Mirror opinions

I really like the fender mounted mirrors. Had Talbot repros on my original Beck and Ray Dots on the Green Coupe. I have a really nice pair of original Talbot Berlin mirrors in really nice condition (chrome) which would look great on the Merlot Beck, but I want to eventually go to wide 5 wheels (not chrome) & drum skins like I had on the green coupe. The Ray Dots look great with that set up because of the aluminum finish. Opinions?

I have always liked the look of the mirrors on the coup

My Merlot has a poorly placed talbot style mirror that is almost useless. Removing it is gonna leave a mark. Oh well.

Thanks Cory. I'm leaning toward a more outlaw look - like the coupe. Eventually want to remove the hood handle and add louvered deck lid. Maybe silver darts????

I LIKE THE CARRERA MIRRORS THAT SIT ON THE FENDER LOOK MY SELF

Put your foot in it and you don't need to stink'n mirrors~

I think the doctor is getting a little ahead of the conversation here.
Slow down.

As usual, I can help Photoshop ideas for you guys (Tom in this case) if you've got good photos to work from. Let me know what you need. Currently you're second in line behind MY BUMPERETTE project (see Facebook page SO), but I can be taken off that if there's a rush.

I think in Cory's mirror is the engraved phrase "Objects in mirror are LOSING"!

Of possible interest, Tom, I got my GT mirrors from Russ at FiberSteel. They were about a buck and-a-half each, but they came with all the hardware and a non-side-specific template I needed to modify for my use. I don't have anything bad to say about them. They don't vibrate, the sight-picture out the driver's side is brilliant, and the passenger's side has a convex add-on that makes it useful.

I have a Ray Dot I got as a gift which will be going on a stalk in the center of the car when my roof project is complete.

There are a few different, equally good-looking options out there from other marquees, though. Don't rule them out:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-KARMANN-GHIA-SIDE-MIRROR-FENDER-MOUNTED-NEW-/110599117527?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19c0389ad7&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fiat-500-600-850-MG-Abarth-Spider-Side-Mirror-Fender-/300505117060?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item45f7803184&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GT-MIRROR-FOR-FENDER-MOUNT-OR-CUSTOM-CARS-1PAIR-SMALL-/380340925520?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item588e15f450&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OPEL-Record-Kadett-Manta-Ascona-FENDER-MIRROR-NOS-/120855818178?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c23916fc2&vxp=mtr

Or, my personal favorite for your application (which you already had):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-LOTUS-CLUBMAN-SUPER-7-ELITE-ELAN-RACE-DOOR-GUARD-FENDER-MIRROR-ALUMINUM-/140686869049?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20c1974239&vxp=mtr

Here's the rear-view on my jalopy that Jim made reference to:

I like the Ray Dots myself.

So Tom, you back in the game here?? I musta missed something. [Actually, I miss a lot, seems like; more and more all the time.]

if that is your ride there, i like the color -- of course.

Doc - its only a mild 1915 so only so much foot pressure can do ;-)

Rich- Not required but thanks for the offer.

Cory & Lane - I like the Ray Dots too, but they will look best after I get to the wheels and other mods. I think I need to lose much of the chrome.

Thanks for the references Cory & always loved the engraving - did you use a liquid etching kit for that?

Kelly my man you did miss sumthin. Rare opportunity moved my time table forward. Steal of a deal and had it shipped to Carey for a once over before I brought it home to Ohio. My ride is decked out in a very similar merlot color to yours - sans big motor and color matched top. In fact that is how I described it when the deal came together "Kelly Frazer Merlot"

See you all in Carlisle. I'm all registered!

Hope to have a few tweaks completed by then.

Thanks for the input. I'm probably going to install my vintage Talbot Berlin mirrors on her for now. They look great but are chrome. I'll post a few pics of them before I decide.

That's good news, Tom!
I took the mirror to a trophy shop.

Oh-tay!! As to the original question, I like the old-fashioned OEM-style mirrors, whatever they are called. I go for the "original" look, as you know. I now have one each from Stoddard, as I found the cheap chinese copies wanting. the Stoddard versions give a real right hand side (convex) reflector, and the quality is top-drawer. the orignial JPS copies were beginning to rust-spot. I locate the mirrors on the fenders so that they can be seen through the windshield. Works great for me.

and of course I am delighted to see this evidence of at least some level of prosperity having come your way. Times were dicey there for a while, I know. Really, delighted to have you back in fold, so to say.