60-66 outer rear view placement... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

REDNOSE65 · 02-10-2011, 10:36 PM

I need to locate the outer rear view mirrors. I purchased brand new after market mirrors and need to know where to place them...
Need measurements/placement.

Thanks in advance.
Jesse

66Z71 · 02-11-2011, 12:58 AM

What kind of new ones? are they repros of the stock ones?

jbgroby · 02-11-2011, 09:38 AM

If you're talking about the standard stock mirrors, the drivers door had factory welded nuts on the inside. The Pass. door has a plate with the holes pre-drilled all you need to is punch through the otter skin. My doors are being painted right now and the painted had to sand down through the bondo layer so I can see where to drill out the holes.

Hope this helps, if you look in your door you should be able to see the plate I'm speaking of.

REDNOSE65 · 02-11-2011, 11:33 AM

Here's what I have:

**aerotruk63** · 02-11-2011, 12:08 PM

REDNOSE65 · 02-11-2011, 12:36 PM

Thank you every one. The holes were welded shut. I will have to use the original screws with nuts inside the door. I'm trying to figure out where exactly to mount them...as close to the original place as possible.

jbgroby · 02-11-2011, 12:47 PM

I hate when PO's do stupid stuff like that, BUT having said that it was HIS truck to do what he wanted.

If thats the case, take the drawing above and just move them down 3/4-1" and put 3 holes in the skin and use either lock nuts or lock washers and nuts I have to do this on my passinger side.

**Clyde65** · 02-11-2011, 12:50 PM

I just reached through the inside of the PS door and used a punch that you push on and it pops to make the dent, then repunched from the outside and drilled the holes.

REDNOSE65 · 02-11-2011, 12:52 PM

Thanks fellas.

**Clyde65** · 02-11-2011, 01:09 PM

red, if you want you can take a pattern off mine, LMK.

REDNOSE65 · 02-11-2011, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

red, if you want you can take a pattern off mine, LMK.

Thanks. I'd like to...where are you located Clyde?

**Clyde65** · 02-11-2011, 02:59 PM

I am located in south Ft worth. just west of Mansfield.

markeb01 · 02-11-2011, 03:11 PM

I'd recommend using serrated flange nuts inside the door. They won't fall through a box wrench and are easier to manage one handed than lock washers:

fleetsidelarry · 02-12-2011, 08:40 AM

good suggestion about the nuts. here's measurements from mine:

REDNOSE65 · 02-12-2011, 01:01 PM

Thanks Larry. That actually helps alot.

Clyde, If worse comes to worse, I'll get with you. Thanks alot!!!

**Clyde65** · 02-12-2011, 01:19 PM

sure thing Red

REDNOSE65 · 02-15-2011, 12:48 PM

**Clyde65** · 02-15-2011, 01:00 PM

Red you selling your truck?

REDNOSE65 · 02-16-2011, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

Red you selling your truck?

No sir.

**Clyde65** · 02-16-2011, 10:55 AM

wow, there is one just like yours on ebay and I was just thinking. that is really weird.

I cant find it now.

markeb01 · 02-16-2011, 05:19 PM

Just a note, most of the trucks I've seen (including mine) with the factory nuts inside the door skin mount the mirror parallel to the style line on the door. As indicated in the schematic above by Aerotruk, they are level, not uphill in the front. Perhaps this changed over the years and the newer trucks are different. Just thought it was worth mentioning.

REDNOSE65 · 02-17-2011, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

wow, there is one just like yours on ebay and I was just thinking. that is really weird.

I cant find it now.

Hell Clyde I just want to get it on the streets!!!

BarnFind · 02-17-2011, 10:42 AM

That blue one with the red primer spots just sold on Ebay for 5500. I had been watching the listing. Sean

REDNOSE65 · 02-17-2011, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarnFind

That blue one with the red primer spots just sold on Ebay for 5500. I had been watching the listing. Sean

Cool man. I like it. I just stole the pics because that's the angle I was trying to look at.

REDNOSE65 · 02-17-2011, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

Just a note, most of the trucks I've seen (including mine) with the factory nuts inside the door skin mount the mirror parallel to the style line on the door. As indicated in the schematic above by Aerotruk, they are level, not uphill in the front. Perhaps this changed over the years and the newer trucks are different. Just thought it was worth mentioning.

Thanks Mark, I noticed it too. That's why I posted that cl pic.

02-10-2011, 10:36 PM	#1
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	60-66 outer rear view placement... I need to locate the outer rear view mirrors. I purchased brand new after market mirrors and need to know where to place them... Need measurements/placement. Thanks in advance. Jesse __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518 Last edited by REDNOSE65; 02-10-2011 at 10:36 PM.

02-11-2011, 12:58 AM	#2
66Z71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 204	Re: 60-66 outer rear view placement... What kind of new ones? are they repros of the stock ones? __________________ "Always try to make the best part you can with the skills you have. If it isn't good enough throw it away and make another. Every time you make a part your skill will increase and you'll make a better part than you were capable of making before." Lil John Buttera

02-11-2011, 09:38 AM	#3
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: 60-66 outer rear view placement... If you're talking about the standard stock mirrors, the drivers door had factory welded nuts on the inside. The Pass. door has a plate with the holes pre-drilled all you need to is punch through the otter skin. My doors are being painted right now and the painted had to sand down through the bondo layer so I can see where to drill out the holes. Hope this helps, if you look in your door you should be able to see the plate I'm speaking of. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

02-11-2011, 11:33 AM	#4
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: 60-66 outer rear view placement... Here's what I have: Attached Images __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518

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02-11-2011, 12:36 PM	#6
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: 60-66 outer rear view placement... Thank you every one. The holes were welded shut. I will have to use the original screws with nuts inside the door. I'm trying to figure out where exactly to mount them...as close to the original place as possible. __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518

02-11-2011, 12:47 PM	#7
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: 60-66 outer rear view placement... I hate when PO's do stupid stuff like that, BUT having said that it was HIS truck to do what he wanted. If thats the case, take the drawing above and just move them down 3/4-1" and put 3 holes in the skin and use either lock nuts or lock washers and nuts I have to do this on my passinger side. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 02-12-2011 at 11:35 AM.

02-11-2011, 12:50 PM	#8
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: 60-66 outer rear view placement... I just reached through the inside of the PS door and used a punch that you push on and it pops to make the dent, then repunched from the outside and drilled the holes. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-11-2011, 12:52 PM	#9
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: 60-66 outer rear view placement... Thanks fellas. __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518

02-11-2011, 01:09 PM	#10
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: 60-66 outer rear view placement... red, if you want you can take a pattern off mine, LMK. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-11-2011, 02:59 PM	#12
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: 60-66 outer rear view placement... I am located in south Ft worth. just west of Mansfield. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-11-2011, 03:11 PM	#13
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 60-66 outer rear view placement... I'd recommend using serrated flange nuts inside the door. They won't fall through a box wrench and are easier to manage one handed than lock washers:

02-12-2011, 08:40 AM	#14
fleetsidelarry Senior Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: shellman bluff, GA Posts: 1,411	Re: 60-66 outer rear view placement... good suggestion about the nuts. here's measurements from mine: __________________ Larry

02-12-2011, 01:01 PM	#15
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: 60-66 outer rear view placement... Thanks Larry. That actually helps alot. Clyde, If worse comes to worse, I'll get with you. Thanks alot!!! __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518

02-12-2011, 01:19 PM	#16
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: 60-66 outer rear view placement... sure thing Red __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*



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02-15-2011, 12:48 PM	#17
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: 60-66 outer rear view placement... __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518

02-15-2011, 01:00 PM	#18
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: 60-66 outer rear view placement... Red you selling your truck? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-16-2011, 10:55 AM	#20
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: 60-66 outer rear view placement... wow, there is one just like yours on ebay and I was just thinking. that is really weird. I cant find it now. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-16-2011, 05:19 PM	#21
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 60-66 outer rear view placement... Just a note, most of the trucks I've seen (including mine) with the factory nuts inside the door skin mount the mirror parallel to the style line on the door. As indicated in the schematic above by Aerotruk, they are level, not uphill in the front. Perhaps this changed over the years and the newer trucks are different. Just thought it was worth mentioning.

02-17-2011, 10:42 AM	#23
BarnFind Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Santa Clarita, Ca. Posts: 80	Re: 60-66 outer rear view placement... That blue one with the red primer spots just sold on Ebay for 5500. I had been watching the listing. Sean

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