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1969 C10

Slow process of putting it back together.
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Dang I like that wiring kit. Is simple job, esp since it is not "a gotta get it done so I can go work job". You will need good crimpers and solder iron would be beneficial.
some split loom in different diameters to cover the loom under hood and body.

So what did this place quote you ? how assembled is the cab right now ? My Feb is going to busy, but I might have a few days in Dec/jan I could come down, you got a room I could use ?
 
I understand somewhat how you are feeling about a job that you are not confident in your skills. I have been there myself about some things.
I do believe that often people get overly intimidated by electrical and screw up their chances of success early on with the intimidation factor alone.
The desire to drive the new project can also push towards a solution that may seem easier. However, I will caution you that some professional installations can have more priority to finish the job rather than making it right. I hope that you found a shop that has a great reputation for quality work.
The key to learning and completing a wiring job is patience. LOTS OF PATIENCE! Ya can't get aggravated and hurried.

I wish that I could come help, I even have a bunch of days off to use, I don't see me being able to make it happen though. It would be fun, for sure!
 
Wes Harden said:
Dang I like that wiring kit. Is simple job, esp since it is not "a gotta get it done so I can go work job". You will need good crimpers and solder iron would be beneficial.
some split loom in different diameters to cover the loom under hood and body.

So what did this place quote you ? how assembled is the cab right now ? My Feb is going to busy, but I might have a few days in Dec/jan I could come down, you got a room I could use ?
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The cab is assembled. I need to clean up and remove the old wiring behind the dash though.

unfortunately, we don't have an extra room, though I do appreciate the offer. We have a front room though.
 
6872xtc said:
I understand somewhat how you are feeling about a job that you are not confident in your skills. I have been there myself about some things.
I do believe that often people get overly intimidated by electrical and screw up their chances of success early on with the intimidation factor alone.
The desire to drive the new project can also push towards a solution that may seem easier. However, I will caution you that some professional installations can have more priority to finish the job rather than making it right. I hope that you found a shop that has a great reputation for quality work.
The key to learning and completing a wiring job is patience. LOTS OF PATIENCE! Ya can't get aggravated and hurried.

I wish that I could come help, I even have a bunch of days off to use, I don't see me being able to make it happen though. It would be fun, for sure!
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You know how many questions I ask, I can't imagine how many Ill have doing this, posting them waiting around for a reply. I just see this as something where frustration will ruin what would or should otherwise be pretty straight forward for someone with experience.

I've been reading other cheby forums where people use this kit for first timers wiring. And it ranges from easy to a nightmare. I know I'll be in the nightmare category.

but I have a couple weeks still maybe I'll open the kit up and just see. But the videos ive watched don't ease my concerns doing this.
 
When I did my cab swap, I had to take the entire harness out of the K5 and swap it over to the pick up cab. This was my first time doing anything like this and the intimidation factor was real. It took me probably two good weekends of getting everything out and laid in there to where I felt comfortable. Here's what I would suggest.

Try and find a FACTORY wiring guide for the truck. This way, when you take out your old harness, you can see what goes where, what color the wires SHOULD be, and how the connectors look. Next thing I would do is take painters tape and write the location and the function of the pigtail on it, this way, once again, you know what it is. Lay the old harness and the new harness out on the floor, and start copying your painters tape tags over to the new one so that you can get it right. Take pictures of how the old harness is routed- I know for me, even right now on my 78, the harness is not in the right spot under the dash and it's all gacked up. I need to pull the HVAC vents out to fix it.

It's really not that bad of a job. There's not a ton of wiring on these things (I am assuming even less given the vintage of your truck). You've done a lot already on this and the Blazer- I would give it a shot.
 
If you've got a brand new pre-made harness it really isn't all that bad. I hate wiring but if you take your time and get familiar with it, once you start laying it out it'll start to click and you'll see the direction you need to go. Last harness I did was American Auto and it was intimidating at first but stretching it out and printing the direction out on 36"x48" paper and studying it and it started to make sense. The hardest part really is trying to hide it and tie it up nicely. The one I did had it broken out in multiple sections. A rear section to run rear circuits, a cab section for cab circuits, ignition circuit, an under hood circuit, and a front end circuit.
 
When I get home after work, I'll open it up and see whats going on. It would be nice to keep that chunk of $$$$.

I appreciate the support. If I do it myself be forwarded, get ready for hundreds of questions.
 
So what block of time do/can you have available? I'm pretty flexible. Wife is going to Ca for a week maybe 2 this weekend. So I have that time to do
 
Wes Harden said:
So what block of time do/can you have available? I'm pretty flexible. Wife is going to Ca for a week maybe 2 this weekend. So I have that time to do
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.let me know when you want to come out and we can work with that as well.

Well my days off are thursday and friday. But I work at 4am Saturday through Wednesday until Noon.

after Christmas I'm off from the 26th until January 1st.
 
ok I can do mid week 2 days we could get a lot done. I'll let you know when I can get down there, any of your days off that are spoken for currently ?

the instrument is the most important to have an example the other 2 are not to bad to figure out. probably have to lay it out a couple times till we like it, get it right.
 
Wes Harden said:
ok I can do mid week 2 days we could get a lot done. I'll let you know when I can get down there, any of your days off that are spoken for currently ?

the instrument is the most important to have an example the other 2 are not to bad to figure out. probably have to lay it out a couple times till we like it, get it right.
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No im open on my days off, nothing planned
 
Wes just made me wonder, what are you doing for gauges? Keeping stock cluster?
 
TJ1978 said:
I'd like to... if it turns out to be toast dakota will suffice, I guess
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Ok, well I will try to remember and look for schematic of what the '72 trucks use. It should be the same.
 
6872xtc said:
Ok, well I will try to remember and look for schematic of what the '72 trucks use. It should be the same.
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I found a wiring diagram from another site but it's compressed too small. I'll keep looking though.

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the thing about oem wiring diagram is it will be a nice reference, but won't be exact, since you have an updated aftermarket loom. So I wouldn't put to much effort looking for the best one on the net.
 
I need 3 of these C clip do-hickeys
Lmc has a kit for $6 but with shipping it will be over $15

would any local outfits have these?

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