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BabyBlue · 05-29-2014, 05:37 PM

So I just bought a set of repro mirrors from LMC....quality is nice but I was stuck with the "stupid look stick" when I saw them.

Do the factory small mirrors have two screws to mount or three? This came with three and I don't necessarily want to drill into the blazer to mount these.

Anyone know of anywhere I might find some that have two screws if that isn't an exact replacement? GMC paul's maybe?

**DeadheadNM** · 05-29-2014, 09:57 PM

Pics would help as mirror styles differed with at least three designs used for 69-72 K5's that varied by model year. I don't believe any factory mirror style was affixed with only two screws - at least three were used.

Jdubs71 · 05-30-2014, 02:03 AM

Mine have 3 screws. You can maybe use the 68-79 corvette mirrors which only have two mounting screws and look similar in appearance to the small square mirrors you purchased. The holes would probably not line up and you would have to re-drill anyway. Is there not 3 holes drilled in your doors from the existing mirrors? Im assuming these are the mirrors you have?

Jdubs71 · 05-30-2014, 02:05 AM

68-79 corvette mirrors

BabyBlue · 05-30-2014, 07:26 AM

Those are indeed the mirrors I have. And no I do not have three holes drilled. When the blazer got reprinted in 95, they shaved all the emblems and filled the holes for them along with the original mirrors, cst trim and what not. They put some cheapo simulated chrome plastic mirrors on it that had only two mounting holes...similar length holes to what you'd see for 73-87 small mirrors.

The bracket for these hoes inside the door, does it not?

**DeadheadNM** · 05-30-2014, 08:36 AM

The mirror backing plate for the base model ("sport") mirrors shown in post #3 goes inside the door and the mirrors were mounted by GM in slightly different locations between the L and R doors to improve visualization of the RH mirror.

GuyO · 06-04-2014, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

The mirror backing plate for the base model ("sport") mirrors shown in post #3 goes inside the door and the mirrors were mounted by GM in slightly different locations between the L and R doors to improve visualization of the RH mirror.

DeadHead, did they move the right mirror back a couple of inches toward the rear of the vehicle?

**DeadheadNM** · 06-04-2014, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GuyO

DeadHead, did they move the right mirror back a couple of inches toward the rear of the vehicle?

Yes IIRC - there's a diagram in the factory assembly manual and some threads on the subject. Believe the location was needed to keep the vent window out of the line of sight on the RH side. I have "sport" mirrors on my Blazer and don't really like the view they provide - they're nearly worthless with the 4" lift.

Here's a thread that may help: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=179279

05-29-2014, 05:37 PM	#1
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	Mirrors? So I just bought a set of repro mirrors from LMC....quality is nice but I was stuck with the "stupid look stick" when I saw them. Do the factory small mirrors have two screws to mount or three? This came with three and I don't necessarily want to drill into the blazer to mount these. Anyone know of anywhere I might find some that have two screws if that isn't an exact replacement? GMC paul's maybe? __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB.

05-29-2014, 09:57 PM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,316	Re: Mirrors? Pics would help as mirror styles differed with at least three designs used for 69-72 K5's that varied by model year. I don't believe any factory mirror style was affixed with only two screws - at least three were used. __________________ 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

05-30-2014, 02:05 AM	#4
Jdubs71 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sanger, CA Posts: 415	Re: Mirrors? 68-79 corvette mirrors Attached Images __________________ 71 K5, AC/Tilt, 4" lift 33" tires 5.3L/4L60E/NP 205 (Under Construction) 05 Dodge 2500 4x4 5.9 Cummins (Daily driver) "Common sense is not so common" My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555879

05-30-2014, 07:26 AM	#5
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	Re: Mirrors? Those are indeed the mirrors I have. And no I do not have three holes drilled. When the blazer got reprinted in 95, they shaved all the emblems and filled the holes for them along with the original mirrors, cst trim and what not. They put some cheapo simulated chrome plastic mirrors on it that had only two mounting holes...similar length holes to what you'd see for 73-87 small mirrors. The bracket for these hoes inside the door, does it not? __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB.

05-30-2014, 08:36 AM	#6
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,316	Re: Mirrors? The mirror backing plate for the base model ("sport") mirrors shown in post #3 goes inside the door and the mirrors were mounted by GM in slightly different locations between the L and R doors to improve visualization of the RH mirror. __________________ 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

05-30-2014, 02:03 AM	#3
Jdubs71 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sanger, CA Posts: 415	Re: Mirrors? Mine have 3 screws. You can maybe use the 68-79 corvette mirrors which only have two mounting screws and look similar in appearance to the small square mirrors you purchased. The holes would probably not line up and you would have to re-drill anyway. Is there not 3 holes drilled in your doors from the existing mirrors? Im assuming these are the mirrors you have? Attached Images __________________ 71 K5, AC/Tilt, 4" lift 33" tires 5.3L/4L60E/NP 205 (Under Construction) 05 Dodge 2500 4x4 5.9 Cummins (Daily driver) "Common sense is not so common" My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555879



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