West Coast Jr Mirrors/Upper trim question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**leddzepp** · 03-01-2009, 05:51 AM

My 72 C-20 has the west coast jr mirrors on it. It came from the factory with upper/lower trim, which I am in the process of putting back on (PO removed it and filled the holes) It seems the upper trim on the doors runs right through the bottom mounts for the mirrors. I took some pics. How did they solve this problem originally? Did the trim go over the top of the mounting bolts? Or did they put the trim over the bracket, and drill through the trim to mount the mirrors? I assume these are the west coast jr mirrors. They are listed on the spid, and the mounting holes have pressed in threaded sleeves for the mounting bolts. I removed the drivers side mirror.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-01-2009, 09:54 AM

You're going to have to move the mirrors up if you want mount the upper trim. I'm sure that's not what you wanted to hear, but it's the only way it will look right.

Here's a couple of threads talking about mirrors:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+coast+mirrors

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+coast+mirrors

**special-K** · 03-01-2009, 11:22 AM

On a factory 71/72 below-eye mirror the top arm attaches on the flat along the window:

**too much stuff** · 03-01-2009, 11:47 AM

I believe the west coast jr mounted to the top of the door frame and below the window.
Special-ks pic shows how that style mirror mounts.

71 super · 03-02-2009, 11:41 AM

Scott tose mirrors are aftermarket copies of the jr's. The slide bracket at the top is not correct- look at the ones special k posted. You wil have to find the right mirrors to work with the chrome or change the mounting location if you want to use those. Hope this helps Harold

**leddzepp** · 03-02-2009, 11:56 AM

Thanks for the pic SK. That answered my question as to why there was a hole in the top
of the flat by the vent window. I can see where someone filled the hole and must have then used these brackets when he removed the trim.

2 problems solved at once: First, I can remove the mirrors, and the upper trim covers the two lower mounting holes perfectly.

The upper mounting hole left over can be used as the front mounting hole for a sport mirror

**special-K** · 03-02-2009, 02:59 PM

Wow,You lucked out.That`s great.My wrecker has a simular mirror/trim problem from the p.o.Mirrors can be a p.i.a.

70cstjr · 03-02-2009, 03:09 PM

just to show a difference in the mirrors these are the below eye mirrors for a 70 not sure what years they ran though since they changed them in 71

Sammy · 03-02-2009, 06:56 PM

He is correct on the stock placement with the correct mirror. This is on my 69.

msgross · 03-02-2009, 07:25 PM

These are west coast JR mirrors...

**special-K** · 03-02-2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cstjr

just to show a difference in the mirrors these are the below eye mirrors for a 70 not sure what years they ran though since they changed them in 71

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammy

He is correct on the stock placement with the correct mirror. This is on my 69.

Those are the 69/70 mirrors.I showed a 71/72 mirror.

70cstjr · 03-03-2009, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Those are the 69/70 mirrors.I showed a 71/72 mirror.

yes i know this

i didnt before but i do now..thats why i posted that picture, that way they could see the difference between years

**special-K** · 03-03-2009, 06:43 AM

Now we`re clearer than clear

.Now,some call these Jr west coasts,but west coast mirrors are what we see on large trucks with mirror heads tall & narrow.Jr west coasts are smaller versions of the same style,but needing less brace arms.Msgross showed a jr west coast,which wasn`t available after`68.These below eyeline mirrors took their place.

Woody · 03-03-2009, 07:00 AM

My '69 has the same mirrors as Sammy & 70cstjr's trucks. They were call "Jr. RV" mirrors I think.

70cstjr · 03-03-2009, 10:08 AM

the confusion comes due to what GM decided what they wanted to call them that day..on our truck came with below eyeline mirrors and gm called them west coast jrs. and as far as we can tell, the are in the same mounting holes from the factory and they have never been replaced

03-01-2009, 05:51 AM	#1
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,013	West Coast Jr Mirrors/Upper trim question My 72 C-20 has the west coast jr mirrors on it. It came from the factory with upper/lower trim, which I am in the process of putting back on (PO removed it and filled the holes) It seems the upper trim on the doors runs right through the bottom mounts for the mirrors. I took some pics. How did they solve this problem originally? Did the trim go over the top of the mounting bolts? Or did they put the trim over the bracket, and drill through the trim to mount the mirrors? I assume these are the west coast jr mirrors. They are listed on the spid, and the mounting holes have pressed in threaded sleeves for the mounting bolts. I removed the drivers side mirror. Attached Images

03-01-2009, 09:54 AM	#2
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,854	Re: West Coast Jr Mirrors/Upper trim question You're going to have to move the mirrors up if you want mount the upper trim. I'm sure that's not what you wanted to hear, but it's the only way it will look right. Here's a couple of threads talking about mirrors: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+coast+mirrors http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+coast+mirrors __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 03-01-2009 at 10:10 AM.

03-01-2009, 11:22 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: West Coast Jr Mirrors/Upper trim question On a factory 71/72 below-eye mirror the top arm attaches on the flat along the window: __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-01-2009, 11:47 AM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,748	Re: West Coast Jr Mirrors/Upper trim question I believe the west coast jr mounted to the top of the door frame and below the window. Special-ks pic shows how that style mirror mounts. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-02-2009, 11:41 AM	#5
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: West Coast Jr Mirrors/Upper trim question Scott tose mirrors are aftermarket copies of the jr's. The slide bracket at the top is not correct- look at the ones special k posted. You wil have to find the right mirrors to work with the chrome or change the mounting location if you want to use those. Hope this helps Harold __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

03-02-2009, 11:56 AM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,013	Re: West Coast Jr Mirrors/Upper trim question Thanks for the pic SK. That answered my question as to why there was a hole in the top of the flat by the vent window. I can see where someone filled the hole and must have then used these brackets when he removed the trim. 2 problems solved at once: First, I can remove the mirrors, and the upper trim covers the two lower mounting holes perfectly. The upper mounting hole left over can be used as the front mounting hole for a sport mirror Attached Images

03-02-2009, 02:59 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: West Coast Jr Mirrors/Upper trim question Wow,You lucked out.That`s great.My wrecker has a simular mirror/trim problem from the p.o.Mirrors can be a p.i.a. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-02-2009, 03:09 PM	#8
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: West Coast Jr Mirrors/Upper trim question just to show a difference in the mirrors these are the below eye mirrors for a 70 not sure what years they ran though since they changed them in 71 __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER

03-02-2009, 06:56 PM	#9
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: West Coast Jr Mirrors/Upper trim question He is correct on the stock placement with the correct mirror. This is on my 69. Attached Images __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

03-02-2009, 07:25 PM	#10
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: West Coast Jr Mirrors/Upper trim question These are west coast JR mirrors... Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-03-2009, 06:43 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: West Coast Jr Mirrors/Upper trim question Now we`re clearer than clear .Now,some call these Jr west coasts,but west coast mirrors are what we see on large trucks with mirror heads tall & narrow.Jr west coasts are smaller versions of the same style,but needing less brace arms.Msgross showed a jr west coast,which wasn`t available after`68.These below eyeline mirrors took their place. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 03-03-2009 at 06:44 AM.

03-03-2009, 07:00 AM	#14
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	Re: West Coast Jr Mirrors/Upper trim question My '69 has the same mirrors as Sammy & 70cstjr's trucks. They were call "Jr. RV" mirrors I think.

03-03-2009, 10:08 AM	#15
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: West Coast Jr Mirrors/Upper trim question the confusion comes due to what GM decided what they wanted to call them that day..on our truck came with below eyeline mirrors and gm called them west coast jrs. and as far as we can tell, the are in the same mounting holes from the factory and they have never been replaced __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER



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