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VA_short_67 · 10-11-2006, 06:01 PM

I am at my wits end. Looking to pay someone or shop to fix my electrical problem.

Any one know of a shop in DC metro area.

I am out in the valley (70 miles west of DC).

email me 61cad@adelphia.net

Thanks

Jay

68haywagon · 10-11-2006, 06:05 PM

Hmm...whats wrong? I'm no where near you to help, but it may be good info to get someone else.

Mike

VA_short_67 · 10-11-2006, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68haywagon

Hmm...whats wrong? I'm no where near you to help, but it may be good info to get someone else.

Mike

I posted this in the electrical section.

have a 67 pickup.

Restored but all the original wiring appears to be there.

When I start up the truck a get a dim alternator light (no gauge).

Then if I turn on the wipers, or the turn signal, or the heater blower, the light gets bright and none of the features operate.

Just replaced the following:

Starter switch

Alternator

Volt Regulator

Battery

bigjimzlll · 10-11-2006, 06:17 PM

Bad ground...I'd almost bet the ranch on it.

RICHARD MORGAN · 10-11-2006, 06:23 PM

I'm in Ashburn VA and just started a painless harness rewire yesterday. You should come over and check it out.

Richard

VA_short_67 · 10-12-2006, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RICHARD MORGAN

I'm in Ashburn VA and just started a painless harness rewire yesterday. You should come over and check it out.

Richard

Thanks Richard.

I am trying work out the problem through the factory wiring and I am out of town this weekend starting Friday.

Once I get it under control, You may see cruising the Chick-Fillet at the Dulles Town Center or Burger King in Manassas.

Jay

VA_short_67 · 10-12-2006, 10:46 AM

I stead of cash I have some parts I will trade for the service, But I will still pay for the service if the parts are not wanted:

All for 67 Chevy Short Fleetside

Complete 5 lug front end, Control arm to Control arm

5 lug trailing arm 12-bolt (ratio unknown)

Small Block Headers (used)

Wiper Cowl

Small Block Radiator Shrowd (new)

Steel pre bent break lines (new)

GM Steel tailgate

Have I peaked any interest?

byrd · 10-12-2006, 11:26 AM

Order a ground kit from one of the site vendors and install it yourself, really easy to do and shoulod correct your issues, plus it only cost about $20-25. Just my .02. Randy

VA_short_67 · 10-26-2006, 12:13 PM

Wanted to thank everyone for their input.

Found the problem. My truck has a remote selonoid (bought from Summit) for the starter. It was bad/ cracked. Replaced it and now it works great!

Here is a pic of my truck:

alblogg · 10-26-2006, 05:59 PM

A fine lookin ride there man.

10-11-2006, 06:01 PM	#1
VA_short_67 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sinchester VA Posts: 27	Electrical Help in Va. Or DC Metro I am at my wits end. Looking to pay someone or shop to fix my electrical problem. Any one know of a shop in DC metro area. I am out in the valley (70 miles west of DC). email me 61cad@adelphia.net Thanks Jay

10-11-2006, 06:05 PM	#2
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: Electrical Help in Va. Or DC Metro Hmm...whats wrong? I'm no where near you to help, but it may be good info to get someone else. Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

10-11-2006, 06:17 PM	#4
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	Re: Electrical Help in Va. Or DC Metro Bad ground...I'd almost bet the ranch on it. __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

10-11-2006, 06:23 PM	#5
RICHARD MORGAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: HERNDON VA Posts: 216	Re: Electrical Help in Va. Or DC Metro I'm in Ashburn VA and just started a painless harness rewire yesterday. You should come over and check it out. Richard

10-12-2006, 10:46 AM	#7
VA_short_67 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sinchester VA Posts: 27	Re: Electrical Help in Va. Or DC Metro I stead of cash I have some parts I will trade for the service, But I will still pay for the service if the parts are not wanted: All for 67 Chevy Short Fleetside Complete 5 lug front end, Control arm to Control arm 5 lug trailing arm 12-bolt (ratio unknown) Small Block Headers (used) Wiper Cowl Small Block Radiator Shrowd (new) Steel pre bent break lines (new) GM Steel tailgate Have I peaked any interest? Last edited by VA_short_67; 10-12-2006 at 10:50 AM.

10-26-2006, 12:13 PM	#9
VA_short_67 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sinchester VA Posts: 27	Re: Electrical Help in Va. Or DC Metro Wanted to thank everyone for their input. Found the problem. My truck has a remote selonoid (bought from Summit) for the starter. It was bad/ cracked. Replaced it and now it works great! Here is a pic of my truck: Attached Images

10-26-2006, 05:59 PM	#10
alblogg Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NC Posts: 62	Re: Electrical Help in Va. Or DC Metro A fine lookin ride there man. __________________ '07 G6 Wife's car '00 Malibu stock, just a parts getter. '99 Blazer LT Loaded, K&N Filter, Pioneer Super Tuner,Viper '88 K1500 Cheyenne, 5.0, stock, bought new '86 Nissan 720 Trash Truck '69 C/10 step side, 307, all original, second owner, in process of restore. The person who says it cannot be done should not interrurt the person doing it. Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality. Allen- Paintman Wrenchtwister Broompusher



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