Dash Configuration Reference (1 Viewer)
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I’m getting ready to put the dash back together on our Feb 79 USA FJ40. I did not dismantle.
My plan is to put the knobs and such in first, that way I have an idea of where and how to run wiring. This thread will really help with location of knobs.
Advice appreciated in solving this puzzle. It is labeled with letters that have no reference.
Feb 79’ dash
Feb 79 FJ40 stock wiring harness
I’m getting ready to put the dash back together on our Feb 79 USA FJ40. I did not dismantle.
My plan is to put the knobs and such in first, that way I have an idea of where and how to run wiring. This thread will really help with location of knobs.
Advice appreciated in solving this puzzle. It is labeled with letters that have no reference.
Feb 79’ dash
Feb 79 FJ40 stock wiring harness
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Maybe this will help?
forum.ih8mud.com
FJ40 Wire Harness Reference - December 1978
Well, in my project to reassemble my 40 from a few other 40s I decided to use this 12/78 harness... I hope that these pictures, along with an identifying list, will be useful to some of you. Here is the picture. As you'll see each item is numbered... I would like to create a table cross...
forum.ih8mud.com
Hmmm... ya maybe lol. Much appreciated!Maybe this will help?
FJ40 Wire Harness Reference - December 1978
Well, in my project to reassemble my 40 from a few other 40s I decided to use this 12/78 harness... I hope that these pictures, along with an identifying list, will be useful to some of you. Here is the picture. As you'll see each item is numbered... I would like to create a table cross...
I have a 7/'79 Fj40 and it does not have the upper dash light or a cut out for it. Was that an option? I've seen them on trucks before and after mine. Wondering if maybe I don't have a stock dash and it got eliminated? Any ideas or tips? I do have the light that it is in the footwell above the heater.
Rainman
Wondering what my next vehicle will be...
I'm betting you have a replacement dash pad. I had a 10/77 and it had both lights. Actually working too.
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chupacabra
My 12/79 40 does not have one either. Dash pad looks stock, but I have not owned it since new so I don't know for sure.
Interesting, anyone else with a late year '79 or newer (north american) have a light? I thought I saw one on the 1980 dash posted earlier in this thread. I haven't owned mine since new, but always assumed my dash was stock. Looking at the SOR thread on Dash Pads, it looks like the OEM ($500) has a cutout, but the $118 "Dash Cover" does not. It looks like installing this dash cover involves adhesive, so I can't easily remove to check without destroying it. If someone else can confirm that these vehicles should have it, I may get a little adventurous with an exacto knife to see if I can find something.
Thanks. Looks like the knives will come out. I'll try to just feel first, but if not, can someone let me know if it's centered, and if so how wide it is. I'd like to trace out, or at least find a good edge before I start to cut too much. I may see about removing the dash all together and going at it from behind.
3.5 inch wide, centered over the hazard switch
yes, PO installed some non-OEM LEDs in there
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that's from the PO of course... and I just haven't gotten to it yet
Feb 79. The light reads RH 12V. 100% OEM
Feb 79’ rig. Can someone tell me if this fuse box will work, the configuration is different. Also, what hole does this relay get attached to? There is not another like it and I think it will help me line up all the plugs.
Hey guys, I will buy a 1984 BJ42. Sadly it has the newer dash
I would prefer to have the older dash.
Now I found an old dash for 150 bucks on Ebay, it is from a 1972 FJ40
Do you think I could put that dash straight into my BJ42?
And could I swap in the square brakelights like in this dash?
Has anyone done that? I dont want to buy that dash just to find out that my plans dont work.
I would prefer to have the older dash.
Now I found an old dash for 150 bucks on Ebay, it is from a 1972 FJ40
Do you think I could put that dash straight into my BJ42?
And could I swap in the square brakelights like in this dash?
Has anyone done that? I dont want to buy that dash just to find out that my plans dont work.
certainly possible but seems like a lot of work, there are spot welds across the top edge, welded on each side, the glove box is spot welded to the dash,
some guys like the newer dash as it was only for the last 2 years of production
some guys like the newer dash as it was only for the last 2 years of production
why? I would rethink this one littleafrica. Not advised to chop up a nice OEM dash of all things. If you want the older look, wait for an older model. Seems like you have a classic already though...
