Those elusive green reflectors......

[r.morrison]

Well, just thought I'd share this. Went through this Forum to see if I could locate those damn little elusive green bumper reflectors for the early CMP's . Seems over the years the subject has periodically popped up on the forum as to their where abouts. Took a chance and emailed our friend Brian Asbury and as described by himself ...tres uber expensive and sought after. He has one set left and if you're interested, give him a shout. NOT to do Brian ought of a sale, came across these little puppies out of Europe and as far as I'm concerned...."close enough for the girls we go with"!
The originals are made of plastic. The ones I picked up are crystal and some what a darker green. They are about 3 cm larger in diameter but unless your friends are walking around with a micrometer (now there's an old word!) they will work perfectly. Just have to make the bracket and cup.
Keep you posted......Robert

[r.morrison]

Well as much as I did this venture a week ago, downloading photos etc etc etc tonight for whatever reason, I can't seem to download my photos. Whether some thing is wrong with the web site or I am screwing up.....I'll have to keep trying and figure this one out. Sorry for the let down. Robert

[Dave Mills]

How is it all going Rob? This is my set of NOS Green Reflectors from my Dad's collection.

Dave.

[r.morrison]

Firstly, my deepest apologies in not getting back to you. I will call and/or email you over the next couple of days. Been busy up here, but still try and stay a fresh on the forum. YES.... those are the puppies I have been talking about. Would you like to sell them? I am willing to pay for them in "pepperoni"! For what ever reason I can't seem to down load the photos. We'll try tomorrow.
Sorry OZ didn't make it up here in the World Finals. Hopefully you all had a good time while you were here.
I'll try giving you a call tomorrow evening and we'll take it from there.

Cheers ....Robert

PS: Unfortunately....the father who started up the "pepperoni store" passed away 2 weeks ago from a sudden heart attack. Died and revived 8 times!!! Internationally, you are not the first ones to sample his fare. I went to the funeral, and it was way beyond standing room only. You have been blessed!
I have you comments framed and they will be displayed in the shop!!

We'll natter over the weekend......Robert

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by r.morrison

PS: Unfortunately....the father who started up the "pepperoni store" passed away 2 weeks ago from a sudden heart attack. Died and revived 8 times!!!

And yet the guy who inflicted the "Kale Smoothie" on the world lives to 104! There is no justice!

[Dave Mills]

Hello Rob, yes, we spoke about these gems when you hosted us in Canada. Mate, PM me and we will discuss; it is the least we can do for your hospitality and generosity.

We are sad to hear about the Pepperoni king's passing. It got our daughter and others from the Aussie team through the world Championships and we cannot thank you enough.

PM me and I am sure we will do a deal you cannot refuse on the green reflectors.

Cheers,

Dave and Kathy.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by r.morrison

Well as much as I did this venture a week ago, downloading photos etc etc etc tonight for whatever reason, I can't seem to download my photos. Whether some thing is wrong with the web site or I am screwing up.....I'll have to keep trying and figure this one out. Sorry for the let down. Robert

Here you go, Robert!

They look like a very good replacement/ replica.

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[r.morrison]

Many thanks Hanno. Still haven't figured out what I did wrong. Robert

[Grant Bowker]

I don't think I have a need for the reflectors but I am curious whether the reflectors from Europe were a one-off find or are readily available for people to order (and what the source is if there are more available). For that matter, is there another source for CMP parts developing besides LWD?

[r.morrison]

Hi Grant: I don't know if you would call it "one off" but I came across them somewhat as a fluke. I was looking for these etc. under "reflectors" and all sorts of words and descriptions. As anyone who has shopped ebay, the key word is everything to finding something and low and behold I came across these under the word "prism". They are Czech chandelier crystals/decorations and as known, they make some of the finest crystal in the world. As soon as I saw them, I knew they were spot on. As said earlier, only 3 cm larger in diameter and that's close enough. I bought up their stock of eight and have a agreement with them to buy up all of them that they can lay their hands on. They have red ones of the same size, but as to an earlier broach of the subject, red ones were never used on CMP's. Nothing else even closely related to CMP's or anything military.
Hope this helps.....Robert

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by r.morrison

Went through this Forum to see if I could locate those damn little elusive green bumper reflectors for the early CMP's.

The originals are made of plastic. The ones I picked up are crystal and somewhat a darker green. They are about 3 cm larger in diameter...

Keep you posted......Robert

I do hope you mean they are 3mm larger, 3 cm would be quite apparent.

I also wonder if you could lighten the colour by removing the gold paint (should be easy to remove from glass), and repainting with a light aluminium paint, or even a gloss white? The prism facets of the glass should provide the reflectivity, and not rely on the metallic components of the painted backing.