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stllookn · 04-25-2005, 08:11 PM

It does not seem like the vendors carry this mirror. I would like to have one of them. They are 5 x 8.

stllookn · 04-26-2005, 09:49 AM

I can't believe that someone does not have one of these. I will just keep recyling this until I find something.

Joe67 · 04-26-2005, 10:03 AM

LMC Sells the stainless version for $30, you could pait it.
http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cb/CBMIR.htm

I have a black one that I could part with, shoot me a PM if you're interested

Purs · 04-26-2005, 10:17 AM

I've got this one.

stllookn · 04-26-2005, 11:33 AM

67c10step, I have looked at the LMC and other vendors and those are not exact replicas of the original mirrors. I must have the original or an exact copy for a 100 pt. restoration. I know it is a PIA but that is what I need.

PURS, that is the one! I think 55454 has me covered though. I will let you know if it does not work out.

THANKS GUYS!

Purs · 04-26-2005, 09:51 PM

here's a pic

I'm measuring now...

stllookn · 04-26-2005, 11:01 PM

Purs, Dang...it's not the right one! Notice the number of screws on the pivot bracket. Three instead of six on mine. The other feature is the mirror side of yours has a rubber gasket to keep the glass in place. It looked so close from your picture but definitely not the same. Thanks for the effort...I am STILL LOOKING...LOL!

Joe67 · 04-27-2005, 07:36 AM

Mine has three as well. Good luck with the search

toms68cst · 04-27-2005, 01:40 PM

Hey stllookn, I'm not 100% sure but wouldn't the correct mirror for your truck be the little round ones?

I hope you don't mind me hyjacking your post but according to the advertising lit I have, All the base mirrors on 68's have been the round ones, Usually painted white.

stllookn · 04-27-2005, 02:48 PM

Tom, I have been trying to find the "RIGHT" information on this '68 Longhorn but it is like pulling teeth. I hope my restoration package arrives from GM soon! You might be correct since there was no mirror option on my build sheet.

I just looked through my '68 truck brochure (sure glad I forgot to give it to oldiron when he bought my '68 flatbed...LOL!) and it shows only West Coast Jr. mirrors and the little round ones...which I already have on my '67! Thanks for pointing out the obvious...DOH! Personally, I am glad they did not drill all those holes in the doors for the WCJr. mirrors...I am now installing the little round buggers on my existing pedestals....Whoooo hooooo!

Thanks again for the help....A'll be baaaaack!

toms68cst · 04-27-2005, 07:05 PM

No problem Mike. I went through this with my truck a couple of years ago. Mine had a couple of chrome 5X7 mirrors similar to yours and I wanted to go back to stock. I found a good used one and a NOS one on ebay to replace mine.

I see why people went with larger mirrors on the standard arms. The little round ones are not that great especially when they shake a lot.

Joe67 · 05-02-2005, 03:54 PM

FYI - here is another mirror with three screws in case anyone is interested

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7971949700

elk hunter · 05-02-2005, 08:56 PM

hey mike... if you are not going to use that mirror i would like to have a shot at it. it is a match to the one on the rig i got from you.

stllookn · 05-03-2005, 12:49 AM

Mark...is that right? If it is...it will be on the way. I am going to the stock little round ones since that is in the restoration manual and the '68 brochure. I think I still have your address. Any luck on the tailgate (hoping beyond reason here...LOL!).

Squid4life · 05-06-2005, 12:12 PM

What about these? Any idea if they are off of our trucks? It looks to be the same style mirror, just different stand. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Squid

stllookn · 05-06-2005, 03:38 PM

squid, Turn the mirror over and take a picture so I can see the edge of the glass. If there is no rubber moulding around the glass then they will be the same, only stainless and...like you say...different bases. Are they 5 x 8 inch?

Squid4life · 05-06-2005, 09:15 PM

5x8. Here are the pics requested:

stllookn · 05-06-2005, 11:26 PM

That is the one. It is an after-market unit from the period of the trucks. I am doing a PURE stock restoration of the Longhorn and will have to use the little round mirrors that are nearly impossible to see out of, but that is what the truck came with. If you are interested in selling those mirrors you might want to post a price. I think they are much nicer than the newer style stainless mirrors that have the big rubber grommet around the edge. You might want to keep them too, knowing that they are unique.

04-25-2005, 08:11 PM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	WTB 1968 Chevy Painted Mirror It does not seem like the vendors carry this mirror. I would like to have one of them. They are 5 x 8. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-26-2005, 09:49 AM	#2
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	I can't believe that someone does not have one of these. I will just keep recyling this until I find something. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-26-2005, 10:03 AM	#3
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	LMC Sells the stainless version for $30, you could pait it. http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cb/CBMIR.htm I have a black one that I could part with, shoot me a PM if you're interested __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member Last edited by Joe67; 04-26-2005 at 10:26 AM.

04-26-2005, 10:17 AM	#4
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	I've got this one. Attached Images __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

04-26-2005, 11:33 AM	#5
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	67c10step, I have looked at the LMC and other vendors and those are not exact replicas of the original mirrors. I must have the original or an exact copy for a 100 pt. restoration. I know it is a PIA but that is what I need. PURS, that is the one! I think 55454 has me covered though. I will let you know if it does not work out. THANKS GUYS! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-26-2005, 09:51 PM	#6
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	here's a pic I'm measuring now... Attached Images __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

04-26-2005, 11:01 PM	#7
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Purs, Dang...it's not the right one! Notice the number of screws on the pivot bracket. Three instead of six on mine. The other feature is the mirror side of yours has a rubber gasket to keep the glass in place. It looked so close from your picture but definitely not the same. Thanks for the effort...I am STILL LOOKING...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-27-2005, 07:36 AM	#8
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Mine has three as well. Good luck with the search __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

04-27-2005, 01:40 PM	#9
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,298	Hey stllookn, I'm not 100% sure but wouldn't the correct mirror for your truck be the little round ones? I hope you don't mind me hyjacking your post but according to the advertising lit I have, All the base mirrors on 68's have been the round ones, Usually painted white. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

04-27-2005, 02:48 PM	#10
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Tom, I have been trying to find the "RIGHT" information on this '68 Longhorn but it is like pulling teeth. I hope my restoration package arrives from GM soon! You might be correct since there was no mirror option on my build sheet. I just looked through my '68 truck brochure (sure glad I forgot to give it to oldiron when he bought my '68 flatbed...LOL!) and it shows only West Coast Jr. mirrors and the little round ones...which I already have on my '67! Thanks for pointing out the obvious...DOH! Personally, I am glad they did not drill all those holes in the doors for the WCJr. mirrors...I am now installing the little round buggers on my existing pedestals....Whoooo hooooo! Thanks again for the help....A'll be baaaaack! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-27-2005, 07:05 PM	#11
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,298	No problem Mike. I went through this with my truck a couple of years ago. Mine had a couple of chrome 5X7 mirrors similar to yours and I wanted to go back to stock. I found a good used one and a NOS one on ebay to replace mine. I see why people went with larger mirrors on the standard arms. The little round ones are not that great especially when they shake a lot. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

05-02-2005, 03:54 PM	#12
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	FYI - here is another mirror with three screws in case anyone is interested http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7971949700 __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

05-02-2005, 08:56 PM	#13
elk hunter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: oregon city, or Posts: 164	hey mike... if you are not going to use that mirror i would like to have a shot at it. it is a match to the one on the rig i got from you. __________________ yeah, but how's it wheel?

05-03-2005, 12:49 AM	#14
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Mark...is that right? If it is...it will be on the way. I am going to the stock little round ones since that is in the restoration manual and the '68 brochure. I think I still have your address. Any luck on the tailgate (hoping beyond reason here...LOL!). __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

05-06-2005, 12:12 PM	#15
Squid4life Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 122	What about these? Any idea if they are off of our trucks? It looks to be the same style mirror, just different stand. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Squid Attached Images __________________ '69 C10 LWB- 305, Holley 2 barrel, 700R4, 4/5 drop, dark blue primer!, cheap driver project... Back on the road... In time to sell on Ebay.



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05-06-2005, 03:38 PM	#16
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	squid, Turn the mirror over and take a picture so I can see the edge of the glass. If there is no rubber moulding around the glass then they will be the same, only stainless and...like you say...different bases. Are they 5 x 8 inch? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 05-06-2005 at 03:40 PM.

05-06-2005, 09:15 PM	#17
Squid4life Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 122	5x8. Here are the pics requested: Attached Images __________________ '69 C10 LWB- 305, Holley 2 barrel, 700R4, 4/5 drop, dark blue primer!, cheap driver project... Back on the road... In time to sell on Ebay.

05-06-2005, 11:26 PM	#18
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	That is the one. It is an after-market unit from the period of the trucks. I am doing a PURE stock restoration of the Longhorn and will have to use the little round mirrors that are nearly impossible to see out of, but that is what the truck came with. If you are interested in selling those mirrors you might want to post a price. I think they are much nicer than the newer style stainless mirrors that have the big rubber grommet around the edge. You might want to keep them too, knowing that they are unique. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

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