how do i mount stock mirrors over un original paint.. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oldblue1968chevy · 08-18-2009, 09:50 PM

well ive gotta wonderful paintjob from PO thats paint right over orig. paint..

well he mounted aftermakert truck mirrors and im goin back to factory..

so how can i find the holes to mount them?

guess and drill

sand down to drill thru the bondo'd over holes

or another option

i ordered 4 echusthon things

all mirror stuff in stainless/chrome

door locks and ignition locks...(so nobody can take da ride)

and ive gotten alot of complements from strangers at school

"hey i saw u at oreillys yesterday you've gotta really nice truck"

'daddy i wanna truck like that when im older' (lil boy down the road was behind me wiht his daddy and i was in front lol) so tryin to keep up with school...(except geometry,the teacher doesnt teach us anything....she gives us the answers and we go for the best, shes got 8 piercing and married to a black man, im not racist thats just wierd..im switching classes)

**leddzepp** · 08-18-2009, 09:52 PM

Pull off your door panels. You should see the original holes.

vectorit · 08-18-2009, 09:54 PM

Best bet I think is see if some one can get you a paper trace with some measurements of their door where the holes are, that would save you making a mess of the paint.

oldblue1968chevy · 08-18-2009, 09:55 PM

inside door pannels?

cool thanks i havent got them in the mail yet i ordered from classicparts.com how long should it take?? im excited

**leddzepp** · 08-18-2009, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

inside door pannels?

Them be the ones.

vectorit · 08-18-2009, 10:02 PM

Just snapped this for you to give you an idea.
Though someone may chime in with more detail.

oldblue1968chevy · 08-18-2009, 10:10 PM

do your mirriors vibrate real bad and do they stay put goin down the road?

vectorit · 08-18-2009, 10:15 PM

They vibrate a little, but not so bad that it bothers me.
I've thought about filling the arm with some lead bird shot to make em more solid, but it hasn't bugged me enough yet to put that idea in action.
Some people have said that theirs drive em nuts, but I think since my truck is so heavy and the suspension is pretty soft I don't see too much distortion.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-18-2009, 11:27 PM

I have the same mirrors and they move/vibrate very very little.

Use a small magnet combined with the measurements and you should be able to locate the bondo holes.... or the PO fixed it correctly and welded them shut!

08-18-2009, 09:50 PM	#1
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	how do i mount stock mirrors over un original paint.. well ive gotta wonderful paintjob from PO thats paint right over orig. paint.. well he mounted aftermakert truck mirrors and im goin back to factory.. so how can i find the holes to mount them? guess and drill sand down to drill thru the bondo'd over holes or another option i ordered 4 echusthon things all mirror stuff in stainless/chrome door locks and ignition locks...(so nobody can take da ride) and ive gotten alot of complements from strangers at school "hey i saw u at oreillys yesterday you've gotta really nice truck" 'daddy i wanna truck like that when im older' (lil boy down the road was behind me wiht his daddy and i was in front lol) so tryin to keep up with school...(except geometry,the teacher doesnt teach us anything....she gives us the answers and we go for the best, shes got 8 piercing and married to a black man, im not racist thats just wierd..im switching classes) __________________ 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

08-18-2009, 09:52 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,048	Re: how do i mount stock mirrors over un original paint.. Pull off your door panels. You should see the original holes. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

08-18-2009, 09:54 PM	#3
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: how do i mount stock mirrors over un original paint.. Best bet I think is see if some one can get you a paper trace with some measurements of their door where the holes are, that would save you making a mess of the paint. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

08-18-2009, 09:55 PM	#4
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: how do i mount stock mirrors over un original paint.. inside door pannels? cool thanks i havent got them in the mail yet i ordered from classicparts.com how long should it take?? im excited __________________ 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

08-18-2009, 10:02 PM	#6
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: how do i mount stock mirrors over un original paint.. Just snapped this for you to give you an idea. Though someone may chime in with more detail. Attached Images __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

08-18-2009, 10:10 PM	#7
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: how do i mount stock mirrors over un original paint.. do your mirriors vibrate real bad and do they stay put goin down the road? __________________ 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

08-18-2009, 10:15 PM	#8
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: how do i mount stock mirrors over un original paint.. They vibrate a little, but not so bad that it bothers me. I've thought about filling the arm with some lead bird shot to make em more solid, but it hasn't bugged me enough yet to put that idea in action. Some people have said that theirs drive em nuts, but I think since my truck is so heavy and the suspension is pretty soft I don't see too much distortion. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

08-18-2009, 11:27 PM	#9
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: how do i mount stock mirrors over un original paint.. I have the same mirrors and they move/vibrate very very little. Use a small magnet combined with the measurements and you should be able to locate the bondo holes.... or the PO fixed it correctly and welded them shut! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

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