2.5_IMP Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I need some front turn signals for my 1981 Toyota 4x4. There aren't many 1st gen trucks in the junkyards here, much less any with working turn signals. So, I found these: They're from a 1988 GL10. I hard wired them in with heat shrink insulated butt splice connectors, and then used heat shrink to further protect it from moisture. Coincidentally, these signals will fit perfectly in the grille if I just cut the bottom bar in the corner sections. For now, they are zip tied in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5_IMP Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 And done. The badge is from a 4Runner grille. Now I just need to find a EA81 center light at the junkyard, and I'll be set. I was going to put some Impreza seats in it, but I found a Toyota bench seat on CL for $10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Awesome, reminds me of the grill on my 4runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Heres a shot of my grill: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5_IMP Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Ha, great minds think alike! Nice 4Runner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Thanks I bought it like that but I've seen it done on alot of toyotas with no, or aftermarket front bumpers. I think it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5_IMP Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Yeah, it looks good, and keeps them out of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 How come you didnt just re-wire the corner lights to be the turnsignals and run amber bulbs? Just curious, but it looks good either way! -Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 You will get in more trouble for not having running lights than not using your front blinkers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5_IMP Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 How come you didnt just re-wire the corner lights to be the turnsignals and run amber bulbs? Just curious, but it looks good either way! -Bill I like the idea of it, and I think I could get away with it in Oregon, but in most other states it wouldn't fly. I actually need to fix the driving lights, and the brake lights. The wiring on this truck is a mess. Fortunately I have a wiring diagram, and lots of free time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 You will get in more trouble for not having running lights than not using your front blinkers. Man California sucks... Up here in eastern Washington they really dont care as long as the blinkers and tail lights work... No inspections, not even on out of state title transfers -Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Im sure there is a law somewhere, and im sure someone cares. its not just CA. There are parking lights on vehicles for a reason. Anyhow, it wont take much to get your wiring figured out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5_IMP Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 I found a stock bumper on craigslist, and it came with turn signals. Now I have room in the grille for some Hella lights., and maybe I'll do the Hella H4 conversion for the headlights at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86HatchShelby Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Saw this thread on YT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I added 1% subaru to my 4Runner over the weekend. Everybody at camp got a kick out of it: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5_IMP Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 Saw this thread on YT. Yep, that's me. TSJ, you should cut the badges and glue them together to spell SUBOTA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 (edited) haha i might just do that! Everyone on the trail was askin me about it, wondering if the truck was powered by a Subaru motor. I had to explain the joke to most of em. Link me to the YT thread, i think i have an account over there too. Edited September 10, 2009 by TheSubaruJunkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5_IMP Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 http://www.yotatech.com/f191/81hilux-s-1981-hilux-build-up-thread-187862/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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