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V6 Alpine trim questions?

crs

Gold Level Sponsor
We have replaced the original windscreen rear view mirror with a new one that includes the flip feature to keep headlights of following cars out of the drivers eyes at night.
Questions:
1. The stock outside rearview mirrirs will not hold adjustment, so they need to be replaced. I have located some that look original and some that have a bullet shape on their front like I had on my old Series III. Can anyone suggest what has worked best for you?
2. I have seen photos of a V6 emblem rather than the stock Series IV emblem. Can anyone shed some light on where these come from? Also, what about a single V6 emblem on the trunk rather than replacing the Series IV emblems?
3. My old Lucas roadlampsfrom my Series III (flood on the right and pencil beam on the left) have gone walkabout and will need to be replaced. I would appreciate info on sources and brands of smaller rectangular road lamps to be mounted in the grill.

Thanks in advance for any tips you may have.
 

61Alpine

Silver Level Sponsor
Please tell me about your rear view mirror. I have two rusted out pieces of crap and would like a nice mirror.

Where did you get your adjustable mirror.

Thanks.
 

crs

Gold Level Sponsor
Rob,
I ordered it from Sunbeam Specialties, Inc in Califirnia. It is listed on page 24 of their free catalog. It looks to be well made and functions properly. Here is a link to their site:

http://www.rootes.com/

Update - I saw it on my Alpine today and it does look sharp! The mounting holes fit exactly.
Price was US$96.
 

Stormb10

Donation Time
I found V6 badges on ebay (search Sunbeam badges). The guy sells a few options (V6 Sunbeam, V6 Rootes, etc.) $39. I just ordered them so I don't know the quality but the pictures look nice.

Also Ron I know Al Mason has an early series rear view mirror for $80.
 

crs

Gold Level Sponsor
Stormb10 - plese let us know how your badges look and how you like them.
 

Stormb10

Donation Time
Hi guys,
Just wanted to follow up about the fender badges, they arrived and look really good. The quality is excellent. I didn't realize when I ordered them that the letters and numbers are clear and intended to take on the car's color. Tom
 
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