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  1. belmateo

    Sunbeam 2000 build

    Hi Jay! I did create a poll where everyone can vote. Thanks
  2. belmateo

    Side Mirrors

    Seems to be the general consensus to keep them on the doors for them to be most effective. Thanks Dan
  3. belmateo

    Side Mirrors

    What do you think looks and functions better for mounting the side mirrors no matter what style they are.
  4. belmateo

    Sunbeam 2000 build

    Thanks Brian, it is helpful.
  5. belmateo

    Sunbeam 2000 build

    I see some of the cars have the mirrors mounted on the fenders and others on the doors. For the people that have them on the fenders, what is your experience?
  6. belmateo

    Sunbeam 2000 build

    Yes! Thank you so much!
  7. belmateo

    Sunbeam 2000 build

    Has anyone made fiberglass headlight rings (peaked)?
  8. belmateo

    Sunbeam 2000 build

    I decided to round out the top of the cold air inlet at the front of the car to somewhat match the grill opening. Of course that required making new (better) bumper brackets. Didn't have time to mount the mirrors today.
  9. belmateo

    Sunbeam 2000 build

    Picked these up today and the size if perfect for my mirrors, now I need to make a secure bonding between the two of them ad seal the edges.
  10. belmateo

    Sunbeam 2000 build

    I ordered them from NAPA. I like your idea about using silicone to keep it dry. One thing I do like about these mirrors is that once they are adjusted, you tighten a screw at the back that holds it in that position. If you recall on the first SUN2K I made my own mirrors similar to the bullet...
  11. belmateo

    NAPA auto parts ripoff

    My parts are supposed to arrive for pickup tomorrow, will update on that experience.
  12. belmateo

    NAPA auto parts ripoff

    The Nigerians are angels compared to these crooks.
  13. belmateo

    NAPA auto parts ripoff

    I can not believe what I was just told. I made an online purchase with NAPA™ auto parts, PayPal™ was one of the payment options and for some reason that would not fly on their website. So I tried from another computer and the same thing happened after two attempts it was put on a credit card...
  14. belmateo

    Sunbeam 2000 build

    Read your message again and got my answer. Question is where did you find the convex stick on mirrors? Mine are anywhere from 3-1/2 to 3-3/4" diameter.
  15. belmateo

    Sunbeam 2000 build

    Jim, do you mean the stick on small ones or actually replace the entire lens?
  16. belmateo

    Sunbeam 2000 build

    We will see how it looks on this project and go from there.
  17. belmateo

    Sunbeam 2000 build

    I found a pair of these in England and want to give them a try on this project.
  18. belmateo

    Sunbeam 2000 build

    Here is what the front end will look like when finished with all the chrome, stainless steel and hood scoop. Now to take it apart and do the finish work.
  19. belmateo

    Sunbeam 2000 build

    Stopped by Sunbeam Specialties the other day to get a new rear boot handle as the two that I had were pitted.
  20. belmateo

    Sunbeam 2000 build

    I have no choice but to epoxy it to the hood since it is Aluminum just as the early Alpines that were set up for racing. Also learned recently that the Alpine race cars had Aluminum hoods, doors, fenders and trunk lid. I don't recall what material the hardtop was made from. As if the cars aren't...
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