DG4 Below eyeline mirrors, replacement elbows and mirror heads

[Undone]

Care to share where you found those?

[richard2717]

Originally Posted by Undone

Care to share where you found those?

I assume you are asking about the stainless acorn nuts, they were purchased from Totally Stainless.com.

[CS1972]

Finally got my truck back from body/paint guy in time to install the correct mirrors (per my SPID) and reassemble the door in order to go to the C10 Nationals. Roger Koop vent windows were perfect, I'm so glad I did that as well. Here's pics of the old mirrors & holes, a look from the window glass inside showing the strands of fiberglass/bondo that was used to fill the original DG4 mirrors, the new DG4 holes and finally the new mirrors installed. The old sport mirror holes were WELDED - No bondo.

[DeadheadNM]

Those look great. Truck looks great. Great buy. Love the color combo.

[Ol Blue K20]

They look very nice.

[Acregger]

For those of you with the 69-70 camper mirror with the longer arms, I found these Napa LIT 97748 to work for the elbow. These are the offset arms that measure 4.5x7.5 they worked like a charm for me. Just remember to get a longer bolt to mount to the arms

[sscooter]

Howdy Guys...

I've been scouring the site for a while, and hopefully someone knowledgeable in this thread can help. My K20 is almost ready for paint and the bodyshop and the bodyshop would like to drill the new mirro holes before spraying.... I am trying to find a set of the DG4 mirrors (smallest version or "below eyeline" I think they are called?) in stainless similar to the last photo posted of the yellow/white truck posted above.

https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...1&d=1621280786


Since it looks like we have a good option for the mirror and the elbow...Does anyone know of a source of accurate reproductions of the mounts (tripod) themselves? LMC carries a couple of options, but the stainless tubing does not look correct (especially the top mount as it is only a flat "strap" as opposed to the correct "tube" with squished ends).

Basically, I would love to find a pair of the exact same stainless mirrors as the yellow truck above!

Any help greatly appreciated!

Here's a pic of the K20 before it was stripped down with the "original" (too big for me) mirrors and one of it taken a couple of weeks ago stripped down (original mirror holes welded shut)

[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by sscooter

Howdy Guys...

I've been scouring the site for a while, and hopefully someone knowledgeable in this thread can help. My K20 is almost ready for paint and the bodyshop and the bodyshop would like to drill the new mirro holes before spraying.... I am trying to find a set of the DG4 mirrors (smallest version or "below eyeline" I think they are called?) in stainless similar to the last photo posted of the yellow/white truck posted above.

https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...1&d=1621280786


Since it looks like we have a good option for the mirror and the elbow...Does anyone know of a source of accurate reproductions of the mounts (tripod) themselves? LMC carries a couple of options, but the stainless tubing does not look correct (especially the top mount as it is only a flat "strap" as opposed to the correct "tube" with squished ends).

Basically, I would love to find a pair of the exact same stainless mirrors as the yellow truck above!

Any help greatly appreciated!

Here's a pic of the K20 before it was stripped down with the "original" (too big for me) mirrors and one of it taken a couple of weeks ago stripped down (original mirror holes welded shut)

They are 1972 only, not reproduced. Here is a set that just sold the other day:

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=829269

You can become a subscribing member here and post a want-to-buy ad on the parts board, or search Facebook marketplace as I’ve seen them pop up there from time to time.

[davischevy]

Originally Posted by sscooter

Howdy Guys...

I've been scouring the site for a while, and hopefully someone knowledgeable in this thread can help. My K20 is almost ready for paint and the bodyshop and the bodyshop would like to drill the new mirro holes before spraying.... I am trying to find a set of the DG4 mirrors (smallest version or "below eyeline" I think they are called?) in stainless similar to the last photo posted of the yellow/white truck posted above.

https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...1&d=1621280786


Since it looks like we have a good option for the mirror and the elbow...Does anyone know of a source of accurate reproductions of the mounts (tripod) themselves? LMC carries a couple of options, but the stainless tubing does not look correct (especially the top mount as it is only a flat "strap" as opposed to the correct "tube" with squished ends).

Basically, I would love to find a pair of the exact same stainless mirrors as the yellow truck above!

Any help greatly appreciated!

Here's a pic of the K20 before it was stripped down with the "original" (too big for me) mirrors and one of it taken a couple of weeks ago stripped down (original mirror holes welded shut)

72's tripods are different (shorter) than previous years. Nobody makes a decent reproduction that I know of. A set of mirrors sold here last week. You might try running a WTB in the parts section.

[Louisvillekytruck]

Originally Posted by sscooter

Howdy Guys...

I've been scouring the site for a while, and hopefully someone knowledgeable in this thread can help. My K20 is almost ready for paint and the bodyshop and the bodyshop would like to drill the new mirro holes before spraying.... I am trying to find a set of the DG4 mirrors (smallest version or "below eyeline" I think they are called?) in stainless similar to the last photo posted of the yellow/white truck posted above.

https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...1&d=1621280786


Since it looks like we have a good option for the mirror and the elbow...Does anyone know of a source of accurate reproductions of the mounts (tripod) themselves? LMC carries a couple of options, but the stainless tubing does not look correct (especially the top mount as it is only a flat "strap" as opposed to the correct "tube" with squished ends).

Basically, I would love to find a pair of the exact same stainless mirrors as the yellow truck above!

Any help greatly appreciated!

Here's a pic of the K20 before it was stripped down with the "original" (too big for me) mirrors and one of it taken a couple of weeks ago stripped down (original mirror holes welded shut)

U are looking for 1972 only dg4 mirrors

[sscooter]

Ok thanks guys...

'72 Only is what I want. The truck is a '71, but I think they are the perfect look.

Out of curiosity, was there a '71 version that stayed above the upper trim?

[Stocker]

Here's a pic (not mine) of a '67-'71 DG4 mirror. Lower arms are not above the upper trim. HTH

[chev-obsession]

The 72 only DG4 mirrors are highly sought after, they do come up for sale frequently. They do bring a premium, keep your eye open on the 67-72 parts section and if you are on Facebook I would look in some of the parts pages as well.

Another option would be to find a set of the painted version and have them powder coated the color of your choosing. They seem to bring significantly less $$$

[oldgold70c10]

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-4-20-Jack...cAAOSwwfFeJeie

That listing has ended. Here is a link to a current listing.

1/4-20 jack nuts for roof racks and mirrors GM 367292

[CS1972]

I'm driving to attend the Barrett Jackson Auction in Phoenix and I'll be picking up a purchased parts stash as well - which includes a pair of the 72 DG4's. I already have a spare set for the Yellow/White truck you're referring to, so the newly acquired 72 DG4's will be listed on the parts board. I'll give you a PM "heads up" before posting. However, it will be at least the 1st or 2nd week of February before they'll be ready.

[sscooter]

Originally Posted by CS1972

I'm driving to attend the Barrett Jackson Auction in Phoenix and I'll be picking up a purchased parts stash as well - which includes a pair of the 72 DG4's. I already have a spare set for the Yellow/White truck you're referring to, so the newly acquired 72 DG4's will be listed on the parts board. I'll give you a PM "heads up" before posting. However, it will be at least the 1st or 2nd week of February before they'll be ready.

Yes please! Keep me posted on the mirrors. I am MOST DEFINITELY interested.

I appreciate it!

[Orange Crate]

Originally Posted by randy500

Does anybody have a better picture or the actual instructions for mounting these mirrors?
As far as i can tell the upper hole is 8 1/4” back and is 3/16 hole size.

Sorry to drag this up from the dead bin but, does anyone know where the picture in this post (#43) came from? I can't seem to find the manual that has it. It is '72 DG4 mirror install time and I sold my original rusty doors and found two '72 doors from AZ but they had no holes for mirrors.

[Orange Crate]

I just noticed that the back of my mirrors are different than most posted here (which makes them super rare and probably just doubled the value of my truck ).

[Madkidd007]

Originally Posted by Orange Crate

I just noticed that the back of my mirrors are different than most posted here (which makes them super rare and probably just doubled the value of my truck ).

Ford and/or van mirrors definitely don’t help the value

[Orange Crate]

I see randy500 had his account suspended, so I wont be getting any info on the source of his picture I'm guessing. Maybe he made crude jokes about f*rd parts installed on Chevy trucks....no tellin'. OK anyway I'm going with the dimension he has in his post of 8 1/4 back from the leading edge of the door. I did find a couple of photos of my truck BEFORE paint with the mirrors installed. I took a couple of measurements off the pics and did the math and it looks like the randy500 picture was really close considering I can not calculate for the parallax error. My SPID shows the DG4 option and I'm the second owner so I am pretty sure these are the originals. It would seem odd that all the other options on the SPID are there like AUX tank, second battery, heavy rear springs, custom camper, sliding rear window ect. but the mirrors are the only item that was changed out? Anyway I like the look so they are going back on. Pic of my door with no damn holes in it! Its too bad this truck is only worth $500 now.....

[Hotrod1952]

I want to be first in line for$500.00

[Madkidd007]

Originally Posted by Orange Crate

I see randy500 had his account suspended, so I wont be getting any info on the source of his picture I'm guessing. Maybe he made crude jokes about f*rd parts installed on Chevy trucks....no tellin'. OK anyway I'm going with the dimension he has in his post of 8 1/4 back from the leading edge of the door. I did find a couple of photos of my truck BEFORE paint with the mirrors installed. I took a couple of measurements off the pics and did the math and it looks like the randy500 picture was really close considering I can not calculate for the parallax error. My SPID shows the DG4 option and I'm the second owner so I am pretty sure these are the originals. It would seem odd that all the other options on the SPID are there like AUX tank, second battery, heavy rear springs, custom camper, sliding rear window ect. but the mirrors are the only item that was changed out? Anyway I like the look so they are going back on. Pic of my door with no damn holes in it! Its too bad this truck is only worth $500 now.....

Actually it was some BS on why he got suspended. And I could text him to ask, or since I used that same template to put them on my truck I could verify them.
FYI I didn’t make any jokes about putting ford parts on your truck. I just referenced what you said. Maybe you didn’t know why they were different. With all that said, I’m out and good luck

[Orange Crate]

Originally Posted by Hotrod1952

I want to be first in line for$500.00

Finally! Someone with a sense of humor. But actually since I have T*rd mirrors it's back down to $250 Ha! I ordered some stainless rivnuts to install the mirrors so waiting on those, I guess I'll remake my wiring harness for my fuel injection until those show up.