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BADAZ chevy guy · 04-27-2014, 06:41 PM

Have you thought about making Sport mirrors?

jlaird · 04-27-2014, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

I like #3 the best. But, they all look great.

Thanks for he feedback!

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Originally Posted by mattfranklin

They look great. And the name is kind of fun. It's how Scooby-Doo would pronounce delicate. ;-)

Ok, now that is funny. I can here him say that.

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Originally Posted by 4th Gen C-10

Love #3! I will be getting a set when they become available!

#3 getting a lot of love.

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Originally Posted by nds1968

Josh "I"M IN"

Funny Nate. I see people say that a lot on build threads, so I thought it would be appropriate.

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Originally Posted by calvin78612

Those are so cool,i like them all but #1 & #2 are my favorite.Keep it up and keep us informed.

Will do.

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Originally Posted by BigMike

Very cool, I'm leaning towards putting the round mirrors back on my truck.

I'm biased, but I like the round ones over square. 73+ I like the sport mirrors. Just my preference though.

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

It might be cool to have mirrors that mimic your wheels.

Hmmm. Probably more of a one-off product.

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Originally Posted by BADAZ chevy guy

Have you thought about making Sport mirrors?

Yup, depending on peoples interest, anything is possible.

BADAZ chevy guy · 04-27-2014, 08:28 PM

If you do decide to do Sport mirrors, I think a Chevy bowtie would look really good about half way between the pivot point and the top of the mirror. Or maybe the GMC letters.
Just a thought.

BugzC10 · 04-27-2014, 08:30 PM

I checked out your website...I'm In! Nice work.
They are all sweet, tough choice. When looking at them side by side in your website, #1 seems to look a little beefier, but probably not. My pick is #1.
Look forward to seeing one or all of them mounted on a truck. What method are you using to mount the glass mirror into the housing? What sell price target are you wanting to achieve?

71 super · 04-27-2014, 08:35 PM

I really like #1 interested in some when in production.

jlaird · 04-28-2014, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 super

I really like #1 interested in some when in production.

Cool!

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

I checked out your website...I'm In! Nice work.
They are all sweet, tough choice. When looking at them side by side in your website, #1 seems to look a little beefier, but probably not. My pick is #1.
Look forward to seeing one or all of them mounted on a truck. What method are you using to mount the glass mirror into the housing? What sell price target are you wanting to achieve?

The glass will be adhered with RTV silicone per the recommendation of multiple automotive glass shops. I'm still working on getting pricing on all the parts, so that info is TBD.

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Originally Posted by BADAZ chevy guy

If you do decide to do Sport mirrors, I think a Chevy bowtie would look really good about half way between the pivot point and the top of the mirror. Or maybe the GMC letters.
Just a thought.

Cool idea but using the chevy bowtie logo would require licensing.

PBFAB.COM · 04-28-2014, 07:08 PM

Very cool Josh! Also VERY in interested.... I will be paying attention to all the details as these unfold! I think they will do very well!

Nate

9teen69 · 04-28-2014, 11:18 PM

Beautiful work!

BADAZ chevy guy · 04-29-2014, 12:33 AM

Ya, I didn't think about licensing. I was thinking about engraving and re-chroming my mirrors just to have the chevy bowtie on them.

**Ironangel** · 04-29-2014, 01:24 AM

I'm in Josh!

I'm diggin #1 because they'll compliment the US Made Chrome Smoothies w/Baby Moons my trucks have! A very custom Americana appeal!...Really Cool!

jlaird · 04-29-2014, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

Very cool Josh! Also VERY in interested.... I will be paying attention to all the details as these unfold! I think they will do very well!

Nate

Thanks Nate!

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Originally Posted by 9teen69

Beautiful work!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by BADAZ chevy guy

Ya, I didn't think about licensing. I was thinking about engraving and re-chroming my mirrors just to have the chevy bowtie on them.

Do it! and show us pics.

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Originally Posted by Ironangel

I'm in Josh!

I'm diggin #1 because they'll compliment the US Made Chrome Smoothies w/Baby Moons my trucks have! A very custom Americana appeal!...Really Cool!

Nice. Its cool to hear peoples different takes on them.

BugzC10 · 04-29-2014, 08:35 PM

When do you anticipate having them for sale?

jlaird · 04-29-2014, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

When do you anticipate having them for sale?

I wish I could give you an approximate timeframe, but I'm unable at this point. I started this post in the early stages because I wanted to share the entire process with you guys. I'm also at the mercy of the foundry I'm working with. This is a new relationship and I need to be respectful and not push them too much. So just hang on and soon enough I think I will be able to give you a good idea of timing.

Justintime67 · 05-02-2014, 02:30 PM

Great looking mirrors. I'll definitely be in line to pick up a set when they come out.

dmartin1 · 05-02-2014, 03:15 PM

dude those are sweet!
nice website, too. id be interested

OregonNed · 05-02-2014, 03:33 PM

Thank you! I am really digging the second one!

**michael bustamante** · 05-02-2014, 03:43 PM

Oh yeah... a small bowtie on the back would be the perfect touch. Oh I vote on #3

jlaird · 05-03-2014, 10:36 PM

I have a little update mainly on timing for those interested. The prototype I should have in my hands in 1-2 weeks. Its then going to take 3-4 weeks to make the moulds, and then another 3-4 weeks to make the actual castings. I'll keep you updated with more detailed timing as we progress along.

The process to make the prototype is pretty interesting, so I thought I'd share. The slug or pattern of the mirror that will be casted for the prototype is going to be 3d printed. If you don't know what 3d printing is, think of it as an inkjet printer, but instead of ink, the print spits out plastic from a spool (think weed wacker trimmer line) that is heated like a glue gun. What results is a 3 dimensional, plastic copy of the mirror. Then this plastic pattern is used to cast the prototype. I thought that was pretty cool since casting originated sometime around 3,000 BC and now we are using modern technology to compliment it. Sorry…got a little geeky there!

Have a good rest of your weekend. I think I'm going to get out in the garage and "tinker" as my wife puts it.

Chvy2NV · 06-06-2014, 12:43 AM

They're all very cool in their own ways. I'd go with #2.

Lou Boffa · 06-06-2014, 01:32 AM

Interested.

c10Dream'n · 06-06-2014, 01:35 PM

in all honesty, if i close my eyes and selected one randomly, I wouldn't be disappointed with any of them. They look beautiful!!!!
Awesome website BTW.

Fldawg · 06-06-2014, 02:17 PM

No 2 ,matches my wheels

69Rumbler · 06-06-2014, 02:26 PM

you ever thought of just machining the parts ?

jlaird · 06-07-2014, 08:29 PM

Thanks guys for the comments. I'm hoping to get this darn prototype this coming week. Thanks for hanging in there.

jlaird · 06-09-2014, 09:27 PM

Progress! I received photos of the prototype pattern today from the foundry. This will be used to form the impression in the sand, which will be happening tomorrow. They used a type of polyurethane for this pattern which was machined from my design file.

This is the inside which will be behind the glass (not seen)

04-27-2014, 06:41 PM	#26
BADAZ chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Clearfield Utah Posts: 638	Re: Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors Have you thought about making Sport mirrors? Attached Images __________________ My build thread. 1977 C10 short box. >>>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624182 700R4 build thread. >>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36#post6740236

04-27-2014, 08:28 PM	#28
BADAZ chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Clearfield Utah Posts: 638	Re: Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors If you do decide to do Sport mirrors, I think a Chevy bowtie would look really good about half way between the pivot point and the top of the mirror. Or maybe the GMC letters. Just a thought. __________________ My build thread. 1977 C10 short box. >>>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624182 700R4 build thread. >>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36#post6740236

04-27-2014, 08:30 PM	#29
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors I checked out your website...I'm In! Nice work. They are all sweet, tough choice. When looking at them side by side in your website, #1 seems to look a little beefier, but probably not. My pick is #1. Look forward to seeing one or all of them mounted on a truck. What method are you using to mount the glass mirror into the housing? What sell price target are you wanting to achieve? __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

04-27-2014, 08:35 PM	#30
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors I really like #1 interested in some when in production. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

04-28-2014, 07:08 PM	#32
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors Very cool Josh! Also VERY in interested.... I will be paying attention to all the details as these unfold! I think they will do very well! Nate __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

04-28-2014, 11:18 PM	#33
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors Beautiful work! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

04-29-2014, 12:33 AM	#34
BADAZ chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Clearfield Utah Posts: 638	Re: Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors Ya, I didn't think about licensing. I was thinking about engraving and re-chroming my mirrors just to have the chevy bowtie on them. __________________ My build thread. 1977 C10 short box. >>>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624182 700R4 build thread. >>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36#post6740236

04-29-2014, 01:24 AM	#35
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors I'm in Josh! I'm diggin #1 because they'll compliment the US Made Chrome Smoothies w/Baby Moons my trucks have! A very custom Americana appeal!...Really Cool! __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

04-29-2014, 08:35 PM	#37
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors When do you anticipate having them for sale? __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

05-02-2014, 02:30 PM	#39
Justintime67 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 150	Re: Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors Great looking mirrors. I'll definitely be in line to pick up a set when they come out.

05-02-2014, 03:15 PM	#40
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors dude those are sweet! nice website, too. id be interested __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

05-02-2014, 03:33 PM	#41
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors Thank you! I am really digging the second one! __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

05-02-2014, 03:43 PM	#42
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors Oh yeah... a small bowtie on the back would be the perfect touch. Oh I vote on #3 __________________ 1967custom

05-03-2014, 10:36 PM	#43
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors I have a little update mainly on timing for those interested. The prototype I should have in my hands in 1-2 weeks. Its then going to take 3-4 weeks to make the moulds, and then another 3-4 weeks to make the actual castings. I'll keep you updated with more detailed timing as we progress along. The process to make the prototype is pretty interesting, so I thought I'd share. The slug or pattern of the mirror that will be casted for the prototype is going to be 3d printed. If you don't know what 3d printing is, think of it as an inkjet printer, but instead of ink, the print spits out plastic from a spool (think weed wacker trimmer line) that is heated like a glue gun. What results is a 3 dimensional, plastic copy of the mirror. Then this plastic pattern is used to cast the prototype. I thought that was pretty cool since casting originated sometime around 3,000 BC and now we are using modern technology to compliment it. Sorry…got a little geeky there! Have a good rest of your weekend. I think I'm going to get out in the garage and "tinker" as my wife puts it. Last edited by jlaird; 05-04-2014 at 05:35 AM.

06-06-2014, 12:43 AM	#44
Chvy2NV Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: So. Florida Posts: 873	Re: Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors They're all very cool in their own ways. I'd go with #2.



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06-06-2014, 01:32 AM	#45
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors Interested. __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

06-06-2014, 01:35 PM	#46
c10Dream'n Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 519	Re: Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors in all honesty, if i close my eyes and selected one randomly, I wouldn't be disappointed with any of them. They look beautiful!!!! Awesome website BTW.

06-06-2014, 02:17 PM	#47
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors No 2 ,matches my wheels

06-06-2014, 02:26 PM	#48
69Rumbler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 903	Re: Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors you ever thought of just machining the parts ? __________________ 1969 C20 CUSTOM "RUMBLEr"

06-07-2014, 08:29 PM	#49
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors Thanks guys for the comments. I'm hoping to get this darn prototype this coming week. Thanks for hanging in there.

06-09-2014, 09:27 PM	#50
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors Progress! I received photos of the prototype pattern today from the foundry. This will be used to form the impression in the sand, which will be happening tomorrow. They used a type of polyurethane for this pattern which was machined from my design file. This is the inside which will be behind the glass (not seen)

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