1974 FJ55 Front Turn Signal Question

[cruiserkreutz]

I bought new OEM front turn signals (81510-60200) for my 10/74 FJ55 to replace the lolly pop units the previous owner had installed. According to what I've read these are the correct lights, but nothing looks right. There is only one small peg hole on the fender, and the light has two pegs. The peg hole that is there doesn't even line up with a peg on the light. Also, the base on the light is angled so much it's going to lean way back on the fender. I know on the 40 series these mount down low on the angled part of the front fenders, so I see why the light base would be angled, but not for the 55 series. Did the 55 series have a different light base? What am I missing?

 

[thebus]

look like they're for the 40? even the plastic is not matching the fender curve

 

[cruiserkreutz]

From what I've read, the part number refrenced above is for 69-74 40, 45 and 55's.

 

[abqcruiser]

As far as I know, you can't get the turn signals with the correct angled base for the 55's. I bought the same turn signals that you have and just cut down the bases to the correct angle, using a cut off wheel and belt sander. It was a pretty easy fix. HTH's

 

[scrapdaddy]

Abqcruiser is correct, the 55 base is no longer. Nuclearlemon had some printed, but not sure if she has any left. Just cut them down and don't worry about that locating tit the bolt will hold it straight, unless you're like me and bump into them constantly.

 

[bobm]

Mine are correct angle, but newer 1s

 

[LAMBCRUSHER]

the bucket is the same for both rigs; the base is different between the two. modifying those bases or replacing them are your options.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Here's a picture of the difference, bottom one being correct for the 55...

 

[cruiserkreutz]

Here's a picture of the difference, bottom one being correct for the 55...

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It looks like I need to cut the one I have as flat as possible. No angle, right?

 

[onemanarmy]

Yes, the 55 has different bases than the 40.

whatever description you read about them being for 40 and 55 was wrong.

55s are flat, yes.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Before you cut let me check my stash and make sure, I thought where was a small angle.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Ok, It looks like there is a small angle to them and there is a left and right. .896 and .805, the small side has the tit on it for the locating hole, so you can figure out how to angle them. I'm thinking flat would work, too.

 

[cruiserkreutz]

Ok, It looks like there is a small angle to them and there is a left and right. .896 and .805, the small side has the tit on it for the locating hole, so you can figure out how to angle them. I'm thinking flat would work, too.

Wanna sell the ones you've got?

 

[scrapdaddy]

Sorry, only have two extra and I'm a hoarder. never know I might get the flu again.

 

[cruiserkreutz]

Sorry, only have two extra and I'm a hoarder. never know I might get the flu again.

Had to ask, I hate cutting up new OEM parts.

 

[PabloCruise]

Abqcruiser is correct, the 55 base is no longer. Nuclearlemon had some printed, but not sure if she has any left. Just cut them down and don't worry about that locating tit the bolt will hold it straight, unless you're like me and bump into them constantly.

Yep, Ige printed up a batch. Not sure if she has any more? @nuclearlemon

 

[nuclearlemon]

they are all gone.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Bummer

 

[cruiserkreutz]

Got them cut and they fit good. I did a test fitting after I cut one, didn't think to take a picture and I'm not close by my 55. I'll try to remember to take one later. I ended up using a Dremel with a cut off wheel and sanding drum then flattened them up with an orbital sander. Good enough for this old pig...

 

[scrapdaddy]

Nice!