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dodgiesdad · 06-14-2015, 09:18 AM

Great looking truck! What kind of wiring harness did you use? Any tips or pointers from it?

**MikeB** · 06-14-2015, 09:24 AM

Wish I could do an underdash system like that in my 82. Problem is, unlike 72 and earlier trucks, the bottom of the dash is only a 2-3" from the heater floor outlet, and around 6" from the firewall.

I really like your Burb. Have you come up with a way to protect the patina and surface rust? Maybe some paint company makes a clear sealer. I'd call PPG, DuPont and others.

RustyBurb · 06-17-2015, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dodgiesdad

Great looking truck! What kind of wiring harness did you use? Any tips or pointers from it?

Thanks Dodgiesdad. We used a 20 circuit painless fuse box with relays for the bigger draw stuff like A/C, headlights, cooling fans etc.

RustyBurb · 06-17-2015, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

Wish I could do an underdash system like that in my 82. Problem is, unlike 72 and earlier trucks, the bottom of the dash is only a 2-3" from the heater floor outlet, and around 6" from the firewall.

I really like your Burb. Have you come up with a way to protect the patina and surface rust? Maybe some paint company makes a clear sealer. I'd call PPG, DuPont and others.

Thanks Mike. I talked to a local bodyshop guy who seems to think just doing a flat clear is the answer to inhibiting future rust. We'll see...

donthekawguy · 06-19-2015, 08:47 PM

A lot of people are using CLR and a Scottbright pad. Then a flat clearcoat.

06-14-2015, 09:18 AM	#51
dodgiesdad Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Indiana, PA Posts: 220	Re: 65 GMC Suburban 4x4 Restorod Project Great looking truck! What kind of wiring harness did you use? Any tips or pointers from it?

06-14-2015, 09:24 AM	#52
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: 65 GMC Suburban 4x4 Restorod Project Wish I could do an underdash system like that in my 82. Problem is, unlike 72 and earlier trucks, the bottom of the dash is only a 2-3" from the heater floor outlet, and around 6" from the firewall. I really like your Burb. Have you come up with a way to protect the patina and surface rust? Maybe some paint company makes a clear sealer. I'd call PPG, DuPont and others. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

06-19-2015, 08:47 PM	#55
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,129	Re: 65 GMC Suburban 4x4 Restorod Project A lot of people are using CLR and a Scottbright pad. Then a flat clearcoat. __________________ 66 shorty



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