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Off a 65 How about some better pictures of both sides Rob? I guess both sides being amber would make sense since the turn signal had to be amber the front turn signal would have to be amber on the back side as well as the front.
Here you go - hope these are a little better. - Not sure if I got everything you were looking for.
Pretty sure these were original on the vehicle from new. The PO was the first owner and said the only change was the motor and gear box and most things still appear to be fairly original.
Mitch I thing the Judson Green on mine is a little different to yours but might to spend a little more time comparing photos.
Cheers Dobster
Here you go - hope these are a little better. - Not sure if I got everything you were looking for.
Pretty sure these were original on the vehicle from new. The PO was the first owner and said the only change was the motor and gear box and most things still appear to be fairly original.
Mitch I thing the Judson Green on mine is a little different to yours but might to spend a little more time comparing photos.
Cheers Dobster
Curious that these are original. Mitch's early 64 has the style we got here in the US. I hate to bother you Rob but could you get a picture of the backside but not straight on but angled so we could see the threads? Which one is the one in better shape, front or back? Does the back lens have a screw on top of the housing holds it in place? I can see what's left of a O-ring, which is something we are going top have to figure out. But that should be pretty simple compared to just getting the lenses.
John
i find it odd these lenses would be new in 65. perhaps an assembly was damaged in shipping or somesuch and the dealer had these earlier replacements gathering dust. or they were replaced early in the vehicles life for some reason and the PO just forgot. it doesnt matter anyway nice to have them in such good condition.
that tail light lense does look fj45 ish. most 45 taillights have been smashed to pieces many times over though think i may have a survivor here somewhere i will have to double check. you welcome if its of any use. im quiet sure 45 rear lenses were fitted according to the whim of the tray manufacturerer in the early days and many never had koito items from new.
anyway hows this fj40 project going dobster? was looking like you were making good progress.
So when did these indicators (dual lens) appear and what years and countries should they be on?
Pretty sure JohnnyC found the documents and part number that identified them as specific to Aussie 40s of about 1965.
Safety yes, I thought that when you are backing up in reverse you can see without a tire in your way.I know that this is an old thread but after reading it decided to answer a question from Living in the Past about why the spare tyre carrier is on different sides between a RHD and LHD. I believe that the reason the spare tyre carrier is on the passenger side of the vehicle on a RHD is if you get a flat and need to get the spare tyre off you are standing almost on the kerb as opposed to standing out on the actual roadway. Its a safety principle.
I know that this is an old thread but after reading it decided to answer a question from Living in the Past about why the spare tyre carrier is on different sides between a RHD and LHD. I believe that the reason the spare tyre carrier is on the passenger side of the vehicle on a RHD is if you get a flat and need to get the spare tyre off you are standing almost on the kerb as opposed to standing out on the actual roadway. Its a safety principle.
Safety yes, I thought that when you are backing up in reverse you can see without a tire in your way.
i would say opposite the driver to offset weight, but the original tires were so tiny they didn't weight a thing ,
i've always hated them being right in my line of sight also
Hi dobster, I guess I have the same as you but mines was a little bit modified. Can you send me the length of yours? And also the space for the light.Excellent - From what I can see the cross member seems to be shorter and the rear lights set up attached to it.
I went and took some more photos of mine and had a chat with the Panel Beater. He thinks the cross member attached is that it is orginal. All the rivets and bolts are all correct and he suggested to replace it the body needed to come off and this one hasn't been off. No signs of any other work from former damage.
Have a look at the pics and see what you think. Obviously the angle welded below is not original.
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