Location of 7-72 mirrors??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jays68yak · 03-23-2003, 01:54 PM

Ok I got a set of 70-72 outside mirrors for the burb yesturday at the show. I was wondering how to correctly locate and drill the holes from them? Does anyone have a measurement from somewhere on the door? Or do I just guess?

cdowns · 03-23-2003, 03:10 PM

I would think the ideal place to put them is where you can see the best behind you and leave room for the vent windows to operate

Bill72BB · 03-23-2003, 03:58 PM

Which mirror did you get I can show you these on my truck I put them on using the Assembly manuel.

Bill72BB · 03-23-2003, 04:00 PM

other side

Blue Beard · 03-23-2003, 05:38 PM

Not positive, but if you check inside the door some had the correct spots..............

Dreaminator · 03-23-2003, 07:31 PM

My 71 had a small knockout like piece that you could feel up under the inner panel. I mounted mine based on line of sight and being able to open side vent. Kinda wondered which way to rotate the mirror though. The mirror is off center on the post.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-23-2003, 08:43 PM

Use the gasket (left for left side, right for right side) as a template, center on flat area and measure 6 1/8" from door edge to gasket for left side. On right side, the measurement is 8" from the door edge to the gasket. Mark you holes and drill 11/32 diameter holes, in the three hole locations. I use stainless steel screws for installation.

If you measure a truck that had factory mirrors, you can confirm my dimensions. The assembly manual references some datum points that are used for their dimensions and I haven't been able to determine where they are located from. I suspect they are referenced to a common location, but they are not evident.

Jim

03-23-2003, 01:54 PM	#1
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	Location of 7-72 mirrors??? Ok I got a set of 70-72 outside mirrors for the burb yesturday at the show. I was wondering how to correctly locate and drill the holes from them? Does anyone have a measurement from somewhere on the door? Or do I just guess? __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

03-23-2003, 03:10 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	I would think the ideal place to put them is where you can see the best behind you and leave room for the vent windows to operate __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-23-2003, 03:58 PM	#3
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	Which mirror did you get I can show you these on my truck I put them on using the Assembly manuel. Attached Images __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

03-23-2003, 04:00 PM	#4
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	other side Attached Images __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

03-23-2003, 05:38 PM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Not positive, but if you check inside the door some had the correct spots.............. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-23-2003, 07:31 PM	#6
Dreaminator Dreaminator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 156	My 71 had a small knockout like piece that you could feel up under the inner panel. I mounted mine based on line of sight and being able to open side vent. Kinda wondered which way to rotate the mirror though. The mirror is off center on the post. __________________ The Dreaminator Daily Driver 1971 Cheyenne 10 Lwb Tilt/Tac 402 .030 TH400.

03-23-2003, 08:43 PM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Use the gasket (left for left side, right for right side) as a template, center on flat area and measure 6 1/8" from door edge to gasket for left side. On right side, the measurement is 8" from the door edge to the gasket. Mark you holes and drill 11/32 diameter holes, in the three hole locations. I use stainless steel screws for installation. If you measure a truck that had factory mirrors, you can confirm my dimensions. The assembly manual references some datum points that are used for their dimensions and I haven't been able to determine where they are located from. I suspect they are referenced to a common location, but they are not evident. Jim Last edited by JimKshortstep4x4; 03-23-2003 at 08:45 PM.



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