Side Mirrors?
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I have period correct bullet mirrors on the outside and a cheap convex mirror inside on the window sill to cover the blind spots. They help a lot.
Randy,
I have a pair of Vitaloni metal chromed mirrors. One is a NOS and the other is re chromed and in as new condition. Not cheap but these are the real deal, as were manufactured in around 67/68 and used in many race cars (including GT 40´s) in period.
PM if you are interested
I have a pair of Vitaloni metal chromed mirrors. One is a NOS and the other is re chromed and in as new condition. Not cheap but these are the real deal, as were manufactured in around 67/68 and used in many race cars (including GT 40´s) in period.
PM if you are interested
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I have the Vitaloni mirrors. As long as you mount them close to the windscreen you can adjust them for zero blindspot. (There is plenty of period documentation to justify this location, including both of the Ford "Would you let your daughter marry a Ford owner" posters.) I left mine in black, as it goes with my color scheme and draws less attention to the mirrors.
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For P/2192 I went with twin Vitaloni mirrors. They're made of some sort of high impact plastic and arrive in flat black. I elected to color match them to the Guardsman Blue body color, also with the intent of minimizing attention drawn to them.
If they used them at all, many race teams mounted their mirrors well forward on the fenders so they wouldn't interfere with the gas filler caps during fast pit lane refueling. I mounted mine close to the windshield to 1) decrease any blind spot; and, 2) not interfere with the clean lines of the hood. No problems with refueling, by the way.
I also ordered convex mirrors for both sides and am delighted with the result – definitely the way to go!
Kim
If they used them at all, many race teams mounted their mirrors well forward on the fenders so they wouldn't interfere with the gas filler caps during fast pit lane refueling. I mounted mine close to the windshield to 1) decrease any blind spot; and, 2) not interfere with the clean lines of the hood. No problems with refueling, by the way.
I also ordered convex mirrors for both sides and am delighted with the result – definitely the way to go!
Kim
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The Vitaloni Sebring mirrors are available in both flat black (plastic) and chrome finishes. The 'chrome' is actually flash-chromed plastic, but it looks just like the 1960s metal originals.
Particularly if they are mounted in the usual 1960s location, rather far forward on the fenders, convex mirrors on both sides would probably be very desirable.
Particularly if they are mounted in the usual 1960s location, rather far forward on the fenders, convex mirrors on both sides would probably be very desirable.
The plastic Vitaloni/Sebring, the ones that Pegasus sells, have nothing to do with the period metal chromed ones. They look similar, but as they say in Spain, "they are as similar as an egg and a chesnut".
Any 60´s GT 40 period picture you check will show the metal Vitalonis (in the cars that had exterior mirrors, that were not many at that time, and usually in the late 60´s) I am not sure they manufactured the plastic ones at that time. Please correct me if I am wrong.
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Any 60´s GT 40 period picture you check will show the metal Vitalonis (in the cars that had exterior mirrors, that were not many at that time, and usually in the late 60´s) I am not sure they manufactured the plastic ones at that time. Please correct me if I am wrong.
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Julian
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Check out these guys;
Talbot & Co. aardvark international Talbot mirror
They had a booth at Concurso Italiano in '07 selling mirrors to the high end guys. The website lists 'original' (metal??) Vitaloni Sebring mirrors as well as period 'Talbot' mirrors.
Talbot & Co. aardvark international Talbot mirror
They had a booth at Concurso Italiano in '07 selling mirrors to the high end guys. The website lists 'original' (metal??) Vitaloni Sebring mirrors as well as period 'Talbot' mirrors.
I put 1987 Mazda electric mirrors off of an RX7 on my CAV which I had painted to match the color of the car. Works very well and I think they are the best looking mirrors for a GT-40 bar none. They look like they were made for the car and they looked like they came from the factory IMHO.
JOSEPH
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The Vitaloni Sebring mirrors are the same as those made in the 1960s (and still being made by Vitaloni), save for the fact that they are now made of plastic instead of metal. I spent quite a lot of time talking with the Talbot folks, and in fact since I was parked very close to their booth, they used my Pantera as a photo model for their Vitaloni California mirrors. :thumbsup:
Its not a super but I like the mid 70's Camaro mirrors.
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and you can use them.
Jeff Hamilton
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and you can use them.
Jeff Hamilton
Here are some more pictures of my mirrors. They cost me $50 including the inside control switch and wiring from the junk yard. $85 for painting and I installed everything myself. They work perfectly.
JOSEPH
PS: Jeff. Your mirrors are very similar to mine. They look very good also.
Found this in the search:
Thought you guys might like to see where I put my control switch for the "87 Mazda mirrors. I originally wanted to place it higher up and to the left, but the panel was to thick so I moved it down and over where it is only about 1/8" thick. I kept it low because I rest my left knee above it. As it turned out the position is very convient to use without having to take your eyes off the road to find it. It is located at about 8 o'clock just outside the steering wheel. What a convience not having to get in and out to make adjustments. Joe
JOSEPH
PS: Jeff. Your mirrors are very similar to mine. They look very good also.
Found this in the search:
Thought you guys might like to see where I put my control switch for the "87 Mazda mirrors. I originally wanted to place it higher up and to the left, but the panel was to thick so I moved it down and over where it is only about 1/8" thick. I kept it low because I rest my left knee above it. As it turned out the position is very convient to use without having to take your eyes off the road to find it. It is located at about 8 o'clock just outside the steering wheel. What a convience not having to get in and out to make adjustments. Joe
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Joseph and Jeff, you're customs mirrors look great and functional! But I'm looking for something more vintage looking for my P1075 Gulf clone car. And nothing shiny.
I like Kim's set-up, it has that vintage style I'm looking for. (BTW beautiful car) Kim, you say you recommend the convex for both mirrors? That seems like it might be a little tricky to navigate in LA traffic. Does anyone else use the double convex mirror set-up?
~ Randy
I like Kim's set-up, it has that vintage style I'm looking for. (BTW beautiful car) Kim, you say you recommend the convex for both mirrors? That seems like it might be a little tricky to navigate in LA traffic. Does anyone else use the double convex mirror set-up?
~ Randy
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I have double fender-mounted convex mirrors and I can't say they are great (bad location on my car), but they do allow you to see what's beside you in blind spots, although stuff is rather small and you do need to actually really LOOK (don't ask).
When I repaint my car I plan to switch over to twin door-mounted mirrors like Joseph has. Damn the authenticity, I want effectiveness.
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