Backup light on '67

[bb67tlc]

My truck did not have a backup light when I got her, and I don't think they started until '68. But I seem to have the wiring for it... a pair of wires near the column shift mechanism, and the same color single wire at the rear... which matches the schematic colors. Was it an option in 67? And does anyone have a picture of an early column switch and lamp?


yes, this is a 'before picture'- looks much nicer down there now

 

[tahoe40/45]

Here is the lamp and two versions of the switch bracket.

 

[65swb45]

I have never seen the one in the second pic; all mine utilize the small u-bolt design.

 

[crude hauler]

 

[bb67tlc]

Thanks for the pix, guys. I think I'll just tape up the wires and keep it stock... though I do enjoy the backup camera on my Subaru.

 

[Coolerman]

Bit of wiring trivia: The 1967 FJ40 did not come with a reverse light mounted in the body. They were available as an option.

The in body light was added to US models in the 1968 model year.

On the 1967 trucks, the "reverse light wiring" believe it or not, was for the trailer! Look at a schematic and you will see the Red/Blue wire routed to the trailer socket. You can of course connect an optional reverse light to that Red/Blue wire, and it will work just fine.

 

[mef0629]

Bit of wiring trivia: The 1967 FJ40 did not come with a reverse light mounted in the body. They were available as an option.
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The in body light was added to US models in the 1968 model year.

On the 1967 trucks, the "reverse light wiring" believe it or not, was for the trailer! Look at a schematic and you will see the Red/Blue wire routed to the trailer socket. You can of course connect an optional reverse light to that Red/Blue wire, and it will work just fine.

This helped my 67 doesn't have a backup light and I wondered ....

 

[Living in the Past]

This helped my 67 doesn't have a backup light and I wondered ....

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9/67 was the start of the 68 model in the US. Reverse light would have been mounted above the Toyota emblem on the tub. The reflectors you have would be mounted between the tail lights and the bumperettes. Bumperettes moved to area of the next two holes. Holes were now spaced for the bumperettes. The rear step which used those holes shrunk in size to use the next set of holes.