Archie 1962 FJ25
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Check out this military Mitsubishi Jeep -
What an unobtainium part doing here?
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hmmmm...maybe a new source?
tahoe40/45
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Thats cool! Looks like it has the same turn signal switch as the FJ25.
Living in the Past
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From that picture hard to tell if the steering column has the pin to cancel the switch.
One of my cruiser came with same M1 carbine holder but don't believe it was OEM.
Archie 1962 FJ25
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Yep I posted pics here for the turn signal switch only, there is another one for sale in Japan which has our cam shell heater also.
From the picture looks like that turn signal switch doesn't have a gap to accomodate cancelling pin, besides it is mounted way too down below the steering wheel. Also looks like it has a red blinking lamp instead of brass rivet. Wondering if it is a FJ25 part or Mitsubishi sourced a similar switch from the OEM manufacturer that may not have self cancelling function?
From the picture looks like that turn signal switch doesn't have a gap to accomodate cancelling pin, besides it is mounted way too down below the steering wheel. Also looks like it has a red blinking lamp instead of brass rivet. Wondering if it is a FJ25 part or Mitsubishi sourced a similar switch from the OEM manufacturer that may not have self cancelling function?
JohnnyC
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I found this batch of turn signal switches at a swap meet... most trucks (heavy trucks) from the e-mid 60's had these ... I would think in Japan most trucks there would also have had them ... and there was probably a more narrow selection of manufacturers there as compared to USA
Living in the Past
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Would be interested in seeing the other side of the turn signal switch in lower right. Handle looks close to FJ25s. Also is that a set of three reflectors in the upper left? Have couple sets of those. Think these were common on commercial trucks. Very well built for occasional use.
JohnnyC
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Unfortunately that is the only pic I got of them
Of cause they do have new retro ones... but... some nos ones are on eBay ... not exactly the same ... but could be used
Signal Stat 900 | eBay
Of cause they do have new retro ones... but... some nos ones are on eBay ... not exactly the same ... but could be used
Signal Stat 900 | eBay
Archie 1962 FJ25
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I have got few NOS signal stat switches which I am planning to use until I find the stock switch. I think I have got couple of guide switches too.
Living in the Past
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I take you found a batch not bought a batch? So you don't own that set of roadside safety reflectors?
JohnnyC
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Nope 
Archie 1962 FJ25
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Those reflectors are still available NOS on eBay.
Living in the Past
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Wonder if they are as heavy duty as the old original one? Or if they will stamped with the county highway department the original owner of my 45 borrowed them from.
Saw this on eBay about a half-hour ago. I then searched this forum to see if I could verify from the RS-54400 number on the back whether it might be correct for a FJ25. Couldn't find the answer. But by the time I clicked back on the ad to copy and paste some images to post here, the listing had "ended." Doh! The old stuff sure goes fast!
VINTAGE TOYOTA LANDCRUISER FJ 40 TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ????? | eBay
VINTAGE TOYOTA LANDCRUISER FJ 40 TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ????? | eBay
Archie 1962 FJ25
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I know it has gone to someone who was desperately looking for it for the last 10 years and will be in good hands for sure. Not sure if it is working and looks like hosing is broken from the side. Well at least lever looks intact.
On a side note I may have found few NOS switches sitting with a collector in Japan, apperantly Toyota supplied this switch to many commercial vehicle manufacturers in Japan between 50' and early 70's. So it's not just FJ25 thing anymore.
On a side note I may have found few NOS switches sitting with a collector in Japan, apperantly Toyota supplied this switch to many commercial vehicle manufacturers in Japan between 50' and early 70's. So it's not just FJ25 thing anymore.
congrats Archie! Well done.
I think the RS means this part was initialy used in the RS type car, which would have been a Toyota Crown?
Archie 1962 FJ25
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Yep and as I found out through a source that Toyota even supplied this switch to other manufacturers as well. As per him there is another version / design as well that was made for Japanese market and was used on fire trucks / tractors etc. He is claiming to have few NOS with him but not interested in selling. Well persuasion is on, let's hope for the best.
Archie 1962 FJ25
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We must track it down who else was manufacturing this indicator switch other then Mr Toyoda. Another 1967 Mitsubishi Jeep currently for sale in Japan that has FJ25 switch. And again it seems no self cancelling option.
