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| rick 918-S |
 Sep 15 2013, 11:46 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette  Group: Members Posts: 20,488 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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This car needs black mirrors. When I got it it had black flag mirrors on it. They are really big. I don't care for the size. I'm looking for another option that I can bolt in the factory location and use the factory holes. I spent a lot of time working these doors and welding up the big holes that were drilled in the door tops for the flag mirrors.
I have a couple sets of factory mirrors. I wouldn't try to paint them. They would surely chip. I thought about having a set powder coated. Anyone have any success with that? Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| jimkelly |
Sep 15 2013, 12:42 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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| Steve |
Sep 15 2013, 12:48 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,611 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California
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I still like the Vitaloni baby turbo mirrors. Quick and easy to install and there black.
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| damesandhotrods |
Sep 15 2013, 01:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 568 Joined: 26-September 10 From: Santa Cruz California Member No.: 12,218 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Steve @ Sep 15 2013, 11:48 AM)  I still like the Vitaloni baby turbo mirrors. Quick and easy to install and there black. Those are like what are on mine now, which is why I refuse to post pictures of my car. And I have yet to find a good adjustment for them that provide any useable rearward vision. They are the mullet of rearview mirrors… |
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| Steve |
Sep 15 2013, 01:43 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,611 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(damesandhotrods @ Sep 15 2013, 12:30 PM) QUOTE(Steve @ Sep 15 2013, 11:48 AM) I still like the Vitaloni baby turbo mirrors. Quick and easy to install and there black. Those are like what are on mine now, which is why I refuse to post pictures of my car. And I have yet to find a good adjustment for them that provide any useable rearward vision. They are the mullet of rearview mirrors… (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Mirrors are like seats, I am never totally happy with them and want to try something different. Regarding the baby turbo mirrors, I remember drilling out the sides to make them lay flat better for better visibility. However that was a long time ago. I have had 964/993 aero mirrors on my car for years. I am still debating if I am happy with them. Same with the seats. I am currently using a GTS Leather Lemans seats. Nice quality but kind of tight and hard to get in and out of. |
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| r_towle |
Sep 15 2013, 01:48 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,588 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Sep 15 2013, 01:46 PM) This car needs black mirrors. When I got it it had black flag mirrors on it. They are really big. I don't care for the size. I'm looking for another option that I can bolt in the factory location and use the factory holes. I spent a lot of time working these doors and welding up the big holes that were drilled in the door tops for the flag mirrors. I have a couple sets of factory mirrors. I wouldn't try to paint them. They would surely chip. I thought about having a set powder coated. Anyone have any success with that? No, you cannot. Use stock mirrors or you will lose points, and that car can win. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| rick 918-S |
Sep 15 2013, 02:33 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,488 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Sep 15 2013, 02:48 PM) QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Sep 15 2013, 01:46 PM) This car needs black mirrors. When I got it it had black flag mirrors on it. They are really big. I don't care for the size. I'm looking for another option that I can bolt in the factory location and use the factory holes. I spent a lot of time working these doors and welding up the big holes that were drilled in the door tops for the flag mirrors. I have a couple sets of factory mirrors. I wouldn't try to paint them. They would surely chip. I thought about having a set powder coated. Anyone have any success with that? No, you cannot. Use stock mirrors or you will lose points, and that car can win. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) but I think I am going to either anodize them or powder coat them black. When you see the final product you'll see what I mean. |
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| Madswede |
Sep 15 2013, 02:34 PM
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Flat Out Driver Group: Members Posts: 853 Joined: 13-September 06 From: Rio Rancho NM Member No.: 6,831 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I painted mine black (just running with one). I know it'll get chipped, but then so will any other part of entire front end. Seems a fact of life to me, but powder coating does sound interesting if a bit difficult getting the actual mirror out.
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| rick 918-S |
Sep 15 2013, 02:47 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,488 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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QUOTE(Madswede @ Sep 15 2013, 03:34 PM) I painted mine black (just running with one). I know it'll get chipped, but then so will any other part of entire front end. Seems a fact of life to me, but powder coating does sound interesting if a bit difficult getting the actual mirror out. The mirrors come apart. I just thought maybe someone stumbled onto a nice small mirror that bolted to the factory location that is black. |
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| StratPlayer |
Sep 15 2013, 02:50 PM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,278 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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stock,,, wrinkle powder coating
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| rick 918-S |
Sep 15 2013, 02:57 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,488 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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QUOTE(StratPlayer @ Sep 15 2013, 03:50 PM) stock,,, wrinkle powder coating Hmmm (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I like the idea. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| ben*james |
Sep 15 2013, 03:04 PM
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LIFER Group: Members Posts: 525 Joined: 16-February 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 10,062 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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+1. QUOTE(r_towle @ Sep 15 2013, 12:48 PM) QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Sep 15 2013, 01:46 PM) This car needs black mirrors. When I got it it had black flag mirrors on it. They are really big. I don't care for the size. I'm looking for another option that I can bolt in the factory location and use the factory holes. I spent a lot of time working these doors and welding up the big holes that were drilled in the door tops for the flag mirrors. I have a couple sets of factory mirrors. I wouldn't try to paint them. They would surely chip. I thought about having a set powder coated. Anyone have any success with that? No, you cannot. Use stock mirrors or you will lose points, and that car can win. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| r_towle |
Sep 15 2013, 03:48 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,588 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Sep 15 2013, 04:47 PM) QUOTE(Madswede @ Sep 15 2013, 03:34 PM) I painted mine black (just running with one). I know it'll get chipped, but then so will any other part of entire front end. Seems a fact of life to me, but powder coating does sound interesting if a bit difficult getting the actual mirror out. The mirrors come apart. I just thought maybe someone stumbled onto a nice small mirror that bolted to the factory location that is black. I believe the holes and the angle are very unique. But... You may luck out with some of the vintage 356 or beetle mirrors... They liked to use the same bolts etc on the early cars, you never know. Rich |
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| StratPlayer |
Sep 15 2013, 05:30 PM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,278 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Stock
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| MoveQik |
Sep 15 2013, 05:36 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I kept the stock mirror but rattle canned it black. It looks perfect and no chips after two years. I also have the black rubber windshield trim and I blacked out the aluminum by the wing window glass. I like the look personally. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| effutuo101 |
Sep 15 2013, 05:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
got this set from a hot rod shop.
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| effutuo101 |
Sep 15 2013, 05:44 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
if you decide to anodize, let me know how it works out. I need to get my door handles and trunk latch done. powder coat is to thick for it to look right and work.
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| jaxdream |
Sep 15 2013, 07:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 974 Joined: 8-July 08 From: North Central Tennessee Member No.: 9,270 Region Association: South East States |
Have you thought about Fiero mirrors ??? Might not look too bad .....YMMV
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| rick 918-S |
Sep 15 2013, 07:50 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,488 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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QUOTE(MoveQik @ Sep 15 2013, 06:36 PM) I kept the stock mirror but rattle canned it black. It looks perfect and no chips after two years. I also have the black rubber windshield trim and I blacked out the aluminum by the wing window glass. I like the look personally. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I like the blacked out trim look. I can't decide. I have black center 92's with polished lips, I painted the windshield trim black. The sail trim is black. I could leave the side trim bright and the mirrors bright with chrome bumpers or go all black including the bumpers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| scotty b |
Sep 15 2013, 08:26 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
black it all out. IMO Black trim and mirrors + chrome bumpers wouldn't blend together as well as blacking or body coloring the bumpers
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