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jondancer · 11-25-2010, 12:08 PM

hey im looking for a new rear view mirror, the one i want is $80 and im not redy for that yet.. so anyone have a cool on or idea they want to show off?
thanks

jondancer · 12-12-2010, 12:19 PM

any ideas?

Andy4639 · 12-12-2010, 07:40 PM

I don't know about cool factor but it tells you how cool it is outside now.

treveiger · 12-12-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I don't know about cool factor but it tells you how cool it is outside now.

Can i ask how you did that and installed it? Thats awesome!

crites_72 · 12-12-2010, 08:17 PM

also interested in that install

jakeblues652 · 12-12-2010, 10:55 PM

i guess i make number 3 that want to see how that was installed.

**nightmare** · 12-12-2010, 11:25 PM

put me in line for the install instructions

oldblue1968chevy · 12-12-2010, 11:48 PM

interested also!

60ratrod · 12-13-2010, 12:18 AM

i think that almost everyone here wants to know, including me!

Critter · 12-13-2010, 01:38 AM

I don't want to know, don't show me.

Just kidding, I want to also!!!

AirSpeed · 12-13-2010, 02:02 AM

Couldn't you just run the power wire inside the windshield gasket down to the drivers side bottom corner and through the drain hole to the fuse block?

Jacfourteen · 12-13-2010, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed

Couldn't you just run the power wire inside the windshield gasket down to the drivers side bottom corner and through the drain hole to the fuse block?

yep, but what about the thermometer sensor, where does that install? I have the same mirror in my 01 tahoe and I always wonder where the sensor is.

MistaGavin · 12-13-2010, 02:46 AM

Legit. I wanna know how as well.

AirSpeed · 12-13-2010, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacfourteen

yep, but what about the thermometer sensor, where does that install? I have the same mirror in my 01 tahoe and I always wonder where the sensor is.

Does your mirror have an interior and exterior temp sensor? If so does the exterior sensor warn you of freezing temps? That would be nice to have, it would let you know when to look for icy roads. Could you run half the wires down each side of the gasket? How big is the harness?
I'm going to have to get one!
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AirSpeed · 12-13-2010, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacfourteen

yep, but what about the thermometer sensor, where does that install? I have the same mirror in my 01 tahoe and I always wonder where the sensor is.

Does your mirror have an interior and exterior temp sensor? If so does the exterior sensor warn you of freezing temps? That would be nice to have, it would let you know when to look for icy roads. Could you run half the wires down each side of the gasket? How big is the harness?
I'm going to have to get one!
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Sicmaro · 12-13-2010, 05:00 AM

I have the same mirror but only hooked up the lights.
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1-PU70 · 12-13-2010, 10:28 AM

I have one too. It is glued to the windshild like 71 - 72. I have a 70 so I used the mounting hole from the old mirror in the roof to run the wires. The outside temp sensor is mounted behind the front bomper. It also has 2 map lights, a compass and is auto dimming. You can also get it with home link. Great mod.

Putter · 12-13-2010, 11:33 AM

I have the same mirror in my '69. I drilled a 1/4" hole right above the mirror (used rubber grommet) and also drilled a hole as close to the pillar on the driver's side as I could and fished my wires thru the roof. Then drilled a hole in the pillar to fish the wire down. Finally I drilled a hole behind the dash (removed cluster for ease of access) and fished it out.
Temp sensor is behind the grill (in front of the radiator).

CLICK HERE FOR IMAGE

BHyatt · 12-13-2010, 11:39 AM

If I pull one of those mirrors from the Pic-A-Part can I get all of the wires?

Putter · 12-13-2010, 11:42 AM

Yes. They are just laying across the headliner. Clip as much as you can get to work with.

Jacfourteen · 12-13-2010, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AirSpeed

Does your mirror have an interior and exterior temp sensor? If so does the exterior sensor warn you of freezing temps? That would be nice to have, it would let you know when to look for icy roads. Could you run half the wires down each side of the gasket? How big is the harness?
I'm going to have to get one!
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It only tells you exterior temp, and when it is colder than 37 degrees it flashes "ice" to warn you.

tdp67 · 12-13-2010, 12:49 PM

I have this one in mine. A little pricey, but looks very cool and dims those annoying rear view lights.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=79

60ratrod · 12-13-2010, 03:31 PM

Hey andy i love how there is a 70 in the reflection of your mirror
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Andy4639 · 12-13-2010, 05:36 PM

Guy's it very simple really. I bought the mirror and senor off E-bay. The guy I bought it from had the wires figured out for me. The senor is mounted in the front on the Hood release so it get's clean air it's in front of the radator. I ran some small flat wire I bought at Radio Shack to the mirror under the rubber gasket. A hot wire for the compass, a ground and I think a senor wire maybe two senor wires. That's it.
You can see the wires here going into the gasket. I ran them down the drivers side and they come out right at the dash.

Senor is the blue color thing.

Mine does tell you when it is below 32 degree's outside no inside though. It will display ICE instead of temp. Mine has no lights.
Yep it was Longhorn behind me headed to NC for the truck meet in 2009.

jakeblues652 · 12-13-2010, 07:59 PM

so how did you get the piece you glued onto the windshield off the car/truck you got your mirror from??

11-25-2010, 12:08 PM	#1
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,192	any cool REAR VIEW mirrors? hey im looking for a new rear view mirror, the one i want is $80 and im not redy for that yet.. so anyone have a cool on or idea they want to show off? thanks

12-12-2010, 12:19 PM	#2
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,192	Re: any cool REAR VIEW mirrors? any ideas?

12-12-2010, 07:40 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: any cool REAR VIEW mirrors? I don't know about cool factor but it tells you how cool it is outside now. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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crites_72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mtn. Grove Mo. Posts: 155	Re: any cool REAR VIEW mirrors? also interested in that install __________________ DJ

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oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: any cool REAR VIEW mirrors? interested also! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

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12-13-2010, 01:38 AM	#10
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12-13-2010, 02:02 AM	#11
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: any cool REAR VIEW mirrors? Couldn't you just run the power wire inside the windshield gasket down to the drivers side bottom corner and through the drain hole to the fuse block?

12-13-2010, 02:46 AM	#13
MistaGavin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 126	Re: any cool REAR VIEW mirrors? Legit. I wanna know how as well.

12-13-2010, 05:00 AM	#16
Sicmaro Always wrenching!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 301	Re: any cool REAR VIEW mirrors? I have the same mirror but only hooked up the lights. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 C-10 5.3L/4L60E 72 Camaro LS6/4L60E 06 Duramax 19 RZR XP4 turbo Dynamix 56 Belair 5.3/4L60E swap in progress

12-13-2010, 10:28 AM	#17
1-PU70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,036	Re: any cool REAR VIEW mirrors? I have one too. It is glued to the windshild like 71 - 72. I have a 70 so I used the mounting hole from the old mirror in the roof to run the wires. The outside temp sensor is mounted behind the front bomper. It also has 2 map lights, a compass and is auto dimming. You can also get it with home link. Great mod. __________________ 1970 CST/10 402,700R4,3:73 posi,AC,PS,PB,TLT,PW,Buckets with heaters

12-13-2010, 11:33 AM	#18
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: any cool REAR VIEW mirrors? I have the same mirror in my '69. I drilled a 1/4" hole right above the mirror (used rubber grommet) and also drilled a hole as close to the pillar on the driver's side as I could and fished my wires thru the roof. Then drilled a hole in the pillar to fish the wire down. Finally I drilled a hole behind the dash (removed cluster for ease of access) and fished it out. Temp sensor is behind the grill (in front of the radiator). CLICK HERE FOR IMAGE __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 12-13-2010 at 11:39 AM.

12-13-2010, 11:39 AM	#19
BHyatt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Castle, IN Posts: 199	Re: any cool REAR VIEW mirrors? If I pull one of those mirrors from the Pic-A-Part can I get all of the wires?

12-13-2010, 11:42 AM	#20
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: any cool REAR VIEW mirrors? Yes. They are just laying across the headliner. Clip as much as you can get to work with. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

12-13-2010, 12:49 PM	#22
tdp67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 325	Re: any cool REAR VIEW mirrors? I have this one in mine. A little pricey, but looks very cool and dims those annoying rear view lights. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=79 Attached Images Last edited by tdp67; 12-13-2010 at 12:51 PM.



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12-13-2010, 03:31 PM	#23
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: any cool REAR VIEW mirrors? Hey andy i love how there is a 70 in the reflection of your mirror Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

12-13-2010, 05:36 PM	#24
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: any cool REAR VIEW mirrors? Guy's it very simple really. I bought the mirror and senor off E-bay. The guy I bought it from had the wires figured out for me. The senor is mounted in the front on the Hood release so it get's clean air it's in front of the radator. I ran some small flat wire I bought at Radio Shack to the mirror under the rubber gasket. A hot wire for the compass, a ground and I think a senor wire maybe two senor wires. That's it. You can see the wires here going into the gasket. I ran them down the drivers side and they come out right at the dash. Senor is the blue color thing. Mine does tell you when it is below 32 degree's outside no inside though. It will display ICE instead of temp. Mine has no lights. Yep it was Longhorn behind me headed to NC for the truck meet in 2009. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. Last edited by Andy4639; 12-13-2010 at 05:48 PM.

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