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02-01-2020, 08:43 PM | #1 |
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DG4 Below eyeline mirrors, replacement elbows and mirror heads
Elbows, 4.5” even offset
Signal Stat 7933 Truck lite 97869 Napa LIT 97869 Mirrors Truck lite 97805 Signal Stat 7053 Other part numbers 97842 97681 Napa LIT 97660 Last pic is an oddball part number for a 4.5” even offset stainless elbow. Last edited by randy500; 02-05-2020 at 08:20 PM. |
02-01-2020, 08:48 PM | #2 |
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Re: DG4 Below eyeline mirrors, replacement elbows and mirror heads
Great information. I have always been able to find them a Napa parts stores. They carry signal stat.
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Re: DG4 Below eyeline mirrors, replacement elbows and mirror heads
Subscribed to this, good info.
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02-02-2020, 10:00 AM | #4 |
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Re: DG4 Below eyeline mirrors, replacement elbows and mirror heads
I just bought the arms at NAPA, needed part# for mirror, thanks for the help counter guy said he couldn't find them, now I have help
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Re: DG4 Below eyeline mirrors, replacement elbows and mirror heads
Randy which mirror head is that shown in the photo? Attachment point looks centered. Thanks for posting.
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That mirror is a very old stock napa mirror that i got off ebay. Do you have a source for a similar to factory tall acorn nut? |
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02-02-2020, 02:09 PM | #8 |
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Saving pics of 2 styles of 72 DG4 mirror lower arms. I think the first pic which i will call style 1 is less common, i also think they are a little sleeker. I believe the upper arm is slightly different on each style. Probably 2 manufacturers of these mirrors.
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02-02-2020, 04:04 PM | #9 |
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Re: DG4 Below eyeline mirrors, replacement elbows and mirror heads
Alas, no. They do replate well though. I’ll root around and see if I have one here to post up. Closest I found locally were these blunt domed chrome examples. Also got skunked looking for appropriate size fiber washers.
I will mention that very recently I had a pair of nos painted mirror supports done in show chrome with a small bezel all for $52 plus shipping. Rechrome of existing supports might be a good way to go if anyone is chasing details.
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I figured as much on the acorns. Seems like a great deal on the chrome work, you know the question....where? |
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02-02-2020, 05:18 PM | #11 |
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Totally stainless maybe a supplier
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02-02-2020, 05:29 PM | #12 |
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Electroplating of El Paso
FWIW I’ve seen the stubbier chrome mirror supports on G10 vans.
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02-02-2020, 05:56 PM | #13 |
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Re: DG4 Below eyeline mirrors, replacement elbows and mirror heads
I found some chrome plated acorn nuts that are very close to the shape of the originals. However, the originals were not chrome or even shiny. All the non-chrome nuts I found had the low dome look. I bought the chrome nuts at Menard's as I recall, but it could have been Fleet Farm for those of you who have those stores in your area.
Here are pictures of an original and one of the chrome nuts I'm using. EDIT: I believe this shape is referred to as "bullet acorn nuts". Try googling that. Last edited by FirstOwner69; 02-02-2020 at 07:11 PM. |
02-02-2020, 07:06 PM | #14 |
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Thanks FirstOwner. Bullet acorn led me to hugh crown acorn nuts.
Found some almost identical shape and in stainless https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0767NV5XX...xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== Second picture is original acorn nuts. Last edited by randy500; 02-05-2020 at 07:50 PM. |
02-02-2020, 08:55 PM | #15 |
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That’s a good match. Let us know how they work. The chrome examples look nice too.
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02-03-2020, 02:34 AM | #17 |
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Re: DG4 Below eyeline mirrors, replacement elbows and mirror heads
I just ordered the stainless high crown acorn nuts from amazon, tuesday delivery, will post actual pics installed then.
Kind of expensive at about $32 with tax for 5 of them. |
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Re: DG4 Below eyeline mirrors, replacement elbows and mirror heads
A company called Colony makes hardware kits and hardware for Harleys and they offer peaked acorn nuts.
http://colonymachine.com/ Drag Specialties, Custom Chrome, J&P Cycles sells their stuff https://www.bing.com/aclk?ld=e3PeqKi...5f&adlt=strict
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Re: DG4 Below eyeline mirrors, replacement elbows and mirror heads
Since this appears to be on the verge of becoming a comprehensive DG4 mirror thread, I figured I'd add some observations I've made over the last 50 years or so.
I've found that there were 2 DG4 bracket variations between 1969 and 1971 in addition to the 1972 style. Regarding the 1969-1971 styles: This information is based on my 1969 originals and a set now on my 69 that I got from a 1970 GMC. The most common, by far, appear to be the type I got from the 1970 GMC. Both utilize the same hole pattern in the doors. Vertical Supports/Legs... The first version vertical supports were like the originals on my early 69 (picture 1). They were quite straight at the bottom whereas the second version bowed out from the door (picture 2). My assumption is that the bow may have been added to provide additional clearance with the upper beltline molding as a result of shortening the horizontal door support. Was that molding not available until later in 1969? Horizontal support to door... My first version horizontal supports (picture 3) measure 6-7/8 ". The second version (picture 4) measure 5-1/4". Mirror heads... The mounting brackets on my original mirror heads were offset vertically which allowed the owner to raise or lower the head by flipping the mirror. Most others I've seen are centered. I have no idea when that change occurred or if mine are truly unique. In an earlier thread I read, someone claimed that this was a Ford design head, but I'm 100% sure mine are original to the truck. Picture 5 was taken the week after I bought the truck in 1969 and clearly shows the offset. Last edited by FirstOwner69; 02-04-2020 at 02:50 AM. |
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I really like the picture of the offset mirror heads, i would have never believed they were factory without your picture and knowledge being the original owner. |
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My high crown stainless steel acorn nuts arrived today. Machining was a little rough almost exactly as pictured above. I smoothed them a little on the belt sander and then with some scotchbrite. I may polish them later.
Im super happy with them, very close to original shape. |
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Pics of the early style 69-71 DG4 mirrors i had about a year ago. These appear to be the same as Firstowner69 had on his truck when new.
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Interesting set of 72 only DG4, below eyeline mirrors...different styles of lower brackets on a set of mirrors
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Close up pic of most common factory acorn nut. I also think the unplated washers and platic washers is correct in this picture.
I believe all 72 mirror glass is date coded at the center bottom of the mirror. |
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