Stock interior mirror...mirror replacement? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Cal69Chevy · 04-07-2002, 11:08 PM

I have a stock interior rearview mirror that is in perfect working order except the etching on the mirror (coating on back of glass that makes it a mirror) is bad...flaking, peeling, and just bad. as a result it doesn't 'mirror' well. i'd like to just replace the glass mirror...is this possible? i didn't see an obvious/easy way to remove/replace it.

i'd rather not replace the whole assembly if i can avoid it.

thanks in advance for any info...

ken

*Fast68Chevy* · 04-07-2002, 11:17 PM

may be able to have a local glass shop cut a piece, if you can remove the old one, ask them and see,,

good luck

------------------
Randy- Lincoln, IL
r68c30@hotmail.com

71 C-10, trying to assemble....sigh..
parting out 5.0LTPI '81 cutlass supreme brougham
*Paint is overrated
© RSS Enterprises 2000

Cal69Chevy · 04-07-2002, 11:20 PM

I'm sure I can get a mirror cut for it..my problem is finding out how to remove/replace the glass...i'm not sure there's a way to remove it without destroying the encloser.

Longhorn Man · 04-07-2002, 11:36 PM

I replaced mine with one out of an old Caddy. ('68 Eldorado I think) It mounted onto the arm the same way, and is far better than the stock ones in these trucks.

------------------
'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

bobs409 · 04-08-2002, 07:27 AM

I did a few in Chevelles. They are stuck in with adhesive and most times will break when removed. Of the 2 I did, one came out and one broke! DOH! Naturally it was the nice one that broke.

Warming up the rubber lip that surrounds the mirror helps. Place in sun or use hair dryer.

Your only choice that I know of is to successfully remove your glass and have it re-silvered. All the glass shops I checked do not have replacement mirror as it's not a flat piece, it's fat on one side and thin on the other.

If anyone knows of a place that re-silvers a mirror, let me know.

------------------
63 Impala*66 Chevelle SS*69 Chevelle*69 C10 Stepside*71 Cheyenne 20*72 Chevelle

Parts for sale:
http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html

toms68cst · 04-08-2002, 07:44 AM

Good exampes of these mirrors show up on ebay every now and then. I'd just look for a good used one.

Cal69Chevy · 04-08-2002, 02:09 PM

thanks for the replies and good information...

re-silvering a mirror...seems like you can get that from a hardward store or perhaps a craft store.

Brad · 04-08-2002, 03:22 PM

I've got a good mirror from a 67 if this would help you.

------------------
WOU in Monmouth, Or
68 Camaro,250(No,I'm not putting in a 350!)
67,LWB,250(Again, I'm not putting in a 350!)
a work in progress
"Praise The Lowered"

04-07-2002, 11:08 PM	#1
Cal69Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SoCal Posts: 136	Stock interior mirror...mirror replacement? I have a stock interior rearview mirror that is in perfect working order except the etching on the mirror (coating on back of glass that makes it a mirror) is bad...flaking, peeling, and just bad. as a result it doesn't 'mirror' well. i'd like to just replace the glass mirror...is this possible? i didn't see an obvious/easy way to remove/replace it. i'd rather not replace the whole assembly if i can avoid it. thanks in advance for any info... ken __________________ '69 Chevy, 4X4-SB 350 TBI-TH350 Trans-205 Transfer Case-Dana 44 Front-14 Bolt Rear-Front Disc Brakes-Factory A/C-P/S Ken's '69 Page

04-07-2002, 11:20 PM	#3
Cal69Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SoCal Posts: 136	I'm sure I can get a mirror cut for it..my problem is finding out how to remove/replace the glass...i'm not sure there's a way to remove it without destroying the encloser. __________________ '69 Chevy, 4X4-SB 350 TBI-TH350 Trans-205 Transfer Case-Dana 44 Front-14 Bolt Rear-Front Disc Brakes-Factory A/C-P/S Ken's '69 Page

04-08-2002, 07:27 AM	#5
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I did a few in Chevelles. They are stuck in with adhesive and most times will break when removed. Of the 2 I did, one came out and one broke! DOH! Naturally it was the nice one that broke. Warming up the rubber lip that surrounds the mirror helps. Place in sun or use hair dryer. Your only choice that I know of is to successfully remove your glass and have it re-silvered. All the glass shops I checked do not have replacement mirror as it's not a flat piece, it's fat on one side and thin on the other. If anyone knows of a place that re-silvers a mirror, let me know. ------------------ 63 Impala66 Chevelle SS69 Chevelle69 C10 Stepside71 Cheyenne 20*72 Chevelle Parts for sale: http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

04-08-2002, 07:44 AM	#6
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,285	Good exampes of these mirrors show up on ebay every now and then. I'd just look for a good used one. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

04-08-2002, 02:09 PM	#7
Cal69Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SoCal Posts: 136	thanks for the replies and good information... re-silvering a mirror...seems like you can get that from a hardward store or perhaps a craft store. __________________ '69 Chevy, 4X4-SB 350 TBI-TH350 Trans-205 Transfer Case-Dana 44 Front-14 Bolt Rear-Front Disc Brakes-Factory A/C-P/S Ken's '69 Page

04-07-2002, 11:17 PM	#2
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	may be able to have a local glass shop cut a piece, if you can remove the old one, ask them and see,, good luck ------------------ Randy- Lincoln, IL r68c30@hotmail.com 71 C-10, trying to assemble....sigh.. parting out 5.0LTPI '81 cutlass supreme brougham *Paint is overrated © RSS Enterprises 2000

04-07-2002, 11:36 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I replaced mine with one out of an old Caddy. ('68 Eldorado I think) It mounted onto the arm the same way, and is far better than the stock ones in these trucks. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

04-08-2002, 03:22 PM	#8
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	I've got a good mirror from a 67 if this would help you. ------------------ WOU in Monmouth, Or 68 Camaro,250(No,I'm not putting in a 350!) 67,LWB,250(Again, I'm not putting in a 350!) a work in progress "Praise The Lowered" __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.