66 interior rear view mirror question

[E S.]

Hi- I am sure this has been discussed before, but I have a 66 (37xx) that is unrestored and very original, that has a "day/night" rear view mirror; yet I could find no mention of that in the 66 TIMJG (2019 6th Ed, 1st Printing)-Pg 26 and 27-which states that "1966 models were equipped with one of two possible mirrors; neither of which are day/night.
However- In Noland Adam's book (pg. 373) it is stated that an 0ptional (Z01) comfort and conv. group was available in 1965;
planned for 1966, but dropped, and the day/night mirror and backup lights became standard, and were installed on ALL 66 corvettes
This mirror is 10" long, has the day/night knob on the bottom, and is stamped "guide glare proof" on the top edge.-No date on glass.
Probably something simple I missed-
E.J.

[Gary B.]

[Don H.]

Re: 66 interior rear view mirror question

The question has been covered extensively on the TDB. The change occurred around 2015.

Here's one thread.

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthread.php?111895-66-interior-mirror&highlight=1966+rear+view+mirror

ps, your mirror should be approximately 8" wide, not 10" if it is made for a 66 Corvette.

[Jack M.]

Re: 66 interior rear view mirror question

I too had often wondered about the 1966 Day/Night Mirror... but eventually came to the conclusion that it NEVER happened. Indeed, it was initially scheduled as a Corvette option (as part of the Z01 Comfort & Convenience group)... but that option was CANCELED on 7-26-65 (according to some early AIM pages that I've collected).

In doing so, the BACKUP lights became standard across the entire Chevy line (along with a few other safety features)... and print literature was updated. The DAY/NIGHT mirror then became a dealer installed accessory... most likely a bean counters decision (and a popular revenue generator for dealerships).

In viewing several 1966 assembly line images, I've yet to find any Day/Night mirror... so it could NOT be a 'standard' part.
Here are a few examples:

Coming off the 1966 assembly Line...
1966-Assembly-Line-1-(800).jpg

During a 9-28-65 body drop...
1966-Corvette-Body-Drop-(9-28-65)-01.jpg

1966-Corvette-Body-Drop-(9-28-65)-02.jpg

1966-Corvette-Body-Drop-(9-28-65)-03.jpg

Updated print literature...
1966-Custom-Features-Accessories-ALBUM.jpg

[E S.]

Re: 66 interior rear view mirror question

Gary- Don- Jack- Thank you for the clarification-I should have checked archives
Thanks again!
E.J.
(This is my first 66)