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| | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 170 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 170 | My 1940 pickup doesn't have a rear view mirror, doesn't appear like it ever did. Its driving me nuts not being able to look behind me without twisting my neck to look out the little rear window. I've got a little drivers side door mirror, but it doesn't do much good. I've looked through Jim Carter and a few other catalogs but don't see a rear view mirror available. I do see them for '47 and up trucks. Anybody know if these will work or any others that will fit without modification? I'm getting a crick in my neck... Steve See my 1940 GMC Pickup: 1940 GMC and 1966 Chevy C10 | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 50 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2005 Posts: 50 | One from a 67-72 chevy truck has three bolt hole and will bolt above the windshield, I rummaged one for my 37 and it's gonna work nicely.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,445 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,445 | mine is stock and works just fine
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,381 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,381 | I bought a small mirror from a rod shop for my 37 and it works perfectly,its the only billit part on the truck | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | i have a 54 and ilike the uncluttered look so i took off my stock mirrors and put on peep mirrors, the only thing you might need to get aglue on convex mirror for the right side. RON
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,682 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,682 | The rear view mirror in my '50 1/2 ton appears to be stock, and it mounts with screws just above the windsheild.
If it was me, i'd try and find one of those and stick in there.
an idea is only stupid if you think about it rationally.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 703 | NDNCHF, in response to your original question, You can use a 47-53 mirror, and mounting bracket. However, I don't think you'd like it.
They attached to the center post of the windshield and thus, wouldn't be much use, when you have the windshield cranked-out.
I have a mirror that was supposedly out of a 40 GMC/Chevy truck that I picked up on E-Bay. If you would like a picture, let me know, send me an e-mail, and I'll forward you one.
It has a slight curve on the mounting base that wont conform to my 46, but might work on your application.
GMONIZ, I believe you are correct. We did determine Steppenwood's mirror came out of a 40's Ford Car.
I've seen several on E-Bay, since my original post, but being the "Thrifty" type that I am, haven't found one yet that I wanted to pay for. So, for now, my search for the mirror I want continues. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 170 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 170 | Thanks for the ideas guys. That Ford mirror does look pretty nice. Jed, sent you an e-mail.
Thanks,
Steve | | | | | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 331 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 331 | I just recived my rear view mirror from Chevs of the 40's the other day. I got the $60 985994 night and day mirror and it fit in my header panel with no problem, plus there it dosn't block any of your windshield view . I am sure that the $28 516506 would fit just as well. This is installed in my 46 but I also own a 40 GMC and the header panel is identical. I will take a picture If you would like to see.
Stuart | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 170 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 170 | Stuart,
Yes, I'd very much lile to see a photo of the mirror installed on you truck.
Thanks,
Steve | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 170 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 170 | Sublime,
That looks really nice. Thanks for the pics. Now I need to decide on which one to go with.
Steve | | | | | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 331 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 331 | I think the plain one would work just as well besause you can hardly see the ribs on the back of the more expensive one. I just don't know if the cheaper one has anti glare, if you are concerned | | |
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