So while I was wiring in the trailer brake controller, and fixing the back up lights (just put them on an illuminated toggle), I thought I'd see why there was no dash lights. Do you think this might be the issue? But now the headlights don't work. Sigh. Since the dash was out, I thought I should clean the circuit "board".
Between 705 & 1200 SQ/FT A trip back from the edge.
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Workspaces between 705 and 1200 squarefeet.
Strouty
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Wiring is always a PITA, hope you can get it all figured out. Otherwise the rest looks great.
mybigwarwagon
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Cue the Debbie Boone song.
jon72vega
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Kirk,
Good job on the wiring / lights.
I knew if i procrastinated long enough you would get it done.
Good job on the wiring / lights.
I knew if i procrastinated long enough you would get it done.
Strouty
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That is probably the best statement ever. Now I feel like I have a purpose, “I procrastinate, so you can do.” The most selfless act any GJer can do for another.
shortykorte
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Time for one of those digital gauge sets.
Kevin hear you on the Cutlass. Piece of art.
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Kevin hear you on the Cutlass. Piece of art.
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I'm not too worried about the headlights, they were working before the switch replacement. Guessing a pin pushed back in the connector.
I hear you. I still have to wire the two on the front of the box, and the side marker lights in the fenders.
Clue me in, which one. I know Debbie Boone, but not well enough to know her songs by name.
Kirk,
Good job on the wiring / lights.
I knew if i procrastinated long enough you would get it done.
Jon, I still have quite a bit under the dash saved, JUST for you.
I so hear you on that S. But that's how we roll here on GJ, right? I mean I was nice enough to clear out a corner of the shop just so Jon could store either his Vega, or his Solstice.
Digital gauges for this rust bucket, NOPE. This old beast is getting done on the CHEAP. Well, as cheap as I can and still make it reliable.
FYI, the list of electrical fixes so far;
new wiper/washer motor
new cab clearance lights
new box marker lights
new plate lights
new left tail light
new brake controller
new trailer connector (low mount/regular trailer)
new trailer connector (hi mount/goose neck)
new wiper switch
new light switch
clean dash circuit board
new back up light toggle switch
new wiring from firewall to the back
starter wiring
Electrical I still need to fix;
new old radio
fender marker lights
front box lights
head lights
speakers
temp gauge
volt gauge
gas gauge (I think I already fixed this, just need to verify)
I hope to have it usable and road worthy by Wednesday. I guess I'll be busy the next couple of nights.
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shortykorte
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Now I’ll have to search out that movie. My favorite car to drive at Drivers Ed was a Cutlass Supreme like that one.
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mybigwarwagon
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Ok, now I feel stupid. Boy that takes me back.....a long way back.
All the way back to elementary school. My sister played it so much I nearly get nauseated when I hear it.
Thats the whole movie. Done on a lark by Kurt and Goldies daughter when she was getting into directing.
sublime68charger
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Making good progress on stuff!
mybigwarwagon
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I would procrastinate for you too, but I don't have the time.
shortykorte
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I have some procrastination I can spare
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rmalkow2
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Good work getting all that electrical work done. I always procrastinate on wiring and sanding. My least favorite jobs.
I’d offer you some extra procrastination but then neither of us would get anything done!
Bob
I’d offer you some extra procrastination but then neither of us would get anything done!
Bob
The neighbor who came down to help me set the box on the truck needed some electrical work on his horse trailer (3 horse, tack room, living quarters) and brought it down. He bent the mailbox post turning in the driveway. Can’t even pretend to be mad, since he’s done so much for us, and I broke his bulldozer. Besides the posts were just scraps I had laying around.
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If you know me at all, you know I’m inclined to do some very sketchy stuff. But this job had to be in the top 10. Under the fiberglass blanket is the gas tank. Yep, ran a 16”-18” bead on the upper hoist mount right over the top of the aforementioned gas tank. Didn’t need to change my underwear though.
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Strouty
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He broke my mailbox, I broke his dozer...... Sounds fair to me.
The relief cut almost looks like you knew what you were doing. If you want to be extra safe if there is a next time, I would put a wet towel on top of the fuel tank under the fiberglass blanket, seems to help keep any fumes down as well.
When I was a teen, I was removing a pickup truck bed on an old chevy, I caught the body mount on fire, the one near the fuel tank. I couldn't get the rubber to stop burning and the fire extinguisher did no good. Ended up catching the fuel lines on fire, truck was running, radio was on, I pulled the truck away from the shop totally expecting a movie type explosion. The truck ran, the fire burned, about an hour later, the truck stopped, the fire went out, the radio kept going. I let it sit for a while before going near it. I considered myself lucky and I don't mess with fuel tanks anymore.
The relief cut almost looks like you knew what you were doing. If you want to be extra safe if there is a next time, I would put a wet towel on top of the fuel tank under the fiberglass blanket, seems to help keep any fumes down as well.
When I was a teen, I was removing a pickup truck bed on an old chevy, I caught the body mount on fire, the one near the fuel tank. I couldn't get the rubber to stop burning and the fire extinguisher did no good. Ended up catching the fuel lines on fire, truck was running, radio was on, I pulled the truck away from the shop totally expecting a movie type explosion. The truck ran, the fire burned, about an hour later, the truck stopped, the fire went out, the radio kept going. I let it sit for a while before going near it. I considered myself lucky and I don't mess with fuel tanks anymore.
Strouty
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Definitely funny, but only afterwards, pretty freaky during.
mybigwarwagon
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Had something gone wrong you wouldn't have had underwear on anyway.
The box wouldn’t lift with much of a load in it, so I called the manufacturer. They told me they don’t do retail anymore, but they recommended Mason Dynamics in Comstock Park (Grand Rapids). Thursday I talked to Jim at MD, and after a discussion he came to the conclusion that I was a nut case (“next you’ll want me to tell you the color of your truck over the phone”). He said bring the pump in and we’ll bench test it. They took one look at it and laughed. (I so like people who know how to laugh) Took me on a mini tour of the place. Set me up with a new pump for $480. Holy Cow!!!!! The new one is so quiet, and lifts with no effort. Guess who I’ll be going back to?
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Strouty
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Ouch, but in this instance, you get what you pay for.
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I am just out of touch, the last one I bought was a steal and everything before that was used. Sounds like a great price, do they make them here or is it an import unit?
Friday eveningI had to make sure the new lift pump worked. Maiden load on the box rebuild was a success. So I put 3 yds of topsoil in the box, loaded the Old Mule on a trailer, and headed to Hooterville (the late in-laws place). Robin pulled weeds ALL day, while the DT and I hauled 10 yds of asphalt millings. Returning, 20+ miles from home, the left front tire decided it had worked hard enough and started throwing tread. Drove the back roads the rest of the way home. New tires were already ordered, but won’t be in until later this week.
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mybigwarwagon
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That doesn't seem unreasonable for the whole assembly. As long as it works it will pay for itself.
jon72vega
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Kirk,
Excellent!
Glad the truck is working!
That tire is scary though.
Just where is Hooterville?
asking for a friend..... 
Strouty
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You should have said the tire was tired, missed opportunity.
mybigwarwagon
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You should have said the tire was tired, missed opportunity.
I am sure he feels deflated over the missed opportunity, you should tread lightly. I am sure you will strike a cord. Just hope he doesn't take a bead on you.