The Initial Freshening
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 Official company photograph of the 1924 Kissel Model 6-55 Speedster |
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| MIRRORS: Inexpensive new rear-view mirrors (left) have been attached to the windshield. NOS (new old stock) Kissel mirrors have been acquired. These are attached to the spare tires by leather straps (center, right). |
Bugsby had no rear view mirrors as it was delivered to Lynn. Even with no top, it is very unsettling for Lynn to drive Bugsby on the street without an easy way to view what is behind and along side the car. Putting some mirrors on Bugsby is an early priority.
The first set of mirrors are created from very inexpensive generic mirrors that Lynn buys at a local auto parts store. Lynn is able to modify the stalks of the mirrors to directly attach to existing tapped holes in the windshield frame. Lynn is very satisfied with these mirrors for the time being. Eventually he intends on replacing them once he starts serious Concours d'Elegance competition.
Lynn is thrilled to see a set of Kissel rear view mirrors appear for auction on eBay. The auction claims them to be NOS (new old stock) meaning that they are old original stock mirrors that have never been put into service. Lynn is not certain that they are truly NOS, but the mounts appear to be of a construction, weight and patina that is consistent with this designation. Lynn pays a pretty penny for these two mirrors, placing his winning bid during the closing minutes of the auction from the exhibit floor at . Nonetheless, these mirrors are exactly what he is looking for. He uses some inexpensive vinyl boys belts to attach the mirrors to the spare tires. Lynn intends to acquire some 1" x 22" leather straps and buckles as a more appropriate way to attach these mirrors to the car.
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