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*Mister-B* · 04-21-2013, 01:58 PM

This is really nice. I believe it is a factory one year only 72 window mounted mirror. As you can see, the metal housing, mount, and even the reflective glass are in very good condition.

I accept PayPal, and ship to the lower 48 only

$75 shipped

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Rugman · 04-21-2013, 02:12 PM

In line. How wide is the Mirror?

Rugman · 04-21-2013, 02:20 PM

I will take it if it is a GM mirror and not a repop. please pm payment info.

*Mister-B* · 04-21-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rugman

I will take it if it is a GM mirror and not a repop. please pm payment info.

Yes, this appears to be the real deal. It has the word "guide" stamped into the metal, which was GM's manufacturer for mirrors. It is also has that nice heavy feel to it, like my original '69 mirror does. I can measure it when I get back home
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**DeadheadNM** · 04-21-2013, 03:38 PM

Very nice mirror - I may be wrong but thought OEM 72 mirrors had a black rubber grommet around the margin rather than gray....

*Mister-B* · 04-21-2013, 03:39 PM

I sent you a PM with my PayPal payment address. Also, I measured it and it is 10 1/4 X a little over 2 1/4
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*Mister-B* · 04-21-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Very nice mirror - I may be wrong but thought OEM 72 mirrors had a black rubber grommet around the margin rather than gray....

You're probably thinking of the later in the year government mandated switch to a black mirror. Earlier 72's had a metal finished mirror with the gray border
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**DeadheadNM** · 04-21-2013, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

You're probably thinking of the later in the year government mandated switch to a black mirror. Earlier 72's had a metal finished mirror with the gray border
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Was not aware of that switch - My March 72 truck has a black mirror so the switch predated its build.

*Mister-B* · 04-21-2013, 05:06 PM

Here's a 72 brochure showing a steel finished mirror with gray border, attached to the glass of the windshield

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Luis_gz06 · 04-21-2013, 08:31 PM

I bought one for my 72 on eBay couple weeks ago, and looks exactly like this one. Gray rubber around.
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*Mister-B* · 04-21-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis_gz06

I bought one for my 72 on eBay couple weeks ago, and looks exactly like this one. Gray rubber around.
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The mirrors from 69 up also had the gray rubber. In fact, the mirror head on 69-72 looks essentially identical, other than the mount.
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tommys72 · 04-21-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Was not aware of that switch - My March 72 truck has a black mirror so the switch predated its build.

Mine is a black mirror also
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**karphan** · 04-21-2013, 09:48 PM

I'll take it if Rugman passes. Thanks, Dan

**DeadheadNM** · 04-21-2013, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis_gz06

I bought one for my 72 on eBay couple weeks ago, and looks exactly like this one. Gray rubber around.
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In my experience you have to be cautious with ebay sellers who may or may not know the application for a particular part. I believe there's a pair of NOS window regulators listed now for 72 that are actually 71 and below based on the part #.

teeitup · 04-21-2013, 11:21 PM

I've never seen a 72 with a chrome mirror, all the ones I've ever seen or parted have had a black one. Not saying your wrong but I'd think I would of ran into one with a chrome one if they came from factory

**jocko** · 04-21-2013, 11:36 PM

crapola. just bought a repop a few days ago... For what it's worth, it looked exactly like this, 72 specific, gray rubber.

*Mister-B* · 04-21-2013, 11:56 PM

Ok guys, this has sold to Rugman, and he has paid. I gave him half off, since there seems to be some uncertainty whether this is a repop or not. If it turns out to be a repop, he still got a good deal, and he and I are fine with that. I did lift it from a '72 Highlander, and it has the signs of being original, but like I say...there's some uncertainty and so I'm going to be as fair as I can here.

As you can see from the 72 brochure photo I posted, some 72's came with polished mirrors. Others were black. From what I hear, the government changed regulation mid year to require black mirrors to reduce glare to oncoming traffic. You can even read about this on Camaro forums of the same year.
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Luis_gz06 · 04-22-2013, 03:19 PM

Im pretty sure these chrome mirrors were original. Iv'e seen them before. But there very rare.

04-21-2013, 01:58 PM	#1
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	72 rear view mirror. Mint! This is really nice. I believe it is a factory one year only 72 window mounted mirror. As you can see, the metal housing, mount, and even the reflective glass are in very good condition. I accept PayPal, and ship to the lower 48 only $75 shipped Posted via Mobile Device

04-21-2013, 02:12 PM	#2
Rugman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milton-Freewater Oregon Posts: 159	Re: 72 rear view mirror. Mint! In line. How wide is the Mirror?

04-21-2013, 02:20 PM	#3
Rugman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milton-Freewater Oregon Posts: 159	Re: 72 rear view mirror. Mint! I will take it if it is a GM mirror and not a repop. please pm payment info.

04-21-2013, 03:38 PM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: 72 rear view mirror. Mint! Very nice mirror - I may be wrong but thought OEM 72 mirrors had a black rubber grommet around the margin rather than gray.... __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

04-21-2013, 03:39 PM	#6
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: 72 rear view mirror. Mint! I sent you a PM with my PayPal payment address. Also, I measured it and it is 10 1/4 X a little over 2 1/4 Posted via Mobile Device

04-21-2013, 05:06 PM	#9
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: 72 rear view mirror. Mint! Here's a 72 brochure showing a steel finished mirror with gray border, attached to the glass of the windshield Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by Mister-B; 04-21-2013 at 05:30 PM.

04-21-2013, 08:31 PM	#10
Luis_gz06 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,378	Re: 72 rear view mirror. Mint! I bought one for my 72 on eBay couple weeks ago, and looks exactly like this one. Gray rubber around. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 4x4 (Almost done stay tuned) 1970 Chevrolet Pickup Longhorn CST/20 (SOLD)

04-21-2013, 09:48 PM	#13
karphan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 258	Re: 72 rear view mirror. Mint! I'll take it if Rugman passes. Thanks, Dan

04-21-2013, 11:21 PM	#15
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: 72 rear view mirror. Mint! I've never seen a 72 with a chrome mirror, all the ones I've ever seen or parted have had a black one. Not saying your wrong but I'd think I would of ran into one with a chrome one if they came from factory __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

04-21-2013, 11:36 PM	#16
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: 72 rear view mirror. Mint! crapola. just bought a repop a few days ago... For what it's worth, it looked exactly like this, 72 specific, gray rubber.

04-21-2013, 11:56 PM	#17
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: 72 rear view mirror. Mint! Ok guys, this has sold to Rugman, and he has paid. I gave him half off, since there seems to be some uncertainty whether this is a repop or not. If it turns out to be a repop, he still got a good deal, and he and I are fine with that. I did lift it from a '72 Highlander, and it has the signs of being original, but like I say...there's some uncertainty and so I'm going to be as fair as I can here. As you can see from the 72 brochure photo I posted, some 72's came with polished mirrors. Others were black. From what I hear, the government changed regulation mid year to require black mirrors to reduce glare to oncoming traffic. You can even read about this on Camaro forums of the same year. Posted via Mobile Device

04-22-2013, 03:19 PM	#18
Luis_gz06 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,378	Re: 72 rear view mirror. Mint! Im pretty sure these chrome mirrors were original. Iv'e seen them before. But there very rare. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 4x4 (Almost done stay tuned) 1970 Chevrolet Pickup Longhorn CST/20 (SOLD)



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