1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor - Page 12 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dmoore · 06-09-2022, 01:21 PM

Ok, CC company refunded my $$$. Marvelous!

Dmoore · 06-09-2022, 07:42 PM

So in all you guy's vast knowledge does anyone reproduce the "correct" rear view mirror for the 69? The one in the truck is hazed pretty good.

**68bowtie** · 06-09-2022, 08:42 PM

First you gotta post more pictures. Then we will help you.

Ha JK. I really don’t know.

But for real, more pictures please…

Dmoore · 06-09-2022, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

First you gotta post more pictures. Then we will help you.

Ha JK. I really don’t know.

But for real, more pictures please…

I just had the truck delivered back to my shop today. Standby please.

**pjmoreland** · 06-09-2022, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmoore

So in all you guy's vast knowledge does anyone reproduce the "correct" rear view mirror for the 69? The one in the truck is hazed pretty good.

I bought a very nice reproduction mirror from GMCPauls. It looks like the original.

https://gmcpauls.com/Interior.htm

Dmoore · 06-10-2022, 08:28 PM

The one in the truck is black not S/S. I wonder if IT is available.

**FirstOwner69** · 06-10-2022, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmoore

The one in the truck is black not S/S. I wonder if IT is available.

Is a rear view mirror listed on the SPID? In 69 the rear view mirror was an option, at least on the 3/4 ton trucks. It was stainless. Is yours mounted on the windshield or cab roof? My 69 didn't have one. I finally bought a 72 mirror in 72. It was black and mounted on the windshield.

Dmoore · 06-11-2022, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Is a rear view mirror listed on the SPID? In 69 the rear view mirror was an option, at least on the 3/4 ton trucks. It was stainless. Is yours mounted on the windshield or cab roof? My 69 didn't have one. I finally bought a 72 mirror in 72. It was black and mounted on the windshield.

No it is not listed. So I guess another option added?

**FirstOwner69** · 06-11-2022, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmoore

No it is not listed. So I guess another option added?

How's it mounted? Glued to the windshield or screwed to the cab roof?

Dmoore · 06-11-2022, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

How's it mounted? Glued to the windshield or screwed to the cab roof?

It is screwed to the cab roof and it is black. This one is also day night. I was trying to upload some photos from my phone but I can't get the photo manager to work I will send them to my PC and post them later.

Dmoore · 06-11-2022, 06:56 PM

Rear view mirror

Dmoore · 06-11-2022, 07:09 PM

Got the truck back today. As you know the Road Ready Wheels did not allow the restored hub caps to "pop on" tight so I ordered a set of wheels from Summit, Dorman actually. They came in Thursday and I mounted the Michelin's on them. Hub caps knock on tight like they should. Mounted the wheels today and removed the AM/FM radio that I discovered came out of a van through a member here. The correct AM radio converted to FM & Blu tooth will be here Wednesday.

Dmoore · 06-11-2022, 07:12 PM

Removed the 72 front bumper guards as well.

Dmoore · 06-11-2022, 07:25 PM

Radio

Dmoore · 06-11-2022, 07:31 PM

Both front drums are missing the brake shoe inspection plugs. Easy enough. Wheel cylinders and brake shoes are new all around.

Dirt's72 · 06-11-2022, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmoore

Removed the 72 front bumper guards as well.

That is looking sharp right there!

Dmoore · 06-11-2022, 08:07 PM

It really cleans up the front end. And too me they stick out like a sore thumb. I also polished all the bright work today with Blue Magic. I will start on the paint Monday. I will clay bar the entire truck followed by a good coat of Carnuba wax. It should come out very nice.

Dmoore · 06-11-2022, 08:08 PM

I need the correct antennae since this one is broke at the base. Anyone reproduce one? Telescoping mast since its an AM.

Dmoore · 06-11-2022, 08:21 PM

Is this antennae original? It is telescoping and broke at bottom.

**FirstOwner69** · 06-11-2022, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmoore

Is this antennae original? It is telescoping and broke at bottom.

Looks just like my original.

if I recall correctly, when FM radios were first used in cars the the antennas still telescoped, and the user's manual said to set them to 31" for best results.

**Steeveedee** · 06-11-2022, 08:31 PM

The bumper guards didn't leave marks on the bumpers? Lucky guy!

An AM/FM mast should be a solid rod, about 33" long. That has to do with frequency matching the FM part of the RF spectrum. AM radio can require adjustment due to the range of frequencies.

**FirstOwner69** · 06-11-2022, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmoore

Rear view mirror

The boot on the mirror arm appears to be a 70 or 71 version. The 69 boot was unique based on what I've read on this forum.

Dmoore · 06-11-2022, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

The bumper guards didn't leave marks on the bumpers? Lucky guy!

An AM/FM mast should be a solid rod, about 33" long. That has to do with frequency matching the FM part of the RF spectrum. AM radio can require adjustment due to the range of frequencies.

Welllllll, technically, yes but very faint.

Dmoore · 06-11-2022, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

The boot on the mirror arm appears to be a 70 or 71 version. The 69 boot was unique based on what I've read on this forum.

love to see one Jim

**FirstOwner69** · 06-11-2022, 08:45 PM

When I installed an AM/FM in my truck, I used a solid antenna mast from a late 70s or 80s Chrysler product (not sure what model). It screwed right into the original base.

06-09-2022, 01:21 PM	#276
Dmoore Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Exmore, Virginia Posts: 293	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor Ok, CC company refunded my $$$. Marvelous!

06-09-2022, 07:42 PM	#277
Dmoore Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Exmore, Virginia Posts: 293	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor So in all you guy's vast knowledge does anyone reproduce the "correct" rear view mirror for the 69? The one in the truck is hazed pretty good.

06-09-2022, 08:42 PM	#278
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,491	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor First you gotta post more pictures. Then we will help you. Ha JK. I really don’t know. But for real, more pictures please… __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Survivor "Lil’ Mint" (67 c10 40k mile light green original paint) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

06-10-2022, 08:28 PM	#281
Dmoore Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Exmore, Virginia Posts: 293	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor The one in the truck is black not S/S. I wonder if IT is available.

06-11-2022, 06:56 PM	#286
Dmoore Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Exmore, Virginia Posts: 293	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor Rear view mirror Attached Images

06-11-2022, 07:09 PM	#287
Dmoore Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Exmore, Virginia Posts: 293	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor Got the truck back today. As you know the Road Ready Wheels did not allow the restored hub caps to "pop on" tight so I ordered a set of wheels from Summit, Dorman actually. They came in Thursday and I mounted the Michelin's on them. Hub caps knock on tight like they should. Mounted the wheels today and removed the AM/FM radio that I discovered came out of a van through a member here. The correct AM radio converted to FM & Blu tooth will be here Wednesday. Attached Images

06-11-2022, 07:12 PM	#288
Dmoore Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Exmore, Virginia Posts: 293	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor Removed the 72 front bumper guards as well. Attached Images

06-11-2022, 07:25 PM	#289
Dmoore Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Exmore, Virginia Posts: 293	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor Radio Attached Images

06-11-2022, 07:31 PM	#290
Dmoore Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Exmore, Virginia Posts: 293	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor Both front drums are missing the brake shoe inspection plugs. Easy enough. Wheel cylinders and brake shoes are new all around. Attached Images

06-11-2022, 08:07 PM	#292
Dmoore Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Exmore, Virginia Posts: 293	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor It really cleans up the front end. And too me they stick out like a sore thumb. I also polished all the bright work today with Blue Magic. I will start on the paint Monday. I will clay bar the entire truck followed by a good coat of Carnuba wax. It should come out very nice.

06-11-2022, 08:08 PM	#293
Dmoore Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Exmore, Virginia Posts: 293	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor I need the correct antennae since this one is broke at the base. Anyone reproduce one? Telescoping mast since its an AM.

06-11-2022, 08:21 PM	#294
Dmoore Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Exmore, Virginia Posts: 293	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor Is this antennae original? It is telescoping and broke at bottom. Attached Images

06-11-2022, 08:31 PM	#296
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,160	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor The bumper guards didn't leave marks on the bumpers? Lucky guy! An AM/FM mast should be a solid rod, about 33" long. That has to do with frequency matching the FM part of the RF spectrum. AM radio can require adjustment due to the range of frequencies. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

06-11-2022, 08:45 PM	#300
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,841	Re: 1969 C20, CST. 396, 21,000 mile documented Survivor When I installed an AM/FM in my truck, I used a solid antenna mast from a late 70s or 80s Chrysler product (not sure what model). It screwed right into the original base. __________________ Jim



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