Quick answers please - originality issues

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Originally Posted by 767Jockey

Thanks, all. I'll have to try to find the Lucas rear view mirror. I have the right trunk rod system, or whatever the term is. Open the trunk and it stays up. To close it lift it enough to release the mechanism and it'll close. I think it's the right one. Anyone heave a lead on the Lucas rear view mirror? I can go search for it, but someone likely knows off the top of their head.

Two things for Sal -
Where'd you get the nifty original looking regulator (I found your pictures after my original post about it. I know looks and location now, just need to know where to find one.

Also, what do you think - tapered or untapered stripes? My car will never be near as original looking as yours, but as long as I'm getting things done here I might as well do what I can.

My mirror is off an original car, but I also bought one when I had my Kirkham from Motorsports International. Unfortunately, they have fallen off the face of the earth as of late. Try doing searches for Lucas parts suppliers. There are still some out there, mostly in England.

Stripes.. my stripes taper from 7.5 at the cowl to 6 inches at the nose. Dunno if that's "correct", but I think my stripes look good.

As for the regulator, try AMK, and try any of the Mustang restoration suppliers. Mine has modern electronics in it. I just swapped the correct cover onto a modern regulator that had the correct base. Modern regulators have rivited covers, but that doesn't matter because the old style covers screw on.