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ghetto
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I will say that Big John's has a pretty good selection of bolts. They even have the weird ones 90% of the time. I would love to see yours sometime. Let me know if you do a trip.
ghetto
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Feels good that I can hook up the battery and it actually is starting to do things. Almost finished running everything and I can organize it.
What everybody's preferred method? Zip ties or loom to put the wires together? I like zip ties because I can trace out a wire if I need. But these are all printed every 6 inches. Loom looks pretty good but sucks if you do have an issue.
What everybody's preferred method? Zip ties or loom to put the wires together? I like zip ties because I can trace out a wire if I need. But these are all printed every 6 inches. Loom looks pretty good but sucks if you do have an issue.
I've never used it but I've wondered how this would work, for $10 and some heat shrink it might be worth a try: https://www.amazon.com/100ft-Expand...ords=wiring+sheath&qid=1573142251&sr=8-4&th=1
If you look at the customer images, there are several folks who have used it for harnesses. Down side is once it's done it's done and it'd be a pain to troubleshoot wiring, you'd essentially have to cut it off and re-sheath it afterwards. I like the looks of it more than loom, it pulls the group of wires tight together, and it offers some protection. Just an option I guess.
If you look at the customer images, there are several folks who have used it for harnesses. Down side is once it's done it's done and it'd be a pain to troubleshoot wiring, you'd essentially have to cut it off and re-sheath it afterwards. I like the looks of it more than loom, it pulls the group of wires tight together, and it offers some protection. Just an option I guess.
Homefryy
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Wire harnesses is a big part of my job (I design them, I don't build them). We use a mix of expandable braided sleeving similar to what @Gawynz linked but we also use a lot of slit sleeving similar to https://www.amazon.com/Alex-Tech-25...=split+braided+sleeving&qid=1573147185&sr=8-3
(I don't know anything about that specific sleeving I just linked the first result on Amazon as an example)
The advantage of the slit sleeving is you can put it on after the harness is complete and both ends are terminated. You can then open it up in the future to replace, repair or add a wire. Shrink tubing over each end of the sleeving secures it in place. If you go this route put a couple extra pieces of shrink tubing (that is left un-shrunk) at each end of the harness so if you have to remove the sleeving and cut the shrink tubing you already have tubing on the bundle to re-secure it and don't have to unterminate the wires to get a new piece on.
They make tools that make it easier to put the slit sleeving over the wire bundle but they aren't necessary. It just makes it a bit easier and faster.
(I don't know anything about that specific sleeving I just linked the first result on Amazon as an example)
The advantage of the slit sleeving is you can put it on after the harness is complete and both ends are terminated. You can then open it up in the future to replace, repair or add a wire. Shrink tubing over each end of the sleeving secures it in place. If you go this route put a couple extra pieces of shrink tubing (that is left un-shrunk) at each end of the harness so if you have to remove the sleeving and cut the shrink tubing you already have tubing on the bundle to re-secure it and don't have to unterminate the wires to get a new piece on.
They make tools that make it easier to put the slit sleeving over the wire bundle but they aren't necessary. It just makes it a bit easier and faster.
gertsch
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- West Bountiful
I Loving it.
ghetto
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- Glenwood Springs, CO
I have actually have some of this. I was wondering how it worked. Glad to hear good reviews.
4x4_Welder
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You can also get a Velcro split sheathing for welding cables. My last few harnesses I wrapped. The vehicles I work on have a braided nylon wrap on most of the harnesses, I have had a few rubbing issues with no external evidence. I ended up replacing a $900 engine harness due to the 5v system repeatedly being grounded out. Even removed I couldn't find a clear culprit spot, but it's been fine for month with the new one.
ghetto
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Good day today. Fired it up for the first time! No codes. I took a video but it won't let me post it. It's not that exciting anyway except maybe too me. Hopefully it will be able to move on its own by Thanksgiving.
J Kimmel
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- Glenwood Springs, CO
yes it is!
can't tell you how nice it is to have a car I really love that I can just go load on a trailer and go...you're almost there!
ghetto
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- Glenwood Springs, CO
So finally got to see it on its own weight and out of the garage. It sounds mean. There are a bunch of little things to work on but it drives! The Instagram post has a video since I can't post it here.
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ghetto
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- Glenwood Springs, CO
I couldn't resist. I have a big punch list, but I had to throw some panels on it to see how it would look. 
gertsch
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- West Bountiful
love it!
ghetto
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- Glenwood Springs, CO
Thanks. Here is the rear. I know the purest don't love me cutting up and swapping out the drivetrain. I am trying to keep a few details that are scout. I'll make the Tailgate open similar to the original. I'll make a little cubby for carrying a tool bag.
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- Grantsville, Utah
I've never been a fan of the International body styling. Making it look better as you've done shouldn't make anyone upset.
gertsch
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Purist can just be silly sometimes. i mean I get it, but they need to get over it.
ghetto
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One guy I talked to said he hated cutting up something that they don't make anymore. I see that, but it sat in a yard for 15 years and didn't move. I think it's better to turn into something that gets used and enjoys instead of an eyesore. Now his yard looks better and my garage looks alot better?
