62 Mirrors Plastic Chrome

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Joe Campos

Joe Campos

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Hey guys, I am in talks with a 3D printer dude about the chrome backs of the 62 mirrors. One of mine broke off and the other is peeling the chrome. I know these get knocked around a lot and haven't seen a replacement for them. (If you know of any, please post a link and save me time lol) I was to see if there is a way for him to print a durable one out of a good ABS. If so (and it was reasonably priced) how many of you 62 owners would be interested?
 
Cruiser Corps has you covered for only $89.

But these aren't super duper heavy duty high quality as the original Toyota 62 mirrors, but they look great when new and don't rattle.

Mirror Set - Chrome
 
OSS said:
Cruiser Corps has you covered for only $89.

But these aren't super duper heavy duty high quality as the original Toyota 62 mirrors, but they look great when new and don't rattle.

Mirror Set - Chrome
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Yeah, but if we can get a good strong cover to replace them....we wouldn't have to worry about replacing the entire mirror. Also, the $89 are manual right?
 
Yes, manual. I bought a set. But it's more than just the chrome on the original Toyota mirrors that rots away, the internal joint mechanism is made of plastic and it rots too. Eventually becoming so brittle, parts inside snap off and the mirror won't hold position any longer.

You might get a shiny cover for an old mirror, only to find that the inside mechanism crumbles away during disassembly— or the next time you reposition the mirror.
 
OSS said:
Yes, manual. I bought a set. But it's more than just the chrome on the original Toyota mirrors that rots away, the internal joint mechanism is made of plastic and it rots too. Eventually becoming so brittle, parts inside snap off and the mirror won't hold position any longer.

You might get a shiny cover for an old mirror, only to find that the inside mechanism crumbles away during disassembly— or the next time you reposition the mirror.
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Understandable...I am quite new as an owner. So, I haven't had her around long enough to see the some of the long term wear.
Thanks for the heads up.
 
I like your thinking - and of course, anything that saves money. But.....

I bought City Racer's fully manual OEM Toyota mirrors and couldn't be happier. After the purchase, I tried swapping the electric guts into the new manual mirror housing, but reached two conclusions: 1) it cannot really be done due to design issues and 2) the manual mirror swivel adjustment plate is much larger and more stable than that of the electric mirrors. My electric mirrors shook all the time, due to wear and design. The manual mirrors have a big, flat, wide (supportive) adjuster mechanism that looks like it will last forever.

So, I have a shiny new mirror that is rock solid - zero vibration. And, they are so big that they basically never need adjusting - especially the convex right side mirror. I just don't care that they are not electric.

Steve
 
I have a set of chrome Oem mirrors sitting on a shelf in the garage. Joe Campos PM if interested.

Anything is better than stock 60 mirrors, 62 mirrors really made a difference for towing.
 
@bhicks
is the vendor...he 3D prints the cup holders for the 62 center console.
 
I'm always open to making new products if the demand is there but it appears there is already an aftermarket option on OEM option still available. I wouldn't be able to be much lower than the cruiser corps price and that is a complete drop in unit. Large curvy parts require a lot of support and labor in support removal, sanding, and acetone smoothing. It's the labor that really kills me. I personally think the cruiser corps product will be better looking than anything I could make with a 3D printer and priced just as good. I don't think it makes sense to create something that already exists that is better than what I can do.
 
SteveH said:
I like your thinking - and of course, anything that saves money. But.....

I bought City Racer's fully manual OEM Toyota mirrors and couldn't be happier. After the purchase, I tried swapping the electric guts into the new manual mirror housing, but reached two conclusions: 1) it cannot really be done due to design issues and 2) the manual mirror swivel adjustment plate is much larger and more stable than that of the electric mirrors. My electric mirrors shook all the time, due to wear and design. The manual mirrors have a big, flat, wide (supportive) adjuster mechanism that looks like it will last forever.

So, I have a shiny new mirror that is rock solid - zero vibration. And, they are so big that they basically never need adjusting - especially the convex right side mirror. I just don't care that they are not electric.

Steve
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You answered all of my questions in that one post. Thanks!
 
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