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HD2000 · 08-29-2006, 04:58 PM

Hello,
Wondering if anyone has any advice on drilling holes in the doors for running the wiring harnesses for power windows and locks?
I have the kit from A1 electric and plan to start the install shortly (bought the kit years ago but the truck project has been on hold while I was playing with bikes).
I have the same "wiring boots" that ChevyDude has installed in his thread on the Brothers one piece glass install (didn't want to hijack his thread with my off topic question) and I notice that he has installed them quite low in the door (1" above the bottom hinge if memory serves). Is that the best placement or would it be easier if I ran them a little higher in the door? (I am not installing 1 piece glass)

Thanks all

**John Fabris** · 08-29-2006, 05:02 PM

I installed mine a little bit higher, but there is another metal wall in the door, if you have an empty door, look below the top hinge and you will see another pocket of sort, so I had to drill another hole from inside the door and put a rubber grommet there as well.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-29-2006, 05:32 PM

Anybody know where the Factory holes would have been? The CST was
offered w/ door jamb switches for the under dash lights, If I gotta drill I
wanna make sure it gets in the right place so it kinda looks like factory.

**john** · 08-29-2006, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Anybody know where the Factory holes would have been? The CST was
offered w/ door jamb switches for the under dash lights, If I gotta drill I
wanna make sure it gets in the right place so it kinda looks like factory.

There is a raised boss on the jamb for the switches. They are for the dome light or under dash on a blazer. You cant miss them.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-29-2006, 07:03 PM

Tyvm

low'n slow · 08-29-2006, 09:15 PM

This is how I did it.

HD2000 · 08-29-2006, 10:02 PM

Thanks all for the info. That last photo from low'n slow, with the door closed and fender off, helped me a lot with the perspective (side to side). Looks like I will go with the hole about the same height (just below the door pin switch) as it will make it a little easier for me to fish the wires into the cab (I drilled a hole up fairly high under the dash - above the e-brake).
Thanks again

low'n slow · 08-30-2006, 12:54 AM

These wire looms were from a Saturn.

project1971 · 08-30-2006, 02:26 PM

Thats some good info and pics THANKS!

08-29-2006, 04:58 PM	#1
HD2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 43	Drilling doors for wire loom Hello, Wondering if anyone has any advice on drilling holes in the doors for running the wiring harnesses for power windows and locks? I have the kit from A1 electric and plan to start the install shortly (bought the kit years ago but the truck project has been on hold while I was playing with bikes). I have the same "wiring boots" that ChevyDude has installed in his thread on the Brothers one piece glass install (didn't want to hijack his thread with my off topic question) and I notice that he has installed them quite low in the door (1" above the bottom hinge if memory serves). Is that the best placement or would it be easier if I ran them a little higher in the door? (I am not installing 1 piece glass) Thanks all

08-29-2006, 05:02 PM	#2
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: Drilling doors for wire loom I installed mine a little bit higher, but there is another metal wall in the door, if you have an empty door, look below the top hinge and you will see another pocket of sort, so I had to drill another hole from inside the door and put a rubber grommet there as well. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

08-29-2006, 05:32 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Drilling doors for wire loom Anybody know where the Factory holes would have been? The CST was offered w/ door jamb switches for the under dash lights, If I gotta drill I wanna make sure it gets in the right place so it kinda looks like factory. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-29-2006, 07:03 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Drilling doors for wire loom Tyvm __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-29-2006, 09:15 PM	#6
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: Drilling doors for wire loom This is how I did it. Attached Images

08-29-2006, 10:02 PM	#7
HD2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 43	Re: Drilling doors for wire loom Thanks all for the info. That last photo from low'n slow, with the door closed and fender off, helped me a lot with the perspective (side to side). Looks like I will go with the hole about the same height (just below the door pin switch) as it will make it a little easier for me to fish the wires into the cab (I drilled a hole up fairly high under the dash - above the e-brake). Thanks again

08-30-2006, 12:54 AM	#8
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: Drilling doors for wire loom These wire looms were from a Saturn.

08-30-2006, 02:26 PM	#9
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	Re: Drilling doors for wire loom Thats some good info and pics THANKS! __________________ 2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver)



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