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keystoneGerm · 01-23-2017, 11:04 AM

I have never seen header paint last, so I wasn't going to waste my time. If you get yours up and running let me know or I will contact you to see how it's lasting. When I pull the cab and front clip, I'll repaint if you still have good results.

keystoneGerm · 01-29-2017, 02:03 PM

Started to rough in the wiring. I am deleting the ECS distributor. At some point the car had a little engine fire it seems, so glad I seen this issue. I am going to eliminate the fuseabke links and run some standard ATC fuses. My goal is to eliminate all the visible wiring and vacuum lines.

keystoneGerm · 02-05-2017, 02:29 AM

Got the exhaust done today. I am pretty happy with the Pypes dual exhaust system. One bend wasn't right, but I was planning on welding most of it together anyway. I had to do a few pie cuts to clear the driver's side crossmember, but not to bad.

This is what I started with.

First side done, no progress pics though.

Then made a few cuts with the torch

Welded the system together.

Got it on, sucks I couldn't get the X-pipe centered

Giving myself plenty of room in case I C-notch it later.

keystoneGerm · 02-05-2017, 06:57 PM

Worked on the harness today. All day spent on just the A/C portion. I rerouted under the air box, reloomed with nice loom and heat shrink all ends. Got rid of the junction block on the firewall, so ran my last fuse off the alternator. Now I am working on the transmission wiring for the kickdown and torque converter lockup. Anyone know what the red 2 wire plug is for the transmission?

These connectors are awesome to depin to do the wiring reloom. I am used to garbage Volkswagen pins that get stuck on the reg.

keystoneGerm · 02-06-2017, 12:52 AM

I used this diagram to figure out my lockup. Thanks to another member here on the board, and Google images. I fully deleted the ECS distributor wiring.

I got the rest of the harness roughed in. This one is going to be a ***** to loom. Fuses are already connected and can't depin, the oil pressure switch and sender can't be depinned. I may cut and resolder to get the heatshrink on at the same time extend or shorten as needed.

Time for bed.

01-23-2017, 11:04 AM	#1
keystoneGerm Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 46	Re: My contribution to a better society I have never seen header paint last, so I wasn't going to waste my time. If you get yours up and running let me know or I will contact you to see how it's lasting. When I pull the cab and front clip, I'll repaint if you still have good results.

01-29-2017, 02:03 PM	#2
keystoneGerm Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 46	Re: My contribution to a better society Started to rough in the wiring. I am deleting the ECS distributor. At some point the car had a little engine fire it seems, so glad I seen this issue. I am going to eliminate the fuseabke links and run some standard ATC fuses. My goal is to eliminate all the visible wiring and vacuum lines.

02-05-2017, 02:29 AM	#3
keystoneGerm Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 46	Re: My contribution to a better society Got the exhaust done today. I am pretty happy with the Pypes dual exhaust system. One bend wasn't right, but I was planning on welding most of it together anyway. I had to do a few pie cuts to clear the driver's side crossmember, but not to bad. This is what I started with. First side done, no progress pics though. Then made a few cuts with the torch Welded the system together. Got it on, sucks I couldn't get the X-pipe centered Giving myself plenty of room in case I C-notch it later.

02-05-2017, 06:57 PM	#4
keystoneGerm Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 46	Re: My contribution to a better society Worked on the harness today. All day spent on just the A/C portion. I rerouted under the air box, reloomed with nice loom and heat shrink all ends. Got rid of the junction block on the firewall, so ran my last fuse off the alternator. Now I am working on the transmission wiring for the kickdown and torque converter lockup. Anyone know what the red 2 wire plug is for the transmission? These connectors are awesome to depin to do the wiring reloom. I am used to garbage Volkswagen pins that get stuck on the reg.

02-06-2017, 12:52 AM	#5
keystoneGerm Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 46	Re: My contribution to a better society I used this diagram to figure out my lockup. Thanks to another member here on the board, and Google images. I fully deleted the ECS distributor wiring. I got the rest of the harness roughed in. This one is going to be a ***** to loom. Fuses are already connected and can't depin, the oil pressure switch and sender can't be depinned. I may cut and resolder to get the heatshrink on at the same time extend or shorten as needed. Time for bed.



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