[Roadsters] Side mirrors

[Brad and Gayle Holmes]

Mark

Do you think the convex mirror that you used on the "R" would be useful to 
the driver if it was mounted on the passenger door in the same location as 
the traditional mirror is mounted on the door?

Brad Holmes
SEROC
Montgomery, AL



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Sedlack" <msedlack at neo.rr.com>
To: <gregs672liter at netzero.net>; <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 3:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Side mirrors


> Greg,
> One possibility:
> I used a pair of Raydyot "look-alike" spun aluminum mirrors - driver's is
> flat, passenger side is convex.
> These aftermarket mirrors were used on lots of sports cars in the '60s, 
> most
> notably the AC Cobra.
>
> They work reasonably, since they get bolted solid and don't move around - 
> a
> helper moves the mirror around for you (sitting in the driver's seat) 
> until
> you're happy with the angles, then snugs down the bolt/stud underneath,
> locking the mirror in position.
>
> You can see what they look like on the "R" here,
> http://www.mildevco.net/chevypowereddatsuns/yipes_stripes.htm
> and here is where I bought mine IIRC
> http://tinyurl.com/5m65c8
>
> Mark Sedlack
> ZROC
> Cuyahoga Falls OH
> 66 1600 http://www.mildevco.net/chevypowereddatsuns/
> 77 280Z http://www.mildevco.net/chevypowereddatsuns/
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <gregs672liter at netzero.net>
> To: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 1:26 PM
> Subject: [Roadsters] Side mirrors
>
>
>> OK gang, I am happy to say that I think all major body work is FINALLY
>> done on
>> the '67, and I may just get it in primer by Monday (yeah!).  I am looking
>> for
>> new side mirrors and asking for suggestions.  I used to have "baby turbo"
>> mirrors on it, which I liked but they did not work particularly well and
>> tended to giggle a lot.  I'm looking for some alternatives that people
>> have
>> liked (reasonably priced).  Mirrors will be on both sides.  My car as 
>> most
>> of
>> you know is not stock, so I am open to just about anything that looks 
>> good
>> and
>> actually works.
>> Thanks!
>> Greg Burrows
>> 67 2000
>> Bonney Lake, WA
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