Does anyone know if there is a cutout template for a reverse light install? Have new rear w/o cutout for it....
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thebigredrocker
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FJ40? What year reverse light 68-72 or the larger 73?
this is a 1973 1 model year only type
no big hole just small one for wire ......
no big hole just small one for wire ......
Living in the Past
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The 73 opening is the same as the 68-72. I ran the larger 73 reverse light in my 68 for a while until some neighbor kids broke the lens. Switched it back to the original reverse light and was able locate a replacement for 73.
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1969 FJ40...small light.
cruiserkreutz
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That would be great!! Thank you!!
Living in the Past
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Wanna sell the "73 replacement you have?
The light actually came off a 73 FST I have. Think if the lens was ever reproduced would help a number of people.
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Interesting. My 2/1971 has a squared oval opening for the light.
Living in the Past
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The 68-72 are recessed mount while the 73 is flush mount which is why the use the same opening. My 2/73 is here and available to look at.
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That looks pretty close to the way the light goes that I have for it to install...
cruiserkreutz
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I agree, sure I'm not the only one in need.
Living in the Past
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Here is the opening in my 2/73 FST. Has been on the road since 1988 at least. I bought it in 94 and tag on the license plate expired in 1988.
Can dig up the reverse light to show the back but just a single wire and and two studs.
Humm, looks like it has a plate spot welded to the inside. I'll snap a picture of that too.
Can dig up the reverse light to show the back but just a single wire and and two studs.
Humm, looks like it has a plate spot welded to the inside. I'll snap a picture of that too.
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Living in the Past
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Inside of the tub spot welded plate.
Plus was easy to find the two different reverse lights to show the back.
Plus was easy to find the two different reverse lights to show the back.
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Ok great...that spot welded plate is a twist...
Reproduction 1973 back up light / lamp lenses should be
available in later January , early FEB. and are currently under
development by the Rising Sun Mechanical Skunk-Works
and are in final phase prototype development status
i like what i see so far and feel it will meet the 1973 owners needs well ........
it's been a tricky parts path to get to , but im in too deep to turn
back now .....
available in later January , early FEB. and are currently under
development by the Rising Sun Mechanical Skunk-Works
and are in final phase prototype development status
i like what i see so far and feel it will meet the 1973 owners needs well ........
it's been a tricky parts path to get to , but im in too deep to turn
back now .....
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cruiserkreutz
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Any idea on a ball park price for the lens repop?Reproduction 1973 back up light / lamp lenses should be
available in later January , early FEB. and are currently under
development by the Rising Sun Mechanical Skunk-Works
and are in final phase prototype development status
i like what i see so far and feel it will meet the 1973 owners needs well ........
it's been a tricky parts path to get to , but im in too deep to turn
back now .....
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not yet ,
i am still incurring various molding fees
it will be in the same range as similar reproduction land cruiser parts
or
i will not move forward , asking like $400+ for a parts like that is not my style
i want it to be available and obtainable to ALL mud members
for a resonable value is my mission on this
lets face it how many folks have a 73 and still have a lamp housing , but only
need the glass , ?
i put the # at 75% due to dropping it on the floor etc
now how many is that is anybody's guess
my biggest challenge will be my qty of a first run order ?
getting that right ...................Im in deep thought
qty x 1000 NO WAY !
qty x 500 , sounds like too many
qty x 100 sounds like not enough ..........
see my point .........
matt
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Thread was hijacked...I needed a template for a ‘69 backup light. Sigh
