Early vs. Later Turn Signal Switch

[snailwagon]

Do any porcine afficionados know the difference between the early (69-72') and later turn signal switches?

My crapped again for the second time. I cannot find an early switch, but can find a brand new Toyota one for the later models. I'm just curious if I order one if I'll be able to fit it onto the column.

 

[offkilter]

Good question - I don't know the answer, though I do have an excellent turn signal switch from a 78 55 (already removed) if needed

 

[snailwagon]

Ok, so I pulled the switch out of my 77' FJ55 for comparison. Big difference. The early has 3 wires for the high beams, 4 for the turn signals. The later model has 3 for the high beams, and 6 wires for the turn signals.

The mounting pattern is different on the column itself, and the switch is dimensionally different. I didn't pull mine off of the column, but the dimensionally the later one is thicker, and the switch mechansim is different.

Crap, time to gut it and drive like a "unspecified minority" and never use turn signals. (is that PC enough?)