Camper Special: OEM Mirrors ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

willy41 · 12-29-2013, 11:50 AM

My 1973 K20 has the Z83 Deluxe Camper Equip option.

The Service Parts Id does not list any mirror option.

The Chevrolet Trucks 1978 document shows Mirror Options, but does not list them as components of the Z83 Deluxe Camper Equip option.

If these mirrors are original equipment, I want to keep them even if I remove them from the vehicle.

But if they are aftermarket, I will probably dispose of them.

So are they OEM or aftermarket? Thanks in advance.

ghostflyer · 12-29-2013, 12:00 PM

They look just like the mirrors that were OEM on my '70 Ford Camper Special. I believe they were called West Coast Mirrors

**special-K** · 12-29-2013, 12:17 PM

I've never seen those before on a GM. GM offered West Coast Sr mirrors,but not those. They had the full size mirror heads. The mirrors weren't part of the Camper Special option. If it shows no mirror option the truck would have had what I call car mirrors and most guys call sport mirrors these days (shown in pic). The mirror generally optioned for a Camper Special would have been the camper mirror,also used for trailering. They had the two long lower legs,a triangle hoop up top,and the mirror arm was tall and wide enough to turn and flip the mirror heads out for better visibility. A smaller camper might have ordered the below eyeline mirrors...a smaller version of the camper mirror-type but w/o the flip-outward feature

83GMCK2500 · 12-29-2013, 01:54 PM

1973-78 "CK" Outside Below Eyeline (RPO DG4 & D29)
1973-78 "CK" Outside Rear View Mirror (Sport Mirrors)
1973-78 "CK" Outside Below Eyeline Camper Mirror (RPO DF2) (Yes, I know they're pictured on a G-Van, but they came on trucks)
1973-78 "CK" Mirror & Support Arm (RPO DG5) (aka West-Coast Mirrors)

86swb · 12-29-2013, 04:36 PM

I would say "After market".

willy41 · 12-29-2013, 11:10 PM

Thanks to everyone for your fantastic, detailed, conclusive responses.

12-29-2013, 11:50 AM	#1
willy41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA 91377 (Oak Park) Posts: 80	Camper Special: OEM Mirrors ??? My 1973 K20 has the Z83 Deluxe Camper Equip option. The Service Parts Id does not list any mirror option. The Chevrolet Trucks 1978 document shows Mirror Options, but does not list them as components of the Z83 Deluxe Camper Equip option. If these mirrors are original equipment, I want to keep them even if I remove them from the vehicle. But if they are aftermarket, I will probably dispose of them. So are they OEM or aftermarket? Thanks in advance. __________________ Mama Truck: 1996 S10, 4 cyl, 5 spd. Papa Truck: 1973 Cheyenne Super 20, Camper Special, 3/4 K20 350, manual.

12-29-2013, 12:00 PM	#2
ghostflyer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 23	Re: Camper Special: OEM Mirrors ??? They look just like the mirrors that were OEM on my '70 Ford Camper Special. I believe they were called West Coast Mirrors

12-29-2013, 12:17 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Camper Special: OEM Mirrors ??? I've never seen those before on a GM. GM offered West Coast Sr mirrors,but not those. They had the full size mirror heads. The mirrors weren't part of the Camper Special option. If it shows no mirror option the truck would have had what I call car mirrors and most guys call sport mirrors these days (shown in pic). The mirror generally optioned for a Camper Special would have been the camper mirror,also used for trailering. They had the two long lower legs,a triangle hoop up top,and the mirror arm was tall and wide enough to turn and flip the mirror heads out for better visibility. A smaller camper might have ordered the below eyeline mirrors...a smaller version of the camper mirror-type but w/o the flip-outward feature __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 12-30-2013 at 08:58 PM.

12-29-2013, 01:54 PM	#4
83GMCK2500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaverton, OR from WA State Posts: 1,515	Re: Camper Special: OEM Mirrors ??? 1973-78 "CK" Outside Below Eyeline (RPO DG4 & D29) 1973-78 "CK" Outside Rear View Mirror (Sport Mirrors) 1973-78 "CK" Outside Below Eyeline Camper Mirror (RPO DF2) (Yes, I know they're pictured on a G-Van, but they came on trucks) 1973-78 "CK" Mirror & Support Arm (RPO DG5) (aka West-Coast Mirrors) __________________ Devin 1983 GMC High Sierra 2500, 4x4, RC/LB, 400 S.B., SM-465, NP-208, Corporate 10 bolt & 9.5" 14 bolt 1996 GMC Sierra SLE 3500 DRW, 4x4, EC/LB, Vortec 454, NV-4500, BW-4401, AAM 925 & AAM 1050 1997 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 4x4, Z71/F44, EC/SB, Vortec 350 My Introduction with my '83s History New Daily, the '96

12-29-2013, 04:36 PM	#5
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Camper Special: OEM Mirrors ??? I would say "After market". __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

12-29-2013, 11:10 PM	#6
willy41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA 91377 (Oak Park) Posts: 80	Re: Camper Special: OEM Mirrors ??? - Answered !!! Thanks to everyone for your fantastic, detailed, conclusive responses. __________________ Mama Truck: 1996 S10, 4 cyl, 5 spd. Papa Truck: 1973 Cheyenne Super 20, Camper Special, 3/4 K20 350, manual.



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