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10-23-06, 11:26 AM
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| | chuck 1 7 Tenths 
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: greenville,SC GT40: CAV
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any tips on the installation of visors in these cars. The sun can be brutal with the big windshield. chuck | 
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10-23-06, 11:55 AM
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| | steve c Steve
Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston, Ma GT40: SPF GT40 P2125
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Good question! I'd like to know myself......Is there a source? Steve | 
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10-23-06, 12:06 PM
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| | IanAnderson Gold Supporter 
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heathrow, London, UK GT40: Dax 40 Mk1 (Rover3.9EFi)
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The GT40 Enthusiasts club is looking at doing a good quality GT40 Cap.
Most of us on this side of the pond use a cap to keep the sun out our eyes. Once you get to your destination they look good too!
Ian
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10-23-06, 12:23 PM
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| | PDub 6 Tenths
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London, UK GT40: Tornado
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I was thinking of a simple film type shaded region at the top of the screen - I'm sure I have seen a car with this on it somewhere.
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10-23-06, 12:24 PM
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| | David Morton Lifetime Premier Supporter
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10-23-06, 01:11 PM
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| | speed220mph A Tenth
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A tint across the top of the windshield (windscreen) would help to improve visibility and reduce heat load. A cap works well for improving visibility. especially when driving directly into the sun but doesn't do much for reducing heat load.
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10-23-06, 01:23 PM
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| | JhnC40 Rookie
Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Surrey,UK GT40: Tornado
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Paul,
You saw the tinted portion on my Tornado screen - silver.
Regards.
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10-23-06, 05:28 PM
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| | JIMMYMAC Lifetime Premier Supporter
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What's wrong with Ray Bans ?
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10-23-06, 06:04 PM
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| | flatchat Silver Supporter 
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Found this to be effective --8" wide --great for advertising--- and from a drivers perspective --just like driving out of a letter box
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10-31-06, 07:06 PM
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| | Canuk40 Supporting Vendor 
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Hi Guys,
Here's Angelo's 1075 copy with the blue tint band as per the original race cars. We're still debating about going along the side windows too.
Oh yeah, the roof lights were fitted for Pace Car duties at the VARAC Vintage Festival and Toronto GP Champ Car Race this past summer. What a blast!
Anyways the film works great. While the light bulb was on I did make a template in case anyone's interested in one 
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10-31-06, 07:21 PM
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| | chuck 1 7 Tenths
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where do you get the film? | |
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10-31-06, 08:02 PM
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| | Canuk40 Supporting Vendor
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Hi Chuck,
Check with any of the glass shops or window tint guys that do new cars or auto parts store. You can buy it as an accessory item in about a six foot length or see the pros and let them do the whole deal. I can send you one precut, only blue in stock right now.
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10-31-06, 08:25 PM
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| | chuck 1 7 Tenths
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That would be great,let me know how much. chuck smith | |
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10-31-06, 10:56 PM
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| | BenL 6 Tenths
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Originally Posted by speed220mph A cap works well for improving visibility. especially when driving directly into the sun but doesn't do much for reducing heat load. | You're not driving fast enough. | |
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11-01-06, 12:59 AM
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| | 2124 5 Tenths
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Ian,
What kind of driving lights are those?
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11-02-06, 09:39 PM
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| | Canuk40 Supporting Vendor
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Hi Pat,
They're 5.75" Cibie with additional sockets fitted for Parking Lights. Note also the painted surrounds on the driving lamp covers. The orange band (as per original) covers the foam gasket material.
I can certify the roof lights are good for at least 140mph, the oganizers told us to take it easy on the parade laps
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