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I saw a "Fulton style" Sun Shield on Ebay...Comet Sky...Never heard of the Brand before...What I thought was unusual about it is that the shield/visor part is actually stainless mesh...Pretty cool. No paint hassles...Read that it was part of the Peckett Line...Any comments..?

Hi Kevin,
The visor on our 48 is a Charles Peckat MFG. CO. of Maywood, IL Comet Skyshield (avatar).
The panels are not exactly a mesh but stamped to look like a mesh.
The end caps and middle are smooth but ours has some 'character' dents that perfectly compliment the 'patina rod' motif :) lol



Every part of it is stainless steel including the hardware.
Couldn't find out much about them except what a Google patent # search reveals (more questions than answers).

Oh, that's it then...I thought it was "mesh" and the seller didn't say otherwise...I bought off ebay last night for $182+ shipping...Has a couple 'o dings...I like the way it adjust's...Well, I'll look at it when it comes...If I don't like it it will go into the pile with the other Fulton junk

Hey, thanks for the photo...I was curious as to if the tabs might get in the way of the mounting...I guess not...!

From your photo it appears that maybe it bolts to the rain gutter/railing instead of screwing on to the car with holes drilled in the body...? Thanks, Kevin

Kev... I think it's still going to be screwed through the drip rail. Mine is mounted the same way... it seems that they didn't mind drilling their Chevys full of holes back in the day!

I know you're talking about a Pecket visor, but I'd bet it's mounted very similar to my Fulton. Unless I'm misunderstanding something, if it's mounted through the drip rail the screw tips would be visible in the drip rail gutterline?

Here's a picture of how the Fulton mounts.......

Thanks for the photo Ken...That's exactly the way the Fulton I have mounts to my car...This Comet Sky (that's on it's way) has a different way of mounting, at first I thought it just screwed on to the side of the car above the rail but from Boardwalk's pictures I'm not sure that's the case...

Now that's interesting...I see you have the "extension" on your side mounts, where as Tiny and myself do not, ours is just one piece...Perhaps we have an earlier version of the Fulton Visor...

Kev... I think it's still going to be screwed through the drip rail. Mine is mounted the same way... it seems that they didn't mind drilling their Chevys full of holes back in the day!

I'm sorry Brewster, I didn't see your post up there...I think your right about the drilling of holes all "willie-nillie..."
But I thought these Comet Sky holes were drilled right in though the roof...!

Hi Kevin,
I went out to take another look, just to be sure.
There are no holes drilled in the rails or the roof.

As I remembered, the brackets are of a two piece construction.
The center support 'somehow' slips over the center molding and is secured. May be some holes drilled under there.
The lower half of the brackets clamp to the rails.
The upper half slips over and into a half-moon recess on the outside of the lower half.
After a visor angle is chosen, with-in the limits of the center support, the upper half is then secured with two machine screws to the lower.

It was in place when we bought the car, so I do not know how difficult or easy it is to install.
From the condition of the windshield stainless, glass and the rubber, if nothing else, the center support may have been there since 48.

Kevin........be sure to post how this Comet riggin' really mounts when you get the thing in your hands.

I'm curious about it, because I know they didn't have super glue back in the day

Thanks, Boardwalk...This is what I've "gleened" from your photo...Which is really cool...No holes to drill...I don't know if I could have figured it out on my own without the picture, now the only problem is I'll have to make those (under)side pieces that I'm missing ( that clamp to the rail ) I imagine it's hard for you to peer underneath to see what that inside part of the "clamp" must look like...But at least I understand what is involved and what I'm going to have to do...And the best part is NO HOLES

Sure thing, Ken. I'm starting to realize that the clamp in the center ( of the windshield ) really has it's work cut out for itself...It's basically what keeps these visor's from "launch mode" Ha Ha

is is just me or is that comet visor mounted upside down or is that the way it's made..I had someone give me a visor,it wasn't a fulton,didn't see any name on it.It needed some work,instead of keeping and fixing it I took it to Charlotte Auto Fair and sold it like a dummy,stupid stupid stupid,and stupid..

I was wondering about that...! I thought maybe it was bent or...? But now that you mention it...Yeah, I think your right...It appears to be mounted backwards...! It really does...Hey, Boardwalk...!

Sorry, if I've rubbed anybody the wrong-way with my choice of Forum in which to post this topic...I guess I should have done this down in the Mr. Goodwrench / Body / paint / etc. section...I just kinda think of this 1946-48 forum as my own personal scrible pad

Well, that seems to be the way we're going here on Chat.............post anything you want, anywhere you want.

If we all do that, we'll have a heck of a mess in a while won't we?!?!?!?!

Then maybe after a little while, we won't have to worry about it, because maybe after enough of this, there won't be Chat any more.

I KNOW...It won't be long, we'll be looking just like that HOKEY A** MESSAGE BOARD...With folks posting like this was some kinda FACEBOOK free-for-all...!

Kevin,
I think that this was a GREAT place to post this topic. You targeted the exact audience that would be interested in this feature.

Thanks for sharing.

--Bill Barker

Well, thanks Bill...I did get a bigger response than I expected...!

A couple of close-ups pic's of the side mounting brackets would be very much appreciated.I only have what I believe you are calling the lower brackets.

It came in the mail today...It's nicer than I thought it would be....If I could just find or make the inside of the side mounting brackets I'll be set...I much prefer the way this mounts compared to a Fultton...Clean lines/No holes to drill...This visor should buff out nicely...I could take some photo's with my iPhone and Email them to you...You believe you have some mounting gear...?

What I do have is one of these. I was in the back seat of the car.
But I am missing a few pieces.

That is why I hope Boardwalk will share a few pic's. So YOU can make 2 sets of hardware.
My guess is this sits on the outside of the drip rail and their is a seprate piece that tightens down to the inside of the rail????

Oh, well look at that...! It's a different model/style of the Comet Sky Visor, but the mounting on the side is the same...Your also missing the clamp / to windshield divider, but that is something you should be able to find...I'll keep an eye out on ebay for for one...When we figure out the side mounts I'll make extras...

So, was middle sections also painted on the outside...? Can't tell if that's primer or stainless...

I'll go out and take some photo's and email them to you...

They are cool visors...I like them better than Fulton's...Sorry

Now that I'm standing here with visor in hand...Comparing it with Mr. Boardwalks photo...We can rest assured his visor IS NOT installed backwards...It just looks that way (in the photo the middle/back does appear to be a bit high)

The center section is painted. The end caps and hardware is chrome plated.

I does look like the mounting section might have been the same at one time.

Yes, I think the ends ( side mounts ) are the same...Other than yours are chromed steel and mine are stainless...I was thinking about what we're missing, it's basically a short bar with a threaded hole...I'm sure Boardwalk can at least see it. Maybe we can get him to describe it and I'll make us some. I thought yours might look nice painted to match your car...I'll just buff mine out...

Hey Russell...Your rare and desirable Pecket Sky Shield hit EBay this morning...! Item # 321023189504 It's from the same fellow that sold me my last one ( I have two Comet's, now. Geez. ) I asked him if he might know where to obtain more side clamps, he seems to know a lot about these Pecket's...

Anyway, you might want to check-out his "buy it now price"

Easier to go to 47 chevy, and scroll down page one.

Well we are able to see the brackets very well. You should go ahead and pick this one up as well. His has stainless clamps, what you need. Funny, mine are chrome.

The price is about right. I was offered $1000.00 for mine 10 years ago.

Oh, I'm about tapped out as far as visors go...The last one I had to call my Christmas present to me...

Now that I have what I'm really happy with, the other two visors can go to new owners...

(Note: Now, before you 46-48ers read this, and get all upset, may I point out that it is offered by a nut case (me) and wholy tongue-in-cheek. Nothing more. Now, if you choose, read on:)

Bill,

I respectively disagree. Owing to the fact that these here, Fulton's, et al, will fit several year models and not just 1946-48, Kevin's post would better have fit in the Accessories under MrG.

Too, the fact that that is an obscure forum would seem, to me, an appropriate place, given Kevin's post and for anything to do with outside sun-visors. I think you should have taken some corrective action and transferred it over there. Do too!

You did, however, correctly point out, inadvertently, I'm sure, that he targeted the right audience. That's because no self-respecting 41 owner would stick such a God-awful looking contraption on his ride. (emphasis on "self-respecting).

Those 46-48 dudes figure that after Chevrolet added those lovely (snicker) fender caps, they might as well go ahead and screw-up what remained of the decent lines of the car. Mercy!

I appreciate you going out of your way to commend Kevin on what you may, on first blush but without really studying the matter, posting in a proper forum but you screwed up royally on this one, buster. Did too! I know you regret it but can't now change it and save face. Oh, well.

Until now you have done a good job. Don't let this little hick-up in judgement get to you. We are a forgiving flock out here. Are too!

With all due respect (emphasis on due),
Charlie

BTW: Warning: Any more praise where it is not warranted may result in a formal reprimand and/or a reduction in pay. So consider yourself on notice, Oh, yes!

You do say .............

Well, Charlie...I guess some of us can get away with murder 'round these here parts...!

Gentlemen.......can we please stay on topic?

Thank you.

ken48
Chat Moderator

The original post asked for any comments. That's what I did. Comment that was merely offered in the humorous vein. But, read on so I can set the record straight for my seemingly humorless friends out there.

I think the outside sun-visor is a beautiful, functional (keeps the sun out of your eyes and helps to keep the cabin cooler, and the dash protected from heat and UV0 accessory. They are really "cool." And, the Comet Sky Sun Shield may be the best of the best. (I don't know about this last part.)

I can't imagine that anyone would not find them just lovely and a much sought after accessory. Imagine that.

I never took to them but what do I know about beauty? Obviously, not much. Huh?

How's that?
Charlie

Nice recovery...Charlie

My opion is stick with a Fulton,I would second guess no attachment to the vehicle(clampped to the rain gutter)...These thing take alot of wind force and could fly off..When I 1st purchased the 48 Aero it came with a 50's something visor which was clampped and not screwed and experienced many problem...

I guess I could say the same for that early '40's grill style

Well...The center clamp I think contributes to a lot of the holding force, plus the way wind slips through between the visor and the roof...You know how if you hold you hand, fingers pointing forwards out the window there's not a whole lot of wind resistance...And the Comet Sky's outer mount does bend under the rain rail...I happen to like how easily it is to mount that way...Unfortunately, it's also easy for someone to steal. Funny how they seem to get more money for them...Maybe it's because there's fewer of them left...They were so easily blown off the car...

Holding one next to the other...I prefer the style of the Comet better, plus this all stainless model there's no paint hassles...

Kevin points well made...
the 1st visor that was on the 48 was actually attached to the roof with screws but the clamps on the rain gutters would tend to come loose and flap in the wind as I was driving.I made many pit stops to reattach before removing the 1st visor for good.I would guess though with good attention payed when installing your Comet Sky side clamps,all will be secure,safe and good looking!How about some when its on

I'd love to post photo's...STILL don't have a photo-sharing site...Something else I need to get too

Oh, no...Will this mean I'll need to invest in a Guide "street-light viewer", also...?

Yes! They basically came as a pair. Re-pops are available.

Really...I didn't know that...I sure see lots of them on EBay...Thanks, Kevin

With out one you will learn real soon to stop WAY before the traffic lights..Unfortunatly if the light is sensored and it does not detect your vehicle you could be sitting there for a long time

I didn't even think of this aspect...I assumed a light-viewer was to let you know that the light was now green, and it's time to put her in gear and giddy-up without having to bump your nose on the steering wheel to check it's status...

One thing I did notice with the Comet Sky Visor ( this model anyway ) is that it's not nearly as wide as a Fulton...At it's sides anyway...Guess it does jut out in the middle a bit...Sure is stylish...Reason I prefer it over the Fulton...And you know I wasn't really a "fan" of these visors...Up until recently, I was in the purest boat on this matter...No Fulton for me...! Funny how I changed my "view"...!

It's gunna look great........Is yours still reflective green on the bottom?

I just got it via Fedex...Had to sign for it...The Ebay seller said it was in very good condition...I wonder why he didn't just come out and say "It's BRAND SPANKING NEW...! Never has been put on a car...or even assembled...! It's Xmas comes early ...!

Bruce...The visor is 100% Stainless...Not a speck of paint on the entire thing...Wonder if they weren't popular because of that...? ...It is a thing of beauty, though...

Kevin you are one lucky dude!!!

You might need to get some flat paint on the underside...you could get alot of glear

Fulton did use a particular shade of green for just that purpose...I'll just wait and see...I think I'd be a little leery of applying anything to this new visor other than some form of protectant or wax...There are some fine scratch's or "box rub" that could be polished out but...I wonder if polishing compound would work...?

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise...! This afternoon I got out the Fulton to compare it to the Comet Sky...And if you look back to the beginning of this thread, you'll see what I mean...Notice that Boardwalk's visor looks considerably thinner...Width wise, that is...The Fulton measure's 14" inches wide at both the sides and the center...Where as this particular model Comet Sky measure's only 9" inches wide at the rain rail, and increases to 10" inches in the center...Makes me wonder if I'll even need a Street-light viewer after all, being 4 to 5 inches narrower...We'll see...I think this is why I thought it was a bit more stylish after all... Boy, is that Fulton is wide, by comparison...