[FC] FC Reflectors

[Merv Krull]

I did not write the bit below this email where it says "Merv wrote".

I was also thinking about the new red "perspicuity" tape and that the colour 
seems good. Question is, how to make it look good on an FC? I bought a 
couple of the circle ones to test how they look but they are too large 
diameter to fit in the outline on the door. Easy enough to make them smaller 
though. Same with the tape... can be custom fit. If it just doesnt work, 
take them off with a hair dryer or have the local body shop use their heat 
gun to remove them.
mk

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David C. Herrin III" <source at adnc.com>
To: "'Chris & Bill Strickland'" <lechevrier at earthlink.net>; 
<corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 7:43 PM
Subject: [FC] FC Reflectors


> Merv, Bill, etc.
>
> I have been listening to this thread...
> We have considered a real reproduction
> with the proper aluminum backing and the original GM reflective coating
> (Anyone have any information concerning this OE coating ? )
>
> plus an option of a much improved and longer lasting DOT "reflective tape"
> that is more original in color than the historical / current repros
> (that is more orange than red in coloration ).
>
> I would want to make minimum of 100 - 150 pairs - to be a viable project.
> Somehow convince me !
>
> I am quite disappointed in the sales to date
> of both our Ultra Series FC Clutch & Accel Cables.
>
> David
>
> Merv wrote --
> Since good, original reflectors are rather like the proverbial hen's
> teeth, it would seem like someone would produce a viable alternative.
> All the repos so far have, imo, failed to duplicate the originals,
> although I know not why -- seems like they would be easy to do -- 
> probably just not enough market to make a thousand ... <snip>
>
> Bill Strickland
>
>
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