was once considered The best side view mirror invented.I still have not put one on my 68, I like the fact it never had one ever..... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

03-06-2013, 11:49 PM	#10
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: Was a rearview mirror and option in 68 My '68 pick up never had one installed, but it don't have the dimples, either. I went the other way and found a glue-on. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

03-07-2013, 12:54 AM	#11
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Was a rearview mirror and option in 68 My '67 is what is called a plain Jane, by some. It does have a rear view mirror, but no sun visor on the passenger side. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.



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