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1tonchevy · 01-07-2012, 05:56 PM

Does this anoy any one else as much as it does me?

Goldfinger · 01-07-2012, 06:01 PM

I tend to do most of the jerry rigging. however when you have to do it right or it fails it does gets in the way.

ringger14 · 01-07-2012, 06:11 PM

My engine blew this summer so I took it as a opportunity to do a frame up resto. Its disgusting how much the previous owner cut corners. I swear it was assembled in a old barn with a bucket of mixed nuts and bolts. It drives me crazy. The wiring is trashed on top of that. =\

1tonchevy · 01-07-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ringger14

My engine blew this summer so I took it as a opportunity to do a frame up resto. Its disgusting how much the previous owner cut corners. I swear it was assembled in a old barn with a bucket of mixed nuts and bolts. It drives me crazy. The wiring is trashed on top of that. =\

yeah my truck was a mess when i got it and im slowly putting it back to "normal" i'm in the same boat! wireing is all hacked,things are missing or jimmy rigged etc.

lilpoindexter · 01-07-2012, 06:43 PM

Yes it does annoy me. Whenever I buy an old car, I only get original cars that haven't been tampered with...bonus points for no aftermarket stereo installs. I'd rather replace factory parts that were worn out 10 years ago, than some rigged up, tin foil, bailing wire, duct tape hack job repair.

1tonchevy · 01-07-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lilpoindexter

Yes it does annoy me. Whenever I buy an old car, I only get original cars that haven't been tampered with...bonus points for no aftermarket stereo installs. I'd rather replace factory parts that were worn out 10 years ago, than some rigged up, tin foil, bailing wire, duct tape hack job repair.

you said it! my next truck i will go over very carfully

ringger14 · 01-07-2012, 06:48 PM

I def feel you on that. Im saving up for a completely new wiring harness. Tired of fighting it. Ive replaced everything else, might as well keep it from going up in flames randomly ha.

Transformula · 01-11-2012, 05:54 PM

I hate it when people do that! I just picked up an 85 shortwide that has a 91 burb front end. I liked it and the metal looked fine, which it was, so I bought it cheap. But the PO was a major Tweeker and tore into EVERY SINGLE THING at one time or another. The wiring was the worst! The rear brakes were missing! almost nothing worked!, But it does run great, believe it or not. I'm well on my way to correcting everything. I love projects, but hate people sometimes! lol

01-07-2012, 05:56 PM	#1
1tonchevy C35 Crew Dually Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belleville Ontario Posts: 1,116	fixing someone elses Jimmy rig handy work. Does this anoy any one else as much as it does me? __________________ If it aint square, I don't care. 84 C35 CC Dually Project log... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414892

01-07-2012, 06:01 PM	#2
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: fixing someone elses Jimmy rig handy work. I tend to do most of the jerry rigging. however when you have to do it right or it fails it does gets in the way. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

01-07-2012, 06:11 PM	#3
ringger14 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Macomb Illinois Posts: 97	Re: fixing someone elses Jimmy rig handy work. My engine blew this summer so I took it as a opportunity to do a frame up resto. Its disgusting how much the previous owner cut corners. I swear it was assembled in a old barn with a bucket of mixed nuts and bolts. It drives me crazy. The wiring is trashed on top of that. =\

01-07-2012, 06:43 PM	#5
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,132	Re: fixing someone elses Jimmy rig handy work. Yes it does annoy me. Whenever I buy an old car, I only get original cars that haven't been tampered with...bonus points for no aftermarket stereo installs. I'd rather replace factory parts that were worn out 10 years ago, than some rigged up, tin foil, bailing wire, duct tape hack job repair.

01-07-2012, 06:48 PM	#7
ringger14 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Macomb Illinois Posts: 97	Re: fixing someone elses Jimmy rig handy work. I def feel you on that. Im saving up for a completely new wiring harness. Tired of fighting it. Ive replaced everything else, might as well keep it from going up in flames randomly ha.

01-11-2012, 05:54 PM	#8
Transformula Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 160	Re: fixing someone elses Jimmy rig handy work. I hate it when people do that! I just picked up an 85 shortwide that has a 91 burb front end. I liked it and the metal looked fine, which it was, so I bought it cheap. But the PO was a major Tweeker and tore into EVERY SINGLE THING at one time or another. The wiring was the worst! The rear brakes were missing! almost nothing worked!, But it does run great, believe it or not. I'm well on my way to correcting everything. I love projects, but hate people sometimes! lol __________________ T.Y.N Custom Works..... Because "Stock" Sucks! 1971 K 10 GMC Long Bed 1977 Formula T/A Frame off Resto-Mod 1995 FXDL Harley Low Rider 1985 C10 ShortWide 91 Burb front.



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