<VV> Plastic thingys on remote mirror

[J R Read]

But only one RED one.
Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jvhroberts at aol.com>
To: <LonzoVair at aol.com>; <vair140 at aol.com>; <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2012 8:21 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Plastic thingys on remote mirror


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> Wait, there's more than ONE horrid plastic thingy?? <G>
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> John Roberts
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: LonzoVair <LonzoVair at aol.com>
> To: vair140 <vair140 at aol.com>; VirtualVairs <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Sat, Sep 29, 2012 9:08 am
> Subject: Re: <VV> Plastic thingys on remote mirror
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> Thanks for the "testimonial" Guy. I'm happy that you're so pleased. I know
> the feeling of finding that final piece that makes the whole contraption
> work...  the funny thing is, I don't even HAVE a 64-66 two wire remote 
> mirror.
> I just  thought it would be a cool project to make the replacement piece,
> but then I  found out why they seemed to break in only two spots, so ALL
> those areas are  "beefed up". Modern technology is awesome, ain't it?
> ;-)
> So, my 10 +  months of measuring and testing in my spare time will start 
> to
> pay off,  especially if everyone is as happy as Guy!
> This first batch is going quickly,  so if you want yours, let me know 
> soon.
> I'm also working on the radio trim  plate for the EM radio pods, so you 
> can
> mount a modern radio in it. As soon as I  get mine painted up, and trimmed
> out (the hole is actually smaller than the  radio, so if you want to mount
> your radio offset on the pod, like I intend to  do), I'll post a photo.
> Mirror thingies are $50/set, + $6 shipping... the  shipping price is the
> same for one or twenty... I don't know how long this price  will stay at 
> this
> rate, since I've seen the materials invoice for the "stuff"  and it has 
> gone
> up 9% in the last 5 months. The stuff is almost like  pricing gasoline!
> The radio faceplates will be $40 + $6 shipping.
> Drop me  a note if you have any questions. I will accept Postal Money
> Orders ONLY, (NO  PAYPAL) or, IF I know you or we've done business before, 
> I'll
> accept your  personal check. I've been on Virtual Vairs for quite a while, 
> I
> think 1994 or  '95, so I "know" quite a few of you guys and gals... so 
> check
> with me  first.
> Thanks again Guy for the kind words.
> Here's a link that the Illustrious Potentate Deck Rug fixed up for me on
> the Corvair Center Forum:
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> _http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,546592,546592#msg-546592_
> (http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,546592,546592#msg-546592)
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> Thanks  again!
> "Lonzo"
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> Lon Anderson
> White Mills, KY
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> In a message dated 9/29/2012 6:56:47 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> vair140 at aol.com writes:
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> Hi  all,
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> After years of searching for the plastic parts for the inside of  my 65
> remote mirror I now have a working mirror!  Awhile back I tried  again on 
> VV to
> locate a set with virtually no help but Lon Anderson said he  would 
> attempt
> making them with a parts printer if I could supply a set of the  original
> parts, enter Dom Perino (Mr NOS) who offered to lend me a set to let  Lon
> use.  As you may know those plastic thingys were weak and fragile and 
> took
> very little binding to snap them off.  Bids on e--bay were in the 
> $2000.00
> range for remote mirrors for 64 thru 66 and I had everything but  those 
> two
> plastic pieces but now I have a working set made stronger than the 
> original
> and of a more durable material.  If you have a remote mirror  that is or 
> is
> not working I might suggest that you contact Lon to get a  replacement set 
> for
> the originals and replace them and if your originals are  in working
> condition put them in a box for the future and pop in these more  durable 
> pieces
>
> or just buy a set
> and go out and taunt those Corvette  guys.
>
> Regards,
>
> Guy Brandes
>
> 65VAIR 140 (with a working  remote  mirror)
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