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Lookey over here......http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...0&postcount=27

Glad you finally got a different avatar......that other one.......:crazy: :lol:

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thanks John...
I was looking at both of those yesterday

I need to call M&H Fabricators, they don't seem to sell complete kits, just the individual harnesses. and I believe they supply LMC..

As far as American Autowire, they seem to have a really nice harness, also one of our vendors, Musclerodz, sells one specific to our trucks for a reasonable price
http://musclerodzstore.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=261

the description sounds like a complete kit with original grommets and connectors

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Ouch..
Is that for a whole wiring kit for yours?

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the price from Classic Parts?

they don't technically sell a "kit"
that is the price for buying all the individual harnesses, no new switches or anything.
I think the American Autowire kit comes with new switches and wiring for after market a/c, hei, tach, newer alternator, courtesy light, ect., ect.
sounds like a good deal for under $500

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I'm getting a headache.............................

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If I had it to do over again I would go with the American Autowire kit. It looks REAL nice and is the most complete kit I have seen. I will use one on my next project...

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So your lookng to rewire the whole truck back like original? or are you upgrading...

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^^ :lol:

Call Ron Francis wiring, you fill out what gauge plugs you have ign, and all accessories and they custom make you one for your truck. Mine has all with spots for door poppers, power windows, A/C, MSD and all the usual goodies to get you confused :lol:
But now i have to buy a engine harness for the TPI..:uhmk:

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back to stock would be fine, but HEI and newer alternator wiring would be better ;)

sounds cool, but how much does it cost?

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Switching the stock wiring to HEI and internal regulated alternator isn't very difficult.

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small update....
got the holes in the frame welded up, also finished welding the radiator cut out replacement pieces, and ground everything smooth...


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I loaded up the front suspension to take to work so I can press out the lower ball joints and clean everything up and get it ready to paint....think we are going to get poly A-arm bushings, I'm worried about the squeak though, I know the poly bushings reuse the metal sleeve, any suggestions about removing the rubber from the sleeve?? I have a press at work, will the rubber press out of the sleeves...I'm also going to make a call this week to see about getting the frame blasted, and I'm going to get some POR so the wife can get the frame painted...we gotta get back on this thing if we wanna drive it this fall ;)
Thanks for tuning in :metal:

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WooHoo! Progress!!

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Take the stereo out of the '80 and it'll fix the squeaks:lol:.....glad to see it moving Joe....and I enjoyed the thread on the '80. Looks like you're trying to show me up with your grinding skills.;)

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yeah I have done it, just didn't want to have to do it again if I can get the kit with it already ;)

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:haha:

damn you guys are fast!!!

Jeff, I just love to grind (love metal work of most kind actually)....just don't like the metal powder all over me and all over my garage :waah:

this one will have a decent stereo....if I have anything to say about it :lol:

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I was just doing that this afternoon. Removed those tabs you noticed in my bed and ground off the exhaust hanger rivet. Still need to take a couple pieces off the frame. Are you using flap disc's? Scott and I were talking about them a couple days ago.

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I've used the torch and heat up the sleeve good and hot. Then the rubber will come out easy, just push it out by hand. BUT this way makes a big stinky mess......burning and melting rubber. :eek:

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:cool:
Yes, I love the flap discs, I was using an 80 grit one.
I did use a regular grinding disc on a hard to get to weld on the inside of the frame. I have found if you grind with an 80 grit then go back with a 120 or even a worn disc, you can polish and smooth the metal of all the grind marks....

:lol:
Thanks John!
I'm not afraid to make a mess :devil:

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I agree with Tim...Yeah some progress...sorry just had to do it Joe..

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About time huh? :devil::lol:

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:exit:

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Man, it's nice to see some progress. I agree with Capt. about useing a torch.

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Don't run off. Your just getting started.:lol:

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yeah, and so are we.....:lol:

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Ummmm hey Joe, we've got most of a whole page here and NO pics yet :uhmk: :lol:

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:lol:
I can't be held responsible for the actions of the local thread 'jackers

:uhmk:

:haha:

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wow im glad mine is not torn apart that far
joe your doing some great work

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Did somebody say pics?

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Sure wasn't Joe...:lol::lol:

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You are correct.:lol:

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Is it me or have we not seen any pics from here in quite some time...? http://www.okcminis.com/vb/images/smilies/popcorn.gif :lol:

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You are correct to. He will pop in here in a little bit and say something about settings.

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Or use Mac's excuse.. " the only camera I have is at Wal-Mart getting the pictures developed":lol::lol:

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:lol:

gees, it has only been 3 days since pics.....how many times can I post pics of my bare frame? hell even I get bored looking at those :lol:

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Did you say pics?

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Hey! Don't try to horn in on a 'Mac Original!'

http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:...s/longhorn.jpg


Mac. :lol:

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:haha:

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we need a smiley shaking his head in disbelief.....:lol:

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:haha::haha:
OMD...that's some funny s@*t right there...
:haha::haha:

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Something like this?