[FC] FC Reflectors

[Dave Sanger]

I have a standing order with Clarks for a pair.

Seems like there should be enough interest for a run of 150.

Dave Sanger
63 Rampside

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Merv Krull" <krupross at sunwave.net>
To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 12:32 PM
Subject: Re: [FC] FC Reflectors


>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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