Greg51T&CWagon Posted January 8, 2018 Report Posted January 8, 2018 Thanks for the info about the amplifier and jack. I suppose one could also add a charging dongal or flush mount a usb female plug? Is there a convertor to use 12v stuff in a 6volt car? Sorry if this is a dumb question- Electrically impaired. Quote
Gregarious13 Posted January 8, 2018 Author Report Posted January 8, 2018 21 minutes ago, Greg51T&CWagon said: Thanks for the info about the amplifier and jack. I suppose one could also add a charging dongal or flush mount a usb female plug? Is there a convertor to use 12v stuff in a 6volt car? Sorry if this is a dumb question- Electrically impaired. Yes, you can definitely add a USB port for phone charging and such. There are converters for 6-12v Neil and Ethan asked about this a few posts back. Maybe that info will answer your questions. Also the converter would be a good fit for something like this amplifier or a phone charger that doesn't draw a whole lot of current. Greg Quote
Greg51T&CWagon Posted January 8, 2018 Report Posted January 8, 2018 Thanks very much, I'll dive into your thread for more details. Quote
Gregarious13 Posted January 8, 2018 Author Report Posted January 8, 2018 1 hour ago, mrwrstory said: Gregarious, I am struck by so few "attaboys!" Even 'tho I'm way past wiring issues on my car, I enjoy seeing you workmanship and your work ethic. We need more "hands on" young guys and you are a great example. Keep up the good work, keep us posted and,....keep us honest! Good job and,.. atta boy! Thank you very much for the compliments. I appreciate it very much! Quote
Gregarious13 Posted January 10, 2018 Author Report Posted January 10, 2018 I had a couple of the screws that hold the dash break when I initially removed the dash. I center punched thed slowly drilled untill I had a thin she'll left in the nut. I then used a tap to clean out the remaining threads. I got lucky on both the broken screws, they came out fine. Quote
Gregarious13 Posted January 10, 2018 Author Report Posted January 10, 2018 (edited) Before reinstalling the dash I thought it would be wise to fix the crispy wires for the wiper motor. I pulled apart the motor and removed the wires from the motor and auto park mechanism. I cleans the auto park contacts and I also cleaned and lubricated the motor brushes. Then I soldered on fresh wire and heat shrinked. Now I just need to install the connector and back in it goes. That should be all for the dash. I should get it installed this weekend, assuming the rain holds out. Greg Edited January 11, 2018 by Gregarious13 Quote
Gregarious13 Posted January 14, 2018 Author Report Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) Well, we finally got the dash back in the car. That's a good feeling to have that part done. The remaining wiring is the easy part. I needed to make a horn cable for the steering column. I used a short piece of copper nickel brake line and a little circle of copper sheet for the contact at the steering wheel end. I just soldered the two pieces together and crimped it to a piece of wire. I used a push on retainer to hold the contact tight to the ring that screws to the steering wheel. The whole assembly plugs into the horn cable with a bullet connector. Sorry I didn't get pictures of that part. Greg Edited January 16, 2018 by Gregarious13 Addition 1 Quote
Gregarious13 Posted January 14, 2018 Author Report Posted January 14, 2018 While the steering wheel was out we decided to fix the cracks and paint it. It's nice to have a good looking steering wheel and it feels good on the hands. The first step is to file all the cracks nice and wide so the filler has a place to go. Also the cracks are tapered a bit. The the wheel was cleaned with Acetone then we applied some body filler and let that cure. Next the sanding then primer then more sanding and more filler then more sanding then more primer then more sanding then maybe the paint. Greg Quote
Andydodge Posted January 15, 2018 Report Posted January 15, 2018 Very impressed with your wiring, neat, clean & tidy.....also the steering wheel horn cable contact, thats something that many of us would have been scratching our heads over and your simple explanation and pics will answer someones question..........overall I'm very impressed tho' am surprised that you don't appear to have shot some light coloured paint on the rear of the dash.........its something I found very useful.....lol..........anyway keep up the good work, most impressive........Andyd Quote
Gregarious13 Posted January 15, 2018 Author Report Posted January 15, 2018 I suggested the white paint on the underside of the dash but my friend didn't like the idea, so I didn't do it. Quote
Gregarious13 Posted January 15, 2018 Author Report Posted January 15, 2018 Here is the next step of the steering wheel, a coat of high build primed and a little sanding. Needs some small pits filled in then more sanding. Quote
Gregarious13 Posted January 15, 2018 Author Report Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) 99% of the wiring is now complete. The remaining items are the heater and defroster blowers. This is the first time I have heard those horns and boy are they loud! We took the car out for another test drive today after the wiring was complete. The Gyro-Matic now shifts automatically like it's supposed to and we have turn indicators. I have a feeling my DC converter for the wipers is no good as the wipers aren't working. I'll do a little troubleshooting tomorrow evening. Greg Edited January 16, 2018 by Gregarious13 Addition 1 Quote
Gregarious13 Posted January 19, 2018 Author Report Posted January 19, 2018 So the wipers and DC-DC converter work fine. Looks like the wiper switch may be a little funky, only one speed works. I'll have to take it out and see what it looks like inside. Otherwise no more updates at the moment. I fractured a rib at work so I won't be able to do much on the car for a couple weeks. It's also been a little wet here in CA and the car is outside. Greg Quote
Andydodge Posted January 20, 2018 Report Posted January 20, 2018 So I gather no smart arse, humourous comments guaranteed to make you double over with mirth.............I have enjoyed following this thread and trust you recover quickly..... ....regards, andyd Quote
Gregarious13 Posted January 20, 2018 Author Report Posted January 20, 2018 46 minutes ago, Andydodge said: So I gather no smart arse, humourous comments guaranteed to make you double over with mirth.............I have enjoyed following this thread and trust you recover quickly..... ....regards, andyd Yes, none of that please! Laughing is a pain. The worst of it is I can't go to work and I can't work at home so I have to just sit on the couch and spend money on the internet. I have restocked my hardware cabinet, I got a new steering gear box and ring and pinion gears for the Ford. I ordered some weatherstripping for the Dodge, I order two 4'x10' sheets of 20 gauge steel and miscellaneous lengths of tubing. I found a Motors manual on eBay, actually two. The list goes on. Golly, I need to get back to work or I'll go broke! Greg Quote
palmersparts Posted January 20, 2018 Report Posted January 20, 2018 Dont get a cold or have to cough.... it kills ive been thru it its no fun... Quote
Gregarious13 Posted January 22, 2018 Author Report Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) My buddy came over yesterday and pulled the gas tank to see what it looked like. Well, it's Swiss cheese, the front and bottom are covered with holes. He's going to pull the tank from my car and see if it's any better. We may end up making a tank if mine is no good too. We think it would be fun to take the Coronet to the Clements Tailgate BBQ so we need to get some things in order. Greg Edited January 22, 2018 by Gregarious13 Quote
knuckleharley Posted January 22, 2018 Report Posted January 22, 2018 4 hours ago, Gregarious13 said: My buddy came over yesterday and pulled the gas tank to see what it looked like. Well, it's Swiss cheese, the front and bottom are covered with holes. He's going to pull the tank from my car and see if it's any better. We may end up making a tank if mine is no good too. We think it would be fun to take the Coronet to the Clements Tailgate BBQ so we need to get some things in order. Greg Do yourself a huge favor and just buy a new Tanks,Inc gas tank and be done with it. No matter how rusty one looks on the outside,it's rustier on the inside. Also,you need to replace ALL your gas lines,both steel and rubber. The steel ones will be rusty inside where you can't see the rust,and ethanol will dissolve the old rubber gas lines. Buy a roll of the nickel-copper allow brake line in the correct diameter and use that. You can bend it by hand and it won't kink,and it will never rust,inside or out. New rubber brake hoses are also readily available,and are cheap insurance. Speaking of brakes,plan on pulling the hubs to look,and then replacing all the wheel cylinders and rebuilding the master cylinder,too. That is a safety issue as well as a preventable accident issue. It is usually cheaper to buy new wheel cylinders than it is to rebuild them,but it;s a lot cheaper to buy a kit to rebuild the master cylinder. Don't forget to replace the brake shoes and turn the drums while you have it apart if it needs this done. This is usually stuff you can wait to do,but you can't wait to do the wheel cylinders,master cylinder,and the brake lines and hoses. Do them before you even attempt a test drive. Quote
Gregarious13 Posted January 22, 2018 Author Report Posted January 22, 2018 Brake components are all taken care of. That was step one. Well getting the engine running was really step one. All new hoses, cylinders hard lines and all. We'll build a tank before buying one. Not too hard. It'll look much like a tanks inc. We will definitely run new hard fuel line and rubber hoses. I don't take shortcuts. Thanks for keeping us in check though! Greg Quote
knuckleharley Posted January 22, 2018 Report Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Gregarious13 said: Brake components are all taken care of. That was step one. Well getting the engine running was really step one. All new hoses, cylinders hard lines and all. We'll build a tank before buying one. Not too hard. It'll look much like a tanks inc. We will definitely run new hard fuel line and rubber hoses. I don't take shortcuts. Thanks for keeping us in check though! Greg My apologies. You never know the experience level of most people posting,so it's safest to just cover the basics unless it's somebody you know. Edited January 22, 2018 by knuckleharley Quote
Gregarious13 Posted January 22, 2018 Author Report Posted January 22, 2018 23 minutes ago, knuckleharley said: My apologies. You never know the experience level of most people posting,so it's safest to just cover the basics unless it's somebody you know. So true! Just trying to keep us all alive. Greg Quote
pflaming Posted January 24, 2018 Report Posted January 24, 2018 Once a year, I put my truck on a hoist and do a thorough safety check up. Will do that before I head up to the BBQ. This year I will return home to Fresno area via Yosemite National Park. I need some pictures of the truck from there, will likely stay one night in the park. Join me! Quote
Gregarious13 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Report Posted January 24, 2018 That sounds fun. Let me know the details and I'll see if I can make it happen. Are you going to Yosemite Saturday evening? Greg Quote
pflaming Posted January 24, 2018 Report Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) Yes, on Saturday afternoon. It's only a 2.5 hour drive from Clements, so can easily get there before dark. Afternoon is a good time to photograph. Will keep you informed, maybe we can get a convoy going, be fun to drive in there with a bunch of old cars and trucks. Edited January 24, 2018 by pflaming Quote
Gregarious13 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Report Posted January 24, 2018 Sounds great! We'll keep in touch Greg Quote
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