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Old Oct 14, 2019 | 01:25 PM
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Custom Made Vert Sun Visor Inboard Hinges

Update March 26, 2021:

It's been a nutty past three months for me but it looks like the light at the end of the tunnel is indeed the end of the tunnel and not an oncoming train. I can have a batch of these ready to ship by the end of next week. Thanks for your patience and continued interest!

Let me know and I will message you with my Paypal or Venmo info.

Thanks for your patience!

Steven

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! After several requests my son is making another batch. Price had to go up though, sorry. Please let me know if you would like a set. I've had mine in for a while now and they are nice to have. Keeps those visors from flying around.

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My sun visors always seemed to have a mind of their own floating around while I drove. I tasked my aspiring tech-ie youngest son with designing and 3D-printing a kit for us thirdgen vert owners. After a few versions, these are them. I've had them on about six months and they seem stable. They do the job, Visors stay in place and don't flop but are fully useable. They are subtle IMHO and don't stand-out. He's doing this so he can save up to buy a bigger printer or a CNC machine. Well, there goes my garage space. So far they are only available in black. The kit will come with Philips head screws, not the nerdy square drive ones I used. You will need a small allen wrench to adjust the tension on the hinge.

For the foreseeable future it's "lifetime warranty" LOL.

$20 shipped to you for the pair. Install is easy. I suppose you could maybe use double face high strength tape, but I used the included screws. They install quickly.

Shoot me a PM if interested. Paypal, Venmo, or Apple Pay.







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Old Oct 15, 2019 | 07:25 AM
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great idea!
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Old Oct 15, 2019 | 12:40 PM
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That is amazingly cool. How's payment made?
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Old Oct 15, 2019 | 12:59 PM
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Paypal or Venmo or Apple Pay. Shoot me a PM if interested and let me know which method you prefer. My son will be excited at his first sale!
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Old Oct 16, 2019 | 05:53 PM
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sent you a pm.
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Old Oct 17, 2019 | 09:29 PM
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I decided on 2 pair of brackets. I have sent the money to your paypal account. Thanks. p/s please let me know when shipped.
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Old Oct 19, 2019 | 11:41 AM
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Excellent, thank you! Got it. Will send them to the address you mentioned in the PM!
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Old Oct 20, 2019 | 11:04 PM
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Thanks for you message. That was super quick.
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Old Nov 7, 2019 | 10:10 PM
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Re: Custom Made Vert Sun Visor Inboard Hinges

These are awesome, I would like to order a set for my vert
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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 09:27 AM
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TTT
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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 01:00 PM
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Re: Custom Made Vert Sun Visor Inboard Hinges

I am missing the driver's Visor for my 89 IROC Z Vert. Tried sourcing here(black in color) , with negative results. I won't need brackets, till I get the L visor.
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Old Apr 28, 2020 | 07:45 PM
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TTT. Still taking orders...
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Old Apr 29, 2020 | 06:00 AM
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What filament is he using?
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Old Apr 29, 2020 | 12:21 PM
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He's using PETG plastic.
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Old May 1, 2020 | 10:51 AM
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Ok, I've got three sets. I'll ship out today to those I have received payment and address info. Thanks again!
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Old Jul 13, 2020 | 05:30 PM
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Recieved mine today. They look like nice pieces. Cant wait to instal .
thank you
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Old Jul 13, 2020 | 06:53 PM
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Thanks for your patience! Please let me know if you have any trouble with it.
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Old Jul 14, 2020 | 10:04 AM
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Re: Custom Made Vert Sun Visor Inboard Hinges

Interested in a pair of these. I have a vert if that makes any difference with fitment.
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Old Jul 14, 2020 | 11:19 AM
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That's what they are for! Shoot me a PM. I had my son make some extras.
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Old Nov 27, 2020 | 03:15 PM
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Hello. Are these still available?
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Old Dec 1, 2020 | 09:40 AM
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Hi all,

I am contracting my son to make another batch. Lol. I have responded in PMs. I will keep you posted. Thanks!

Steven
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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 11:56 AM
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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 12:51 PM
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I'd love a set of these. How do we reserve some?
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