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Vova · 08-09-2012, 01:06 AM

Got a nice little gift today. My neighbor has this nice 1970 Chevy truck. Battery dies so he decided to pick up a new one and long story short hooks it up backwards because the PO used red for the ground and black for positive.
Needless to say it melted some wiring.
Since he doesn't want to deal with the mess and has another newer truck he gave it to me

Ran great before the wiring fried. Now i need to figure out if I can just replace the melted wires or put in a new hardness. Also need to figure out what else was taken out.
Any advice would be appreciated...

67chevy1series · 08-09-2012, 02:01 AM

go to pick n pull or find a truck someones parting out and get the engine and front lights and alt wiring harness and install it should make the truck work again

oldblue1968chevy · 08-09-2012, 04:27 AM

Nice!

Rob H. · 08-09-2012, 05:42 AM

Nice truck, sure wish they looked that good around here and you can't beat the price!

rsavage · 08-09-2012, 06:12 AM

You can buy that front light/charging system harness that is plug and play for $130 from LMC. I've used it before and it was good quality. You will need a new plastic gutter for the core support. Great deal. Congrats.

GASoline71 · 08-09-2012, 09:46 AM

A new front wiring harness is not that expensive. I got mine from Classic Heartbeat (site vendor). They are made by M&H Wiring and are a plug and play deal. Has all the factory clips and conectors, correct wiring wrap, and even comes with the new plastic harness channel.

Gary

tr69c10 · 08-09-2012, 09:59 AM

Nice I like the air cleaner
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Vova · 08-17-2012, 09:10 PM

On the to do list;
Power steering
Lwb to swb conversion
Disk brakes
Air bags
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sneaky · 08-17-2012, 09:17 PM

thats awesome..for you!!! good luck man!

sneaky · 08-17-2012, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Vova

On the to do list;

Lwb to swb conversion

Air bags
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should keep her long if you're gonna bag it!!

Vova · 08-17-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sneaky

should keep her long if you're gonna bag it!!

My 10 year old called dibs so we have some time. Figure since I got it for free I can justify putting some $$ into it.
What will it cost to bag it?
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**70cst** · 08-18-2012, 12:27 AM

I think all 70 trucks are

trucks.

Looks like your truck has good bones. Keep us posted on your progress.

**twouvakind** · 04-15-2013, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tr69c10

Nice I like the air cleaner
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x2!

69GWC · 08-17-2012, 09:22 PM

Wow free man lucky you, your right it was a good day.
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**72 Super** · 08-17-2012, 09:51 PM

Nice deal!!

VA72C10 · 08-18-2012, 02:08 AM

cool deal! looks pretty solid....please keep us posted on progress!!!

brn agn · 08-18-2012, 07:59 PM

That's awesome. I like the modified air cleaner! Was there really a key in the compartment on the passenger side inner fender?

Vova · 08-26-2012, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by brn agn

That's awesome. I like the modified air cleaner! Was there really a key in the compartment on the passenger side inner fender?

There were three keys

Vova · 08-27-2012, 12:00 AM

So I got the under hood harness from a board member. Took about 2 hours to pull the old and install the new one. Threw in a battery and she fired right up. Drives and shifts like a champ.
Took out another two pounds of useless wringing, gave her a bath, and fixed some little stuff.
Overall this truck is solid no rust.

Vova · 08-27-2012, 12:03 AM

Where is a good place to order new seals and gaskets? Need to make her water tight before winter.

HotRod C/10 · 08-26-2012, 11:31 PM

Can't beat Free!

Lee H · 08-26-2012, 11:32 PM

Nice!
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07NJrado · 08-27-2012, 12:03 AM

damn dude hell of a deal!! great looking truck

Vova · 08-27-2012, 07:23 PM

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**LockDoc** · 08-27-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Vova

Man this thing is a bear to steer and stop with manual everything.
Anyone selling a PS set up?

Look on the parts board, there are a lot of people parting trucks. Try to find someone close to you, shipping is a killer on the heavy stuff...

LockDoc

08-09-2012, 01:06 AM	#1
Vova Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los gatos ca Posts: 1,299	Today was a good day Got a nice little gift today. My neighbor has this nice 1970 Chevy truck. Battery dies so he decided to pick up a new one and long story short hooks it up backwards because the PO used red for the ground and black for positive. Needless to say it melted some wiring. Since he doesn't want to deal with the mess and has another newer truck he gave it to me Ran great before the wiring fried. Now i need to figure out if I can just replace the melted wires or put in a new hardness. Also need to figure out what else was taken out. Any advice would be appreciated... Attached Images

08-09-2012, 02:01 AM	#2
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Today was a good day go to pick n pull or find a truck someones parting out and get the engine and front lights and alt wiring harness and install it should make the truck work again

08-09-2012, 04:27 AM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Today was a good day Nice! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

08-09-2012, 05:42 AM	#4
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: Today was a good day Nice truck, sure wish they looked that good around here and you can't beat the price! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

08-09-2012, 06:12 AM	#5
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Today was a good day You can buy that front light/charging system harness that is plug and play for $130 from LMC. I've used it before and it was good quality. You will need a new plastic gutter for the core support. Great deal. Congrats. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

08-09-2012, 09:59 AM	#7
tr69c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bellflower ca Posts: 370	Re: Today was a good day Nice I like the air cleaner Posted via Mobile Device

08-17-2012, 09:10 PM	#8
Vova Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los gatos ca Posts: 1,299	Re: Today was a good day On the to do list; Power steering Lwb to swb conversion Disk brakes Air bags Posted via Mobile Device

08-17-2012, 09:17 PM	#9
sneaky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: nashville, tn Posts: 126	Re: Today was a good day thats awesome..for you!!! good luck man!

08-18-2012, 12:27 AM	#12
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Today was a good day I think all 70 trucks are trucks. Looks like your truck has good bones. Keep us posted on your progress. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-17-2012, 09:22 PM	#14
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: Today was a good day Wow free man lucky you, your right it was a good day. Posted via Mobile Device

08-17-2012, 09:51 PM	#15
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,680	Re: Today was a good day Nice deal!! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

08-18-2012, 02:08 AM	#16
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Today was a good day cool deal! looks pretty solid....please keep us posted on progress!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-18-2012, 07:59 PM	#17
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: Today was a good day That's awesome. I like the modified air cleaner! Was there really a key in the compartment on the passenger side inner fender? __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

08-27-2012, 12:00 AM	#19
Vova Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los gatos ca Posts: 1,299	Re: Today was a good day So I got the under hood harness from a board member. Took about 2 hours to pull the old and install the new one. Threw in a battery and she fired right up. Drives and shifts like a champ. Took out another two pounds of useless wringing, gave her a bath, and fixed some little stuff. Overall this truck is solid no rust. Attached Images

08-27-2012, 12:03 AM	#20
Vova Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los gatos ca Posts: 1,299	Re: Today was a good day Where is a good place to order new seals and gaskets? Need to make her water tight before winter.



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08-26-2012, 11:31 PM	#21
HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,053	Re: Today was a good day Can't beat Free! __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)

08-26-2012, 11:32 PM	#22
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,141	Re: Today was a good day Nice! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

08-27-2012, 12:03 AM	#23
07NJrado Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hamilton, NJ Posts: 23	Re: Today was a good day damn dude hell of a deal!! great looking truck

08-27-2012, 07:23 PM	#24
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