Dtret Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 25 minutes ago, jft69z said: That happens more than you think, lol. I have a job I'm working on now that came from a restoration shop. Their paint/body is very good, but whoever they have do their electrical and finish work are butchers. Botched up a new American Auto Wire harness, wrong circuits landed, mis-matched colored wires for add-on circuits, plastic wire taps on a bunch of wires, butt splices everywhere (especially if they cut the wires too short and added a foot), etc. Gave me a perfect opportunity to add a Dakota Digital dash though, customer loves it! (yep, another thread hi-jack) Tip of the iceberg: Cleaned up, wired properly & used harness tape to tidy it up: Initial Start-up, still have some programming to do. That’s what we do. Lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 Ok. The truck mission is complete. All went well ( other than the coolant temperature sensor I broke). No leaks. That bracket is really really hard to install, hardly any room to get the bolts in. If I did it again I would change the bolt going through the bracket to the manifold ( pressure bolt) I would change it to grade 8. I think it’s going to work loose and strip. I’ll change it then. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Good job Dennis. Kevin's truck is waiting for you. I believe his has at least 4 broken bolts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71SSclone Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 8 hours ago, jft69z said: That happens more than you think, lol. I have a job I'm working on now that came from a restoration shop. Their paint/body is very good, but whoever they have do their electrical and finish work are butchers. Botched up a new American Auto Wire harness, wrong circuits landed, mis-matched colored wires for add-on circuits, plastic wire taps on a bunch of wires, butt splices everywhere (especially if they cut the wires too short and added a foot), etc I have butchered wiring to deal with also. I took the dash out so the body shop can finish the floors and firewall up to the base of the windshield, also to make it real easy to install the Vintage Air system. Probably be at least 6 months before I get the car back. then it's reassembly time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 6, 2023 Author Share Posted November 6, 2023 7 hours ago, MC1of80 said: Good job Dennis. Kevin's truck is waiting for you. I believe his has at least 4 broken bolts. Bring it. I’m a professional now. Lol. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Dtret said: Bring it. I’m a professional now. Lol. DT professional LS repair 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Rob said something the other day about you wanting more badges, here you go 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 6, 2023 Author Share Posted November 6, 2023 17 hours ago, jft69z said: Rob said something the other day about you wanting more badges, here you go I don’t think I even qualify for that. Instead of technician it should say hack. Lol. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSpev Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 OH OH I could use one of the 71/71 door panel lower trim strips I see. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 2 hours ago, SSpev said: OH OH I could use one of the 71/71 door panel lower trim strips I see. 😁 Post a picture of exactly what you’re looking for please. I can see if I have it already off something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSpev Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 (edited) this trim for a 71. Drivers door. Just above the carpet. mine has 2 screw holes in it. I have 70 lower piece I could give you. Thanks for looking. Edited November 13, 2023 by SSpev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 47 minutes ago, SSpev said: this trim for a 71. Drivers door. Just above the carpet. mine has 2 screw holes in it. I have 70 lower piece I could give you. Thanks for looking. Tom I will check it out and see if it worthy of shipping. I’ll let you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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