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Alvin · 10-13-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Nice stuff, and it looks familiar. That's pretty much the same set up I have for my dual compressor system.

Yeah, it pretty much is

Let's just say I paid attention in Dual Compressor Wiring class!

I kept going back and forth on how I wanted to do it and finally decided to just go with what's been proven to work. I'm running some Thomas compressors so I'm hoping the relays will hold up for awhile.

Alvin · 11-04-2010, 12:08 PM

Okay, a little bit of progress: The master cyl is in and the brakes are mostly bled. I say mostly because I'm having a bit of an issue on the passenger rear and ran out of time last night. Hoping to revisit it today and see if I can get good flow.

In other news, some garage space will be clearing up soon, so there should be a warm, dry place to work on her this winter.

oldblue1968chevy · 11-04-2010, 06:55 PM

Woo, I love this truck! Keep us updated!

Alvin · 11-09-2010, 09:04 PM

Okay, got the garage cleaned out enough to move her inside. The brakes are working pretty well; she held herself on the hill leading down to the garage, so that's good. I think the driver side rear needs adjusted, but that should do it.

There's still a lot of cleaning up to do as my roommate moves out. But at least I'll be able to work on her regardless of the weather!

Now that the brakes are done, I think I'll start finishing up all the little things to get her running. LOTS of little things to get to that point.

Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics, I didn't want to waste any time by running inside and getting the camera.

Alvin · 11-14-2010, 07:49 PM

I dropped the fuel cell and installed the sending unit for my Stewart-Warner Gauges. While I was under the bed, I installed the ECE rear frame cross member, which leads me to a bit of a problem...

The bumper cannot be installed with the fuel cell bolted in place and the fuel cell can't be installed with the bumper in place. So I think I'm going to have to weld some plates on the bolts for the fuel cell so they won't rotate when tightening. If only I could weld!

I started looking into the wiring under the hood. It's not hacked up too bad, but there are a few interesting add-ons that will need to be removed.

Also, subscribed to the board again so I will be selling some leftover parts to further fund the project. I really need to get her mobile because she's just too heavy to push around now.

Alvin · 11-16-2010, 09:47 PM

Hoping to get started on some wiring, I pulled the headlight / alternator harness out. Going to go through everything to make sure it's right, and then add headlight relays.

Got rid of the add-on temp gauge somebody attached to the bottom of the dash.

Not much progress, but somethin' is better than nothin'!

Alvin · 11-19-2010, 11:30 PM

Okay, I have both harnesses from the engine bay out and stripped down to the wires. Really looking at all my options for cleaning things up and adding wires for several things. As usual it's getting complicated and expensive very quickly.

I need to clean up the starter wiring and the alternator wiring. Hoping to add a fuse center to pull power for the headlight relays, electric fan, and alternator sensor wire. Also looking at the unused pins in the fuse panel plugs wondering if I can use them for my electric gauges and possibly even my air ride gauge. Of course at the same time I don't want any of this to look cobbled together or hacked. So that means buying all sorts of electrical stuff.

No doubt a delay, but I want to get this stuff done right the first time!

**67cheby** · 11-20-2010, 12:36 PM

nice progress !!

Alvin · 12-01-2010, 11:17 AM

Just placed an order for all the electrical bits I needed. Hopefully start soldering and all that next week. Bought everything for wiring the Stewart Warner gauges and should be able to make a harness for the air ride gauge as well. Getting excited about making some genuine progress!

Alvin · 12-05-2010, 11:24 PM

Wiring has commenced!

Still have to mount the LEDs for the turn signal and hi-beam indicators.

Have a fuse panel, two auto-reset circuit breakers (for the headlight relays), and a weather-proof fuse holder for the feed to the HEI.

72BlckButy · 12-06-2010, 08:02 AM

Cool lookin' setup... love those gauge faces.

What manufacturer did they come from?

Alvin · 12-06-2010, 09:37 AM

They are Stewart Warner Power Series. I got them from Summit. They're available with red, silver, or blue rings on the faces. I of course chose the blue

**67cheby** · 12-06-2010, 10:25 AM

that is slick

lowdownstar · 12-06-2010, 04:47 PM

i agree with everyone else looking really good! Nice clean job on the wiring as well

Ray

heymoe · 12-07-2010, 07:59 AM

Very Nice!

Did you get that drive shaft cut down yet?

my67chevytruck · 12-07-2010, 09:05 AM

nice progress.

Alvin · 12-07-2010, 10:42 AM

Thanks guys! I'm really happy with the progress I've made. Hoping I can keep it up in spite of the holidays.

I have not shortened the driveshaft yet. I was going to, but then I got distracted by the wiring side of things and the funds went to that for the time being. Hopefully it won't be too long and I'll be getting it shortened!

Alvin · 01-01-2011, 01:55 PM

Okay, still working on wiring believe it or not. This weekend I took the harness out of the cab and checked it out and made the changes I needed. Also got rid of the radio wiring hack job.

Fresh outta the cab

Removed the factory wrapping to check the condition and add/remove some wires

And finally, wrapped with some fresh friction tape

Still have work to do on the engine bay harnesses, but I wanted to dot my i's and cross my t's before I went too far!

**67cheby** · 01-01-2011, 01:59 PM

clean looking work

*1sik52* · 01-02-2011, 12:06 PM

Going to look good
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Rokcrln · 01-02-2011, 12:38 PM

Great progress on the truck and the budget! It is nice to see someone these days that spends when they have the money and not when they have the plastic. If more people worked this way they would have more toys and less stress, way to go. Keep up the good work!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

RCbowtie69 · 01-02-2011, 01:17 PM

Looking good & keep pictures coming

Big J · 01-25-2011, 12:25 AM

Bumper looks good on there. Keep at it.

**Palf70Step** · 01-02-2011, 03:18 PM

Looking good!

Alvin · 01-02-2011, 05:47 PM

Thanks guys! I really appreciate it.

It's a little tough being this close and not having the funds I used to be able to throw at it. I have been able to sell a few things so progress has continued. Next up is an alternator upgrade, getting the driveshaft cut down, and a battery. I'm going to have to figure out some sort of exhaust so I can run it and troubleshoot. No timeline in mind, I just keep plugging away at it!

11-04-2010, 12:08 PM	#2
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Okay, a little bit of progress: The master cyl is in and the brakes are mostly bled. I say mostly because I'm having a bit of an issue on the passenger rear and ran out of time last night. Hoping to revisit it today and see if I can get good flow. In other news, some garage space will be clearing up soon, so there should be a warm, dry place to work on her this winter. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

11-04-2010, 06:55 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Woo, I love this truck! Keep us updated! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

11-09-2010, 09:04 PM	#4
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Okay, got the garage cleaned out enough to move her inside. The brakes are working pretty well; she held herself on the hill leading down to the garage, so that's good. I think the driver side rear needs adjusted, but that should do it. There's still a lot of cleaning up to do as my roommate moves out. But at least I'll be able to work on her regardless of the weather! Now that the brakes are done, I think I'll start finishing up all the little things to get her running. LOTS of little things to get to that point. Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics, I didn't want to waste any time by running inside and getting the camera. Attached Images __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

11-14-2010, 07:49 PM	#5
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... I dropped the fuel cell and installed the sending unit for my Stewart-Warner Gauges. While I was under the bed, I installed the ECE rear frame cross member, which leads me to a bit of a problem... The bumper cannot be installed with the fuel cell bolted in place and the fuel cell can't be installed with the bumper in place. So I think I'm going to have to weld some plates on the bolts for the fuel cell so they won't rotate when tightening. If only I could weld! I started looking into the wiring under the hood. It's not hacked up too bad, but there are a few interesting add-ons that will need to be removed. Also, subscribed to the board again so I will be selling some leftover parts to further fund the project. I really need to get her mobile because she's just too heavy to push around now. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

11-16-2010, 09:47 PM	#6
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Hoping to get started on some wiring, I pulled the headlight / alternator harness out. Going to go through everything to make sure it's right, and then add headlight relays. Got rid of the add-on temp gauge somebody attached to the bottom of the dash. Not much progress, but somethin' is better than nothin'! __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

11-19-2010, 11:30 PM	#7
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Okay, I have both harnesses from the engine bay out and stripped down to the wires. Really looking at all my options for cleaning things up and adding wires for several things. As usual it's getting complicated and expensive very quickly. I need to clean up the starter wiring and the alternator wiring. Hoping to add a fuse center to pull power for the headlight relays, electric fan, and alternator sensor wire. Also looking at the unused pins in the fuse panel plugs wondering if I can use them for my electric gauges and possibly even my air ride gauge. Of course at the same time I don't want any of this to look cobbled together or hacked. So that means buying all sorts of electrical stuff. No doubt a delay, but I want to get this stuff done right the first time! __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

11-20-2010, 12:36 PM	#8
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... nice progress !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-01-2010, 11:17 AM	#9
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Just placed an order for all the electrical bits I needed. Hopefully start soldering and all that next week. Bought everything for wiring the Stewart Warner gauges and should be able to make a harness for the air ride gauge as well. Getting excited about making some genuine progress! __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

12-05-2010, 11:24 PM	#10
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Wiring has commenced! Still have to mount the LEDs for the turn signal and hi-beam indicators. Have a fuse panel, two auto-reset circuit breakers (for the headlight relays), and a weather-proof fuse holder for the feed to the HEI. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

12-06-2010, 08:02 AM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Cool lookin' setup... love those gauge faces. What manufacturer did they come from? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 12-06-2010 at 08:02 AM.

12-06-2010, 09:37 AM	#12
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... They are Stewart Warner Power Series. I got them from Summit. They're available with red, silver, or blue rings on the faces. I of course chose the blue __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

12-06-2010, 10:25 AM	#13
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... that is slick __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-06-2010, 04:47 PM	#14
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 824	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... i agree with everyone else looking really good! Nice clean job on the wiring as well Ray Last edited by lowdownstar; 12-06-2010 at 04:47 PM.

12-07-2010, 07:59 AM	#15
heymoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 324	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Very Nice! Did you get that drive shaft cut down yet? __________________ My build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371235

12-07-2010, 09:05 AM	#16
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12-07-2010, 10:42 AM	#17
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Thanks guys! I'm really happy with the progress I've made. Hoping I can keep it up in spite of the holidays. I have not shortened the driveshaft yet. I was going to, but then I got distracted by the wiring side of things and the funds went to that for the time being. Hopefully it won't be too long and I'll be getting it shortened! __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

01-01-2011, 01:55 PM	#18
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Okay, still working on wiring believe it or not. This weekend I took the harness out of the cab and checked it out and made the changes I needed. Also got rid of the radio wiring hack job. Fresh outta the cab Removed the factory wrapping to check the condition and add/remove some wires And finally, wrapped with some fresh friction tape Still have work to do on the engine bay harnesses, but I wanted to dot my i's and cross my t's before I went too far! __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

01-01-2011, 01:59 PM	#19
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... clean looking work __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-02-2011, 12:06 PM	#20
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01-02-2011, 12:38 PM	#21
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Great progress on the truck and the budget! It is nice to see someone these days that spends when they have the money and not when they have the plastic. If more people worked this way they would have more toys and less stress, way to go. Keep up the good work! Kevin LFD Inc.

01-02-2011, 01:17 PM	#22
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Looking good & keep pictures coming

01-25-2011, 12:25 AM	#23
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01-02-2011, 03:18 PM	#24
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Looking good! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-02-2011, 05:47 PM	#25
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Thanks guys! I really appreciate it. It's a little tough being this close and not having the funds I used to be able to throw at it. I have been able to sell a few things so progress has continued. Next up is an alternator upgrade, getting the driveshaft cut down, and a battery. I'm going to have to figure out some sort of exhaust so I can run it and troubleshoot. No timeline in mind, I just keep plugging away at it! __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

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