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donandal · 01-02-2017, 05:22 PM

New Years update,

I don't have any pictures, but made some real progress.

I painted the emissions lines and put new emissions/fuel hose on
the lines and new stainless hose clamps so that is all complete.

I also completed several wiring harness tasks. I completed the Radio,A/C,
cigarette lighter,motorized cowl vent,wipers,headlights,turn signals, horn,
third brake light,backup lights,sport mode, overdrive lockout button, LED dimmer,
high/low beam dimmer, ignition switch, interior dome/courtesy lights,front hood tilt,
power seats,park brake light, cooling fans, engine harness, check engine light, etc.

In fact, I think everything is wired up except the two round gauges.
I'll make a separate harness for those two.

I installed the fuses and so far everything works!

I even bumped the starter a few times....

**mongocanfly** · 01-02-2017, 05:46 PM

Sounds like your getting close..

Flysocal · 01-02-2017, 06:10 PM

This will be epic

gotmotors · 01-02-2017, 10:03 PM

Just read through your whole thread and I'm blown away by your fab skills and attention to detail. Funny how all those systems that you didn't have a "comfort level" with seemed to get finished up like you had been doing it for years. Looking forward to seeing you finish her up.

donandal · 01-03-2017, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotmotors

Just read through your whole thread and I'm blown away by your fab skills and attention to detail. Funny how all those systems that you didn't have a "comfort level" with seemed to get finished up like you had been doing it for years. Looking forward to seeing you finish her up.

Thanks,
I am hoping it won't be an epic fail!

I have plans to have friends stand by with fire extinguishers for the
First start up.

Wiring has me a little nervous.

Hoping for start in February

donandal · 01-11-2017, 07:47 PM

Ok,
I'm on the road again tonight, and have a question about my
transmission control.

I have the Connect and cruise supermatic transmission controller
and the harness included a wire labeled "brake light".

The instructions read as follows;

2.2.9 Brake light wire
Although not necessary,the wire labeled "brake light" should be
run to a factory brake pedal switch (NC) so the TCC will unlock
When you apply the brakes.

The switch I have has six terminals, some NC and some NO.

Is the tranny looking for a 12 volt + positive or is it looking for
a ground to be supplied to this wire?

Thanks

MIKESAD50 · 01-11-2017, 08:15 PM

I'm going with 12 volts + on mine, I didnt think anything different. Generally 12 in and 12 out.
My thought just looking for you stepping on brake

solidaxel · 01-12-2017, 12:32 AM

Rock Auto is having a big sale, do you have one of these for your TCC and brake light
I just bought one from AZ and I think it was 15.00

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SLS89 Info
Brake Light Switch w/CRUISE CONTROL
Choose:
^ Ships from same location as parts in cart

$1.64
Part In Cart

donandal · 01-12-2017, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel

Rock Auto is having a big sale, do you have one of these for your TCC and brake light
I just bought one from AZ and I think it was 15.00

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SLS89 Info
Brake Light Switch w/CRUISE CONTROL
Choose:
^ Ships from same location as parts in cart

$1.64
Part In Cart

Thanks for that,
I just looked at it, and I have something similar that has two
more terminals, but works the same.

solidaxel · 01-12-2017, 08:52 AM

Brake light ON
TCC off cruise off

donandal · 01-12-2017, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel

Brake light ON
TCC off cruise off

Thanks,

I have terminals available to use for this correctly.

donandal · 01-14-2017, 05:08 PM

installed the gauges and speaker,

donandal · 01-14-2017, 05:12 PM

the install of the gauges was a pain...
they come in from the back and there isn't much room.

speaker covered in fabric, epoxied on the back side.

donandal · 01-14-2017, 05:23 PM

I made up short gauge harnesses to make the installation easier,
but the gauge brackets and bezels were a pain in the....

Glad that is behind me.

Now there are just a few wires left, brake switch, turn and high beam
indicators, hood tilt switch and the wiring will be finished.

I'll have to check all the lights , then it's on to filling
the fluids, and bleeding the brakes.

donandal · 01-20-2017, 04:36 PM

Installed the seats and center console,

donandal · 01-14-2017, 05:31 PM

if you are wondering,

I'm not too crazy about the steering wheel either.

but that can wait.

donandal · 01-15-2017, 03:12 PM

finished the dash...

donandal · 01-15-2017, 03:21 PM

I used the original glove box latch, but had to rebuild it.

The pivot piece has little round pins molded into it that
were nearly worn off. I took it apart cleaned it up,
and drilled it out for a new pivot pin. I made the pin from
coat hanger wire.

I sprayed some white lithium grease into it, readjusted the striker
tab and it closes like new.

solidaxel · 01-15-2017, 10:01 AM

I was about to ask about the steering wheel.............. thanks !

RockinKees · 01-15-2017, 04:57 PM

Very nice!!

STOCKISH · 01-16-2017, 03:15 PM

Interior is looking amazing!

slydogg76 · 01-17-2017, 10:37 AM

Yes, very nice!

II_Slow · 01-17-2017, 10:52 AM

What's the plan for the steering wheel? Lot's of nice choices out there.

donandal · 01-17-2017, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by II_Slow

What's the plan for the steering wheel? Lot's of nice choices out there.

I'm not really sure yet.

I've read every steering wheel thread I can find.
I'm hoping one just jumps out at me....

Nut Case · 01-18-2017, 02:41 AM

Donandal

Just a thought, considered the new lower valance that you created, maybe paint it the same as the exterior color.

Truck is fandamtastic

NC

01-02-2017, 05:22 PM	#1
donandal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lakewood,New York Posts: 502	Re: Plus Five New Years update, I don't have any pictures, but made some real progress. I painted the emissions lines and put new emissions/fuel hose on the lines and new stainless hose clamps so that is all complete. I also completed several wiring harness tasks. I completed the Radio,A/C, cigarette lighter,motorized cowl vent,wipers,headlights,turn signals, horn, third brake light,backup lights,sport mode, overdrive lockout button, LED dimmer, high/low beam dimmer, ignition switch, interior dome/courtesy lights,front hood tilt, power seats,park brake light, cooling fans, engine harness, check engine light, etc. In fact, I think everything is wired up except the two round gauges. I'll make a separate harness for those two. I installed the fuses and so far everything works! I even bumped the starter a few times.... __________________ 53 Chevy Pickup

01-02-2017, 05:46 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,658	Re: Plus Five Sounds like your getting close..

01-02-2017, 06:10 PM	#3
Flysocal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Glendale Posts: 414	Re: Plus Five This will be epic

01-02-2017, 10:03 PM	#4
gotmotors Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: highland, MI Posts: 27	Re: Plus Five Just read through your whole thread and I'm blown away by your fab skills and attention to detail. Funny how all those systems that you didn't have a "comfort level" with seemed to get finished up like you had been doing it for years. Looking forward to seeing you finish her up. __________________ Jim My 55 build http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97044

01-11-2017, 07:47 PM	#6
donandal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lakewood,New York Posts: 502	Re: Plus Five Ok, I'm on the road again tonight, and have a question about my transmission control. I have the Connect and cruise supermatic transmission controller and the harness included a wire labeled "brake light". The instructions read as follows; 2.2.9 Brake light wire Although not necessary,the wire labeled "brake light" should be run to a factory brake pedal switch (NC) so the TCC will unlock When you apply the brakes. The switch I have has six terminals, some NC and some NO. Is the tranny looking for a 12 volt + positive or is it looking for a ground to be supplied to this wire? Thanks __________________ 53 Chevy Pickup

01-11-2017, 08:15 PM	#7
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: Plus Five I'm going with 12 volts + on mine, I didnt think anything different. Generally 12 in and 12 out. My thought just looking for you stepping on brake __________________ 1950 3100 5 window

01-12-2017, 12:32 AM	#8
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Plus Five Rock Auto is having a big sale, do you have one of these for your TCC and brake light I just bought one from AZ and I think it was 15.00 STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SLS89 Info Brake Light Switch w/CRUISE CONTROL Choose: ^ Ships from same location as parts in cart $1.64 Part In Cart __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

01-12-2017, 08:52 AM	#10
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Plus Five Brake light ON TCC off cruise off __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

01-14-2017, 05:08 PM	#12
donandal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lakewood,New York Posts: 502	Re: Plus Five installed the gauges and speaker, Attached Images __________________ 53 Chevy Pickup

01-14-2017, 05:12 PM	#13
donandal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lakewood,New York Posts: 502	Re: Plus Five the install of the gauges was a pain... they come in from the back and there isn't much room. speaker covered in fabric, epoxied on the back side. Attached Images __________________ 53 Chevy Pickup

01-14-2017, 05:23 PM	#14
donandal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lakewood,New York Posts: 502	Re: Plus Five I made up short gauge harnesses to make the installation easier, but the gauge brackets and bezels were a pain in the.... Glad that is behind me. Now there are just a few wires left, brake switch, turn and high beam indicators, hood tilt switch and the wiring will be finished. I'll have to check all the lights , then it's on to filling the fluids, and bleeding the brakes. __________________ 53 Chevy Pickup

01-20-2017, 04:36 PM	#15
donandal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lakewood,New York Posts: 502	Re: Plus Five Installed the seats and center console, Attached Images __________________ 53 Chevy Pickup

01-14-2017, 05:31 PM	#16
donandal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lakewood,New York Posts: 502	Re: Plus Five if you are wondering, I'm not too crazy about the steering wheel either. but that can wait. __________________ 53 Chevy Pickup

01-15-2017, 03:12 PM	#17
donandal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lakewood,New York Posts: 502	Re: Plus Five finished the dash... Attached Images __________________ 53 Chevy Pickup

01-15-2017, 03:21 PM	#18
donandal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lakewood,New York Posts: 502	Re: Plus Five I used the original glove box latch, but had to rebuild it. The pivot piece has little round pins molded into it that were nearly worn off. I took it apart cleaned it up, and drilled it out for a new pivot pin. I made the pin from coat hanger wire. I sprayed some white lithium grease into it, readjusted the striker tab and it closes like new. __________________ 53 Chevy Pickup



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01-15-2017, 10:01 AM	#19
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Plus Five I was about to ask about the steering wheel.............. thanks ! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

01-15-2017, 04:57 PM	#20
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: Plus Five Very nice!! __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

01-16-2017, 03:15 PM	#21
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Plus Five Interior is looking amazing! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-17-2017, 10:37 AM	#22
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: Plus Five Yes, very nice!

01-17-2017, 10:52 AM	#23
II_Slow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Celeste, Tx Posts: 266	Re: Plus Five What's the plan for the steering wheel? Lot's of nice choices out there. __________________ 1955 SB Stepside 3100 big window cab on a 99 Ram 2500 Frame w/ 12-V Cummins diesel power and 47RH AOD transmission http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640042

01-18-2017, 02:41 AM	#25
Nut Case Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Clear and Still Idaho Posts: 509	Re: Plus Five Donandal Just a thought, considered the new lower valance that you created, maybe paint it the same as the exterior color. Truck is fandamtastic NC __________________ Been there, wrecked that

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