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Re: 60-66 chev - gmc wiring basics
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1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down! ![]() |
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Re: 60-66 chev - gmc wiring basics
Heck , Some of the Ron Francis kits don't look any more expensive than some of the American Autowire.
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Re: 60-66 chev - gmc wiring basics
should I do diagram of a DIY accesory system?? for those with a decent stock system that just want to add a few acc.
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62 GMC 910 short fleetside 454 super t10 14 bolt w/gov lock 70s c20 front discs (built in the 80s) 65 GMC 930 dualwheel 292 4spd all origonal 39k mi(my sons truck) 63 GMC 950 camperized school bus, (Gus the bus) 350 4speed 2 speed rear 64 GMC 950 "spare" bus 283? 4speed detroit locker 53 GMC 1ton dual wheel bus 78 GMC c25 short course off road race truck(son's truck) 355 th400 14 bolt (www.wheel2wheel.ca) 88 Peterbilt 379 longhood (hauls race truck) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Re: 60-66 chev - gmc wiring basics
Heck Yeah!!
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1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down! ![]() |
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Re: 60-66 chev - gmc wiring basics
Nice if you make your own glove box liner with a inner hinge for easy access. Would not like to be pulling a glove box liner at the side of the road at midnight to put in a new fuse.
Got to look for the pics I had of a guy who made a hinged fuse box holder that he mounted under the dash you flipped it down and it was by your left leg for easy fuse changing.
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Re: 60-66 chev - gmc wiring basics
Yeah, Ron Francis isn't cheap. But check out this magnet mounted fuse box. This would be great for accessability and could be hidden easily:
http://www.ronfrancis.com/prodinfo.asp?number=AC%2D66 Rick
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Re: 60-66 chev - gmc wiring basics
BigRed what was the number on the kit you got from American Autowire? The 60-66 Chevy Truck kit they sell #500560 comes with color schematics and full instructions and includes the rear body harness for the Fleetside. Do you have a different kit? This kit is $458 on eBay and LMC sells the identical kit with their part number 36-3603 made by American Autowire for $699.95
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Re: 60-66 chev - gmc wiring basics
American Autowire Classic Update kit#500560 is the one I got,I don't have a problem w/it,came complete w/ignition switch,light switch and dimmer switch.Every harness is included in this guy from cab to engine bay to rear body lights.Has detailed instructions w/individual colored schematics for each harness to be installed in stages.Also has a complete colored schematic for entire truck wiring included to reference all harnesses coming together to source fuse panel.I don't know what kit you bought bro but this has everything.
Oh yeah,I got mine on Ebay also for $458 as opposed to LMC's $699 http://stores.ebay.com/Classic-Auto-Wiring Last edited by low79fx; 12-11-2009 at 08:58 AM. Reason: add note |
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Re: 60-66 chev - gmc wiring basics
Basic trouble shooting;
Start with the battery connections clean the posts and clamps with a wire brush post cleaner or better yet if you are changing cables get GM side post cables and battery. Always seal the connections with either spray on sealer or just chassis grease. you can just use spray paint to seal (maybe to match your truck) corrosion needs air. When your truck is not in use disconnect the battery All you need to trouble shoot is a test light. Don't poke wire insulation to test, you will start a corrosion point All connections should be soldered and shrink sealed, use good double wall shrink tubing. At very least use uninsulated crimp connectors with shrink tubing. The connection from the battery to the horn relay is problematic on these trucks mostly at the battery end. and to repeat myself from earlyer posts anything over a stock 37 amp alternator should have the "bat" terminal wired directly to the battery
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62 GMC 910 short fleetside 454 super t10 14 bolt w/gov lock 70s c20 front discs (built in the 80s) 65 GMC 930 dualwheel 292 4spd all origonal 39k mi(my sons truck) 63 GMC 950 camperized school bus, (Gus the bus) 350 4speed 2 speed rear 64 GMC 950 "spare" bus 283? 4speed detroit locker 53 GMC 1ton dual wheel bus 78 GMC c25 short course off road race truck(son's truck) 355 th400 14 bolt (www.wheel2wheel.ca) 88 Peterbilt 379 longhood (hauls race truck) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Re: 60-66 chev - gmc wiring basics
hey all...the best product and service reviews ive come across were HOTROD WIRES AND REBEL WIRE....check out their products...im sure all of you will enjoy the pricing
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Re: 60-66 chev - gmc wiring basics
I have used these guys and like them. Customer/Tech service was very knowledgeable and helpful.
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Re: 60-66 chev - gmc wiring basics
Here are some schematics that might come in handy.
Just posted a few diagrams in electrical forum.I hope they help.Lines got a little off but you can still trace them out.Heres the link,let me know if it helps,I may have others that i forgot. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378484 |
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Re: 60-66 chev - gmc wiring basics
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I just took all that info. off to make sure no problems arose as far as logo infringements. This diagram should also help with troubleshooting a stock system just a few connection points may be different
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62 GMC 910 short fleetside 454 super t10 14 bolt w/gov lock 70s c20 front discs (built in the 80s) 65 GMC 930 dualwheel 292 4spd all origonal 39k mi(my sons truck) 63 GMC 950 camperized school bus, (Gus the bus) 350 4speed 2 speed rear 64 GMC 950 "spare" bus 283? 4speed detroit locker 53 GMC 1ton dual wheel bus 78 GMC c25 short course off road race truck(son's truck) 355 th400 14 bolt (www.wheel2wheel.ca) 88 Peterbilt 379 longhood (hauls race truck) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by 62gmc910; 12-30-2009 at 01:41 PM. |
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62 GMC 910 short fleetside 454 super t10 14 bolt w/gov lock 70s c20 front discs (built in the 80s) 65 GMC 930 dualwheel 292 4spd all origonal 39k mi(my sons truck) 63 GMC 950 camperized school bus, (Gus the bus) 350 4speed 2 speed rear 64 GMC 950 "spare" bus 283? 4speed detroit locker 53 GMC 1ton dual wheel bus 78 GMC c25 short course off road race truck(son's truck) 355 th400 14 bolt (www.wheel2wheel.ca) 88 Peterbilt 379 longhood (hauls race truck) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Re: 60-66 chev - gmc wiring basics
Where is a good place to buy factory connectors? I am using a aftermarket Rebel wiring kit. I would like to use factory connectors in some places..
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Re: 60-66 chev - gmc wiring basics
They are available from standard motor products/ blue streak , in canada I don't know about the states . I'm sure one of the other guys will know of a source
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62 GMC 910 short fleetside 454 super t10 14 bolt w/gov lock 70s c20 front discs (built in the 80s) 65 GMC 930 dualwheel 292 4spd all origonal 39k mi(my sons truck) 63 GMC 950 camperized school bus, (Gus the bus) 350 4speed 2 speed rear 64 GMC 950 "spare" bus 283? 4speed detroit locker 53 GMC 1ton dual wheel bus 78 GMC c25 short course off road race truck(son's truck) 355 th400 14 bolt (www.wheel2wheel.ca) 88 Peterbilt 379 longhood (hauls race truck) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Re: 60-66 chev - gmc wiring basics
I picked up a few factory style terminals form Napa. They have a catalog w/ pictures. The store on Jensen and 41 has them.
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Re: 60-66 chev - gmc wiring basics
I bought an e-z wiring harness ( mini 20)and they suck ,first thing you have to do is make a bracket to mount the damn thing , customer support sucks too , some girl told me to screw it to the firewall- I said " you mean the firewall that I just put 100 hours in to smooth it ?" it had little tabs that need holes w/a slot cut in them to mount -diagrams are generic - get the ron francis
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