Handcrafted Goodness Inside! Exterior Mirrors

[70shortfleet]

I like #1 and #2 It is a hard call but I'm going with number 2. Great job on the mirrors but I need a relicate design on the 72 sport mirrors!

[jtp67-72]

Josh, I'm joining the sport mirror crowd too...boy when these round ones are flyin off the shelf .....sport mirror with maybe a little twist would be hot as well..that small rectangle style has always looked "right" on these trucks....Make these and i would be goin crazy on which one to use!!!...lol...jim

[jlaird]

Originally Posted by 70shortfleet

I like #1 and #2 It is a hard call but I'm going with number 2. Great job on the mirrors but I need a relicate design on the 72 sport mirrors!

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

Josh, I'm joining the sport mirror crowd too...boy when these round ones are flyin off the shelf .....sport mirror with maybe a little twist would be hot as well..that small rectangle style has always looked "right" on these trucks....Make these and i would be goin crazy on which one to use!!!...lol...jim

ok guys, CALM DOWN! LOL! Looks like I need to start thinking about sport mirrors. Let me get one finished product under my belt, then I can take a look at the sports. I'm in the middle of mirror arm development for the round heads. Have some cool ideas to share soon.

An update as to where I am now, I received a raw cast prototype. I'm waiting for a second prototype that will be fully polished and machined for hardware, ready to bolt on a truck for some on road testing. My 68 is far from seeing the road, so I'll bolt the mirror on my 2002 Sierra. That should be a funny sight!

[Steve Cole]

Originally Posted by jlaird

ok guys, CALM DOWN! LOL! Looks like I need to start thinking about sport mirrors. Let me get one finished product under my belt, then I can take a look at the sports. I'm in the middle of mirror arm development for the round heads. Have some cool ideas to share soon.

An update as to where I am now, I received a raw cast prototype. I'm waiting for a second prototype that will be fully polished and machined for hardware, ready to bolt on a truck for some on road testing. My 68 is far from seeing the road, so I'll bolt the mirror on my 2002 Sierra. That should be a funny sight!

+1 for the sport mirrors!! Awesome work BTW.. those mirror mounting pieces are a thing of beauty!

[no1udknow]

Can I make a suggestion? From an engineering/mechanic standpoint, could the front lip that holds the mirror be threaded in so that the glass could be replaced and the pivot could be tightened if it loosened over time. I know Headwinds motorcycle headlights use a threaded ring to hold the lenses in their place, but they look clean and seamless with no bolts. The backside and design looks beautiful. I actually really like that gun metal color of the rendering also.

[jlaird]

Originally Posted by no1udknow

Can I make a suggestion? From an engineering/mechanic standpoint, could the front lip that holds the mirror be threaded in so that the glass could be replaced and the pivot could be tightened if it loosened over time. I know Headwinds motorcycle headlights use a threaded ring to hold the lenses in their place, but they look clean and seamless with no bolts. The backside and design looks beautiful. I actually really like that gun metal color of the rendering also.

Good suggestion. I will keep that in mind for future iterations. Always need to improve!

[aod92]

I like them all but #1 & #3 are my favorite. Nice work!

[BADAZ chevy guy]

Have you thought about making Sport mirrors?

[jlaird]

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

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

Thanks for he feedback!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

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

Hmmm. Probably more of a one-off product.

Originally Posted by BADAZ chevy guy

Have you thought about making Sport mirrors?

Yup, depending on peoples interest, anything is possible.

[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.

[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?

[71 super]

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

[jlaird]

Originally Posted by 71 super

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

Cool!

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.

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]

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]

Beautiful work!

[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.

[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!

[jlaird]

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!

Originally Posted by 9teen69

Beautiful work!

Thank you!

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.

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]

When do you anticipate having them for sale?

[jlaird]

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]

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

[dmartin1]

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

[OregonNed]

Thank you! I am really digging the second one!

[michael bustamante]

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

[jlaird]

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.