Project Vitamin C-10

[Strodder]

I'm doing the fan wiring on the 57 Panel. When I'm done I'll post pictures.

[bubba327]

I am using MSN for my mail. I am subscribed to a lot of threads here but not all are sending a notification of at least one new response or bump to the thread.

Dennis Why are you switching grounds???
When I was programming DC systems I know you can either sink or source a DC signal... I was just wondering why you choose to do it this way..

I always hate the thought of switching a neutral (in AC ) or a ground (in DC) . If the ground wire shorts out before it gets to the relay contacts , the load is energized on with no way to shut it down. in a motor load this can be dangerous.
But, If the hot lead is switched through the contacts then to the load, And something shorts , the fuse blows, if the ground shorts after the load , well it is grounded anyway, no problems

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by bubba327

Dennis Why are you switching grounds???
When I was programming DC systems I know you can either sink or source a DC signal... I was just wondering why you choose to do it this way..

I always hate the thought of switching a neutral (in AC ) or a ground (in DC) . If the ground wire shorts out before it gets to the relay contacts , the load is energized on with no way to shut it down. in a motor load this can be dangerous.
But, If the hot lead is switched through the contacts then to the load, And something shorts , the fuse blows, if the ground shorts after the load , well it is grounded anyway, no problems

I mount the relay close to the Compressor, or in this case the cooling fan. Small chance of anything shorting the ground to ground. I've been doing it this way for years and never had a comeback or a problem. The other way is good too if you use the correct size wires, and have good connections. You can also have a problem if the plus wire shorts to ground.

[chad64chevy]

i say go with the billet! that grey would liked of match the roof, the chrome on the wheel would match the inside pieces and since you've customized your truck that impala steering wheel wouldnt look right to me!! but thats just my .02 cents

[Strodder]

I put this one on the 57 Panel I'm working on.


You can also get a 59 wheel that is made into a 15" er.


http://www.classicchevy.com/chevy-st...1959-1960.html

[flips72]

if you could find 59 impala wheel in gray that would be nice, just cant get enough of that dash, man that thing is sweet.

[65Custom]

I vote for the Billet wheel!!

[Palf70Step]

Originally Posted by Strodder

You can also get a 59 wheel that is made into a 15" er.


http://www.classicchevy.com/chevy-st...1959-1960.html

Originally Posted by flips72

if you could find 59 impala wheel in gray that would be nice, just cant get enough of that dash, man that thing is sweet.

Definetly like the idea of the 59 wheel and the one strodder showed can be painted to match your gray.

[gimmy 64]

you have an impala dash you should go with impala steering wheel

[198plus]

Impala

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

i say go with the billet! that grey would liked of match the roof, the chrome on the wheel would match the inside pieces and since you've customized your truck that impala steering wheel wouldnt look right to me!! but thats just my .02 cents

Since the Impala wheel is paintable, I'm leaning that way. Thanks for the input.

Originally Posted by Strodder

You can also get a 59 wheel that is made into a 15" er.


http://www.classicchevy.com/chevy-st...1959-1960.html

I'm liking it. Maybe just paint the top and bottom section of the band between the chrome rings the same color silver as the roof and gauge pods. Leaving the center and left and right hand grips black.

Originally Posted by flips72

if you could find 59 impala wheel in gray that would be nice, just cant get enough of that dash, man that thing is sweet.

Thanks, Man!! What about the idea I mentioned above.

Originally Posted by 65Custom

I vote for the Billet wheel!!

I was thinking billet til I saw the Impala wheel is paintable. BTW, thanks for the input.

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Definetly like the idea of the 59 wheel and the one strodder showed can be painted to match your gray.

Originally Posted by gimmy 64

you have an impala dash you should go with impala steering wheel

Originally Posted by 198plus

Impala

X3

The wiring is done unde the cab. That's what it looked like once I got under it.



Not sure about this route for the wires. Trying to keep it in the rails and away from the headers. These wires are for the starter, lights, and horn so far. I will keep them away from the A arm if I decide to run it this way for sure.







And routed up under the battery on the right rail.

[4dranch]

Looking nice Alan, and nice choice on the steering wheel.

[Strodder]

Alan, just an idea, get some small PVC, and run the wires through it. You can clamp the PVC to the inside of the inner fenders.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by 4dranch

Looking nice Alan, and nice choice on the steering wheel.

Thanks David.

Originally Posted by Strodder

Alan, just an idea, get some small PVC, and run the wires through it. You can clamp the PVC to the inside of the inner fenders.

I'll look into that some more. In hind sight I should have welded some tubing up inside the channel of the inner fenders. That way I could route and protect the wires to the radiator support.

Got some relays for the headlight upgrade.

Also brushed another coat of urethane on the wood. I know ya'll are tired of seeing pics of the wood (so am I), but it is driving me crazy. I know the way I want it too look.

[Alan's Classic]

Looking at the headlight upgrade with relays, I've seen mention of running circuit breakers. I like the idea, but I have a question. Should it be the ones that auto reset or ones I have to reset?

[daverod]

That's sum good lookin wood u got there. I'm watching the wiring, thats my next project.

[198plus]

Nice job Alan !!!!!

[198plus]

Lmao

Originally Posted by daverod

That's sum good lookin wood u got there.

[Strodder]

Dave, You looken at Alan's wood?

[bubba327]

Originally Posted by Strodder

Dave, You looken at Alan's wood?

HA HA HA HA HA HA
Dave, have you been in the "woods" too long???
You must have not found the mountain maidens while you were camping.

[daverod]

Originally Posted by Strodder

Dave, You looken at Alan's wood?

You know you were checking it out too.

[bubba327]

Well he did post it on here for us all to admire......... Nice wood Alan I think we all have wood envy.

[Alan's Classic]

Dadgum, I leave ya'll alone for a little while and this is what it's like?
No more pics of my wood.

Any thoughts on the circuit breakers i posted about?

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Any thoughts on the circuit breakers i posted about?

American Autowire doesn't say anything about a circuit breaker. That orange fan wire is fused. But you can install a 40 amp circuit breaker like this. I'm doing the same thing right now with the 57 Panel. I found these diagrams from Vintage air.

[bubba327]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Dadgum, I leave ya'll alone for a little while and this is what it's like?
No more pics of my wood.

Any thoughts on the circuit breakers i posted about?

Sorry I got distracted for a minute.
I have always used the auto resettable style . Generic style circuit breakers from NAPA. I cannot say any of them have ever tripped after the installation so they must work.. remember to properly size them to the load , oversized fuses is not always better.