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*highperf4x4* · 05-22-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

geez!

I gotta do everything?

I would help ya bro but I'm in the dark and it's.......................... WIRING!

You would end up with something for a Honda Civic....................

joe231 · 05-22-2009, 06:17 PM

*highperf4x4* · 05-22-2009, 06:20 PM

joe231 · 05-22-2009, 06:22 PM

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*highperf4x4* · 05-22-2009, 06:26 PM

scotts62 · 05-22-2009, 11:05 PM

joe231 · 05-23-2009, 10:19 AM

thanks John...
I was looking at both of those yesterday

I need to call M&H Fabricators, they don't seem to sell complete kits, just the individual harnesses. and I believe they supply LMC..

As far as American Autowire, they seem to have a really nice harness, also one of our vendors, Musclerodz, sells one specific to our trucks for a reasonable price
http://musclerodzstore.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=261

the description sounds like a complete kit with original grommets and connectors

scotts62 · 05-23-2009, 10:25 AM

Ouch..
Is that for a whole wiring kit for yours?

joe231 · 05-23-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Ouch..
Is that for a whole wiring kit for yours?

the price from Classic Parts?

they don't technically sell a "kit"
that is the price for buying all the individual harnesses, no new switches or anything.
I think the American Autowire kit comes with new switches and wiring for after market a/c, hei, tach, newer alternator, courtesy light, ect., ect.
sounds like a good deal for under $500

*highperf4x4* · 05-23-2009, 11:16 AM

I'm getting a headache.............................

TimE · 05-23-2009, 12:05 PM

If I had it to do over again I would go with the American Autowire kit. It looks REAL nice and is the most complete kit I have seen. I will use one on my next project...

4dranch · 05-23-2009, 12:08 PM

So your lookng to rewire the whole truck back like original? or are you upgrading...

scotts62 · 05-23-2009, 01:19 PM

^^

Call Ron Francis wiring, you fill out what gauge plugs you have ign, and all accessories and they custom make you one for your truck. Mine has all with spots for door poppers, power windows, A/C, MSD and all the usual goodies to get you confused

But now i have to buy a engine harness for the TPI..

joe231 · 06-14-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 4dranch

So your lookng to rewire the whole truck back like original? or are you upgrading...

back to stock would be fine, but HEI and newer alternator wiring would be better

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotts62

^^

Call Ron Francis wiring, you fill out what gauge plugs you have ign, and all accessories and they custom make you one for your truck. Mine has all with spots for door poppers, power windows, A/C, MSD and all the usual goodies to get you confused

But now i have to buy a engine harness for the TPI..

sounds cool, but how much does it cost?

**Captainfab** · 06-14-2009, 11:22 PM

Switching the stock wiring to HEI and internal regulated alternator isn't very difficult.

joe231 · 06-14-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Switching the stock wiring to HEI and internal regulated alternator isn't very difficult.

yeah I have done it, just didn't want to have to do it again if I can get the kit with it already

joe231 · 06-14-2009, 11:25 PM

small update....
got the holes in the frame welded up, also finished welding the radiator cut out replacement pieces, and ground everything smooth...

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I loaded up the front suspension to take to work so I can press out the lower ball joints and clean everything up and get it ready to paint....think we are going to get poly A-arm bushings, I'm worried about the squeak though, I know the poly bushings reuse the metal sleeve, any suggestions about removing the rubber from the sleeve?? I have a press at work, will the rubber press out of the sleeves...I'm also going to make a call this week to see about getting the frame blasted, and I'm going to get some POR so the wife can get the frame painted...we gotta get back on this thing if we wanna drive it this fall

Thanks for tuning in

TimE · 06-14-2009, 11:28 PM

WooHoo! Progress!!

protrash64 · 06-14-2009, 11:28 PM

Take the stereo out of the '80 and it'll fix the squeaks

.....glad to see it moving Joe....and I enjoyed the thread on the '80. Looks like you're trying to show me up with your grinding skills.

joe231 · 06-14-2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TimE

WooHoo! Progress!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

Take the stereo out of the '80 and it'll fix the squeaks

.....glad to see it moving Joe....and I enjoyed the thread on the '80. Looks like you're trying to show me up with your grinding skills.

damn you guys are fast!!!

Jeff, I just love to grind (love metal work of most kind actually)....just don't like the metal powder all over me and all over my garage

this one will have a decent stereo....if I have anything to say about it

protrash64 · 06-14-2009, 11:44 PM

I was just doing that this afternoon. Removed those tabs you noticed in my bed and ground off the exhaust hanger rivet. Still need to take a couple pieces off the frame. Are you using flap disc's? Scott and I were talking about them a couple days ago.

jgh64pkup · 06-17-2009, 12:03 AM

wow im glad mine is not torn apart that far
joe your doing some great work

**Captainfab** · 06-15-2009, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

I know the poly bushings reuse the metal sleeve, any suggestions about removing the rubber from the sleeve?? I have a press at work, will the rubber press out of the sleeves...
Thanks for tuning in

I've used the torch and heat up the sleeve good and hot. Then the rubber will come out easy, just push it out by hand. BUT this way makes a big stinky mess......burning and melting rubber.

joe231 · 06-15-2009, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

I was just doing that this afternoon. Removed those tabs you noticed in my bed and ground off the exhaust hanger rivet. Still need to take a couple pieces off the frame. Are you using flap disc's? Scott and I were talking about them a couple days ago.

Yes, I love the flap discs, I was using an 80 grit one.
I did use a regular grinding disc on a hard to get to weld on the inside of the frame. I have found if you grind with an 80 grit then go back with a 120 or even a worn disc, you can polish and smooth the metal of all the grind marks....

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

I've used the torch and heat up the sleeve good and hot. Then the rubber will come out easy, just push it out by hand. BUT this way makes a big stinky mess......burning and melting rubber.

Thanks John!
I'm not afraid to make a mess

4dranch · 06-15-2009, 01:30 PM

I agree with Tim...Yeah some progress...sorry just had to do it Joe..

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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build thanks John... I was looking at both of those yesterday I need to call M&H Fabricators, they don't seem to sell complete kits, just the individual harnesses. and I believe they supply LMC.. As far as American Autowire, they seem to have a really nice harness, also one of our vendors, Musclerodz, sells one specific to our trucks for a reasonable price http://musclerodzstore.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=261 the description sounds like a complete kit with original grommets and connectors __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build I'm getting a headache.............................

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TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build If I had it to do over again I would go with the American Autowire kit. It looks REAL nice and is the most complete kit I have seen. I will use one on my next project... __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!! Last edited by TimE; 05-23-2009 at 12:06 PM.

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4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build So your lookng to rewire the whole truck back like original? or are you upgrading... __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q Last edited by 4dranch; 05-23-2009 at 12:09 PM.

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scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build ^^ Call Ron Francis wiring, you fill out what gauge plugs you have ign, and all accessories and they custom make you one for your truck. Mine has all with spots for door poppers, power windows, A/C, MSD and all the usual goodies to get you confused But now i have to buy a engine harness for the TPI.. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build small update.... got the holes in the frame welded up, also finished welding the radiator cut out replacement pieces, and ground everything smooth... I loaded up the front suspension to take to work so I can press out the lower ball joints and clean everything up and get it ready to paint....think we are going to get poly A-arm bushings, I'm worried about the squeak though, I know the poly bushings reuse the metal sleeve, any suggestions about removing the rubber from the sleeve?? I have a press at work, will the rubber press out of the sleeves...I'm also going to make a call this week to see about getting the frame blasted, and I'm going to get some POR so the wife can get the frame painted...we gotta get back on this thing if we wanna drive it this fall Thanks for tuning in __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 06-14-2009 at 11:26 PM.

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TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build WooHoo! Progress!! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

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protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build Take the stereo out of the '80 and it'll fix the squeaks.....glad to see it moving Joe....and I enjoyed the thread on the '80. Looks like you're trying to show me up with your grinding skills. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device



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protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build I was just doing that this afternoon. Removed those tabs you noticed in my bed and ground off the exhaust hanger rivet. Still need to take a couple pieces off the frame. Are you using flap disc's? Scott and I were talking about them a couple days ago. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

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4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build I agree with Tim...Yeah some progress...sorry just had to do it Joe.. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

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