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5150 · 04-14-2005, 05:59 PM

Hey guys,

I went down to NADC to see the progress on my truck again and noticed somethink unsettling. I think I'm going to stop going down because I keep seeing stuff that I didn't see before and is costing me more money.

I noticed on the passenger side 2 holes and 1 really small hole on the door. Obviously, the holes for the passenger side mirror. There are no holes on the driver's side. My truck came with a peep mirror. I was going to just stick with 1 mirror, my peep mirror.

Can anybody tell me what type of mirror my truck had on it so I know which ones to buy.

The hole are horizontal, all three are in a row.

thanks,

Bryan

blazerparts · 04-14-2005, 06:12 PM

Depending on your year, the mirrors were round or square, but I believe they all had a three screw mount with backing plateThe mounting holes were not all horizontal.......more like 9, 3, and 7 of a clock face.

5150 · 04-14-2005, 06:23 PM

That's the thing. They are all horizontal kind of like this

o 0 0

I have a 70

Here's the pic I have, you can barely see the holes. I guess I've never noticed the holes when I've seen my truck. It's too late for them to patch them.

5150 · 04-14-2005, 06:34 PM

Would these that mothertruckers has work?

http://www.mothertruckers.net/catalo...roducts_id=294

Longhorn Man · 04-14-2005, 06:40 PM

70 was a chainge over year, some were the old style described above with the ong arm...later ones have what some call 'sport mirrors'..look at a 71/72 1/2 ton...that's what yours probably had.

By the way...ghost flames friggen rock!!!

**john** · 04-14-2005, 07:26 PM

I dont know if the later sport mirrors will work on yours. They mount lower on the door where it is flat. See pic. the second set are from a 73 and they will mount in the curved area where your holes are. John

5150 · 04-14-2005, 07:32 PM

So they are the squared ones?

Thanks for the compliment on the flames. I had absolutely nothing to do with them looking that good. I did talk to the kid that did them today. Told me he free handed them-IMPRESSIVE!

z7199 · 04-14-2005, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellow69

Would these that mothertruckers has work?

http://www.mothertruckers.net/catalo...roducts_id=294

I got those mirrors and they dont work very well. I mean they are hadr to see out of because of the placment they need to be at for the vent window to open.

5150 · 04-14-2005, 08:00 PM

I don't have much of an option when it comes to the placement of them since the holes are already there.

5150 · 04-14-2005, 11:52 PM

I guess my last question if somebody will answer it is do the holes up in the pic above look like they are the ones that go with these square mirrors?

Bryan

**john** · 04-15-2005, 02:09 PM

Here is a closer shot of 73 mirror. The 71-72 sport mirrors have a wider base and will not fit in curved area where your holes are. Also the 73's have a chrome head where the 71-72 are stainless. Hope this helps John

5150 · 04-15-2005, 04:47 PM

So John are you saying I need 73 mirrors?

5150 · 04-16-2005, 02:26 PM

ttt

jhwkns · 04-16-2005, 06:23 PM

This is what I have. I held them far enough back so that they wouldn't interfere with the wing windows. The mounting holes are similar to what's on your door, but yours look farther forward. I bought them at Pep Boys several years ago for something like twelve bucks for the pair.... Yeah I'm cheap

jhwkns · 04-16-2005, 06:24 PM

Oops... forgot the picture

5150 · 04-16-2005, 07:12 PM

that's kind of my problem that I can't move the holes so I'm kind of screwed. I'm waiting for someone to tell me for sure that the 73's will work.

John gave me the best pic and that's the one that I'm probably going to use.

71swb4x4 · 04-16-2005, 07:17 PM

Why can't they fill the holes? I am sure it would cost a little more, but if you don't want a mirror there it would be worth it.

5150 · 04-16-2005, 07:23 PM

They told me it would be a setback. And to be honest I've waited since July to get my truck back. I'ts not that I don't want mirrors it's that I'm a cheapa$$ and didn't count on buying them.

71swb4x4 · 04-16-2005, 07:46 PM

Yes, I can see how a set back at this point would suck. It looks like they are getting pretty close. I am sure you will be happy whether you have the mirrors or not.

**john** · 04-16-2005, 07:57 PM

Yellow I took a measurement if it will help. 6 1/2" from mirror to front edge of door. It looks like the holes in your door should work. The windwing opens fully. Here is a link that shows the mirror. You might find one cheaper elsewhere, but this is the best pic.. By the way nice truck. John

http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cc/CCMR1.htm

5150 · 04-16-2005, 09:02 PM

Thanks for the compliment John and thanks for the link. I'm going to check around and see if I can find a better price.

Thanks,

Bryan

71swb4x4 · 04-16-2005, 09:24 PM

Those are the mirrors that I have on my pickup and Jimmy, I like them.

Mudder · 04-16-2005, 10:41 PM

Ok put the brakes on.......................My mirrors are nounted where your holes are at this time. When I had them mounted in the proper location the passenger side mirror was useless. After changing door I messed around with them until I came up with a location to were you could see out of the passenger side. Mounting them higher up works out a whole lot better. I will post pics of before and after. Oh and I do have the same mirror as in the Mothertruckers ad.

5150 · 04-17-2005, 02:21 AM

Hey Mudder,

Isn't the base too big for it to fit their?

Mudder · 04-17-2005, 09:13 AM

Its close but I dont thing it looks bad.

04-14-2005, 05:59 PM	#1
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	Mirror HELP? Hey guys, I went down to NADC to see the progress on my truck again and noticed somethink unsettling. I think I'm going to stop going down because I keep seeing stuff that I didn't see before and is costing me more money. I noticed on the passenger side 2 holes and 1 really small hole on the door. Obviously, the holes for the passenger side mirror. There are no holes on the driver's side. My truck came with a peep mirror. I was going to just stick with 1 mirror, my peep mirror. Can anybody tell me what type of mirror my truck had on it so I know which ones to buy. The hole are horizontal, all three are in a row. thanks, Bryan __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

04-14-2005, 06:12 PM	#2
blazerparts No,I DON'T have Tourett's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 556	Depending on your year, the mirrors were round or square, but I believe they all had a three screw mount with backing plateThe mounting holes were not all horizontal.......more like 9, 3, and 7 of a clock face. __________________ '72 K5 CST 350/350 Daily Driver '69 GMC3500 Camper Special CST Flatbed 396/400 Upgraded to show truck '69 GMC 2500 L6292, 3spd beater

04-14-2005, 06:23 PM	#3
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	That's the thing. They are all horizontal kind of like this o 0 0 I have a 70 Here's the pic I have, you can barely see the holes. I guess I've never noticed the holes when I've seen my truck. It's too late for them to patch them. Attached Images __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

04-14-2005, 06:34 PM	#4
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	Would these that mothertruckers has work? http://www.mothertruckers.net/catalo...roducts_id=294 __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

04-14-2005, 07:26 PM	#6
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	I dont know if the later sport mirrors will work on yours. They mount lower on the door where it is flat. See pic. the second set are from a 73 and they will mount in the curved area where your holes are. John Attached Images __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

04-14-2005, 06:40 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	70 was a chainge over year, some were the old style described above with the ong arm...later ones have what some call 'sport mirrors'..look at a 71/72 1/2 ton...that's what yours probably had. By the way...ghost flames friggen rock!!!

04-14-2005, 07:32 PM	#7
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	So they are the squared ones? Thanks for the compliment on the flames. I had absolutely nothing to do with them looking that good. I did talk to the kid that did them today. Told me he free handed them-IMPRESSIVE! __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

04-14-2005, 08:00 PM	#9
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	I don't have much of an option when it comes to the placement of them since the holes are already there. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

04-14-2005, 11:52 PM	#10
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	I guess my last question if somebody will answer it is do the holes up in the pic above look like they are the ones that go with these square mirrors? Bryan __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

04-15-2005, 02:09 PM	#11
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Here is a closer shot of 73 mirror. The 71-72 sport mirrors have a wider base and will not fit in curved area where your holes are. Also the 73's have a chrome head where the 71-72 are stainless. Hope this helps John Attached Images __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

04-15-2005, 04:47 PM	#12
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	So John are you saying I need 73 mirrors? __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

04-16-2005, 02:26 PM	#13
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	ttt __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

04-16-2005, 06:23 PM	#14
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	This is what I have. I held them far enough back so that they wouldn't interfere with the wing windows. The mounting holes are similar to what's on your door, but yours look farther forward. I bought them at Pep Boys several years ago for something like twelve bucks for the pair.... Yeah I'm cheap __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

04-16-2005, 06:24 PM	#15
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Oops... forgot the picture Attached Images __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

04-16-2005, 07:12 PM	#16
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	that's kind of my problem that I can't move the holes so I'm kind of screwed. I'm waiting for someone to tell me for sure that the 73's will work. John gave me the best pic and that's the one that I'm probably going to use. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4



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04-16-2005, 07:17 PM	#17
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Why can't they fill the holes? I am sure it would cost a little more, but if you don't want a mirror there it would be worth it. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-16-2005, 07:23 PM	#18
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	They told me it would be a setback. And to be honest I've waited since July to get my truck back. I'ts not that I don't want mirrors it's that I'm a cheapa$$ and didn't count on buying them. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

04-16-2005, 07:46 PM	#19
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Yes, I can see how a set back at this point would suck. It looks like they are getting pretty close. I am sure you will be happy whether you have the mirrors or not. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-16-2005, 07:57 PM	#20
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Yellow I took a measurement if it will help. 6 1/2" from mirror to front edge of door. It looks like the holes in your door should work. The windwing opens fully. Here is a link that shows the mirror. You might find one cheaper elsewhere, but this is the best pic.. By the way nice truck. John http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cc/CCMR1.htm __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/ Last edited by john; 04-16-2005 at 08:01 PM.

04-16-2005, 09:02 PM	#21
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	Thanks for the compliment John and thanks for the link. I'm going to check around and see if I can find a better price. Thanks, Bryan __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

04-16-2005, 09:24 PM	#22
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Those are the mirrors that I have on my pickup and Jimmy, I like them. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-16-2005, 10:41 PM	#23
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Ok put the brakes on.......................My mirrors are nounted where your holes are at this time. When I had them mounted in the proper location the passenger side mirror was useless. After changing door I messed around with them until I came up with a location to were you could see out of the passenger side. Mounting them higher up works out a whole lot better. I will post pics of before and after. Oh and I do have the same mirror as in the Mothertruckers ad. Attached Images Last edited by Mudder; 04-16-2005 at 10:43 PM.

04-17-2005, 02:21 AM	#24
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	Hey Mudder, Isn't the base too big for it to fit their? __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

04-17-2005, 09:13 AM	#25
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Its close but I dont thing it looks bad.

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