Can the glass on an original rear view mirror be replaced? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Mister-B* · 01-20-2013, 06:34 AM

I just bought an original ceiling mount rear view mirror off a '70. Everything is in really good shape, except for the actual reflective mirror part itself has some spotted places. Is it possible to have a new piece of mirror cut to fit the original housing without being expensive or a pain? I can of course always buy a reproduction part, but would prefer to fix this one if possible

Anybody done something like this before?
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Andy4639 · 01-20-2013, 07:57 AM

I did my 71 several years ago. Any good glass company should be able to do it for you.

bobs409 · 01-20-2013, 08:01 AM

I've replaced them with good used ones but wasn't able to find any new ones. I tried a glass dealer but they told me these are a special shape, not regular flat glass.

Tip is to warm up the rubber going around. Also, they sometimes have a blob of adhesive behind them so you have to cut that bond or you can break the glass. The trick is to do all that, then reinstall and not damage the rubber going around it in the process...

WadmalawJoe · 01-20-2013, 09:00 AM

Basically that glass company didn't want to mess with it.

and Mister B, if you do as well with this as you do with all your other truck projects I'm going to have to get your address so I can ship parts to you to restore!!

**lolife99** · 01-20-2013, 10:04 AM

lockdoc has a thread on this,... but I can't find it.

**Tom Vogel** · 01-20-2013, 10:39 AM

I had a 69 short bed that had the same problem. I removed the glass and took it to a guy who resilvered it. Spots gone problem solved.

**LockDoc** · 01-20-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

lockdoc has a thread on this,... but I can't find it.

I'm glad I'm not the only one that has a problem finding stuff on here...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527320

LockDoc

*Mister-B* · 01-20-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by WadmalawJoe

Basically that glass company didn't want to mess with it.

and Mister B, if you do as well with this as you do with all your other truck projects I'm going to have to get your address so I can ship parts to you to restore!!

Lol. Thanks, man. Wish you lived closer, and we could hang out and work on some stuff together
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*Mister-B* · 01-20-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

I'm glad I'm not the only one that has a problem finding stuff on here...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527320

LockDoc

Thanks LoLife for the idea, and thanks LocDoc for the thread. Looks really good. I guess a downfall, is that the day/night feature doesn't work? I actually use that
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*Mister-B* · 01-20-2013, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

I had a 69 short bed that had the same problem. I removed the glass and took it to a guy who resilvered it. Spots gone problem solved.

Now that's an interesting idea, and more up the ally of what I'm looking for. I would imagine the day/night feature still works? How would I go about finding such a place?
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truckster · 01-20-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

I guess a downfall, is that the day/night feature doesn't work? I actually use that.

That's what the glass company was talking about. It doesn't have to do with the pattern of the glass, but the way the glass is made. The glass in a rear-view mirror is prismatic; it allows you to have a reflection from two (or more) different angles. The primary direction gives full reflection, and the secondary reflection is partial.

As far as I can tell, the law (federal, at least) doesn't require the prismatic feature, but it sure is nice to have.

01-20-2013, 06:34 AM	#1
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,332	Can the glass on an original rear view mirror be replaced? I just bought an original ceiling mount rear view mirror off a '70. Everything is in really good shape, except for the actual reflective mirror part itself has some spotted places. Is it possible to have a new piece of mirror cut to fit the original housing without being expensive or a pain? I can of course always buy a reproduction part, but would prefer to fix this one if possible Anybody done something like this before? Posted via Mobile Device

01-20-2013, 07:57 AM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Can the glass on an original rear view mirror be replaced? I did my 71 several years ago. Any good glass company should be able to do it for you. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-20-2013, 08:01 AM	#3
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Can the glass on an original rear view mirror be replaced? I've replaced them with good used ones but wasn't able to find any new ones. I tried a glass dealer but they told me these are a special shape, not regular flat glass. Tip is to warm up the rubber going around. Also, they sometimes have a blob of adhesive behind them so you have to cut that bond or you can break the glass. The trick is to do all that, then reinstall and not damage the rubber going around it in the process... __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

01-20-2013, 09:00 AM	#4
WadmalawJoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ravenel SC Posts: 317	Re: Can the glass on an original rear view mirror be replaced? Basically that glass company didn't want to mess with it. and Mister B, if you do as well with this as you do with all your other truck projects I'm going to have to get your address so I can ship parts to you to restore!! __________________ Toys/projects Many toys, not enough time to play! My youngest son and I picked up a 69 Chevy C-10 on 1/7/22, this is my second 69, it was 10 years ago that I had my other one. So I’m back!!!

01-20-2013, 10:04 AM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Can the glass on an original rear view mirror be replaced? lockdoc has a thread on this,... but I can't find it. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-20-2013, 10:39 AM	#6
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Can the glass on an original rear view mirror be replaced? I had a 69 short bed that had the same problem. I removed the glass and took it to a guy who resilvered it. Spots gone problem solved.



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