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03-19-2011, 10:58 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: American Fork,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 66 Cobra
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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
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03-19-2011, 11:34 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
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I have a 60's version Raydyot measuring 1.5" at the base.
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03-19-2011, 11:56 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Oconomowoc,WI,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR MKIV 482 Aluminum by Mike Forte
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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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MKIV ordered Sept. 02nd 2010
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03-19-2011, 05:20 PM
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Location: Prosper,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CAV GT40 #169, Ford 408 Stroker & ZF Transaxle
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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
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03-19-2011, 06:05 PM
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Good information. Thanks guys.
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03-19-2011, 06:22 PM
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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:
No offense meant. it's just me.
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03-19-2011, 07:19 PM
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Or an expensive re-pop...... 
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...
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03-19-2011, 08:00 PM
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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.
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03-20-2011, 12:52 PM
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To beat this subject into the ground, here's an original on CSX2011:
And who knew how many other mirrors they made?:
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03-20-2011, 03:43 PM
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Kirkham makes a polished bracket for mounting a Raydyot mirror on the windshield post.
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03-20-2011, 03:55 PM
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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.
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03-20-2011, 05:58 PM
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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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03-20-2011, 07:16 PM
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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?
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03-21-2011, 03:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Clayboy
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?
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That's correct!
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!!  |
03-21-2011, 06:00 PM
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That's correct!
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!! |
Good...makes my low-number originals all the more valuble. Nothing against Mickmate's "Buckley Mirror Mounts 4000 Series." 
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03-20-2011, 07:52 PM
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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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03-20-2011, 09:08 PM
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Thanks Quick289, that's exactly what I needed.
Wayne
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03-21-2011, 04:21 AM
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Pat has offered instructions and Jamo has the sweet example. I'm making some to order now.
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03-21-2011, 04:13 PM
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Pat, we missed you at breakfast Saturday. See you next month.
Bob
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03-21-2011, 07:14 PM
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Pat, we missed you at breakfast Saturday. See you next month.
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