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Raydot Mirror Question
I have decided to go to a Raydot mirror mounted on the side of the windshield. I don't have the mirror yet but am now making various brackets out of 1/8" aluminum. Does anyone have the diameter of the mounting base for the mirror ? I have seen a few pictures of brackets but if you have an opinion about the height or how the bracket should be made please let me know. It would be appreciated.
Wayne |
I have a 60's version Raydyot measuring 1.5" at the base.
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/4541/dscf1389m.jpg |
Check out this thread http://www.ffcars.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=raffle Stainless has made a bumper for me and is also making these mirror brackets.
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I wouldn't waist your time making them when Finish Line sell them for $ 18.00. I have them on my car in gallery.
http://www.finishlineaccessories.com...gid7qno2mlbn61 |
Good information. Thanks guys.
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In my little British sports car world, I have two pet peeves: "Sterling" instead of "Stirling Moss" and "Raydot" instead of "Raydyot" mirrors:
http://i56.tinypic.com/2wmf9q8.jpg No offense meant. it's just me. |
Rick
Or an expensive re-pop...... :LOL: http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/4...cture008kz.jpg Sorry no offense taken....... Wayne, great job on your build! My vote custom make the brackets they will be cheaper and you can say you made'em... |
I am making some other trim anyway and I have the material so I might as well.
So are all these companies advertising the mirrors with the wrong spelling. For years I have only seen it spelled Raydot. That's interesting Rick. |
To beat this subject into the ground, here's an original on CSX2011:
http://i52.tinypic.com/2yozrl4.jpg And who knew how many other mirrors they made?: http://i52.tinypic.com/oa3f3s.jpg |
Kirkham makes a polished bracket for mounting a Raydyot mirror on the windshield post.
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Now that's good information since I was going to have them cut my other pieces on their water jet anyway. Living 15 minutes away had it's advantages.
Thanks. |
Alas, the maker of the very best mounts, the Buckley Mirror Mounts, just can't be nudged to do any more.
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The word on the street is that he's retired from fabrication... and now has other tasks to fill his time.
What say you Pat? |
The two Raydyot style (no Raydyot stamping on the case) mirrors that came with my ERA measure about 1.5 inches. The gasket under the base is about 1 9/16 inches across.
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Thanks Quick289, that's exactly what I needed.
Wayne |
Pat has offered instructions and Jamo has the sweet example. I'm making some to order now.
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If I had a Cobra to work off I could make some, but as I don't, it looks like Mickmate will be carrying the torch forward!! :) |
Pat, we missed you at breakfast Saturday. See you next month.
Bob |
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Mickmate, I just realized i didn't send you a pic of the passenger side. Honestly...they are interchangeable.
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