What was mounted here? ...Holes in my rear quarter panel (1 Viewer)

[mrjordann]

Hi I'm wondering what could've been mounted here based on the bolt pattern/spacing. It's a US 5/73 model FJ40 if that helps. Thanks!

 

[reddingcruiser]

Not factory. Almost looks like the bolt pattern for an old school Jerry can holder, but that would be a crappy location.

 

[65swb45]

I’m thinking vintage Kayline dual-can swing away tire carrier. Had a wrap-around plate on the driver’s side. I think @Land Cruiser Junky had one back in the day. Maybe he can confirm?

 

[mrjordann]

Not factor. Almost looks like the bolt pattern for an old school Jerry can holder, but that would be a crappy location.

I was kinda hoping it would be. Because I want a Jerry can holder; so I would like to aquire the correct one and use the preexisting holes.

 

[1969FJ]

If you want a stock FJ40, the very "rare" 1973 reverse light has also been compromised on your rig.

 

[jmylie]

Here is the spare tire carrier from my 79:

Similar pattern.

 

[4Cruisers]

I’m thinking vintage Kayline dual-can swing away tire carrier. Had a wrap-around plate on the driver’s side. I think @Land Cruiser Junky had one back in the day. Maybe he can confirm?

I think that's what I have on the '71 FJ40 tub I bought here on MUD early last year:

 

[Land Cruiser Junky]

I think that's what I have on the '71 FJ40 tub I bought here on MUD early last year:

That bolt pattern sure looks like a match. The Kayline carrier I had on my '75 40 had a plate 3 times wider than the one on your rig and each side was held on by 8 bolts. It was poorly designed and broke several times under the stress of the very weight it was meant to carry. I even lost a full 5 gal. fuel can somewhere in the Saline Valley Desert after the welds at the basket broke loose.

If it were my rig mrjordann I'd throw 3 bolts in those lower holes and call it good. It adds to the character of your LC. Make sure the boltheads have a little rust on them.

 

[4Cruisers]

That bolt pattern sure looks like a match. The Kayline carrier I had on my '75 40 had a plate 3 times wider than the one on your rig and each side was held on by 8 bolts. It was poorly designed and broke several times under the stress of the very weight it was meant to carry. I even lost a full 5 gal. fuel can somewhere in the Saline Valley Desert after the welds at the basket broke loose.

I read here on MUD a while back that the carrier might work out OK if the passenger side end is attached to the stock spare tire carrier and secured. I was going to try that during my upcoming build.

 

[4Cruisers]

This might be it - see Post #20 here:

Lets See Your Jerry Can Rack Pics

I'm looking to build a jerry can rack and looking to see some pics of what other people have done. I have looked at lots of pics here on mud but haven't really seen what I have in mind. I'm not really looking for a tire/jerry can rack, I want something that will work with the factory tire...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[4Cruisers]

More here:

FJ40 Rear Rack (who made it?)

I came across one of these, it has a con-ferr sticker on it. I have not seen any articles on it just a couple pictures. I thought for a minute it was homemade, but I see these pictures around. Cheers, Kevo

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[mrjordann]

If you want a stock FJ40, the very "rare" 1973 reverse light has also been compromised on your rig.

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I am aware. And I assume mine just wasn't optioned with one...?

I would love a reverse light but the factory one seems expensive and probably not very bright haha. Plus I'd like something a little more discreet.

 

[flx]

Note that this "very rare" 1973 reverse light is market specific to North America. Probably a last minute solution to comply with an evolving regulation waiting for the real solution (= the complete new rear lights in 1974).

 

[mrjordann]

Note that this "very rare" 1973 reverse light is market specific to North America. Probably a last minute solution to comply with an evolving regulation waiting for the real solution (= the complete new rear lights in 1974).

We don't like government regulations

 

[R.K.]