Tow Mirrors '68 C20

[A 68 Wreck]

I cannot find a new set of tow mirrors that match my old rusty ones on my '68 Chevy C20!? They can be stainless or chrome, use the 3 point mounting, and have the rectangular mirror.
~8" from hole to hole on bottom, and up to the center top hole from either of the bottom holes, ~10".
Could use the help, thanks!

[70chevytruck]

Me Too!!

[SS Tim]

Please post a SPID RPO number and or a picture.

[A 68 Wreck]

Hmm, these appear to have no #s, only rust...

Here is a website that has very similar mirrors. They are the Tripod version at the bottom left of page.
The dimensions of the holes is not given.

Thanks again.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=77

[70chevytruck]

What mine look like....

[FirstOwner69]

Possibly like these, but I don't have the truck here to measure. These are original on a 69, but have a 4"-6" horizontal extension added to the mirror head elbow. Option code was DG4 These are not for sale. The LMC style mirrors are not very impressive. Better to look for some originals. The 71-72 tripod mirrors have a much smaller tripod with the same size mirror head.

[Mayo]

I have a set of tripods that I am looking to get rid of. I can measure them tomorrow for you, I have been meaning to become a subscribing member anyways.

[A 68 Wreck]

First, those are exactly what I am looking for, w/o the mirror extender. Tough to find.

Mayo, I would appreciate a measurment. Thanks.

My rusty ones are 8" and a hair from hole to hole between the bottom legs, and 10" froma bottom hole to the center hole... let me know what u have.

[70cst]

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Possibly like these, but I don't have the truck here to measure. These are original on a 69, but have a 4"-6" horizontal extension added to the mirror head elbow. Option code was DG4 These are not for sale. The LMC style mirrors are not very impressive. Better to look for some originals. The 71-72 tripod mirrors have a much smaller tripod with the same size mirror head.

Those are called "Below-Eye Line" mirrors. 69-70 were the same and 71-72 were the same. The 69-70 mirrors had longer legs ...

[70cst]

These mirrors pop up often in the FS forums...

[A 68 Wreck]

70CST,

What is the FS forum?

Thanks.

[jocko]

that's the for sale forum, here's a link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...ysprune=30&f=8

And here's a pic of 72 camper mirrors: (and by the way, I wanted to cry - I missed buying this custom camper by 12 hrs yesterday... it sold for $4500, or somewhere south of that figure - not a speck of rust anywhere). Snooze, ya looze.

[A 68 Wreck]

Ouch. No rust is always a huge plus for me as I am no body builder!

My mirror brackets r 3 point triangle mounts. These are a bit bigger.

I think I'll try googlin' again tomorrow w/ "tripod" and "below eye" again...

if anyone knows of an wharehouse/on line mart/whatever, it would b appreciated.

til tomorrow!

[jocko]

Originally Posted by A 68 Wreck

Ouch. No rust is always a huge plus for me as I am no body builder!

My mirror brackets r 3 point triangle mounts. These are a bit bigger.

I think I'll try googlin' again tomorrow w/ "tripod" and "below eye" again...

if anyone knows of an wharehouse/on line mart/whatever, it would b appreciated.

til tomorrow!

Ha! Yeah - I'm with ya, they are BIG..., I didn't say I actually LIKED these mirrors... They are butt ugly, but very functional. I'd probably have filled the holes and mounted sport mirrors and not worried about what was behind me beacuse I wouldn't have been able to see it anyway, painted over the faded paint (it was a horrible repaint over decent original patina). Didn't look like they even sanded before paint - but oh my was it ever straight and rust free... Ugh. Anyhoo! For some reason, really liked that truck. Here's a few more pics... (that camper would have saved me on some tag fees!!)

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by 70cst

Those are called "Below-Eye Line" mirrors. 69-70 were the same and 71-72 were the same. The 69-70 mirrors had longer legs ...

I've seen SPIDs that call the mirrors "Below-Eye Line". However, mine are listed as "W/C Mirror-JR-LH&RH". I always translated that as West Coast Jr. mirrors left hand and right hand. Does anyone know when they changed the terminology on the SPID. Perhaps, in 71 when they went to the smaller tripod (shorter legs)?

Here's my SPID.

[A 68 Wreck]

OK, got it. I shall check that SPID out, thanks!

[Coboyle04]

Originally Posted by 70chevytruck

What mine look like....
Attachment 943955

Are you looking for the old chevron style? Go to ryderfleetproducts.com
Part #600933 retrac west coast mirror head 6x16" polished aluminum with or without raised painted chevrons about 22$ each
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[Coboyle04]

The other is 600932
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[A 68 Wreck]

Hmmm, no SPID # for mirrors...

'68 327 C20

[A 68 Wreck]

thanks coboy, i shall check it out.

[70cst]

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

I've seen SPIDs that call the mirrors "Below-Eye Line". However, mine are listed as "W/C Mirror-JR-LH&RH". I always translated that as West Coast Jr. mirrors left hand and right hand. Does anyone know when they changed the terminology on the SPID. Perhaps, in 71 when they went to the smaller tripod (shorter legs)?

Here's my SPID.

My SPID shows WC Mirrors but they are Below Eye Line Mirrors ...

[SS Tim]

If you have tripods, they were added somewhere along the line. So your best bet is to match up pictures and measurements. There were a lot of aftermarket mirrors of the tripod type bought by people to update their trucks, some good and others were junk. Here is a pastup of the factory stock and RPO optional mirrors. Hope it helps and good hunting.

[70cst]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

If you have tripods, they were added somewhere along the line. So your best bet is to match up pictures and measurements. There were a lot of aftermarket mirrors of the tripod type bought by people to update their trucks, some good and others were junk. Here is a pastup of the factory stock and RPO optional mirrors. Hope it helps and good hunting.

Good point and info.

The Below Eye Line mirrirs came out as a 69 factory option I believe. Even though they were called West Coast mirrors.

Good catch

[A 68 Wreck]

Definitely after market after perusing more web sites and reading all the above posts.
I'll keep poking around as I like these 7 x 10" mirror, "tripod" mounted ones.

Thanks all again!

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by 70cst

Good point and info.

The Below Eye Line mirrirs came out as a 69 factory option I believe. Even though they were called West Coast mirrors.

Good catch

To reinforce this...

After I posted yesterday, I visited the archived info. at www.gmheritagecenter.com and found that the option description in the literature for the 69 mirrors was below eye line even though they were called West Coast Junior on our SPIDs. The 68 info. on the website had a different option number and the description was West Coast Junior (probably the same on the SPID). I bet the SPID description for at least 69 & 70 was just carried over from 68.