chrome side racing mirrors

free4u2nv · 06-23-2003

Hey!!! Does anyone out there know where I can buy some new chrome side racing mirrors??????

opelbits · 06-24-2003

You're talking about the old 'Talbot" style, right? Little bullet shaped things? Check on the Tony D. Branda Shelby site. Or Aardvark racing.

jimsky · 06-24-2003

I bought a pair of chrome "bullet styled" side mirrors that were made by Hella when I first got my GT. New old stock. I tried fitting the drivers mirror but could never get the view correct using the OEM mirror mounting holes. I gave up and put them up on the shelf. I think they would have to be relocated to work on a GT. I was going to put them up on eBay on of these days. If there is interest, let me know and I can dig them out and snap a photo.

BQS4 · 06-24-2003

If you want to find a mirror that works from "apporox" the stock location, try doing a search on the German EBAY for "engelmann" This is the mirror of choice for the Europeans, for the GT and all Opels.

free4u2nv · 06-24-2003

Thanks for all of the input everyone!.

Jimsky when you have the time please send the pictures of your mirrors. Are they the ones OGTS use to carry?

free4u2nv · 06-24-2003

can you send me a link for the german auction?? I am coming up empty handed here.... THANKS!!!

rallye73 · 06-24-2003

Try http://www.ebay.de

Darrin

SoCalOpelGT · 06-24-2003

For bullet style mirrors and a mirror that looks like the original on our Opel GTs. Look to the British Sports cars!

They all used bullett mirrors for certain vintages and the Lucas style mirrors look just like the originals!

Go to: www.mossmotors.com

Click on MGB, Body Trim & Fittings, Mirrors, and you there!

Richard

free4u2nv · 06-25-2003

OH YEA!!

Thanks a LOT for the links!!!!!! Big help and new avenues I have not traveled!! Much appreciated.
Hey, on the German auction....am I just reading pictures (I am plain ol' english speaking and reading here!

) or is there an easy way to translate the needed info??

jimsky · 06-25-2003

I dug those mirrors out of the garage. They are a pair of Hella 4004GT, new old stock. They came in chrome or black, to my suprise the pair I have are black. Sorry, thought they were chrome, bought them about a year ago and haven't looked at them since. Additionally they are plastic, not metal. Photos below, one per post:

jimsky · 06-25-2003

Second picture:

BQS4 · 06-25-2003

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...category=40242
Here's a link for the type of mirrors I was referring to (engelmann)
Gene

dakotaguy · 06-25-2003

Jimsky. Are you interested in letting go of the Hellas? Drop me a line. If you know the spacing between that bolts that'd be good. I'd have to check my holes to see if they'd fit.

free4u2nv · 06-25-2003

Jimsky,
Thanks for the photos. Sorry for your trouble, but they just are not what I am looking for. DO APPRECIATE your efforts!!!!

BQS4.....thanks for the link!! And the search is on................

BQS4 · 06-25-2003

I have a set of engelmanns waiting for me in Belgium, along with a 5-spd, to be sent here.
Gene

dakotaguy · 06-26-2003

Frequently you can find bullet (Talbot-style) mirrors on Ebay. Also if you enter bullet mirrors into a search engine you get plently of hits. From what I've found, there are small ones and bigger ones. I asked a friend about what "pot metal" is. He wasn't positive but thinks it is a cheaper kind of and way of manufacturing metal. maybe some of you metalurgists can verify this.

If you want to see how they look, there was recently a a discussion about basket-weave wheels and someone posted a photo of their GT showing the wheels. So happens it also has chrome bullets!

Hope this helps

BQS4 · 06-26-2003

I think it was me who had the BBS wheels with the chrome bullet mirrors. I'm swapping them for the "engelmann" type from Europe. So, these will be up for sale when that happens. The "pot-metal" you're friend was talking about is like the metal a carb is made of. The first set of these bullet mirrors I had were "paintable" and you could clearly see the metal they were made of. I had this first set on several Opels, so finally after years of closing the driver's door with this mirror on it, it cracked, not the glass, the metal. It had fatigued enough. But, I think these chrome ones are made of steel, not 100% sure, but, I saw the engelmann style and I like it better.
Gene

dakotaguy · 06-26-2003

Me thinks you are correct. Just to expand a bit.

I am under the impression that the pot metal ones are cheaper quality. I have seen some that were chrome over brass.

The bullet style varies slightly. Some have a more rounded taper, others come to a sharp point so look around.

BTW. You'll probably get several hits on motorcycle mirrors too.

BQS4 · 06-26-2003

The only problem with the nickel/brass ones are that they are expen$ive!!!!

1972ACGT · 06-26-2003

I think I have the kind of mirrors on my car that you're talking about. I gave a pair of them to Bret Brummitt.. If you email him, he might sell them to you. I don't think he's using them.
Mount them HIGH!!! Mine are really worthless as far as seeing behind me. but damn they look cool!

bret brummitt · 06-27-2003

Yes, I have the spare set Brian gave me. I can only recomment mounting them on the fender as I have played with them several times to no avail.

Brian got his to somewhat work.

Also, as Brian kinda eluded to, Everything I have is for sale.

BQS4 · 06-27-2003

Brett;
You have the bullet style?
Gene

bret brummitt · 06-27-2003

Your PM box is full.
email me
tudsinhaler@earthlink.net

BQS4 · 06-27-2003

Sorry about that, just cleaned it out. Been meaning to do that. Go ahead now.

madhatterpdc · 06-27-2003

Are these the type of mirrors that were being referenced at the start of this thread

http://www.opelgt.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=797

Regardless, I really like the look of these mirrors and would be interested where to source as well as price/availability.

06-23-2003	#1 (permalink)
free4u2nv self admitted opel addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: mt.vernon,il. Posts: 220 Real Name: Michelle	chrome side racing mirrors Hey!!! Does anyone out there know where I can buy some new chrome side racing mirrors?????? __________________ free4u2nv My Opel doesn't just turn heads...it breaks necks!!

06-24-2003	#2 (permalink)
opelbits Detritus Maximus Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 1,160	You're talking about the old 'Talbot" style, right? Little bullet shaped things? Check on the Tony D. Branda Shelby site. Or Aardvark racing. __________________ "No, it's not fiberglass." "No, the motor is not in the back." "No, your friend in high school did not 'peg' his speedometer."

06-24-2003	#3 (permalink)
jimsky Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: East Northport, NY Posts: 244	I bought a pair of chrome "bullet styled" side mirrors that were made by Hella when I first got my GT. New old stock. I tried fitting the drivers mirror but could never get the view correct using the OEM mirror mounting holes. I gave up and put them up on the shelf. I think they would have to be relocated to work on a GT. I was going to put them up on eBay on of these days. If there is interest, let me know and I can dig them out and snap a photo. __________________ Jimsky '73 GT

06-24-2003	#4 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene	If you want to find a mirror that works from "apporox" the stock location, try doing a search on the German EBAY for "engelmann" This is the mirror of choice for the Europeans, for the GT and all Opels. __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

06-24-2003	#5 (permalink)
free4u2nv self admitted opel addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: mt.vernon,il. Posts: 220 Real Name: Michelle	chrome side mirrors Thanks for all of the input everyone!. Jimsky when you have the time please send the pictures of your mirrors. Are they the ones OGTS use to carry? __________________ free4u2nv My Opel doesn't just turn heads...it breaks necks!!

06-24-2003	#6 (permalink)
free4u2nv self admitted opel addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: mt.vernon,il. Posts: 220 Real Name: Michelle	can you send me a link for the german auction?? I am coming up empty handed here.... THANKS!!! __________________ free4u2nv My Opel doesn't just turn heads...it breaks necks!!

06-24-2003	#7 (permalink)
rallye73 Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 164	Try http://www.ebay.de Darrin

06-24-2003	#8 (permalink)
SoCalOpelGT Opeler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 88	Bullet & Original Mirrors For bullet style mirrors and a mirror that looks like the original on our Opel GTs. Look to the British Sports cars! They all used bullett mirrors for certain vintages and the Lucas style mirrors look just like the originals! Go to: www.mossmotors.com Click on MGB, Body Trim & Fittings, Mirrors, and you there! Richard

06-25-2003	#9 (permalink)
free4u2nv self admitted opel addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: mt.vernon,il. Posts: 220 Real Name: Michelle	chrome mirrors OH YEA!! Thanks a LOT for the links!!!!!! Big help and new avenues I have not traveled!! Much appreciated. Hey, on the German auction....am I just reading pictures (I am plain ol' english speaking and reading here! ) or is there an easy way to translate the needed info?? __________________ free4u2nv My Opel doesn't just turn heads...it breaks necks!!

06-25-2003	#12 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene	http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...category=40242 Here's a link for the type of mirrors I was referring to (engelmann) Gene __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

06-25-2003	#13 (permalink)
dakotaguy Opeler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North Dakota. Check a map. you'll find us. Posts: 94	Jimsky. Are you interested in letting go of the Hellas? Drop me a line. If you know the spacing between that bolts that'd be good. I'd have to check my holes to see if they'd fit.

06-25-2003	#14 (permalink)
free4u2nv self admitted opel addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: mt.vernon,il. Posts: 220 Real Name: Michelle	chrome mirrors Jimsky, Thanks for the photos. Sorry for your trouble, but they just are not what I am looking for. DO APPRECIATE your efforts!!!! BQS4.....thanks for the link!! And the search is on................ __________________ free4u2nv My Opel doesn't just turn heads...it breaks necks!!

06-25-2003	#15 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene	I have a set of engelmanns waiting for me in Belgium, along with a 5-spd, to be sent here. Gene __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

06-26-2003	#16 (permalink)
dakotaguy Opeler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North Dakota. Check a map. you'll find us. Posts: 94	Frequently you can find bullet (Talbot-style) mirrors on Ebay. Also if you enter bullet mirrors into a search engine you get plently of hits. From what I've found, there are small ones and bigger ones. I asked a friend about what "pot metal" is. He wasn't positive but thinks it is a cheaper kind of and way of manufacturing metal. maybe some of you metalurgists can verify this. If you want to see how they look, there was recently a a discussion about basket-weave wheels and someone posted a photo of their GT showing the wheels. So happens it also has chrome bullets! Hope this helps

06-26-2003	#17 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene	I think it was me who had the BBS wheels with the chrome bullet mirrors. I'm swapping them for the "engelmann" type from Europe. So, these will be up for sale when that happens. The "pot-metal" you're friend was talking about is like the metal a carb is made of. The first set of these bullet mirrors I had were "paintable" and you could clearly see the metal they were made of. I had this first set on several Opels, so finally after years of closing the driver's door with this mirror on it, it cracked, not the glass, the metal. It had fatigued enough. But, I think these chrome ones are made of steel, not 100% sure, but, I saw the engelmann style and I like it better. Gene __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

06-26-2003	#18 (permalink)
dakotaguy Opeler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North Dakota. Check a map. you'll find us. Posts: 94	Me thinks you are correct. Just to expand a bit. I am under the impression that the pot metal ones are cheaper quality. I have seen some that were chrome over brass. The bullet style varies slightly. Some have a more rounded taper, others come to a sharp point so look around. BTW. You'll probably get several hits on motorcycle mirrors too.

06-26-2003	#19 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene	The only problem with the nickel/brass ones are that they are expen$ive!!!! __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

06-26-2003	#20 (permalink)
1972ACGT Opeler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Arlington, Tx Posts: 42	I think I have the kind of mirrors on my car that you're talking about. I gave a pair of them to Bret Brummitt.. If you email him, he might sell them to you. I don't think he's using them. Mount them HIGH!!! Mine are really worthless as far as seeing behind me. but damn they look cool!

06-27-2003	#21 (permalink)
bret brummitt Currently in Opel Detox. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 53	Got em here Yes, I have the spare set Brian gave me. I can only recomment mounting them on the fender as I have played with them several times to no avail. Brian got his to somewhat work. Also, as Brian kinda eluded to, Everything I have is for sale.

06-27-2003	#22 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene	Brett; You have the bullet style? Gene __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

06-27-2003	#23 (permalink)
bret brummitt Currently in Opel Detox. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 53	Your PM box is full. email me tudsinhaler@earthlink.net

06-27-2003	#24 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene	Sorry about that, just cleaned it out. Been meaning to do that. Go ahead now. __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

06-27-2003	#25 (permalink)
madhatterpdc 1450 Seeker... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cape Cod, Mass Posts: 631	Are these the type of mirrors that were being referenced at the start of this thread http://www.opelgt.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=797 Regardless, I really like the look of these mirrors and would be interested where to source as well as price/availability. __________________ Keep it Blitzed

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