Show Off Your Rearview Mirror Mods - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SmittySmith · 03-14-2012, 10:55 AM

I'm thinking of upgrading the plain factory rearview mirror to something more modern, maybe with compass and temperature. Would like to see what others have done that works well. Thanks!

Motodrew · 03-14-2012, 05:28 PM

Cheap compass:

chrismoore701 · 03-14-2012, 05:33 PM

stock stock stock, keep these guys as original as you can, I say that, and I am painting my Sport blue with no stripes, but everything else is stock. good luck either way you go. your truck is yours make it personal

INSIDIOUS '86 · 03-14-2012, 09:32 PM

Modded my first with a hammer since it was cracked lol. I put on a new one on after the third time it fell off I modded it out the window lol. A new windshield and mirror later and no probs for a couple of years
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BLE 'BURBAN · 03-14-2012, 10:14 PM

I modded a WINK brand 5 panel rear view mirror by adding 2 more panels to it and also added 2 more mounts to the windshield to support it so I had a mirror that reached all the way from pillar to pillar.
Now I have a rear facing camera tied into a 15" monitor mounted to the dash that I use for my rear view.

Rogue_Alphonse · 03-14-2012, 10:18 PM

The 1988 Blazer I'm buying back, I've installed a compass/auto-dimmer from a 1997 Suburban.

My 1987 Sierra I'm selling has a compass/auto-dimmer from a 1999 or 2000 Lincoln TownCar.

Squareforceone · 03-15-2012, 11:08 AM

I "upgraded" to one from and old dodge haha mine was screwed up and i got this one for 5 bucks at an auction.. it works

rs72z · 03-15-2012, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue_Alphonse

The 1988 Blazer I'm buying back, I've installed a compass/auto-dimmer from a 1997 Suburban.

My 1987 Sierra I'm selling has a compass/auto-dimmer from a 1999 or 2000 Lincoln TownCar.

What all did you get from the donor to make the compass and temp work?

SmittySmith · 03-15-2012, 12:10 PM

@ Motodrew Ha.. Nice... but thats more of an Eastern Oklahoma look. Thanks!

SmittySmith · 03-15-2012, 12:16 PM

@ Rogue That is more like what I'm looking at. I'm starting to look at the 2004 04 Silverado mirror that does not include the OnStar button. Check this one out on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-04-Chev...item4154b9ad3a

96twodoor · 03-15-2012, 07:14 PM

Check this out , I know its for an 88-98 but you install one in square , You SHOULD be able to find one at a junkyard out of an 88-98, late 90s caddies or even 99-06 mirrors will work
http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...ar-View-Mirror

Rogue_Alphonse · 03-16-2012, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rs72z

What all did you get from the donor to make the compass and temp work?

The mirror, and cut off the wires. Looked on forums to tell which wire did what, and hooked it up through the Accessory part of my ignition.

Rogue_Alphonse · 03-16-2012, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmittySmith

@ Rogue That is more like what I'm looking at. I'm starting to look at the 2004 04 Silverado mirror that does not include the OnStar button. Check this one out on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-04-Chev...item4154b9ad3a

I honestly REALLY wanted a temp/compass/dim, but all I could get [for "free"] was a compass/dim. They're easy to wire up, and look damn good. ALSO FIT! My Suburban one never had to dim out in the Blazer, but the Lincoln one will dim out in the GMC, even with tinted windows. Nothing is needed for the compass. It's all built-in to the mirror. Just attach it and wire it in!

rs72z · 03-16-2012, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96twodoor

Check this out , I know its for an 88-98 but you install one in square , You SHOULD be able to find one at a junkyard out of an 88-98, late 90s caddies or even 99-06 mirrors will work
http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...ar-View-Mirror

Cool Thanks

Pop's C-10 · 03-16-2012, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96twodoor

Check this out , I know its for an 88-98 but you install one in square , You SHOULD be able to find one at a junkyard out of an 88-98, late 90s caddies or even 99-06 mirrors will work
http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...ar-View-Mirror

Sweet,,pull a part over flowing with those..

SmittySmith · 03-17-2012, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96twodoor

Check this out , I know its for an 88-98 but you install one in square , You SHOULD be able to find one at a junkyard out of an 88-98, late 90s caddies or even 99-06 mirrors will work
http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...ar-View-Mirror

Nice write up... Thanks for the link.. Should be an easy mod.. and I will keep the factory original just in case we ever want that totally original look again..
Thanks Everyone! ~Smitty

*mrhino* · 03-17-2012, 06:52 AM

I installed a auto dimming Comp/ temp mirror in my 71. My truck was lowered and I had clear glass in the back window and man were those lights bright and right in my eyes. I added the Auto dimming mirror what a difference. It worked great. It was a easy install too. I didn't have a headliner either so I tuck the wires in the window weatherstripping for a nice clean look. Im going to ad a auto dimming Rcd Mirror with a back up camera in my wife's crew cab project. Soon as I get the interior back together. (as she taps her foot).

I also just started as a dealer for the these types of mirrors. (see the link below if interested). If you guys have any questions about them I will certainly try and help.

03-14-2012, 10:55 AM	#1
SmittySmith '82 GMC Sierra Classic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 82	Show Off Your Rearview Mirror Mods I'm thinking of upgrading the plain factory rearview mirror to something more modern, maybe with compass and temperature. Would like to see what others have done that works well. Thanks!

03-14-2012, 05:28 PM	#2
Motodrew Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 38	Re: Show Off Your Rearview Mirror Mods Cheap compass: __________________ '85 Silverado, 4x4, SB 350. Keep them beavers grinnin' and them wheels a spinnin'!

03-14-2012, 05:33 PM	#3
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: Show Off Your Rearview Mirror Mods stock stock stock, keep these guys as original as you can, I say that, and I am painting my Sport blue with no stripes, but everything else is stock. good luck either way you go. your truck is yours make it personal __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

03-14-2012, 09:32 PM	#4
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Show Off Your Rearview Mirror Mods Modded my first with a hammer since it was cracked lol. I put on a new one on after the third time it fell off I modded it out the window lol. A new windshield and mirror later and no probs for a couple of years Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

03-14-2012, 10:14 PM	#5
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Show Off Your Rearview Mirror Mods I modded a WINK brand 5 panel rear view mirror by adding 2 more panels to it and also added 2 more mounts to the windshield to support it so I had a mirror that reached all the way from pillar to pillar. Now I have a rear facing camera tied into a 15" monitor mounted to the dash that I use for my rear view. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

03-14-2012, 10:18 PM	#6
Rogue_Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gap PA Posts: 280	Re: Show Off Your Rearview Mirror Mods The 1988 Blazer I'm buying back, I've installed a compass/auto-dimmer from a 1997 Suburban. My 1987 Sierra I'm selling has a compass/auto-dimmer from a 1999 or 2000 Lincoln TownCar. __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Vert, T-5 w/ Pro 5.0, Trick Flow upper & lower, BBK cold air intake, 3:73, BAMA chip, etc. 1988 K5 Blazer, [coming soon] TBI 400, SM465/NP208, 12 bolt rear, 3:08's, looks like a 1980. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 fully loaded daily driver! Where there's a will, there's a rig!

03-15-2012, 11:08 AM	#7
Squareforceone Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rustville USA or southeast Ia Posts: 654	Re: Show Off Your Rearview Mirror Mods I "upgraded" to one from and old dodge haha mine was screwed up and i got this one for 5 bucks at an auction.. it works __________________ Rust is better than rice.

03-15-2012, 12:10 PM	#9
SmittySmith '82 GMC Sierra Classic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 82	Re: Show Off Your Rearview Mirror Mods @ Motodrew Ha.. Nice... but thats more of an Eastern Oklahoma look. Thanks!

03-15-2012, 12:16 PM	#10
SmittySmith '82 GMC Sierra Classic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 82	Re: Show Off Your Rearview Mirror Mods @ Rogue That is more like what I'm looking at. I'm starting to look at the 2004 04 Silverado mirror that does not include the OnStar button. Check this one out on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-04-Chev...item4154b9ad3a Last edited by SmittySmith; 03-15-2012 at 12:22 PM.

03-15-2012, 07:14 PM	#11
96twodoor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bossier City Louisiana Posts: 312	Re: Show Off Your Rearview Mirror Mods Check this out , I know its for an 88-98 but you install one in square , You SHOULD be able to find one at a junkyard out of an 88-98, late 90s caddies or even 99-06 mirrors will work http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...ar-View-Mirror

03-17-2012, 06:52 AM	#17
mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: Show Off Your Rearview Mirror Mods I installed a auto dimming Comp/ temp mirror in my 71. My truck was lowered and I had clear glass in the back window and man were those lights bright and right in my eyes. I added the Auto dimming mirror what a difference. It worked great. It was a easy install too. I didn't have a headliner either so I tuck the wires in the window weatherstripping for a nice clean look. Im going to ad a auto dimming Rcd Mirror with a back up camera in my wife's crew cab project. Soon as I get the interior back together. (as she taps her foot). I also just started as a dealer for the these types of mirrors. (see the link below if interested). If you guys have any questions about them I will certainly try and help.

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