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Builds 1969 FJ40 named Mavis (6 Viewers)
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This should help you a lot -
And yes, the dash lights which show you are indicating (likely green but maybe red still for you) go into a 2to1 connector, hence why you have less wires in and more out.
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The real problem I have is that there is two green/yellow and two green/orange wires at the switch and only one of each at the loom.
Two both of those pairs of wires go two into one? Or am I missing one of each kind of wire at the loom?
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More work today.
Replaced the totally degraded plugs. Wondering what is missing from the motor assembly tho, as I doubt that little contactor is supposed to show like that
Quite an improvement over the old rats nest of wires. Bought a couple new headlight wiring assemblies from @Coolerman
Replaced the totally degraded plugs. Wondering what is missing from the motor assembly tho, as I doubt that little contactor is supposed to show like that
Quite an improvement over the old rats nest of wires. Bought a couple new headlight wiring assemblies from @Coolerman
The dash indicator lights are just two dangly wires which are not taped into the loom. The loom only has the taillights' wiring in it. These two indicated wires are the separate wires going to dash lights from the indicator switch-
Whenever I hear "Mavis," I think of CW McCall. Any relation to this Mavis?
Well, interstate 80, we was cuttin' the fog
Just me an' old Sloan (old Sloan's my dog)
We had an eighteen-wheeler with ten on the floor and stereo layin' a strip
Now we spied a sign, says eat gas now
We decided to whip in and pick up some chow
At the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' cafe
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin'
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' (a-lookin' for mavis)
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' cafe
Now we've been every place between here and south Sioux
And we've seen us a truck-stop waitress or two
But this gal's built like a burlap bag full of bobcats
She's got it together
Well, she filled my tank; I said thank you, honey
Her name was Mavis, I gave her the money
Old Sloan just set there, watchin' and waggin' and wishin'
I says, you wait in the truck, boy
Then I went inside. she says, what'll it be?
I says a cup of your best and a number three
She come back with an order to go and a quart of hot c and a bone for Sloan
I said, much obliged; old sloan gave a bark
I left her a buck and he left his heart
At the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' cafe
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin'
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin'
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' cafe
Well, Saturday night we was truckin' along
Yeah, me and old Sloan was a-gettin' it on
I said, Sloan, I've been thinkin' on a-gettin' up my courage, and tonight's the night
Well, I popped the clutch, gave the tranny a spin
Took the Beebee town ramp and slid on in
To the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' cafe
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin'
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' (it never closes)
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' cafe
Well, I got me a stool, took a load off my shoes
Made mavis an offer that she couldn't refuse
I says, how'd ya like to go for a ride with me and old Sloan?
I just had my truck washed
She allowed as how it sounded like a whole lot of fun
But we was gonna have ta wait until the dishes was done
And was it all right with me if she brought along her mother as a chaperone?
I said, why not?
Well, we geared that tranny into super-low
And the four of us went to see a picture show
Yeah, I took 'em to the drive-in theater over by Pisgah, to see true grit
Saw the late, late show; old Sloan hit the sack
And then along about two o'clock, I hauled 'em all back
To the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' cafe
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin'
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin'
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' cafe (eight stools and a promise)
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin'
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin'
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' cafe (they got a real nice place there)
Well, interstate 80, we was cuttin' the fog
Just me an' old Sloan (old Sloan's my dog)
We had an eighteen-wheeler with ten on the floor and stereo layin' a strip
Now we spied a sign, says eat gas now
We decided to whip in and pick up some chow
At the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' cafe
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin'
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' (a-lookin' for mavis)
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' cafe
Now we've been every place between here and south Sioux
And we've seen us a truck-stop waitress or two
But this gal's built like a burlap bag full of bobcats
She's got it together
Well, she filled my tank; I said thank you, honey
Her name was Mavis, I gave her the money
Old Sloan just set there, watchin' and waggin' and wishin'
I says, you wait in the truck, boy
Then I went inside. she says, what'll it be?
I says a cup of your best and a number three
She come back with an order to go and a quart of hot c and a bone for Sloan
I said, much obliged; old sloan gave a bark
I left her a buck and he left his heart
At the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' cafe
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin'
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin'
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' cafe
Well, Saturday night we was truckin' along
Yeah, me and old Sloan was a-gettin' it on
I said, Sloan, I've been thinkin' on a-gettin' up my courage, and tonight's the night
Well, I popped the clutch, gave the tranny a spin
Took the Beebee town ramp and slid on in
To the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' cafe
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin'
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' (it never closes)
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' cafe
Well, I got me a stool, took a load off my shoes
Made mavis an offer that she couldn't refuse
I says, how'd ya like to go for a ride with me and old Sloan?
I just had my truck washed
She allowed as how it sounded like a whole lot of fun
But we was gonna have ta wait until the dishes was done
And was it all right with me if she brought along her mother as a chaperone?
I said, why not?
Well, we geared that tranny into super-low
And the four of us went to see a picture show
Yeah, I took 'em to the drive-in theater over by Pisgah, to see true grit
Saw the late, late show; old Sloan hit the sack
And then along about two o'clock, I hauled 'em all back
To the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' cafe
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin'
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin'
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' cafe (eight stools and a promise)
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin'
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin'
Oh, the old home filler-up an' keep on a-truckin' cafe (they got a real nice place there)
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My mom's name was Mavis, (passed away Jan 29 2022) and she literally grew up in the shadow of the Old Home Bakery east of Sioux City Iowa.
Can you imagine my mom's embarrassment when that commercial came out? Mom and Dad were both teased mercilessly and good naturedly about that song/commercial.
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- #508
My indicator lights are wired to the loom, further down than the indicator switch.
If only the rear blinker lights are wired into the loom, what are the front blinker lights wired to?
Sorry for your loss. I lost my G'ma 2 years ago at 105. When I got my degree she sent me the money to buy a car. My Honda del Sol was named "Berniece" in her honor. I'm on "Berniece, Jr." now.
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- #510
Same here. When I was growing up, I was super interested in cars and messing with them, and the money I have for fixing up this FJ40 came to me from mom's estate.
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- #511
Figured it out. Turn signal indicators were wired in in lieu of the front turn signals.
I rewired the loom to the switch and scabbed off indicators to the wiring instead.
I rewired the loom to the switch and scabbed off indicators to the wiring instead.
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This is now ready to be put back in. Will extend the alternator wires once the rest is installed.
pb4ugo
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Great job. I know it seems ominous in the beginning, but once you dive into it, it all makes sense. It's something that's done and hopefully done correctly.
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- #514
We will find out, won't we?
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- #515
Replaced the 5/8" heater hose with the proper 15mm hose. Makes a huge difference in routing and fitment without kinking.
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- #516
I saved all the "extra" wiring. None of it was included on the Toyota wiring diagram. No idea what most of it went to.
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- #517
I got the passenger side of the loom installed with no trouble, but I would truly appreciate a clear picture of the driver side.
mrboatman
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I`m trying to get time to pull the cluster for a pic but packing for moving is getting in the way 
. One thing I have done was lengthen the amp meter wires about 6" it does make it easier to get the cluster out/in also I slid some shrink tube (not shrunk) over the amp meter contacts just for insulator
. One thing I have done was lengthen the amp meter wires about 6" it does make it easier to get the cluster out/in also I slid some shrink tube (not shrunk) over the amp meter contacts just for insulator
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Well. It's in.
If I put a battery in it, it would crank over, though I need to extend a few lines to finish the job properly.
If I put a battery in it, it would crank over, though I need to extend a few lines to finish the job properly.
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So I installed a battery and the fender directional lights and taillights were lit and stayed lit.
Turned the key and got a click and that's it.
The headlights and turn signals do not work.
Now for troubleshooting.
Turned the key and got a click and that's it.
The headlights and turn signals do not work.
Now for troubleshooting.
