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joe231 05-22-2009 04:33 PM

Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build
 
I was on classicparts.com looking at wiring, doesn't appear that they have an entire kit, so I went through and added all the pieces of the harness to my shopping cart......$528.40 before shipping :jdp:

so can anyone point me to an original style complete kit? I don't want a universal, I want it to look and fit like the original....

highperf4x4 05-22-2009 06:05 PM

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dude, we wait for you to find stuff for us. What are you thinking?

joe231 05-22-2009 06:15 PM

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geez!

I gotta do everything? :lol:

highperf4x4 05-22-2009 06:16 PM

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You always respond immediately to my posts............... it's giving me the creeps.................

:lol::lol::lol:

highperf4x4 05-22-2009 06:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231 (Post 3322645)
geez!

I gotta do everything? :lol:

I would help ya bro but I'm in the dark and it's.......................... WIRING!


You would end up with something for a Honda Civic....................

joe231 05-22-2009 06:17 PM

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:haha: :devil:

highperf4x4 05-22-2009 06:20 PM

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:pty:

joe231 05-22-2009 06:22 PM

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highperf4x4 05-22-2009 06:26 PM

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:exit:

scotts62 05-22-2009 11:05 PM

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:tms:

Captainfab 05-23-2009 01:06 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231 (Post 3322514)
I was on classicparts.com looking at wiring, doesn't appear that they have an entire kit, so I went through and added all the pieces of the harness to my shopping cart......$528.40 before shipping :jdp:

so can anyone point me to an original style complete kit? I don't want a universal, I want it to look and fit like the original....

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

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

joe231 05-23-2009 10:19 AM

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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

scotts62 05-23-2009 10:25 AM

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

joe231 05-23-2009 10:52 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by scotts62 (Post 3323462)
Ouch..
Is that for a whole wiring kit for yours?

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

highperf4x4 05-23-2009 11:16 AM

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

TimE 05-23-2009 12:05 PM

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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...

4dranch 05-23-2009 12:08 PM

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

scotts62 05-23-2009 01:19 PM

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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:

joe231 06-14-2009 11:14 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 4dranch (Post 3323559)
So your lookng to rewire the whole truck back like original? or are you upgrading...

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotts62 (Post 3323606)
^^ :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:

sounds cool, but how much does it cost?

Captainfab 06-14-2009 11:22 PM

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

joe231 06-14-2009 11:25 PM

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


Attachment 469882

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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:

TimE 06-14-2009 11:28 PM

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WooHoo! Progress!!

protrash64 06-14-2009 11:28 PM

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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.;)

joe231 06-14-2009 11:29 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab (Post 3360338)
Switching the stock wiring to HEI and internal regulated alternator isn't very difficult.

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

joe231 06-14-2009 11:31 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TimE (Post 3360348)
WooHoo! Progress!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64 (Post 3360349)
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.;)

: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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