New Project

[jft69z]

Got a new project in the shop. Going to be a full re-wire with an AAW harness, Dakota Digital RTX, LED Head & Tail lights, plus whatever else pops up along the way. 

If there's any interest in the D/D & AAW install, I'll put some pictures up along the way. If not, I'll just keep working, lol.

(It's a member's car, John P.)

[1970mcss]

Sure, we all like pictures and projects 

[monte70z20]

1 hour ago, jft69z said:

I'll put some pictures up along the way. If not, I'll just keep working, lol.

No turds, Joe...please...lol!!

[Dtret]

No thanks. 😉

[cny first gen 71]

Yes please always want to learn eventually I'll be doing mine I'm sure.

[1Bad454]

Cool! I'm starting my Dakota Digital install next week. I also have the AAW harness. 

[jft69z]

3 minutes ago, 1Bad454 said:

Cool! I'm starting my Dakota Digital install next week. I also have the AAW harness. 

Call if you have any questions.

[Dtret]

43 minutes ago, jft69z said:

Call if you have any questions.

If he calls then neither one of you will get anything done. 😂

[DragCat]

4 hours ago, jft69z said:

If there's any interest in the D/D & AAW install, I'll put some pictures up along the way. If not, I'll just keep working, lol.

 

Please do, just in case I have one in my future 🤣

Your "original" new guy post was very informative on a number of subject matter twists and turns. 

[jft69z]

35 minutes ago, Dtret said:

If he calls then neither one of you will get anything done. 😂

The lengths I'll go to avoid actually working on cars. 😄

[willie]

3 hours ago, jft69z said:

The lengths I'll go to avoid actually working on cars. 😄

Lol and i was going to say put the chips down and get to work!  Lol 

[1Bad454]

6 hours ago, jft69z said:

Call if you have any questions.

Will do!

[1Bad454]

6 hours ago, Dtret said:

If he calls then neither one of you will get anything done. 😂

Hey Dennis we might pull you in on the call too so you can join us in accomplishing nothing..   🤣

[jft69z]

2 hours ago, 1Bad454 said:

Will do!

Any thoughts where you're going to put the switches for the D/D install? 

There's the 2 position rocker switch, plus the 'optional' rheostat for dimming the dash lighting if wanted.  The factory headlight switch (rotary part) will no longer work to adjust the gauge lighting.

Couple suggestions. First, don't buy the $35 one from D/D. I have a good alternative from Amazon for around $8 for two. A gentleman from D/D tech told me it was a 10K ohm pot, so I found these instead:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071X4DKV7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Next, I mount those parts up in the top of the ashtray assembly. You're not going to be using them much, they're out of the way, and you don't have to drill holes under your dash someplace else. Just a thought.

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I noticed something else when looking thru the AAW harness instructions today. AAW doesn't support the old factory ammeter (if using a factory gauge pod setup) for safety reasons. Way back when, an alternative used to be the 'Shift Works' replacement voltmeter that went in place of the original gauge. At the time I needed one, they were out of stock/unavailable, which ultimately led me to the D/D complete setup instead.

Well, it looks like AAW is offering their own replacement voltmeter gauges now. 1970 & 1971-72 versions are available (70 is green, 71-72 is white lettering) under part numbers:  510869 - 1970  and 510870 - 1971-72. (Doesn't look like Summit carries them currently). 

They also have the instruction sheets available here (pretty much the same for both):

1970 instructions

1971-72 instructions

 

Looks like Shift Works still offers them, but a little different gauge face. Summit appears to have those in stock , cheaper than direct from SW:

 https://shiftworks.com/products/1970-72-chevelle-monte-carlo-el-camino-voltmeter?variant=2469047631893  - Instruction sheets are available on this page too)

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/siw-s535-w?srsltid=AfmBOordmmIpNBpBZ5qs0y0QY1xyNSFVLzUWZUvXregbT_v59Jx0fY2a

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/siw-s535-g?rrec=true

 

 

[Dtret]

7 hours ago, 1Bad454 said:

Hey Dennis we might pull you in on the call too so you can join us in accomplishing nothing..   🤣

I’m good enough on that. I don’t need any help. ( see the last update on my 70( “ topic suggestion “)lol). 

[1Bad454]

13 hours ago, jft69z said:

Any thoughts where you're going to put the switches for the D/D install? 

There's the 2 position rocker switch, plus the 'optional' rheostat for dimming the dash lighting if wanted.  The factory headlight switch (rotary part) will no longer work to adjust the gauge lighting.

Couple suggestions. First, don't buy the $35 one from D/D. I have a good alternative from Amazon for around $8 for two. A gentleman from D/D tech told me it was a 10K ohm pot, so I found these instead:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071X4DKV7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Next, I mount those parts up in the top of the ashtray assembly. You're not going to be using them much, they're out of the way, and you don't have to drill holes under your dash someplace else. Just a thought.

---------------------------------------------

I noticed something else when looking thru the AAW harness instructions today. AAW doesn't support the old factory ammeter (if using a factory gauge pod setup) for safety reasons. Way back when, an alternative used to be the 'Shift Works' replacement voltmeter that went in place of the original gauge. At the time I needed one, they were out of stock/unavailable, which ultimately led me to the D/D complete setup instead.

Well, it looks like AAW is offering their own replacement voltmeter gauges now. 1970 & 1971-72 versions are available (70 is green, 71-72 is white lettering) under part numbers:  510869 - 1970  and 510870 - 1971-72. (Doesn't look like Summit carries them currently). 

They also have the instruction sheets available here (pretty much the same for both):

1970 instructions

1971-72 instructions

 

Looks like Shift Works still offers them, but a little different gauge face. Summit appears to have those in stock , cheaper than direct from SW:

 https://shiftworks.com/products/1970-72-chevelle-monte-carlo-el-camino-voltmeter?variant=2469047631893  - Instruction sheets are available on this page too)

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/siw-s535-w?srsltid=AfmBOordmmIpNBpBZ5qs0y0QY1xyNSFVLzUWZUvXregbT_v59Jx0fY2a

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/siw-s535-g?rrec=true

 

 

Great info Joe! 

I'll keep you posted. 😎

[jft69z]

Got some parts yesterday.

 

[Scott S.]

Christmas comes early at Joe's house !!!! 

[jft69z]

5 minutes ago, Scott S. said:

Christmas comes early at Joe's house !!!! 

And I didn't have to pay for any of it!

[DragCat]

Looks like Joe will be having spaghetti for thanksgiving ( all that wiring) 🤣

[jft69z]

3 minutes ago, DragCat said:

Looks like Joe will be having spaghetti for thanksgiving ( all that wiring) 🤣

I like dago food!   

 

 

(I'm allowed to say that, my grandparents were from Italy....before anyone gets offended 🤣)

[Scott S.]

2 minutes ago, DragCat said:

Looks like Joe will be having spaghetti for thanksgiving ( all that wiring) 🤣

AND Qualudes..... He's got to keep his blood pressure in check.

[jft69z]

Just now, Scott S. said:

AND Qualudes..... He's got to keep his blood pressure in check.

Nah, I don't mind wiring jobs.

[Scott S.]

Like a big turkey lasagna ??

[Dtret]

6 minutes ago, jft69z said:

Nah, I don't mind wiring jobs.

I think you have a few wires crossed in your head if you enjoy that. lol. 😂