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Just wanted to touch base and give you all an update and maybe get some more helpful knowledge. I've got the body finished and 3 coats of urethane primer, working under the dash, installing insulation prepping to get wiring harness installed. I did get a new harness after trying to restore the original but not feeling comfortable using it. Gonna be finishing the frame so I can put them together again. I incl some recent pics. Any guidance is appreciated. Blacked out engine bay
Looking good. Wish I had your paint talent. I guess I missed your first post. Sorry to hear about your brother. I’m sure he would be proud of all the work you have done. I sent my brother’s out for the paint and body. Keep us updated as you go along.
Ain't that the truth. It's also good to have it one color again. I have been putting things together before painting because most of this stuff my brother took apart so I didn't get to see how it worked but im getting there. I hope to have it together by July or August.
Just another update. Got the wiring harness installed everything under the dash is complete installed heater, windshield wiper/washer motor, master cylinder and radiator core support installed. And on the chassis installed starter new tranny to bell housing bolts and finished the tranny mounts.
Great progress! What did you go with for the new wiring harness?
I got the new harness after restoring the old one. Many of the wires were corroded inside the insulation and I can't take a chance of fire after all this work.
Well it ain't done. Have had some hip problems and m thyroid removed. The body is real close to being ready for paint so I've been working on the chassis, it's mostly done, I've got to check all points for cotter pins and brake lines are all good, then I need to install the spare tire case and get the alignment as close as possible. I'm hoping to set the body on in a week or two, wish me luck.
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-‘19-'20-'21-'22-'23-'24
Originally Posted by retirementtoy
I got the new harness after restoring the old one. Many of the wires were corroded inside the insulation and I can't take a chance of fire after all this work.
I'm sure getting back to work on the car helps your morale after dealing with the health issues. You made the right call on replacing the wiring. I keep waffling on whether to get a new original-style set for the '64, or the upgraded type which has more safety features, modern fuses etc, but requires adaptation on a couple items when i go to put it in.
Last edited by Railroadman; 09-20-2020 at 08:48 AM.
I'm sure getting back to work on the car helps morale your after dealing with the health issues. You made the right call on replacing the wiring. I keep waffling on whether to get a new original-style set for the '64, or the upgraded type which has more safety features, modern fuses etc, but requires adaptation on a couple items when i go to put it in.
I got the stock harness from Zip but it's made by Lectric Limited and it fit really nice.
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-‘19-'20-'21-'22-'23-'24
Originally Posted by retirementtoy
I got the stock harness from Zip but it's made by Lectric Limited and it fit really nice.
Interesting, in the past some guys have reported problems with LL wires not being long enough. Others have no problem at all. Maybe they have made corrections.
Glad yours went in with no problems. You will sleep easier knowing the car does not have 50+ year old wiring.
Well the body and frame are reunited. Oct 17 I had a couple folks from our local NCRS group and some of my regular buddies came over and helped put things back together. Everyone was great help. Here's a couple of picks of the day. I'm still working steady on it but it always takes longer than you think.
05-13-2020, 10:37 PM
Update on my restoration of my brothers 67 L71
What did you go with for the new wiring harness?
