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got a set of mirrors for my 49 1/2 ton. Is there any way to measure where to put these things. Sure hate to drill more holes than necessary. The mirrors I got are supposed to be like the original. Thanks for any help.

I installed mine when the truck was apart

under the dash is a bracket with 4 holes

I matched the two that corresponded with the mirror I used and used a spring loaded center punch from the inside.

then drilled from the outside using the dimple as a guide.

here is a good pictured of the bracket from denny grahams web site

..dennys link...

There is a template provided with the (NOS) mirror brackets that precisely locates RH or LH mounting, I just don't know how to make it available for people.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/8416411203/in/album-72157631868452754/

Brad, could you possibly give some dimensions? I would try to print your picture and then re-size it using your dimensions.

Here is the right side, passenger mirror mounted in the factory
holes with the glove box out on a '50:
http://www.pbase.com/dennygraham/image/160139046
dg

Its easier to drill from the inside through holes already in the support brackets inside the cab. I used a 3 foot long Harbor Freight drill bit to clear the steering mast. You don't absolutely need it, but it sure made it easier.
Carl

Center punch from the inside through the support plate ( already has holes in it) then re-center punch from the outside on your created dimples. That easy!
Have to take the glove box out though.

Carl,

Is that the flexible-shaft bit that regularly goes on-sale for $5.00?

That bit might not be manufactured in China.

Absolutely agree with Gus and Bruce right down to every detail.
I used a transfer punch sized to the pre-punched factory hole
from the inside, then picked up the dimple outside to drill my
hole. Came out perfect on both sides. Using a paper template
leaves to much room for mistake in my book.
dg

I can only speak to the factory template I posted (card stock) but it is dead on, I used it for both sides as I plugged the original DS due to damage from a loose mirror and PS because it never had one originally. I try to avoid any interaction with the underside of an AD dash.

Glad that worked out for you Brad, how you find that NOS stuff
is a source of constant amazement to me. I'm sure the templates
did the job for hundreds of thousands of accessory installers
at the Chevy dealerships back in the day also.
But finding an original template to most of us today would be
akin to finding a fart in a wind storm. I wouldn't trust any
reproductions template, if you know what I mean. So picking
up the holes from the inside would work the best for 99% of
the cases.
DG

dg

I am going to drill holes for 5 mirrors tomorrow (two left side and three right side to complete fleet). I am going to try the automatic center punch method. I am a lot older, rounder, and everything hurts more than the last time I drilled them from the inside.
Carl