[FC] FC Reflectors

[Paul Steinberg]

Sure, there should be enough interest to do a run of 150 pieces, or 75 pair. but I doubt that there really is.  Even if it were 150 pair, it still wouldn't be enough for the tooling costs.  Is anyone willing to pay $300 or $400 for a pair?  I looked into having them done about 10 + years ago, and then it was going to be a $10,000 investment for the tooling and material to make an exact reproduction.  Today, that cost might be double.  Ask anyone that has done a reproduction part as to what their experience has been.  Ask David what his experience is as for demand once the item is reproduced.  Lots of demand before it is done, but not much after it is available.  How many people would put up the money in advance of the project being completed?  How many people will pay the price that will be neccessary to make it a successful venture?  I have a NOS pair that I will sell.... anyone interested, send me your offers to purchase.  Lets see what the demand really is...  Paul
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Dave Sanger 
  To: Merv Krull ; corvanatics at corvair.org 
  Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 12:50 PM
  Subject: Re: [FC] FC Reflectors


  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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