Found a junk 68 w/ 292 and power mirrors... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**too much stuff** · 10-02-2015, 08:57 PM

Quick story... The owner was driving by the GM dealership in grand rapids in 1986 and an S-10 caught his eye. Ordered a new one and parked this behind his garage. Still ran and drove fine he said, but was getting old and rusty. Fast forward 29 years, i get a call from a guy who is cleaning up the property and knows i collect old trucks. Couldn't see it go to scrap without saving a few parts... 292 is still full of oil, radiator still has fluid and the engine turns over by hand.
What is a 292 core worth? I would think the 15" split rims would be scrap also, any opinions on those?

**too much stuff** · 10-02-2015, 09:03 PM

Couple more...

sierragrande71 · 10-02-2015, 09:06 PM

Power mirrors really?

**too much stuff** · 10-02-2015, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sierragrande71

Power mirrors really?

Possibly part of the rare corvette option...

sierragrande71 · 10-02-2015, 09:11 PM

Lol that's too funny! Cool truck by the way

**68bowtie** · 10-02-2015, 09:12 PM

junk the rims for sure. i get the impression the 292 is sought after by some people. possibly for 4x4 stuff?

looks like some good pieces on her. should i be watching the parts board??

**too much stuff** · 10-02-2015, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

junk the rims for sure. i get the impression the 292 is sought after by some people. possibly for 4x4 stuff?

looks like some good pieces on her. should i be watching the parts board??

That was my thoughts on the rims also... Watch the parts board this winter, will have at least 3 on the chopping block.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-03-2015, 03:12 AM

Well they're RV Jr mirrors on the SPID. Or West Coast Junior mirrors. I don't think they were powered. More like they were made by the Power Company, like Tyrone Power or Power's Irish Whisky.

**too much stuff** · 10-03-2015, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Well they're RV Jr mirrors on the SPID. Or West Coast Junior mirrors. I don't think they were powered. More like they were made by the Power Company, like Tyrone Power or Power's Irish Whisky.

They are power, i think the switches above the radio must move them.

In The Ten Ring · 10-03-2015, 11:10 AM

I love power mirrors, as I use those for parallel parking and backing up all the time. If I could find a period correct thing for my truck I'd buy it.

If this power mirrors work, I'd be interested.

I'd also be interested in the 292, although I have no immediate use for it but it's a strong 6 cylinder and "different."

**Stocker** · 10-03-2015, 11:16 AM

Any chance "power mirrors" means they are electrically heated?

**undertaker72** · 10-03-2015, 11:28 AM

does anyone know what brand those cab clearance lights are k-d , deitz , I need to find a couple more thanks

67ChevyRedneck · 10-03-2015, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Well they're RV Jr mirrors on the SPID. Or West Coast Junior mirrors. I don't think they were powered. More like they were made by the Power Company, like Tyrone Power or Power's Irish Whisky.

They do have the company logo, but look at the rusty logo about it, it looks like it says "Power Mirrors" with a lightning bolt separating the words with "Patent..." something below it.

Pretty freakin' cool. They appear to be an aftermarket add on, but still really cool.

Can you get some better/close up pics of the top/bottom of the mirrors? I'd really like to see what the rotating mechanism looks like. Also post the Patent number, we may be able to find something through google (can't quite make it out).

cypressbog · 10-03-2015, 02:14 PM

http://www.corporationwiki.com/Flori...c-3483806.aspx

BLAZERMAN · 10-03-2015, 04:25 PM

Cool old truck Eric, I could swear I've seen an advertisement somewhere for those power mirrors. Looked thru all my Silver books and nothing in them, sure were ahead of their time.

GRX · 10-03-2015, 05:40 PM

If you were closer I'd give a couple hundred for a decent 292 complete. And twice as much for the mouse nest in the glove box.

**too much stuff** · 10-03-2015, 06:33 PM

Cab light pics,
More mirror pics...
GRX, you are in luck. The mouse nest will fit in a flat rate box...

6t9camaro · 10-04-2015, 05:19 PM

I'm interested in the 292 if it's available? I will shoot you a pm
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67ChevyRedneck · 10-04-2015, 08:04 PM

That is pretty freaking cool.... Just a simple gear...

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-05-2015, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

They do have the company logo, but look at the rusty logo about it, it looks like it says "Power Mirrors" with a lightning bolt separating the words with "Patent..." something below it.

Pretty freakin' cool. They appear to be an aftermarket add on, but still really cool.

Can you get some better/close up pics of the top/bottom of the mirrors? I'd really like to see what the rotating mechanism looks like. Also post the Patent number, we may be able to find something through google (can't quite make it out).

Hard to tell from Tucson, Pal. I never heard of that in this vintage, but, hey, What do I know? Oh yeah.
I didn't see the wire input the first time. Interesting.

10-02-2015, 08:57 PM	#1
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,694	Found a junk 68 w/ 292 and power mirrors... Quick story... The owner was driving by the GM dealership in grand rapids in 1986 and an S-10 caught his eye. Ordered a new one and parked this behind his garage. Still ran and drove fine he said, but was getting old and rusty. Fast forward 29 years, i get a call from a guy who is cleaning up the property and knows i collect old trucks. Couldn't see it go to scrap without saving a few parts... 292 is still full of oil, radiator still has fluid and the engine turns over by hand. What is a 292 core worth? I would think the 15" split rims would be scrap also, any opinions on those? Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

10-02-2015, 09:03 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,694	Re: Found a junk 68 w/ 292 and power mirrors... Couple more... Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

10-02-2015, 09:06 PM	#3
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: Found a junk 68 w/ 292 and power mirrors... Power mirrors really?

10-02-2015, 09:11 PM	#5
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: Found a junk 68 w/ 292 and power mirrors... Lol that's too funny! Cool truck by the way

10-02-2015, 09:12 PM	#6
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,342	Re: Found a junk 68 w/ 292 and power mirrors... junk the rims for sure. i get the impression the 292 is sought after by some people. possibly for 4x4 stuff? looks like some good pieces on her. should i be watching the parts board?? __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

10-03-2015, 03:12 AM	#8
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,045	Re: Found a junk 68 w/ 292 and power mirrors... Well they're RV Jr mirrors on the SPID. Or West Coast Junior mirrors. I don't think they were powered. More like they were made by the Power Company, like Tyrone Power or Power's Irish Whisky. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

10-03-2015, 11:10 AM	#10
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Found a junk 68 w/ 292 and power mirrors... I love power mirrors, as I use those for parallel parking and backing up all the time. If I could find a period correct thing for my truck I'd buy it. If this power mirrors work, I'd be interested. I'd also be interested in the 292, although I have no immediate use for it but it's a strong 6 cylinder and "different."

10-03-2015, 11:16 AM	#11
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,497	Re: Found a junk 68 w/ 292 and power mirrors... Any chance "power mirrors" means they are electrically heated? __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-03-2015, 11:28 AM	#12
undertaker72 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: nephi , utah Posts: 2,308	Re: Found a junk 68 w/ 292 and power mirrors... does anyone know what brand those cab clearance lights are k-d , deitz , I need to find a couple more thanks

10-03-2015, 02:14 PM	#14
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Found a junk 68 w/ 292 and power mirrors... http://www.corporationwiki.com/Flori...c-3483806.aspx

10-03-2015, 04:25 PM	#15
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Re: Found a junk 68 w/ 292 and power mirrors... Cool old truck Eric, I could swear I've seen an advertisement somewhere for those power mirrors. Looked thru all my Silver books and nothing in them, sure were ahead of their time. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

10-03-2015, 05:40 PM	#16
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: Found a junk 68 w/ 292 and power mirrors... If you were closer I'd give a couple hundred for a decent 292 complete. And twice as much for the mouse nest in the glove box.

10-03-2015, 06:33 PM	#17
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,694	Re: Found a junk 68 w/ 292 and power mirrors... Cab light pics, More mirror pics... GRX, you are in luck. The mouse nest will fit in a flat rate box... Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

10-04-2015, 05:19 PM	#18
6t9camaro Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 487	Re: Found a junk 68 w/ 292 and power mirrors... I'm interested in the 292 if it's available? I will shoot you a pm Posted via Mobile Device

10-04-2015, 08:04 PM	#19
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