1965 C10 Rearview Mirror journey - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Blk63vette · 08-01-2021, 04:40 PM

Hello
I figured I would give my ideas about looking for a correct 1965 Chevy C10 rear view mirror. I am not and expert but these are my findings. My 1965 C10 truck did not come with a rearview mirror. There in my mind is a lot of confusion on what is correct for a 1964-5 Chevy C10. Through my research found out there are three various types of mirrors. One is the standard mirror with no day night (black) knob. The other two do have the black knob for day and night adjustment. Only difference one 8 the other is 10 inches. By 1967 automotive safety regulations required mirrors to have a safety rubber gasket around mirror. I’m not sure if this made its way to any late 1966 C10 from the factory.
I found a-lot of information from the Corvair forum on this matter. The trucks share the same types of mirror that Corvairs do.
I found this mirror on eBay for twenty bucks and the guy selling it did not know what it came off of. This mirror bracket was from a 1964-5 optional mirror for Corvair it had heavy rust stains and mirror silver looked very presentable for its age. But all and all it looked pretty good for it’s age.
I found this mirror bracket on eBay. I do believe it’s new old stock. The box it came in has alot of shelf wear and came with mounting screws for bracket.
I’m happy with my purchases and spend only 14 bucks for mirror bracket.
My advise is to find a Corvair mirror. They are cheaper and plenty around if you are upgrading your truck!

Blk63vette · 08-01-2021, 04:51 PM

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61hawk · 08-01-2021, 10:03 PM

It's interesting you mentioned Corvair, when I bought mine it had a Corvair mirror... which lead to some confusion when it was time to replace it.

bigmoe · 08-01-2021, 10:39 PM

I suspect that buyers often had dealerships add mirrors and there may have been some variation to what they kept on hand.

Blk63vette · 08-01-2021, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 61hawk

It's interesting you mentioned Corvair, when I bought mine it had a Corvair mirror... which lead to some confusion when it was time to replace it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1627876356

**The Rocknrod** · 08-02-2021, 08:06 AM

I'll be darned, check out this catalog online - https://ssl.corvair.com/user-cgi/cat...show_page=303A
That place is about twice the costs of Truck Shop though.
eBay is cheaper though.

61hawk · 08-07-2021, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blk63vette

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1627876356

This is what my Corvair mirror bracket looks like:
https://californiacorvairparts.com/i...roller=product

08-01-2021, 04:40 PM	#1
Blk63vette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Sarasota Florida Posts: 282	1965 C10 Rearview Mirror journey Hello I figured I would give my ideas about looking for a correct 1965 Chevy C10 rear view mirror. I am not and expert but these are my findings. My 1965 C10 truck did not come with a rearview mirror. There in my mind is a lot of confusion on what is correct for a 1964-5 Chevy C10. Through my research found out there are three various types of mirrors. One is the standard mirror with no day night (black) knob. The other two do have the black knob for day and night adjustment. Only difference one 8 the other is 10 inches. By 1967 automotive safety regulations required mirrors to have a safety rubber gasket around mirror. I’m not sure if this made its way to any late 1966 C10 from the factory. I found a-lot of information from the Corvair forum on this matter. The trucks share the same types of mirror that Corvairs do. I found this mirror on eBay for twenty bucks and the guy selling it did not know what it came off of. This mirror bracket was from a 1964-5 optional mirror for Corvair it had heavy rust stains and mirror silver looked very presentable for its age. But all and all it looked pretty good for it’s age. I found this mirror bracket on eBay. I do believe it’s new old stock. The box it came in has alot of shelf wear and came with mounting screws for bracket. I’m happy with my purchases and spend only 14 bucks for mirror bracket. My advise is to find a Corvair mirror. They are cheaper and plenty around if you are upgrading your truck! Attached Images Last edited by Blk63vette; 08-01-2021 at 04:46 PM.

08-01-2021, 04:51 PM	#2
Blk63vette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Sarasota Florida Posts: 282	Re: 1965 C10 Rearview Mirror journey More pictures Attached Images

08-01-2021, 10:03 PM	#3
61hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 324	Re: 1965 C10 Rearview Mirror journey It's interesting you mentioned Corvair, when I bought mine it had a Corvair mirror... which lead to some confusion when it was time to replace it.

08-01-2021, 10:39 PM	#4
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 995	Re: 1965 C10 Rearview Mirror journey I suspect that buyers often had dealerships add mirrors and there may have been some variation to what they kept on hand.

08-02-2021, 08:06 AM	#6
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 1965 C10 Rearview Mirror journey I'll be darned, check out this catalog online - https://ssl.corvair.com/user-cgi/cat...show_page=303A That place is about twice the costs of Truck Shop though. eBay is cheaper though. __________________ 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? Last edited by The Rocknrod; 08-02-2021 at 08:13 AM.

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