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Chlsnk · 01-10-2010, 06:31 PM

Are the small "sport mirrors" that are used on the older square bodys the same as was used on lets say el caminos chevelles. I have the spare set from my camino mounted on my truck right now and they just seem like they are not out far enough. And does any one know the measurements pf were they were mounted on the door?

Thanks this question has been naggin at me since summer.

**N2TRUX** · 01-10-2010, 07:46 PM

Aren't the Chevelle/El Camino Nova mirrors round?

Sooner84 · 01-10-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Aren't the Chevelle/El Camino Nova mirrors round?

Yes they are round

Chlsnk · 01-10-2010, 08:32 PM

Acording to OPGI the correct mirror for a 72 camino is square with rounded corners looks like my mirrors are off some other GM make.

1LowToy · 01-10-2010, 09:25 PM

I can check tomorrow on the location. I know one thing yes you will be sporty with them in heavy traffic cause you can't see sh*t. But they do look better than the Dumbo mirrors

**N2TRUX** · 01-10-2010, 09:48 PM

I don't know about 72, but mid 60's to early 70's were round.

ortega · 01-11-2010, 12:18 AM

i have some out of an 86 on mine, but they raised a little area where they go mounted. i will get pics tomarrow

ortega · 01-11-2010, 12:29 AM

or now

Chlsnk · 01-11-2010, 06:03 PM

[QUOTE=ortega;3723368]or now
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What are those mirrors off of?

I attached a picture of the elco mirrors I slapped on the old doors that were on the truck.

**N2TRUX** · 01-11-2010, 07:53 PM

Does that mirror have a bowtie on it? If not, I think you have 73-87 truck mirrors.

I did some research and it appears that the correct mirror for El Caminos was different from the Chevelle and Nova.

This comes up as the correct mirror 68-72 Chevy El Camino...

68 TT · 01-11-2010, 09:03 PM

I know with my Camaro's & Chevelle's the round mirrors were 67 or earlier and the rectangular mirrors became standard on 68 & newer. Sounds like El Camino's were different. Probably close to the same with the trucks but you never know.

I have a set of the 68 Camaro ones in the shed so I will see how they look on the truck when I get around to doing the bigger sport mirror conversion and take some pictures.

68 TT · 01-11-2010, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Does that mirror have a bowtie on it? If not, I think you have 73-87 truck mirrors.

I did some research and it appears that the correct mirror for El Caminos was different from the Chevelle and Nova.

This comes up as the correct mirror 68-72 Chevy El Camino...

That looks exactly like the ones on my 68 Camaro.

Chlsnk · 01-11-2010, 10:58 PM

My mirrors are much squarer than that.Looks like I have a set of truck mirrors. And I can't even see the passenger side mirror completely useless.

**N2TRUX** · 01-12-2010, 12:39 AM

They must not be mounted correctly. I have the same mirrors on my 77. They don't compare to dumbo's, but I can certainly see out of them.

larrystone · 01-12-2010, 08:14 AM

I have found that the 4" X 5 ½" Rectangular Stick-On convex mirror is the bomb for the small mirrors.

Chlsnk · 01-12-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by larrystone

I have found that the 4" X 5 ½" Rectangular Stick-On convex mirror is the bomb for the small mirrors.

I went and didn't see any at O rileys when I was there awhile ago i'll check a couple other places for I place an order to get them.

ortega · 01-25-2010, 01:21 AM

[quote=Chlsnk;3724482]

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Originally Posted by ortega

or now
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What are those mirrors off of?

I attached a picture of the elco mirrors I slapped on the old doors that were on the truck.

my mirrors are off an 86 elco

qu1cks1lver56 · 01-25-2010, 01:37 AM

I love the look of these mirrors, but I would hate driving with them.

68Timber · 01-25-2010, 11:38 AM

[quote=Chlsnk;3724482]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ortega

or now
QUOTE]

What are those mirrors off of?

I attached a picture of the elco mirrors I slapped on the old doors that were on the truck.

Those look a little low. The mirror head looks correct but the stem looks short. I have a new set of the correct ones, I'll look at them this evening.

Chlsnk · 01-25-2010, 06:28 PM

Thanks .To me my mirrors look too short to me too.

68Timber · 01-26-2010, 10:46 AM

I'll get you a pic this evening and a link to where I bought them. I got pulled away last night and didn't get home until after 8. But I haven't forgot you.

Chlsnk · 01-26-2010, 05:12 PM

Be sure to measure the stem for me.

68Timber · 01-26-2010, 07:00 PM

Here's some pics. Sideshot and two up close with measuring tape.

I got them here, from classic parts:

http://www.classicparts.com/1973-87-...ctinfo/58-123/

Chlsnk · 01-26-2010, 08:37 PM

No they are the same mirrors.Though when looking at them closer I think I have the LH side on the RH side and the RH side on the left.

01-10-2010, 06:31 PM	#1
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	<Sport mirrors?> Are the small "sport mirrors" that are used on the older square bodys the same as was used on lets say el caminos chevelles. I have the spare set from my camino mounted on my truck right now and they just seem like they are not out far enough. And does any one know the measurements pf were they were mounted on the door? Thanks this question has been naggin at me since summer. __________________ *My 84 short bed build up*** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post3481968

01-10-2010, 07:46 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: <Sport mirrors?> Aren't the Chevelle/El Camino Nova mirrors round? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-10-2010, 08:32 PM	#4
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: <Sport mirrors?> Acording to OPGI the correct mirror for a 72 camino is square with rounded corners looks like my mirrors are off some other GM make. __________________ *My 84 short bed build up*** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post3481968

01-10-2010, 09:25 PM	#5
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: <Sport mirrors?> I can check tomorrow on the location. I know one thing yes you will be sporty with them in heavy traffic cause you can't see sh*t. But they do look better than the Dumbo mirrors

01-10-2010, 09:48 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: <Sport mirrors?> I don't know about 72, but mid 60's to early 70's were round. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-11-2010, 12:18 AM	#7
ortega Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: sun valley Posts: 98	Re: <Sport mirrors?> i have some out of an 86 on mine, but they raised a little area where they go mounted. i will get pics tomarrow

01-11-2010, 12:29 AM	#8
ortega Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: sun valley Posts: 98	Re: <Sport mirrors?> or now

01-11-2010, 06:03 PM	#9
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: <Sport mirrors?> [QUOTE=ortega;3723368]or now QUOTE] What are those mirrors off of? I attached a picture of the elco mirrors I slapped on the old doors that were on the truck. Attached Images __________________ *My 84 short bed build up*** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post3481968 Last edited by Chlsnk; 01-11-2010 at 06:12 PM.

01-11-2010, 07:53 PM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: <Sport mirrors?> Does that mirror have a bowtie on it? If not, I think you have 73-87 truck mirrors. I did some research and it appears that the correct mirror for El Caminos was different from the Chevelle and Nova. This comes up as the correct mirror 68-72 Chevy El Camino... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-11-2010, 09:03 PM	#11
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: <Sport mirrors?> I know with my Camaro's & Chevelle's the round mirrors were 67 or earlier and the rectangular mirrors became standard on 68 & newer. Sounds like El Camino's were different. Probably close to the same with the trucks but you never know. I have a set of the 68 Camaro ones in the shed so I will see how they look on the truck when I get around to doing the bigger sport mirror conversion and take some pictures. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

01-11-2010, 10:58 PM	#13
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: <Sport mirrors?> My mirrors are much squarer than that.Looks like I have a set of truck mirrors. And I can't even see the passenger side mirror completely useless. __________________ *My 84 short bed build up*** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post3481968

01-12-2010, 12:39 AM	#14
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: <Sport mirrors?> They must not be mounted correctly. I have the same mirrors on my 77. They don't compare to dumbo's, but I can certainly see out of them. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-12-2010, 08:14 AM	#15
larrystone Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: White Haven PA Posts: 59	Re: <Sport mirrors?> I have found that the 4" X 5 ½" Rectangular Stick-On convex mirror is the bomb for the small mirrors. __________________ 1992 C1500 WT LWB 4.3TBI 700r4 4.10 limited slip= Work Truck 1986 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 4.3-4V TH350C 2.73 ac cruise tilt= Cowboy Cadillac

01-25-2010, 01:37 AM	#18
qu1cks1lver56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 733	Re: <Sport mirrors?> I love the look of these mirrors, but I would hate driving with them. __________________ My 86 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375526

01-25-2010, 06:28 PM	#20
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: <Sport mirrors?> Thanks .To me my mirrors look too short to me too. __________________ *My 84 short bed build up*** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post3481968



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01-26-2010, 10:46 AM	#21
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: <Sport mirrors?> I'll get you a pic this evening and a link to where I bought them. I got pulled away last night and didn't get home until after 8. But I haven't forgot you. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

01-26-2010, 05:12 PM	#22
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: <Sport mirrors?> Be sure to measure the stem for me. __________________ *My 84 short bed build up*** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post3481968

01-26-2010, 07:00 PM	#23
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: <Sport mirrors?> Here's some pics. Sideshot and two up close with measuring tape. I got them here, from classic parts: http://www.classicparts.com/1973-87-...ctinfo/58-123/ Attached Images __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

01-26-2010, 08:37 PM	#24
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: <Sport mirrors?> No they are the same mirrors.Though when looking at them closer I think I have the LH side on the RH side and the RH side on the left. __________________ *My 84 short bed build up*** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post3481968

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