Classic/Antique Car Repair/old accesories

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Expert: - 2/12/2011


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Hello, I recently purchased a new car and I have trouble seeing the traffic lights when stopped at the stop line in the road. I enjoy cars and car shows of all types. I have noticed on some vintage models a crescent shaped prism/lens that reflects the traffic light color at the driver. Sir, what is the name of that item and is it available in either a vintage or modern model. I would appreciate any info you can share.   thank you, douglas

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Check the following web site: http://www.amazon.com/United-Pacific-Traffic-Light-Viewer/dp/B002GQK72C The most common one used back in the day was the Guide, supplied by the Guide division of General Motors, but there were a dozen or so other makes. For more information Google "traffic light viewers".

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Brad Sears

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All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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