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caminokid · 06-09-2008, 09:28 AM

When I got my 69 stepper...it had like a 40's style car rear view mirror in it. When I took the screws out of it...I noticed that there were no screw holes for the original mirror. Anyone ever heard or seen mirror delete?

68gmsee · 06-09-2008, 10:05 AM

Does it even have indentations where it mounts?

In the old days these trucks could be ordered with or without just about any options, but I've never seen one without a rear view mirror.

Also, didn't the 72's have the mirror on the windshield? If that's the case, maybe someone swapped cabs...

caminokid · 06-09-2008, 11:22 AM

This is the original cab. The guy that my brother got it from got it from the original owner. I called the guy and he said when he got it...it had on rear veiw mirror in it. He had it from 93 to 98 when my brother got it. No markings for the mirror to be drilled. I had to measure and center and level before I drilled the center hole.

prg machine · 06-09-2008, 12:08 PM

My K-20 was a State Highway Dept. truck and had no inside mirror. Had the radio delete as well.

exmonkeypunk · 06-09-2008, 01:54 PM

My 72' has the mirror mounted on the windshield. I've looked it up to make sure it's the correct mirror, because the visor on the driver side hits the mirror when i try to put it down. I'd ditch it, if i didn't use it. Plus, i'm running it without side mirrors currently, so, i need something. But yeah, they were mounted on the windshield.

exmonkeypunk · 06-09-2008, 02:33 PM

Wait, can you get a pic of the mirror? i'd like to see whatcha got. Maybe it's something rare.

scott123 · 06-09-2008, 03:00 PM

i have a 69 swb 4wd...came with 292 six, a huge 3spd (much larger than my 72K5) a rockwell T-221 transfer case and as i began to pull it apart the original paint appears to be army green/forest truck green...it has no rear view mirror or any type of mounting spot for it....i have wondered about this too...Edited by Moderatorthanks...scott

**too much stuff** · 06-09-2008, 03:04 PM

I believe the rear view mirror was an option thru 69, then standard in 70. Someone correct me if i'm wrong.

68caliRat · 06-09-2008, 03:14 PM

My 68 didn't have a mirror either and no holes or anything for the mounting of one. I wanted one so I mounted a laterstyle one to the windshield..

john@thepier · 06-09-2008, 04:11 PM

I have a 69 that is original with no rearview mirror, no radio, no ciggarett liter, and no armrests. John

tcb-1 · 06-09-2008, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by too much stuff

I believe the rear view mirror was an option thru 69, then standard in 70. Someone correct me if i'm wrong.

yep. optional on '69s

**El Jay** · 06-09-2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exmonkeypunk

My 72' has the mirror mounted on the windshield. I've looked it up to make sure it's the correct mirror, because the visor on the driver side hits the mirror when i try to put it down. I'd ditch it, if i didn't use it. Plus, i'm running it without side mirrors currently, so, i need something. But yeah, they were mounted on the windshield.

I got the same problem, the visor hits the mirror, and it's all factory stuff.

BTW, my '69 has a "ceiling" mounted mirror.

Longhorn Man · 06-09-2008, 04:45 PM

67 - 69 had no mirror as base equopment. If opted with a mirror, it was mounted to the ceiling. Many were sold as a dealer add on when the buyer ordered a truck and upon pickup, had no mirror. This explains older style mirrors (67/68 style) mounted on 67 - 69.
In 70, they became standard, but still mounted on the cab ceiling.
In 71, they incorporated a raised mounting point on the cab ceiling to mount the mirror.
In 72, it was moved down to the glass where it could fall off and GM could sell you a replacement.

caminokid · 06-09-2008, 05:24 PM

Man Andy, Your a Chevy truck manual today! All the replies I have seen you post today...I am getting educated by reading your posts! Good job Andy!

exmonkeypunk · 06-09-2008, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Jay

I got the same problem, the visor hits the mirror, and it's all factory stuff.

BTW, my '69 has a "ceiling" mounted mirror.

Maybe just another shorter head mount will do.

Longhorn Man · 06-09-2008, 05:44 PM

camino... this very question was the second question i asked when i signed up. A former member educated me, and then i searched and found the rest of the story.
In all reality, now that I think about it... I think there was one year in 67 - 69, where the inside one was base equipment.
None the less... my second truck was a 69 GMC short/fleet 1500, had a 67/68 style mirror, and it wasn't centered properly. My first truck was a 70, and I figured they were all like that 70 was. So I asked and learned.

caminokid · 06-09-2008, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

camino... this very question was the second question i asked when i signed up. A former member educated me, and then i searched and found the rest of the story.
In all reality, now that I think about it... I think there was one year in 67 - 69, where the inside one was base equipment.
None the less... my second truck was a 69 GMC short/fleet 1500, had a 67/68 style mirror, and it wasn't centered properly. My first truck was a 70, and I figured they were all like that 70 was. So I asked and learned.

My second truck was a 70. The first was a 56. Well one thing is...you keep educating people here for questions like that. I would have never known. Now ask me about El Caminos....Chevelles...Cutlass/442/F-85...Firebird/Trans Am....Le Mans/GTO...I can tell you everything about them. I have always loved this body style of truck. But I havent had alot of them to know what I know about what I mentioned.

So Andy...and the rest of you guys...thank you for being here to educate the rest of us here.

(yes at 40 you can still learn something!

)

Sammy · 06-09-2008, 08:37 PM

Option was arm rests? Wow. Didn't know that one either.

Longhorn Man · 06-09-2008, 09:29 PM

ok... answer me this...
is an el camino a car... or a truck?

**El Jay** · 06-09-2008, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

ok... answer me this...
is an el camino a car... or a truck?

YES!

Longhorn Man · 06-09-2008, 11:17 PM

lol!

Super-Dave · 06-09-2008, 11:48 PM

My 68 C20 had no inside also, but had two round mirrors outside. Belonged to a city before me.

sweet70beast · 06-11-2008, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

ok... answer me this...
is an el camino a car... or a truck?

It's a car and a truck also called a CRACK.

exmonkeypunk · 06-11-2008, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweet70beast

It's a car and a truck also called a CRACK.

It's a car/truck. I had a 79' with a 305. used to ride around town sitting on a milk crate cuz i had no seats. True pimpin'.

I noticed the arm rests in the 72' are basically useless as an armrest while driving. It's way too low, unless i sit funny. I use it to shut the door.

I decided to use the mirrors off my 61' Triumph for side mirrors on the truck. Clamp em up on the doors like the clamp on style ones.

06-09-2008, 09:28 AM	#1
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	No factory rear view mirror? When I got my 69 stepper...it had like a 40's style car rear view mirror in it. When I took the screws out of it...I noticed that there were no screw holes for the original mirror. Anyone ever heard or seen mirror delete? __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

06-09-2008, 10:05 AM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: No factory rear view mirror? Does it even have indentations where it mounts? In the old days these trucks could be ordered with or without just about any options, but I've never seen one without a rear view mirror. Also, didn't the 72's have the mirror on the windshield? If that's the case, maybe someone swapped cabs...

06-09-2008, 11:22 AM	#3
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: No factory rear view mirror? This is the original cab. The guy that my brother got it from got it from the original owner. I called the guy and he said when he got it...it had on rear veiw mirror in it. He had it from 93 to 98 when my brother got it. No markings for the mirror to be drilled. I had to measure and center and level before I drilled the center hole. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

06-09-2008, 12:08 PM	#4
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: No factory rear view mirror? My K-20 was a State Highway Dept. truck and had no inside mirror. Had the radio delete as well. __________________ 69 K-20 cloned to a 67 with front clip and some other stuff. 383 .040 over Crane roller cam lifters and rockers ,1.6 intake ratio, Open chamber heads, 9.5-1 compression ratio, 2.02 intake valves , Edelbrock performer Air Gap manifold Carter AFB performer 750cfm, MSD ignition, SM465 NP205 4.10 gears:

06-09-2008, 01:54 PM	#5
exmonkeypunk Barrito Loco Diablo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cherry Valley, Illinois Posts: 636	Re: No factory rear view mirror? My 72' has the mirror mounted on the windshield. I've looked it up to make sure it's the correct mirror, because the visor on the driver side hits the mirror when i try to put it down. I'd ditch it, if i didn't use it. Plus, i'm running it without side mirrors currently, so, i need something. But yeah, they were mounted on the windshield.

06-09-2008, 02:33 PM	#6
exmonkeypunk Barrito Loco Diablo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cherry Valley, Illinois Posts: 636	Re: No factory rear view mirror? Wait, can you get a pic of the mirror? i'd like to see whatcha got. Maybe it's something rare.

06-09-2008, 03:00 PM	#7
scott123 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Middleburg, North Carolina Posts: 480	Re: No factory rear view mirror? i have a 69 swb 4wd...came with 292 six, a huge 3spd (much larger than my 72K5) a rockwell T-221 transfer case and as i began to pull it apart the original paint appears to be army green/forest truck green...it has no rear view mirror or any type of mounting spot for it....i have wondered about this too...Edited by Moderatorthanks...scott Last edited by krue; 06-09-2008 at 05:56 PM. Reason: backdoor sales pitch

06-09-2008, 03:04 PM	#8
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06-09-2008, 03:14 PM	#9
68caliRat Need a bigger hammer.. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Escondido,CA. Posts: 280	Re: No factory rear view mirror? My 68 didn't have a mirror either and no holes or anything for the mounting of one. I wanted one so I mounted a laterstyle one to the windshield.. __________________ 1968 GMC 3/4 LWB fleetside Custom Camper 2018 Silverado High Country 2500HD Duramax 4X4

06-09-2008, 04:11 PM	#10
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06-09-2008, 04:45 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: No factory rear view mirror? 67 - 69 had no mirror as base equopment. If opted with a mirror, it was mounted to the ceiling. Many were sold as a dealer add on when the buyer ordered a truck and upon pickup, had no mirror. This explains older style mirrors (67/68 style) mounted on 67 - 69. In 70, they became standard, but still mounted on the cab ceiling. In 71, they incorporated a raised mounting point on the cab ceiling to mount the mirror. In 72, it was moved down to the glass where it could fall off and GM could sell you a replacement.

06-09-2008, 05:24 PM	#14
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: No factory rear view mirror? Man Andy, Your a Chevy truck manual today! All the replies I have seen you post today...I am getting educated by reading your posts! Good job Andy! __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

06-09-2008, 05:44 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: No factory rear view mirror? camino... this very question was the second question i asked when i signed up. A former member educated me, and then i searched and found the rest of the story. In all reality, now that I think about it... I think there was one year in 67 - 69, where the inside one was base equipment. None the less... my second truck was a 69 GMC short/fleet 1500, had a 67/68 style mirror, and it wasn't centered properly. My first truck was a 70, and I figured they were all like that 70 was. So I asked and learned.

06-09-2008, 08:37 PM	#18
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: No factory rear view mirror? Option was arm rests? Wow. Didn't know that one either. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

06-09-2008, 09:29 PM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: No factory rear view mirror? ok... answer me this... is an el camino a car... or a truck?



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06-09-2008, 11:17 PM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: No factory rear view mirror? lol!

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