Gentex GEN-K31 rearview mirror installed! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bmartin9122 · 02-18-2007, 02:15 PM

My OEM mirror was crapping out, so I picked up this Gentex auto-dimming mirror with temp, compass, and map lights from AutoAnything. My 79 K15 was not listed but an 80 model was, so I took a calculated risk. As it turned out, I only had to replace the supplied set-screw to match the style of OEM mirror. (no screw head - just an allen wrench hole) VOILA - It fits perfectly! I used aluminum tape to hold the wiring until the headliner and trim can be installed to cover it:

Here is a side perspective, which shows the "optional" wire cover. In my opinion, this is not optional:

Here is a bottom perspective, which shows one of the map lights turned on. As you can see, the light is a mixture of 2 colors:

Here are a couple more pics showing the temp sensor placement. The kit comes with wire ties and flex loom:

02-18-2007, 02:15 PM	#1
bmartin9122 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Coastal Bend Posts: 169	Gentex GEN-K31 rearview mirror installed! My OEM mirror was crapping out, so I picked up this Gentex auto-dimming mirror with temp, compass, and map lights from AutoAnything. My 79 K15 was not listed but an 80 model was, so I took a calculated risk. As it turned out, I only had to replace the supplied set-screw to match the style of OEM mirror. (no screw head - just an allen wrench hole) VOILA - It fits perfectly! I used aluminum tape to hold the wiring until the headliner and trim can be installed to cover it: Here is a side perspective, which shows the "optional" wire cover. In my opinion, this is not optional: Here is a bottom perspective, which shows one of the map lights turned on. As you can see, the light is a mixture of 2 colors: Here are a couple more pics showing the temp sensor placement. The kit comes with wire ties and flex loom: __________________ 79 GMC Sierra Grande K15 --PPG paint code 62608 Sunburst Orange Metallic (WA802K) --Gentex auto-dimming rearview mirror model K31 --Carriage Works billet grille model 40071 --Go Industries 2.5" tubular stainless headache rack --Sylvania Silverstar sealed headlights model H6024ST --Texas Saddlebags center console model 101 --Brown's Welding class IV V-5 pipe bumper --Ramsey RE8000 winch --33" tires Last edited by bmartin9122; 02-18-2007 at 08:01 PM.



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