In a message dated 9/16/99 9:59:16 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
jelerath@us.ibm.com writes:
<<
I don't think you save any money by doing it yourself, but you might get
wires
that go where you want (if your truck isn't stock)
Well, to each thier own I guess, I've got about $40-50 total in my wiring,
this included new pigtails (didn't really need to be replaced, just didn't
feel like using the old ones) for the tail lights, the only things that
weren't redone were a few of the dash ones that were fine.
Everything else from turnsignal switch (signal stat), ignition, front and
rear wiring was replaced using 14ga wire.
The main reason I didn't go with an aftermarket setup was the wiring used
was 16 and 18ga if I recall.
Mike
>>>Off subject note:
Famous quote from General Electric Co years ago when Charles Steinmetz
worked at
GE and was told to stop smoking his cigars (new company policy) "No cigars,
no
Steinmetz!"
Jon Elerath
jelerath@us.ibm.com
"Rob Steinmetz" <rstein@bright.net> on 09/16/99 04:40:48 PM
Please respond to "Rob Steinmetz" <rstein@bright.net>
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
cc:
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Modifications for '53
If it only costs $15-$20 for the materials, I would do it myself as
well. Anyone on the list know the approximate quantity of wire necessary to
do the job? Also, what would be an appropriate number of wire colors to
assemble the harness for traceability? I know it would be real cheap to buy
one huge spool of black 16 gauge, but it sure would be a nightmare to trace
later!
----- Original Message -----
From: <Passnb4U@aol.com>
To: <heath@acadian.net>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 1999 9:31 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Modifications for '53
> In a message dated 9/15/99 5:35:36 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> heath@acadian.net writes:
>
> <<
> I've tried to send this several times and I always seem to run into a
snag.
> New to the list since last month, so I may be asking something that most
of
> you have seen before, please bear with me.
>
> I have a '53 five window Chevy 1/2 ton that has several modifications, SB
> V-8, Auto, IFS (Pacer), and the worst wiring job in history (almost).
All
> done by PO. Vehicle has been parked for about five years, so I have lots
to
> do before it goes around the block.
>
> Wiring? Painless, Ron Francis, ???, someone else? I am total novice.
>
> Looking for inexpensive and moderately easy swap over from old vacuum to
> modern day windshield wiper assembly for my '53 five window.
>
> I saw previous post that said some kits were not all they were cracked up
to
> be. If I need to buy a new setup, I would appreciate knowing which ones
to
> stay away from.
>
> Contact me off list if you would rather not name the product or vendor
> on-list.
>
> I also saw someone wrote about going to the "archives"; Is this
something
> I'm missing or is it something that person did on their own.
>
> Thanks in advance for all the upcoming information and all I've already
> seen. I plan on doing everything myself so I plan on reading everything
> everyone on this list has to say about all models.
>
>
> 'til next time
> Robert T.
> 53 - 3100
> >>
>
>
> If you've got some ambition, be about $15-20 in wire and connectors and
a
> Saturday to do the job, believe the kits run in the 200-250 range.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Mike
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
>>
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