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11-19-2014, 12:50 PM | #1 |
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started soldering up the connections and shorten the wires and cleaning up the rats nest under the dash. Got the dash all wired and looking good . too cold to work out side today. Last night it got down to 29. too cold for these old bones. I can be thankful that it doesn't snow here like up north.
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11-20-2014, 02:53 AM | #3 |
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I got all the wiring done, I think. I will test the wiring in a day or two. I am getting a little discouraged. Sometimes I think I would be better off selling this project. But I guess I better hold on to it. I hope to order my rear bumper this week. Each week there seems to be something else I need.
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You do seem bummed though, why the downer? Your truck is looking great! Your getting so close! It will a nice ride really soon.
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11-20-2014, 07:47 AM | #5 |
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Man I get it... about the time we think we have it all figured out the truck throws another curve ball at ya... Keep the chin up... It really does look like you are on the downside of the hill... I am only half way up the hill... LOL
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11-21-2014, 03:04 PM | #6 |
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George i'd so much like to be where your at now, way too close to give up!
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11-23-2014, 01:00 PM | #7 |
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that truck is looking great
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11-23-2014, 06:30 PM | #8 |
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elliot949, zicc1835, colgad, swamprat, dean'smeanmachine, thanks for the comments. weather is changing and the old girl sits and the time to work on her is always taking the back seat. But one day I will have a driver. I went up state with a friend this week in and we drove his old truck. 1974 square body. was a pleasant trip, except for the rain all the time I was gone.
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12-12-2014, 10:17 PM | #9 |
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Wiring (and everything else since I last checked in) is coming along really nicely, George. I might have to steal your additional terminal idea in 15 years when I get to that part of the rebuild with Mustard.
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12-15-2014, 01:26 AM | #10 |
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Go ahead and steal it, I stool it myself. I am glad to see you still around. Be good my friend.
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11-27-2014, 11:21 AM | #11 |
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Happy Bird day guys. I hope you all have a great turkey day. Be thankful for what you have. There are a lot of people that has nothing. So when you set at the table give thanks. George
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11-28-2014, 02:10 AM | #12 |
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Absolutely! Happy Thanksgiving back to you too!
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11-28-2014, 02:27 PM | #13 |
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Wow, Patches is coming along very nice. So sorry the used wiring harness did not work out for you. Don't let the amount of time it takes finish her up get you down. You have put way more attention to details than GM even thought about. She will be great one day soon and you will find the experience rewarding.
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Today I finished wiring the fuseable red wire from the alt to the battery. I didn't like the way it looked. also put the wire in a wire looms and now they are nice and tidy. Tomorrow I will tackle the started and other items for the engine.
oil pressure switch temp switch distributor
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11-30-2014, 01:06 AM | #16 |
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Today I finished wiring the starter and a little clean up on the wire looms. I will post pictures Monday on the progress. Thursday night the temp. was 34 and Friday the temp was 31 so it was a little cold for us in florida
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Today I started testing out the wiring. Got as far as the head lights and they work great. Tomorrow I will have to pull the wiper motor, something is wrong with it. It just makes a funny noise. I had it rebuilt a few months back, so I guess they did not do a good job. I should have checked it out sooner.
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got some more wiring done on the old girl.
front and rear clearance lights done back up lights done dome lights done glove box light done cig. lighter done key switch done head light switch done wiper motor/washer switch done alt wiring done starter wiring done fuse link from alt. done head lights front and rear. done front turn signals done rear turn signals done hazards front and rear done no brake lights I am having a time getting the Ts switch to work. I know it is the wiring somewhere.
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does anyone know how to get brake lights? all grounds are good.
all lights are new and have been tested. Power to the brake switch power out of the brake switch power to the column connector power out of the column connector. but no brakes lights.
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George, sorry I missed your call yesterday. If you have 12v when you step on the brakes out of the switch and thru the column then I would either pull the wire back from the rear of the truck and see if there is a break in the wire or maybe if it is spliced the splice came loose some how. If you are using the factory connector that joins the cab wiring at the plug in the frame I would question the rear harness. Or maybe that plug is loose. Did you use new pig tails from the rear lights? Could be that splice there too. If you don't get it fixed I may be able to come up next week.
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---- ON MINE: From the brake switch TO the P terminal on the column connector. From the N terminal on the column connector goes to the Left turn signal bulb. From the M terminal on the column connector goes to the Right turn signal bulb. ---- I believe this is the way it works: So Normally the turn signal filaments are connected via the turn signal switch to the brake switch with the turn lever in the middle position. So if you pressed on the brake the Brake Light/Turn Filament would light for both left and right. Power to the Turn signal comes from the Flasher if the turn signal lever is moved up or down (R/L). Same filament as brake light. So say if the lever in the Right turn position the Right turn signal is getting Blinking power from the Blinker relay, if you step on the brake the Left filament gets power from the brake switch and it goes solid ON. I hope this is clearer than mud. Dave
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Man, I dont feel so bad about my small garage now... I guess one can do great things with what they have right? But at least you have Florida weather on your side... Freezing my ass off in Ohio!
Nice low budget build, coming along real nice.. thumbs up! Love the bench seat... sorta makes me wanna keep mine....
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Well. Today I found out why I have no brakes lights. There was a wire in the turn signal switch that came loose, poor soldering from the factory. I tried to re solder it but it did not work. So I ordered another switch today. It will be here in a few days. So tomorrow I will button everything up again and be ready when it comes. At least I know now that the wiring was right.
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