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Re: MGs, Stoplights, Windshields

To: James Fischer <jfischer@supercollider.com>
Subject: Re: MGs, Stoplights, Windshields
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 1995 12:42:07 -0800 (PST)
On Wed, 15 Nov 1995, James Fischer wrote:

> Dave "vertically cramped" Culgan complained:
> 
> >How I wish MG had designed a taller windshield on this car. 
> >For a 6'4" driver its tough being the first in line at a traffic 
> >light. You really have to scrunch down to see the light change. 
> >I even took the wooden spacers out from under the seat rails!  
> 
>     When you are first in line at the light, watch the light in
>     the reflection on your hood.  Works every time.  If your
>     finish is too dull to see the light's color, try a ladies'
>     compact or other such small mirror on the dash.

Hey, what about one of those prismatic/periscopy-type thingies, like the 
Fulton Traffic Light Minder (or whatever they were called) that were so 
common an accessory in the 1950s? These were designed for the very 
purpose y'all describe, although I doubt they worked very well if your 
car is also equipped with the accessory external windshield visor. ;-)

Andy "I'm surprised Will didn't think of this one" Mace

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