 SmooveP
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 08-06-12 09:21 AM - Post#2256371
so I got around to washing and detailing her this past weekend AND I finally bit the bullet and got her the famed mirror/spotlights, I personally think this is an awesome and RARE accessory! First pic infront of our new home in Parker, CO 
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prgm_mgr
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08-06-12 09:58 AM - Post#2256382
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Looks really cool! 
Mark
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funkstergrooves
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08-06-12 11:24 AM - Post#2256407
In response to SmooveP
Very nice!  I also need some trailmaster spotlights. Does any one have some xtra ones?
If you dont mind, what did they cost you?
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RumblingV8
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08-06-12 11:41 AM - Post#2256409
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Nice! I saw a pristine '58 Impala with those for sale at a car show this weekend. Neat stuff.
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TPost
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08-06-12 12:36 PM - Post#2256419
In response to SmooveP
WAY COOL!!!!
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THE PETE-STA
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08-06-12 06:48 PM - Post#2256568
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THEY'RE NUVUE SPOTLIGHTS......
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 nstlga
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08-07-12 07:03 AM - Post#2256710
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OK...........so when ya gonna change your location in your profile? 
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SmooveP
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08-07-12 08:55 AM - Post#2256745
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LOL nstlga!
I overlooked that, if you noticed I updated my signature a while back 
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 Chevyfan60
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08-07-12 11:52 AM - Post#2256787
In response to SmooveP
Looks pretty good in the pictures Pierre I think you should drive it up to Longmont so I can get a good look at it though...
Michael
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FiftiesMan
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08-07-12 01:24 PM - Post#2256823
In response to THE PETE-STA
Pierre,
Those do look nice on your ride. I have a pair of those same type of SL that I'm thinking of putting on my 58. Q: is there a template of where those are to be mounted on the doors? I haven't found anything as yet that would provide me that info. Did you have that info to install yours or did you just 'eyeball it'?
Thanks,
Mike
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funkstergrooves
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08-07-12 01:49 PM - Post#2256831
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Aw snaps...they are. I didnt look at them correctly. 
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SmooveP
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08-08-12 08:48 AM - Post#2257090
In response to funkstergrooves
Hey Fifties!
I used the same mounting holes already in place from the other mirrors, did not want to drill more, thus if I want to remove them it's simple. Down side they are mounted with 2/3 screws, but they are on there solid! And you really cannot tell. I know there's a lot of talk about NuVue vs. Trailmasters etc. I am one to say, would I love to have a pair of trailmasters (sure) am I going to pay $2000+ for a set that someone found at a swap meet or somewhere for $250 or less, heck no. These NuVues are sweet, solid and work. I've gotten nothing but compliments from people. I'm not sure where these 'values' and prices come from but it's crazy!! Just like paying $1500 for a compass. All accessories I'd like to have one day, but I'm not going to shell out $1000's for items that have "current face value" I recently talked to someone who told me that trailmasters, for example are "no longer desired" my point exactly, an item that someone might have paid $1000's for is now getting to where it's no longer in demand and in other terms "worthless"  I think this goes back to if you like it, and it looks great; do it! People WILL HATE regardless, whether NuVue, Trailmaster or whatever...and mind you I never stated that mine were any brand, simply mirror spotlights 
IMHO 
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FiftiesMan
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08-09-12 09:11 AM - Post#2257495
In response to SmooveP
Smoove,
I completely understand that the costs of accessories can (and have been) subjective. It's a matter of taste IMO as to what the person likes to have on their ride. I, for one, like the NV over the TM spots (thats just me). Besides, they're more affordable and available to get a hold of.
The reason I asked about a template is that my driver side door had cancer rot where the previous mirror was mounted and had to be patched and the pass side door didn't have the optional mirror installed.
I figured this would give me a chance to (upgrade?) to the SL mirrors and wanted to locate them per the template directions. I guess I could use the standard mirror template as a guide and go from there.
Q: Do you have a pic of the direct side view? I'm trying to see where the SL is located on the door in reference to the wing window assembly.
Thanks for the reply.
Mike
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SmooveP
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08-09-12 02:22 PM - Post#2257614
In response to FiftiesMan
Mike,
I'll be working on her tonight and can take some better pictures. I was luckily able to use the existing holes and I think they look great where they are and moreover the handle is very comfortably reachable should you actually want to move/position the light/mirror. I did run the wire into the door, but have yet to actually hook them up to power (can't wait). It's my goal to do that this weekend!
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FiftiesMan
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08-10-12 06:55 AM - Post#2257816
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Pierre,
That's cool. Hope you get a chance to finish it up this weekend. Thanks for letting me know.
Mike
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08-10-12 08:50 AM - Post#2257845
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Smoothe
I love reading and seeing the progress that you are always doing on your fine ride. Keep up the great work.
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 martiny
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08-12-12 09:47 AM - Post#2258431
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VERY COOL 
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