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  1. 14 hours ago, Ridge Runner said:

    You would probably need to make that patch in a few pieces ,the best way is to make paper templates of the rotted area and transfer to sheet metal ,once you get one part of the patch in place the rest will fall into place  

    If you use cardboard to make templates, you can then call this CAD: cardboard Aided Design!

    I've heard used pizza boxes are best to use...


  2. 11 minutes ago, RPM said:

    Is the hip damage a result of kicking too much a$$?  I sure hope they've given you meds until the surgery. Best wishes for a successful replacement and quick recovery.

    I wish...to both!  I have severe osteoarthritis throughout my body.  I do have prescriptions for pain pills, but the pain doctor is wary of me taking too many.  It's to the point where I can barely move around, even with pain.  I wish Feb was here already!


  3. I typically cut the pins off, fold the wires and then put heat shrink over the exposed end for insulation; then wrap them inside the harness tape so they are not seen.  For extra protection, you can also remove those pins from the back of the fuse box and do the same thing.

    You need to keep the 3 pin used version of the voltage regulator connector and do not use the version for the alternator indicator lamp (4 pin version).


  4. Sounds definitely like one of your gauges (not ammeter) is shorted to case.  Measure resistance from gauge post to dash cluster housing and if you see 1 or 14 ohms, then one of the gauges is shorted.  You'll need to loosen up the gauge nuts, move the gauge around, and then tighten the nut back up and try again.  The problem is that any one of the non-ammeter gauges is shorted, and since they are all connected via the IVR output, you won't be able to identify which gauge is shorted.  Another solution is to wrap the small rectangular hole that the gauge posts stick out from the back of the dash cluster with black electrical tape.


  5. These are wires going to the ignition switch?  OK...strong violet but thin wire is one branch of the proportioning brake valve signal line.

    Pink resistor wire is paired with green/red wire for non-tach applications.  You CANNOT solder resistor wires unless you are experienced with silver solder which jewelers use.  The wire won't accept normal solder and must be butt-spliced. 

    These have nothing to do with dash lamps nor does the shorted circuit card described by Mach1Driver.  The problem probably lies in the fuse box clip contacts or the headlight rheostat within the headlight switch.


  6. Get the body in shape, including everything that is structural.  Without that foundation, everything else will be harder to do.  Once done, concentrate on getting it to be a roller (brakes, steering, suspension)  so you can trailer it to a paint shop in the future.  Before paint, make sure the doors, fenders, windows, etc. all fit correctly.  Then after paint, consider installing the wiring next, then the engine and interior.  It will be a long process...so be patient.

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