1975 May production…is this a stock part and what would it have been used for?
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What would have gone in this bracket? (1 Viewer)
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Green Bean
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Not stock. It looks like a mounting bracket for an aftermarket gauge of some sort.
pb4ugo
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It's stk, my 75 has one. I don't recall what it's for. Maybe EGR.
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EGR…. Well that been gone a Loooooong time
@Green Bean the hole is about 3/4” diameter
Ok, it’s coming out
@Green Bean the hole is about 3/4” diameter
Ok, it’s coming out
pb4ugo
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Mines a May of 75 too. Vin 0200716.
brian
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Very much oe...iirc it's another one of the 75 only things.
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OK folks I have no skin in this game as I have a '72, but curiosity got the best of me again. I enjoy the challenge of looking up old parts for these trucks, when questions come up, on a official set of Toyota microfiche, I got from a local dealership back in early '80's. So from what I see the EGR light only, was identified as number 81409 and p/n 81850-60011. It looks as this light was mounted in the dash for the cruiser year in question. So was your EGR light moved, if so what is in the dash hole now? You can see the light set up changed in 09/75, now having the three lights (seat belt, brake, EGR) , and the bracket for same having number 81859 and p/n 81943-90300. I can't seem to find reference to the bracket shown in the op pic. Signed, Old and Confused.
mattressking
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Look under steering / drivetrain - the support bracket would be under the steering section.
That said - it’s just the lamp and ‘75 only. If you want the non-egr lamp bracket I’ll trade you one of mine.
That said - it’s just the lamp and ‘75 only. If you want the non-egr lamp bracket I’ll trade you one of mine.
brian
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The brake lamp is in the dash...the erg lamp uses the same bulb, lamp and lens.
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199336…..maybe a few weeks apart?
That EGR light bracket is welded to the column bracket. I hit my knees on mine so I just cut it off with a Dremel tool.
Living in the Past
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The part number for the bottom piece of clamp that secured the steering column is 55601-90300. Only used 1/75-9/75, NLA. My 10/75 which is a 76 model has the three light setup further left of the steering column.
FloridaLife
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@Paul_A - How tall are you? I am thinking about getting one of these brackets and use it to mount my adjustment knob for the EPS (Electric Power Steering), but I don't want to be hitting my knees on it like you were. I am 5' 9", maybe 5' 8 1/2" by now, and I'm wondering if I would hit my knees on it, or if you are taller and have longer legs than I do and that's why you were hitting your knees?
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@FloridaLife I had this bracket in my May 1975 FJ40…I’m 5’ 11’ and while my knees didn’t come that close to it…it was staring at me with that empty hole. That bugged me and when I discovered there was another bracket, I used it however…. I’d have had no problem just chopping it off and flap disc it smooth.
When I was offered a trade, I took the option as it’s a 9 month only bracket and coming from a background in “hard to find” parts… I invested the $10.00 in shipping as did @mattressking, and kept the bracket alive.
It seems like a great place to mount your adjustment control. How’s that going by the way?
That said, bend a piece of metal and drill a hole…weld it up and you’re done
When I was offered a trade, I took the option as it’s a 9 month only bracket and coming from a background in “hard to find” parts… I invested the $10.00 in shipping as did @mattressking, and kept the bracket alive.
It seems like a great place to mount your adjustment control. How’s that going by the way?
That said, bend a piece of metal and drill a hole…weld it up and you’re done
FloridaLife
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Thanks for the info. Since you are 5' 11" and didn't bang your knees, I should be fine. I "think" I can even keep the little silver colored ring on the front, just remove the light (keep it for a spare), mount my adjustment knob in there, and print a new label and change "EGR" to "EPS" and it will almost look like it came that way originally.
I have been delayed (low back pain) on starting the conversion, but it turned out to be a good thing. During the delay I discovered that these old straight shot steering columns had a rubber "dust boot" that went around the column at the firewall. I went by and looked at mine, and sure enough there was just a tiny bit of it left, with a whole lot of daylight around the column at the firewall. So, I ordered a new OEM one, and when I cut the column I will be able to slide it on and install it. The delay also led to me finding out about that '75 only bracket, which I purchased yesterday and should be here by the weekend. So, fingers crossed, hopefully I will be able to do that project this weekend.
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Great !! Would love to see a few pics
FloridaLife
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Will do.
