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06-21-2016, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
I can't wait for the "Is this Viking Blue, Princess Blue or Guardsmen Blue?" thread. 
Thank you for your service to our country and great luck to you and your build. Looking forward to reading about it.
BTW, instead of using Buick in your "comfort" analogy, I think the better modern comparison would be Lexus.  |
lol, yea I thought about that, problem is, the engineers at Lexus have *allowed 0.00001897% of an "engine like" sound to be transferred into the cabin via Bluetooth during "spirited driving". Even though its below 1% it counts as engine sound, so Buick still reigns as king of the silent ride.
*driver will receive a text message warning of pending engine like sounds.
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06-21-2016, 04:07 PM
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Picture of windshield frame mounted mirror.
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06-21-2016, 04:33 PM
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Put it on your fender, but make sure it's a high optical quality convex lens, like this: A Replacement Convex Mirror that Really Works
and you probably don't need the outboard braked rear, but it is mucho cool and fun to play with.  |
06-21-2016, 05:26 PM
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Picture of windshield frame mounted mirror.
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nice!
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06-25-2016, 11:52 AM
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06-25-2016, 12:15 PM
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I have no experience with them but I went through their entire site. A quite impressive operation and facility for sure! Seem fairly new to the game, but that could be a good thing. I would be curious on other member's feedback as well. I know we have members here that are right in their backyard in Chatsworth, CA. 
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06-25-2016, 01:07 PM
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They have gotten generally good reports. At the moment, they are slightly backed up on orders. There was a very recent thread on that exact point (in the last week or so) on 332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum . What you should probably just do is cut a check to one of the reputable builders that we have discussed and ask him to find you a quality iron block. Regular FE builders have avenues to obtain blocks that the rest of us don't. But they can't always "perform on demand." It could take weeks/months to land just the right block. Then let them do the build for you. |
06-25-2016, 01:13 PM
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Yup. I know Brent for one was commissioned to build an old school 427 recently and charged with finding everything including a good block, which he did.
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06-22-2016, 05:43 AM
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For mirrors, my next ones will be these:
HOME
They look much more functional and are not too obtrusive.
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06-22-2016, 05:52 AM
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For mirrors, my next ones will be these:
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They look much more functional and are not too obtrusive.
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Phil, those are a little too big for my taste, if im seeing the correct ones. Looks like they are at least twice the size of the other ones?
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06-22-2016, 09:20 AM
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Through the looking glass...
This is what you want, and this is what you should have. You have two choices, spend $400 and get the Talbot. Or read my other thread and duplicate it exactly, both in looks and optical quality, for about $75. Trust me, it makes a world of difference.
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06-22-2016, 09:59 AM
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This is what you want, and this is what you should have. You have two choices, spend $400 and get the Talbot. Or read my other thread and duplicate it exactly, both in looks and optical quality, for about $75. Trust me, it makes a world of difference.
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Patrick, If there's a picture attached, I cant see it because im at work, Uncle Sam blocks all indications of fun. Ill take a look when I get home.
But, I like your power of suggestion (direction)...."This is what you want, and this is what you should have." I almost fell into a trance when I read that sentence 
Maybe when I get 3K posts ill be able to do that also.
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06-22-2016, 09:53 AM
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I have the windshield mounting that Dan has and from my perspective the mirrors are near useless and you cannot get enough turn on them without getting into the side wind wing. I hardly ever use mine and the cheap versions break easily when torquing down. I lost one this weekend. Having said that, if you can a convex (I think that is right) lens they may provide better viewing.
Patrick's may work better on the fender, but a lot of guys don't like the thought of drilling in the body for the mirror. The ones I posted on above will work, but don't look period correct. Sometimes it's hard to balance the two. Perhaps a lens change is easiest to maintain both.
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06-22-2016, 10:02 AM
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.......but a lot of guys don't like the thought of drilling in the body for the mirror.
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Phil, I agree. I don't "want" to make any extra holes.
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06-22-2016, 03:26 PM
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I have the windshield mounting that Dan has and from my perspective the mirrors are near useless and you cannot get enough turn on them without getting into the side wind wing.
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I shimmed mine out on the mount as far as the threaded stud would allow. It works fine but just barely. |
06-22-2016, 02:24 PM
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What number are you in the que?
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06-22-2016, 03:21 PM
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This is what you want, and this is what you should have. You have two choices, spend $400 and get the Talbot. Or read my other thread and duplicate it exactly, both in looks and optical quality, for about $75. Trust me, it makes a world of difference.
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Ah, i see the picture now....looks good. Im still in the decision stage on those right now. I dont "want" them, but if the state requires them, then that may be what i go with.
Either way, your wisdom will pay off.
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What number are you in the que?
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Peter was reluctant to say at this point, but it was 820 something. He did say at this point it may change.
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06-22-2016, 03:41 PM
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I ordered mine on the 8th of June and it was #821. So maybe a couple of Army guys get 821 and 822.
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06-22-2016, 03:55 PM
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I ordered mine on the 8th of June and it was #821. So maybe a couple of Army guys get 821 and 822. |
Well then one of you needs to paint his car olive drab. Not as nice as beige, but still quite becoming. |
06-22-2016, 04:01 PM
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Well then one of you needs to paint his car olive drab. Not as nice as beige, but still quite becoming. |
In a world of the color blind maybe.
I have the windshield mount as well. I wouldn't drill a hole in a fiberglass body let alone an aluminum one.  |
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