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dukcaln · 01-15-2012, 01:06 AM

so I need to install one in my 72, do most people use a windshield mounted one or one that mounts on the upper roof that hangs down.... any ideas on where to get one... auto store or wrecking yard

DaBigKahuna · 01-15-2012, 01:21 AM

72 Should have the glue on one.

Any of the vendors on the board will sell repops

sanford66 · 01-15-2012, 01:47 AM

Originals are hard to find in good shape, most of them are cloudy or the silver is flaking off, i would go the re-pop route on this part. Just my 2-cents. Joseph

dukcaln · 01-15-2012, 01:58 AM

re-pop, where to get one

Tuff Gong · 01-15-2012, 01:59 AM

post a WTB in the for sale section. I bet it won't take to long.

sanford66 · 01-15-2012, 02:10 AM

Classic parts has the glue on original design for $39.95, and it even comes with the glue. They have other styles also. You could get them from probly any vendor though. I just mentioned classic parts because thats who i order through. It seems they have the best prices on parts, great service, and fast shipping. Joseph

**passthebuck** · 01-15-2012, 03:38 AM

I got a glue on one for my 67 from a 91 Caprice. It has a compass & courtesy lights in it that I rigged to come on when the doors are opened.

**Palf70Step** · 01-15-2012, 10:04 AM

I got the ones for my truck(s) from an Astro Van. No extra gadgets like mentioned above, but a good cheap mirror.

DaBigKahuna · 01-16-2012, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by passthebuck

I got a glue on one for my 67 from a 91 Caprice. It has a compass & courtesy lights in it that I rigged to come on when the doors are opened.

Not to hijack the thread but how did you run power up there?

**passthebuck** · 01-16-2012, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBigKahuna

Not to hijack the thread but how did you run power up there?

I bought a really fine gauge of four wires together "ganged" together flat & I ran the wire up to the top of the windshield, tucked it inside the windshield gasket along the top, down the side and down into the dash. You cant see it unless you are looking for it & you can get away with the thin wires because the light & compass use their own individual wires for power & use very little amperage.

dukcaln · 01-16-2012, 02:29 PM

interesting, thanks guys... I guess any old one from the wreker will work

DaBigKahuna · 01-16-2012, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by passthebuck

I bought a really fine gauge of four wires together "ganged" together flat & I ran the wire up to the top of the windshield, tucked it inside the windshield gasket along the top, down the side and down into the dash. You cant see it unless you are looking for it & you can get away with the thin wires because the light & compass use their own individual wires for power & use very little amperage.

Nice idea!

01-15-2012, 01:06 AM	#1
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	rear view mirrors so I need to install one in my 72, do most people use a windshield mounted one or one that mounts on the upper roof that hangs down.... any ideas on where to get one... auto store or wrecking yard __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

01-15-2012, 01:21 AM	#2
DaBigKahuna Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Disneyland, CA Posts: 486	Re: rear view mirrors 72 Should have the glue on one. Any of the vendors on the board will sell repops

01-15-2012, 01:47 AM	#3
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: rear view mirrors Originals are hard to find in good shape, most of them are cloudy or the silver is flaking off, i would go the re-pop route on this part. Just my 2-cents. Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

01-15-2012, 01:58 AM	#4
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: rear view mirrors re-pop, where to get one __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

01-15-2012, 01:59 AM	#5
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: rear view mirrors post a WTB in the for sale section. I bet it won't take to long.

01-15-2012, 02:10 AM	#6
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: rear view mirrors Classic parts has the glue on original design for $39.95, and it even comes with the glue. They have other styles also. You could get them from probly any vendor though. I just mentioned classic parts because thats who i order through. It seems they have the best prices on parts, great service, and fast shipping. Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

01-15-2012, 03:38 AM	#7
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: rear view mirrors I got a glue on one for my 67 from a 91 Caprice. It has a compass & courtesy lights in it that I rigged to come on when the doors are opened. __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

01-15-2012, 10:04 AM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,644	Re: rear view mirrors I got the ones for my truck(s) from an Astro Van. No extra gadgets like mentioned above, but a good cheap mirror. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-16-2012, 02:29 PM	#11
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: rear view mirrors interesting, thanks guys... I guess any old one from the wreker will work __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10



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