What does a 66 fj40 rear view mirror look like? (1 Viewer)

[wdukes]

Just curious. I have seen all types in all years and have a bunch in boxes myself. Can someone help by showing what the 66 would actually come with?

Thank you!


Dukes


Gratuitous picture....because we all like progress pics

 

[middlecalf]

Provide a pic of your mirror mounting holes to the windshield frame. That will add a lot to the investigation.

 

[63cruiser]

With the vent in the windshield, that isn't really a 66. My guess is you will be looking for the early mirror like from the @andybudge photo below.

 

[Wadesters]

This is from my 65. Just had new glass cut for it.

 

[middlecalf]

^ this is my guess. ’65 to early ‘66’s had the three hole unicorn mirrors. However, the ‘65 parts book illustration shows the two hole mirror that @63cruiser posted, hence the need for a pic of the OP’s windshield mount holes to get the right one.

FWIW here’s my <still open> want add from 20+ yrs ago with the 3-hole windshield mount for my early ‘65… Wanted - rear view mirror - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/rear-view-mirror.617491/

 

[Roastchestnuts]

With the vent in the windshield, that isn't really a 66. My guess is you will be looking for the early mirror like from the @andybudge photo below.View attachment 3179913

My 1964 has this mirror.

 

[Tank5]

This is from my 65. Just had new glass cut for it.

View attachment 3179918

Does the glass just stick to the metal frame with an adhesive or is there some sort of trim that goes around the edge?

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Does the glass just stick to the metal frame with an adhesive or is there some sort of trim that goes around the edge?

It’s an adhesive that holds the mirror in place.

Dukes being that you’re looks like an early ‘65 post up the mounting holes on the windshield to see if it’s a 2 or 3 hole as Paul mentioned.

My experience has been with ‘65s that if you have a factory heater and fresh air intake it corresponds with the 3 hole rear view mirror and if no factory heater it’s the earlier 2 hole style. Given this is anecdotal but having had 10 or so cruisers in this ‘65 transition year it’s the pattern I have noticed.

 

[whitey45]

I see short running boards, so Im going with the early 2 hole mirror! Also, wrong hardtop, should be corrugated!

 

[wdukes]

With the vent in the windshield, that isn't really a 66. My guess is you will be looking for the early mirror like from the @andybudge photo below.View attachment 3179913

The build date was June 64...could be reason for different vent
Still shaking this thing out. It is very possible that parts were swapped at one time.

 

[wdukes]

I see short running boards, so Im going with the early 2 hole mirror! Also, wrong hardtop, should be corrugated!

 

[wdukes]

Thanks for all the great responses. I have sourced one of the early fat style mirrors(spendy). I have the rig in my shop about 45 minutes away...and a snowy mountain Pass. Will get you an update when I can get a hole pattern also.

Thanks to all again,
Dukes

 

[wdukes]

With the vent in the windshield, that isn't really a 66. My guess is you will be looking for the early mirror like from the @andybudge photo below.View attachment 3179913

I was able to get one of these

 

[whitey45]

Quarter windows were added to the corrugated top, another common mod to help with blind spots!

 

[Roastchestnuts]

Those quarter windows would be nice! my corrugated top does not have them. I dont have the scissor door attached right now but I imagine with it closed it would be really hard to see out the back.

 

[wdukes]

Mike Bradshaw sent me this picture from one of his 65s

 

[wdukes]

Quarter windows were added to the corrugated top, another common mod to help with blind spots!

And for the win....Whitey45. Two holer it is!

 

[wdukes]

Got this one. Pretty sure I have purchased cruisers for less

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Mike Bradshaw sent me this picture from one of his 65sView attachment 3180726

Mike Bradshaw sent me this picture from one of his 65sView attachment 3180726

That’s a pretty ingenious PO mod. That’s an exterior side mirror bolted in place of the original smaller rear view

 

[middlecalf]

^I have one of those wide angle exterior side mirrors. The view out my 45SWB FT is not good. Hmmm...