Would this be “wrong”?

[Mrpasmith]

The orogional FJ55 mirrors are a little small for a daily driver.
Found these from FJCruiser, would give me power adjust, maybe heated and they are Toyota.


Thoughts anyone would this be wrong?

 

[Mickkk]

Oh so wrong

 

[wngrog]

I just got dizzy

 

[scrapdaddy]

Since you asked, then my opinion is it would ruin the 55 look. There are other mirrors that could work, just not those.

 

[Big Sexy]

Morally wrong? No.

Aesthetically wrong? Yes....

Agree with you that original mirrors are small and moreover nearly useless for a daily driver. I've seen other after market mirrors that weren't power adjustable but larger, more functional and better looking but I've never considered the FJ55 to bemuch of a daily driver either.

It's your ride so do what you want/need to. Like most modifications, once you do it, you're stuck with it.

 

[wngrog]

Personally the stock mirrors are critical to the look. I love them. For use and for looks. There are zero blind spots in a Pig.

 

[onemanarmy]

Why not FJ40 mirrors? Or FJ62 mirrors?

 

[tatat]

Wrong? Yep. mucho.

 

[bobm]

. NASTY .

 

[wngrog]

The only non pig mirrors that look right are the big 1970s style truck mirrors
So many had on them over the years.

 

[J Mack]

Thoughts anyone would this be wrong?

Not my personal taste but I would stop short of calling them wrong, I’ve seen far worse things bolted to a pig. If you like the look I say go for it!



If you’re looking for a stock appearing that improves your vision I used NAPA Part #: LIT 97819 Convex / Spot Mirror Head on a factory arm. Big improvement over the factory mirrors.

 

[Megadoomer]

I vote 62 mirrors. They are bigger and almost period looking.

 

[PabloCruise]

I would not have thought there would be such a negative reaction!

Not wrong, but I would put a lot of weight on how well they fit the Pig body lines.

How well do they match up? Hard to see in your picture...

 

[fj55-100]

What is behind you should be of no concern .

 

[Ol Yeller]

If you want a bigger mirror I’d at least try to stay period look...there were some mirrors of an early pickup somewhere that I thought carried the theme

And as has been mentioned, it’s your deal so take other ramblings as just that...

 

[Tancruiser]

Oh I think there perfect I’ll take your old ones off your hands just to help you out .

 

[Mrpasmith]

If you want a bigger mirror I’d at least try to stay period look...there were some mirrors of an early pickup somewhere that I thought carried the theme
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And as has been mentioned, it’s your deal so take other ramblings as just that...
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Love the sticker!

I can’t disagree with any of the responses. I found the FJC mirrors for $20 on Craigs List thought they might be cool. Until I set them up there. The transformation was flipping amazing. It took a beautiful 55 and turned it into a really weird looking FJ
Here is is what was on it, much better. Think I will stay with these or go with the stock mirrors, keep the look I have loved and wanted for 50 years. I still have plenty to do while I decide.
Let me know where to ship the FJC mirrors.

 

[Mrpasmith]

. NASTY .

I agree Bob. You probably couldn’t see past the mirrors to see that your 1st fender patch in.
Making progress actually starting to go back together...... after only a year. Most of the structural done.
Thanks for the opinion and your help getting me this far along.

 

[Gordobe]

There are zero blind spots in a Pig.

Good way to camouflage the pig to keep it from being stolen. No one would recognize her. They sure would be lookin at them mighty fine mirrors though.

 

[residualboulders]

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The transformation was flipping amazing. It took a beautiful 55 and turned it into a really weird looking FJ
Here is is what was on it, much better. Think I will stay with these or go with the stock mirrors, keep the look I have loved and wanted for 50 years. I still have plenty to do while I decide.

good decision. i can understand the desire for the modern functionality, but stock just looks so much better with the vintage pig. I just picked some up from @SLOCRUISER a few months ago, might have bought his last set though.