Beep Beep
I happened to be walking through the parts store one night and noticed they had a clearance table set up, so I went over to browse. The usual stuff there, air fresheners, additives, etc. After digging down a layer, I…
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Tag Archive: wiring
The sound of music
Cruisin’ in a classic car is fun, but let’s face it, without tunes, it can get a little boring listening to the hum of the engine. With all the parts I have laying around, I decided to piece together a…
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Let’s start ‘er up!
It has been too long for me, I’m done with the wiring and ready to start up My 55 Chevy Bel Air. I have been wanting to crank her over since I got the main wires in, but have kept…
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Finally I can breathe fresh air!
I’ve pretty much finished up under the dash and proceeded to the engine compartment. This wasn’t too bad. Again with the neatness. The way it was around the engine before with all the wires about, I was determined to have…
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Still under the dash
There are so many wires to connect I spent the bulk of the day under the dash again. I got the headlight switch and the ignition switch wired. I am sooo glad I removed the front seat. At least I have…
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Getting refocused
Amazing how far one can get off track. Now I know how easy it could be get caught up in the moment so to speak. I started out with plans to re-wire the car and ended up going off on…
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A little lift here and…
Well, I re-evaluated the drive line/e-brake issue, seems that it may work like that after all (amazing what a good night’s rest will do). If there are still issues, I noticed online that there is an offset lever that is…
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Buckling down and moving along
Today was a productive one. I installed the tail light harnesses I received earlier in the week. I never thought I would have to “chisel” rubber grommets to get them out, but I guess after 55 years somethings are bound…
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Baby steps but still moving
Today was a productive one. The new wiring harness is separated into sections. With the exception of the tail light harnesses (on order) I got the tail section of the wiring done. It feels good to be making progress on…
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Man this car should fly now!
With all the added horsepower from the new speedometer. OK, you got me. It’s not new, but it sure looks pretty close to it. The way I saw it was I could pay a few hundred dollars (the chrome bezel…
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