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Nanook · 08-01-2021, 02:27 PM

I am wondering about outside mirrors for my 1966 C10 long fleetside. Does anyone know what the various options looked like? Were tow mirrors even offered at the factory or were they dealer installed? Does anyone have a picture of the OEM tow mirrors?
Thanks

**The Rocknrod** · 08-01-2021, 04:00 PM

Here's a shot from the factory with tow type side mirrors. I doubt C10's had them from factory, maybe though.

Nanook · 08-02-2021, 09:53 AM

Thanks Rocknrod...so if I understand what you're thinking then C20's and up would probably only have them

**The Rocknrod** · 08-02-2021, 12:38 PM

Don't get me lying... Just an opinion. I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will pipe in.

**cwcarpenter98** · 08-02-2021, 01:26 PM

I've seen them on half tons, but whether they were put on at the factory or dealer installed or installed by the previous owner, I have no clue.

I pulled one off a C30 that still had the correct mounting hardware on it. A factory install used special bolts on the top bracket to fit with the inner door frame

**jocko** · 08-03-2021, 12:02 AM

Yes, there were several optional mirrors for your 66. The mirrors depicted in Post 2 appear to be the Junior West Coast type and could be ordered as RPO D29 on any C or K, 10-30.
D29 would have appeared on the SPID if they were ordered in 66 (no SPIDs prior to 66).
Also note that these were included in the Z81 (Custom Camper) package in 65-66 (and would NOT appear on a 66 Custom Camper SPID).

Hope that helps, here's a snip of the other optional mirrors and some pics of D29s on Custom Campers (last 2 pics are member murdoc's low mile custom camper):

Nanook · 08-03-2021, 10:19 AM

Awesome....great info and great pictures
Thanks for taking the time

factorystock · 08-07-2021, 08:02 PM

If I was to buy a brand new Chevy pu between '62-'66, I would have ordered the optional "below eye line" or "bus type" mirrors. These are safer ( less of a blind spot) than the more common "west coast" style used mainly on custom campers.

karlbenz · 08-07-2021, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by factorystock

If I was to buy a brand new Chevy pu between '62-'66, I would have ordered the optional "below eye line" or "bus type" mirrors. These are safer ( less of a blind spot) than the more common "west coast" style used mainly on custom campers.

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Nanook · 08-03-2021, 12:00 AM

That is great information...thank you.
Now all we need is a picture.....

08-01-2021, 02:27 PM	#1
Nanook Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Georgetown, TX and Bragg Creek, AB Posts: 175	Factory optional mirrors I am wondering about outside mirrors for my 1966 C10 long fleetside. Does anyone know what the various options looked like? Were tow mirrors even offered at the factory or were they dealer installed? Does anyone have a picture of the OEM tow mirrors? Thanks

08-01-2021, 04:00 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Factory optional mirrors Here's a shot from the factory with tow type side mirrors. I doubt C10's had them from factory, maybe though. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-02-2021, 09:53 AM	#3
Nanook Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Georgetown, TX and Bragg Creek, AB Posts: 175	Re: Factory optional mirrors Thanks Rocknrod...so if I understand what you're thinking then C20's and up would probably only have them

08-02-2021, 12:38 PM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Factory optional mirrors Don't get me lying... Just an opinion. I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will pipe in. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-02-2021, 01:26 PM	#5
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Factory optional mirrors I've seen them on half tons, but whether they were put on at the factory or dealer installed or installed by the previous owner, I have no clue. I pulled one off a C30 that still had the correct mounting hardware on it. A factory install used special bolts on the top bracket to fit with the inner door frame __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

08-03-2021, 12:02 AM	#6
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Factory optional mirrors Yes, there were several optional mirrors for your 66. The mirrors depicted in Post 2 appear to be the Junior West Coast type and could be ordered as RPO D29 on any C or K, 10-30. D29 would have appeared on the SPID if they were ordered in 66 (no SPIDs prior to 66). Also note that these were included in the Z81 (Custom Camper) package in 65-66 (and would NOT appear on a 66 Custom Camper SPID). Hope that helps, here's a snip of the other optional mirrors and some pics of D29s on Custom Campers (last 2 pics are member murdoc's low mile custom camper): Attached Images

08-03-2021, 10:19 AM	#7
Nanook Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Georgetown, TX and Bragg Creek, AB Posts: 175	Re: Factory optional mirrors Awesome....great info and great pictures Thanks for taking the time

08-07-2021, 08:02 PM	#8
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Factory optional mirrors If I was to buy a brand new Chevy pu between '62-'66, I would have ordered the optional "below eye line" or "bus type" mirrors. These are safer ( less of a blind spot) than the more common "west coast" style used mainly on custom campers. Attached Images Last edited by factorystock; 08-07-2021 at 09:55 PM.

08-03-2021, 12:00 AM	#10
Nanook Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Georgetown, TX and Bragg Creek, AB Posts: 175	Re: Factory optional mirrors That is great information...thank you. Now all we need is a picture.....

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