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85 S15 Jimmy - the Tyclone - LT1 & AWD

Old Apr 18, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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Looking good! Hopefully you can find someone who is good with wiring that is in need of a paintjob! That does look like a nightmare...
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by RangerG
Looking good! Hopefully you can find someone who is good with wiring that is in need of a paintjob! That does look like a nightmare...
Yeah, that would be nice! heh

Thanks!
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by GregW
So back to the nightmare of the wiring. This is a project that I think I have concluded is over my head. I either need to break down a pay someone to do it (which I don't have the funds for), but a new harness from a company like Painless ( which I don't have the funds for), find a buddy who knows A LOT about vehicle wiring and electrical systems who can help me, or buy ANOTHER truck to strip and copy the wiring on it, or just give up and pull out the Ty harness and go back with the old 85 Jimmy harness with no power accessories like the Ty has and no Typhoon/SoGT gauges. I am SOO frustrated with the truck now.

My nightmare
you know Greg, this project has been a long time in the works, and i know dealing with custom wiring harnesses is a major PITA, but it's something you just need to have a clear head, no distractions (tell everybody to ****-off for a weekend), and just sit down with a reliable souce for the bulkhead layout. the first one is always the scariest-and hardest-to do.

i've done a few, and while it gets a little easier, you just have to think of each system in it's own group, and concentrate on that group. before you know it, you'll be done & on to the next one.

and remember to take a break if you start to get really frustrated. it'll save you from making a small mistake into a hugh one.

the truck is really starting to look great as it comes together.

good luck.
 
Old Apr 20, 2010 | 06:24 AM
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Thanks for the advice. Im slowly chugging through it. slowly...
 
Old Apr 20, 2010 | 06:47 AM
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Slow and steady wins the race brotha!
 
Old Apr 20, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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That truck looks amazing! The only issue I have, is I just read through it all and I can't wait to see more. Amazing work!
 
Old Apr 20, 2010 | 11:52 PM
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So I got it fired up today and its just about mobile again!
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 01:05 AM
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Badass right there.
 
Old Apr 21, 2010 | 07:01 AM
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Sweeeeeeeeet!
 
Old Apr 21, 2010 | 08:07 AM
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just thought i would check in and see how things are coming and let me tell ya HOLY CRAP! i love the paint job! smooth as glass and she runs now! Doing great keep up the awesomeness!


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