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imdarren · 02-19-2004, 04:59 PM

Could someone please post a photo of the mirrors that my 72 3/4 ton 4x4 Cheyenne Super came with?
They were DG4 BELOW-EYELINE MIRROR option.

I would also like any other photos of mirrors that were optional for that year / truck.

Thanks guys!

Darren

**CPNE** · 02-19-2004, 05:11 PM

What dean has are what you're looking for. His are stainless, they also came painted white.

**CPNE** · 02-19-2004, 05:14 PM

Here is another option. These swing out and are intended for wide trailers and campers. I think these are refered to as west coast mirrors on 69-72 trucks. 67/68 west coast mirrors are different.

**CPNE** · 02-19-2004, 05:20 PM

This is your 3rd option. I think thats it for OE mirrors in 72. Thanks to all those I "borrowed" pics from.

imdarren · 02-19-2004, 11:42 PM

I need help with an ID on these mirrors.
I'm guessing these mirrors on my truck are aftermarket?
Not original?

Longhorn Man · 02-19-2004, 11:45 PM

Here is what my 70 one ton came with. Base model mirrors on the one ton.

Steven Sellers · 02-20-2004, 12:08 AM

CPNE, are mine original style?

cheyenne10 · 02-20-2004, 02:53 AM

Darren, yours are aftermarket. Steve I believe yours are stock except for welds

!! They did make a close aftermarket version that had a different set of top arms that were flat instead of tubular.

1969 GMC · 02-20-2004, 03:20 AM

from what I have seen there are 2 different kinds of tripod style mirrors. here is a shot of the mirror that is from my truck, labeled as "D29 r/v Jr." (notice where the top arm of the mirror mounts):

1969 GMC · 02-20-2004, 03:24 AM

here is darren's pic, to show that these mirrors are not correct. see how the ends of the legs angle down? that isn't original. it looks like it originally had smaller mirrors because of the rusty holes, but who can say for sure.

here is the next kind, what I believe is the "DG4 below eyeline" that I think Darren is referring to. the tripod is actually smaller than the ones in from my truck, and they mount slightly higher up on the door (almost right under the vent window). this is kinda far away but enough to be able to tell the difference. they mount in almost the same location as in darren's pic. this style seems to be prevalent on 71-72 trucks, with the other being dominant in 69-70, and true west coast jr. mirrors (hoop that extends from top of door to bottom of window, rectangular mirror in between) came on 67-68, but shared the same D29 RPO as the 69-70 ones.

1969 GMC · 02-20-2004, 03:33 AM

just for reference, here are the 67-68 "D29 west coast mirror jr."

**CPNE** · 02-20-2004, 12:01 PM

I disagree with the mirrors on the GMC firetruck being OE, I think they are an aftermarket unit available back then. My impression is that the below eye line and the RV Jr west coast mirror are the same just the rpo and description changed sometime between 69 and 72.

I think the mirrors on that GMC firetruck were added when it was painted as the OE style would have obstructed the writing on the door. That and the fact that the lower 2 supports of the tripod appear to fall uncormfortably close to where upper trim moulding would have been applied, had the truck been so equipped. Makes no sense for the factory to have a style of mirror that can't be used with all trim options.

Steven Sellers, your's are OE, so are all pics except Darrens and the firetruck IMO.

Darren, if you locate a stainless set like Deans or a painted set like 1969GMC's you're good.

Note, if you find the correct tripod setup, you can buy a universal replacement head.

imdarren · 02-20-2004, 12:52 PM

Thanks CPNE! Your great!!
Keep an eye out for me, for a set like Deans. Please.
They need to be in Superior shape. As they will be for the restoration of my 72 3/4 Ton Cheyenne Super 4x4.

I'm not in a hurry. It takes time to find the perfect set.

Thanks!

Darren

Steven Sellers · 02-20-2004, 05:38 PM

Thanks guys I do believe the welds were probally a dealer add on

Some people amaze me everyday, like the PO of my truck.
I like these mirrors so Im gonna use my dremel to cut them off and try to save them

1969 GMC · 03-13-2004, 02:49 AM

time to drag this post up from the dead, lol.

I have been looking at every truck that has been on here because I swear that there was a smaller variety of tripod mirrors made, like the ones darren posted. I have found some more, and I know this doesn't prove anything, but it leads me to believe there were 2 styles factory.

first is this set on a '72 Cheyenne that Too Much Stuff is selling. there is no RPO given, but these sure do look original.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=92410

second is this set, also on a truck for sale by Too Much Stuff. This time its a GMC.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=92415

Here is another board member's truck:

[IMG]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/attachment.php3?
s=&postid=722393[/IMG]

Another:

Another:

and another:

These seem to be mostly on 71 and 72 trucks. who knows?

**CPNE** · 03-13-2004, 09:06 AM

Adam, I'm coming to the same conclusion too. See my comments here

It could be a simple matter of 2 different suppliers and using whichever mirror style the particular factory had available at time of build. I also agree its a 72 or 71 thing.

**NGN** · 03-13-2004, 01:44 PM

Darren sorry to barge in on your post. I find this topic to be very interesting, especially since I'm in need of mirrors I can't find, at least locally. I'm looking to purchase a set of the 67-68 D29 West Coast Mirror Jr as shown in 1969 GMC's pictured post but in stainless steel. Thanks also to 1969 GMC for posting the pics. It's been helpful. Man, would I love to have those mirrors in an all stainless steel set-up.
Thanks
Take Care
NGN
Nick N.J.

casey · 03-13-2004, 01:58 PM

heres a little trick I used when mounting the mirrors, I made little plastic washers out of a black plastic from a oil container, so the metal mirror wasn't touching the paint. the plastic is thin enough that you don't really see it

**smitty62** · 03-13-2004, 03:21 PM

Casey--that seems like a great idea! Should head off another source of rust by not chipping/wearing the paint at the mounting points. I will never mount tripod mirrors, but if I were going to, I would use your method!

Jason71k10 · 03-13-2004, 06:08 PM

just make sure if you go aftermarket, that you get a good quality mirror!
I bought a set of s.s. tri-pod's but that weren't that great.
at the bottom of the "tube" that the mirror head attaches to, they have a threaded insert that's crimped into the end .....well the mirror kept moving on me, so I kept tightening this bolt. Well after tightening a couple times, it stripped(the crimpping came loose).
so needless to say, i'm looking for a quality set now too

Jason

02-19-2004, 04:59 PM	#1
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	Original Side Mirror Photos Please Could someone please post a photo of the mirrors that my 72 3/4 ton 4x4 Cheyenne Super came with? They were DG4 BELOW-EYELINE MIRROR option. I would also like any other photos of mirrors that were optional for that year / truck. Thanks guys! Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

02-19-2004, 05:11 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	What dean has are what you're looking for. His are stainless, they also came painted white. Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

02-19-2004, 05:14 PM	#3
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Here is another option. These swing out and are intended for wide trailers and campers. I think these are refered to as west coast mirrors on 69-72 trucks. 67/68 west coast mirrors are different. Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

02-19-2004, 05:20 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	This is your 3rd option. I think thats it for OE mirrors in 72. Thanks to all those I "borrowed" pics from. Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

02-19-2004, 11:42 PM	#5
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	I need help with an ID on these mirrors. I'm guessing these mirrors on my truck are aftermarket? Not original? Attached Images __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

02-19-2004, 11:45 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Here is what my 70 one ton came with. Base model mirrors on the one ton. Attached Images

02-20-2004, 12:08 AM	#7
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	CPNE, are mine original style? Attached Images __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

02-20-2004, 02:53 AM	#8
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	mirrors Darren, yours are aftermarket. Steve I believe yours are stock except for welds !! They did make a close aftermarket version that had a different set of top arms that were flat instead of tubular. __________________ Bob

02-20-2004, 03:20 AM	#9
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	from what I have seen there are 2 different kinds of tripod style mirrors. here is a shot of the mirror that is from my truck, labeled as "D29 r/v Jr." (notice where the top arm of the mirror mounts): Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

02-20-2004, 03:24 AM	#10
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	here is darren's pic, to show that these mirrors are not correct. see how the ends of the legs angle down? that isn't original. it looks like it originally had smaller mirrors because of the rusty holes, but who can say for sure. here is the next kind, what I believe is the "DG4 below eyeline" that I think Darren is referring to. the tripod is actually smaller than the ones in from my truck, and they mount slightly higher up on the door (almost right under the vent window). this is kinda far away but enough to be able to tell the difference. they mount in almost the same location as in darren's pic. this style seems to be prevalent on 71-72 trucks, with the other being dominant in 69-70, and true west coast jr. mirrors (hoop that extends from top of door to bottom of window, rectangular mirror in between) came on 67-68, but shared the same D29 RPO as the 69-70 ones. Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650 Last edited by 1969 GMC; 02-20-2004 at 03:39 AM.

02-20-2004, 03:33 AM	#11
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	just for reference, here are the 67-68 "D29 west coast mirror jr." Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

02-20-2004, 12:01 PM	#12
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	I disagree with the mirrors on the GMC firetruck being OE, I think they are an aftermarket unit available back then. My impression is that the below eye line and the RV Jr west coast mirror are the same just the rpo and description changed sometime between 69 and 72. I think the mirrors on that GMC firetruck were added when it was painted as the OE style would have obstructed the writing on the door. That and the fact that the lower 2 supports of the tripod appear to fall uncormfortably close to where upper trim moulding would have been applied, had the truck been so equipped. Makes no sense for the factory to have a style of mirror that can't be used with all trim options. Steven Sellers, your's are OE, so are all pics except Darrens and the firetruck IMO. Darren, if you locate a stainless set like Deans or a painted set like 1969GMC's you're good. Note, if you find the correct tripod setup, you can buy a universal replacement head. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

02-20-2004, 12:52 PM	#13
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	Thanks CPNE! Your great!! Keep an eye out for me, for a set like Deans. Please. They need to be in Superior shape. As they will be for the restoration of my 72 3/4 Ton Cheyenne Super 4x4. I'm not in a hurry. It takes time to find the perfect set. Thanks! Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

02-20-2004, 05:38 PM	#14
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	Thanks guys I do believe the welds were probally a dealer add on Some people amaze me everyday, like the PO of my truck. I like these mirrors so Im gonna use my dremel to cut them off and try to save them __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

03-13-2004, 02:49 AM	#15
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	time to drag this post up from the dead, lol. I have been looking at every truck that has been on here because I swear that there was a smaller variety of tripod mirrors made, like the ones darren posted. I have found some more, and I know this doesn't prove anything, but it leads me to believe there were 2 styles factory. first is this set on a '72 Cheyenne that Too Much Stuff is selling. there is no RPO given, but these sure do look original. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=92410 second is this set, also on a truck for sale by Too Much Stuff. This time its a GMC. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=92415 Here is another board member's truck: [IMG]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/attachment.php3? s=&postid=722393[/IMG] Another: Another: and another: These seem to be mostly on 71 and 72 trucks. who knows? __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650



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03-13-2004, 09:06 AM	#16
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Adam, I'm coming to the same conclusion too. See my comments here It could be a simple matter of 2 different suppliers and using whichever mirror style the particular factory had available at time of build. I also agree its a 72 or 71 thing. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

03-13-2004, 01:44 PM	#17
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 838	In need of mirrors Darren sorry to barge in on your post. I find this topic to be very interesting, especially since I'm in need of mirrors I can't find, at least locally. I'm looking to purchase a set of the 67-68 D29 West Coast Mirror Jr as shown in 1969 GMC's pictured post but in stainless steel. Thanks also to 1969 GMC for posting the pics. It's been helpful. Man, would I love to have those mirrors in an all stainless steel set-up. Thanks Take Care NGN Nick N.J.

03-13-2004, 01:58 PM	#18
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	theses are what came with mine heres a little trick I used when mounting the mirrors, I made little plastic washers out of a black plastic from a oil container, so the metal mirror wasn't touching the paint. the plastic is thin enough that you don't really see it

03-13-2004, 03:21 PM	#19
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	Casey--that seems like a great idea! Should head off another source of rust by not chipping/wearing the paint at the mounting points. I will never mount tripod mirrors, but if I were going to, I would use your method! __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

03-13-2004, 06:08 PM	#20
Jason71k10 ready for reassembly Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Barrie ONT, Canada Posts: 413	just make sure if you go aftermarket, that you get a good quality mirror! I bought a set of s.s. tri-pod's but that weren't that great. at the bottom of the "tube" that the mirror head attaches to, they have a threaded insert that's crimped into the end .....well the mirror kept moving on me, so I kept tightening this bolt. Well after tightening a couple times, it stripped(the crimpping came loose). so needless to say, i'm looking for a quality set now too Jason Attached Images __________________ stock 71 4x4 2003 Jeep Liberty, rocky mountain edition I'm obsessed, and wouldn't have it any other way!

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