Working on the wiring

[XcYZ]

I haven't posted anything for a while, and since it's Friday, here's an update. I'm working on the wiring and have almost all of it done except for the dash, I'm waiting on a few parts before I can start on that.

I'm using an American Autowire Classic Update kit and I'm extremely impressed with it. I'd highly recommend that kit to anyone that's redoing their wiring. I'm about done installing the Electric-Life power windows, and I think that may be the easiest install and wiring of anything I've ever installed. I picked up the AAW kit and EL power windows from Frank at GP Superstore. Thanks again, Frank! The only odd problem that I ran into with the wiring was that when I'd hit the brake lights, the front marker lights would come on. A broken turn signal switch was the cause, which I most likely broke it at some point when working on the car over the past few years. lol

I used a mix of Dynamat and, at Rupp's recommendation, some B-Quiet. After using both back to back, I prefer the B-Quiet. It's more compliant and a bit easier to work with.

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/electrical/dynamat.jpg



I picked up a metripak connector kit to use in the harness and dash instead of using the orriginal style connectors.

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/electrical/rear-harness_metripak.jpg


I'm switching to Auto Meter Ultra-Lite II gauges that are all electric and full sweep. They use through the face LED lighting and look fantastic. I'm not ready to install them yet, but I just had to hook a couple up and check them out.

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/electrical/AMtest5.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/electrical/AMtest4.jpg


And here's the LED tail lights with reverse lights. I got creative so the parking/brake lights didn't bleed through the reverse light lense.

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/electrical/brake_lights_rev.jpg

[BC69]

That is a lot of wiring work! And I love the gauges, especially with the full-lights coming through rather than just on the outside edge.

Are those Marquez tail lights? It might be time to buy the Camaro a present!

Thanks for the update! Getting an idea on a time-line for completion? Looks like she could be ready for the first spring cruises?!

Tim

[Garage Dog 65]

30 days till spring ! Go man go :thumbsup:

With the install of the sound deadner - you'll think it's a brand new car.

Looks great !

[surreyboy]

how do you like the electric life windows? mine are very slow near the top.your car looks very nice!

[rwhite692]

Thanks for the update, Scott. Just what was needed on a Friday!

The Ultra-Lite IIs look fantastic! ...Where did you find a good source for the Metripak connector kit?

[almcbri]

nice work Scott. When is this thing going to be done!? We are all as anxious as you are!

[XcYZ]

I'm making good progress, I'm hoping to have it pretty well finished up by the end of March.


Thanks for the update, Scott. Just what was needed on a Friday!

The Ultra-Lite IIs look fantastic! ...Where did you find a good source for the Metripak connector kit?

Thanks Rob. :) It's a Jaspers Electronics kit, I got it at Jeg's. I chose metripak over weatherpak since this kit has 10 cavity connectors.

Metripack Kits: Used on GM Vehicles 1995-97. This kit contains GM Metripack sealed connectors in 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 10 cavity configurations along with cable seals, male terminals and female terminals. These connectors and terminals are designed for 18 to 14 gage wire sizes. This kit contains 4 pairs each of 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 10 cavity METRIPACK® connectors With a limited assortment of terminals and seals used for repair or replacement of this style connector.

Jeg's pt no. 182-103009 $83.99

http://www.jegs.com/p/Caspers+Electronics/757789/10002/-1

[Rick Dorion]

Very nice! Do you put on soft slippers so you don't scratch the sill :)

That project is on my list too.

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Looking Good Scott!:thumbsup: That American Autowire kit is sweet! and makes life alot easier!:)


Paul

[rwhite692]

Thanks Scott, wow, would not have expected to find it at Jegs... Definately worth it!!

[lil427z]

scott. looks first class.
:thumbsup:
rick k

[Stuart Adams]

What he said x 2. Cool stuff brudda.

[NovaBlue71]

Thanks for update Scott. Car is looking awsome :yes: I bet you can't wait for the snow to melt and do another tire test in the neighborhood:lol: take care Joe.

[Jims78elky]

Scott,

The Camaro is getting close there!

Must be a great feeling knowing you'll have
her on the road soon! Its been a long road.

Great work as always!

:thumbsup:


-Jim

[J2SpeedandCustom]

Love the connectors Scott and those aren't cheap. :wow:

I'll second that AAW's update kits are the bomb! My favorite is the Highway 22 you can run anything you want off that thing...:thumbsup:

[XcYZ]

Thanks guys. I enjoy these little projects... you move through the checklist in a hurry. :D

[dave96dcm]

http://order.waytekwire.com/CGI-BIN/LANSAWEB?WEBEVENT+L0E65BF5993E909006BEA072+M37+ENG

They have Metripack commectors there, but I do not see any with more than 5 pins.

[XcYZ]

Thanks for update Scott. Car is looking awsome :yes: I bet you can't wait for the snow to melt and do another tire test in the neighborhood:lol: take care Joe.

Thanks Joe! Oh, and my neighbors were cheering me on. :D



http://order.waytekwire.com/CGI-BIN/LANSAWEB?WEBEVENT+L0E65BF5993E909006BEA072+M37+ENG

They have Metripack commectors there, but I do not see any with more than 5 pins.

That's why I got the Jasper's Electronics metripak kit from Jegs, it has 4 pairs each of 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 10 cavity connectors. :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Looking great Scott!! :thumbsup:

[trapin]

Looking good, Scott. This is the stuff I'm looking forward to when the weather breaks here. I too have the AAW Classic Update kit and the B-Quiet sound deadening (thanks Steve). Still looks like a daunting task though. I might have some questions for you when I go to tackle this part.

[130fe]

Scott, you will enjoy driving at night with the UL2's. I like mine very much!

[XcYZ]

Looking good, Scott. This is the stuff I'm looking forward to when the weather breaks here. I too have the AAW Classic Update kit and the B-Quiet sound deadening (thanks Steve). Still looks like a daunting task though. I might have some questions for you when I go to tackle this part.

No problem, Tony. Once you start on the wiring, I think you'll be extremely happy with the AAW Classic Update kit. Just work with it in sub-systems, like the front harness, rear harness, dash, etc, and it will be a breeze. The kit includes a couple of nice schematics and every connector that you need. If you have any questions just shoot me an e-mail. :cheers:

[xplantdad]

Looking way cool Scott!:yes:

[XcYZ]

Thanks Bruce! :cheers:

[jannes_z-28]

Wiring is fun! :thumbsup:

This guy has a lot of MetriPack connectors, he can also find special ones if you ask. Good service too.
http://currentperformance.com/


Jan

[Rybar]

Man I HATE wiring. :lol: Glad you have lots of pateince! Looks good though Scott. :thumbsup:

[ohcbird]

I LOVE wiring! Let me at it!

Seriously...

[JimM]

Looking good Scott!

[kwhizz]

Somebody is having "Way" too much Fun.........Look'in good Scott.....96 days till dinner at Rendevous...........Me thinks....you will be finished with a lot of time to spare..........Great Job!!

Ken

[Nate Hanson]

Scott,

When can I drop my S10 off for wiring?? haha I wish I was that far along with mine!:D Gotta get it done for the Power Tour though, I'll be in Rochester!

[XcYZ]

Somebody is having "Way" too much Fun.........Look'in good Scott.....96 days till dinner at Rendevous...........Me thinks....you will be finished with a lot of time to spare..........Great Job!!

Ken


Thanks Ken! The thrash is on, gotta race you to Memphis. :cheers:




Scott,

When can I drop my S10 off for wiring?? haha I wish I was that far along with mine!:D Gotta get it done for the Power Tour though, I'll be in Rochester!

Nah, the wiring isn't really that bad, it just looks nasty in that pic because I haven't started dressing the harness yet.

Can't wait for Power Tour. :thumbsup:

[slenning]

No problem, Tony. Once you start on the wiring, I think you'll be extremely happy with the AAW Classic Update kit. Just work with it in sub-systems, like the front harness, rear harness, dash, etc, and it will be a breeze. The kit includes a couple of nice schematics and every connector that you need. If you have any questions just shoot me an e-mail. :cheers:
Hi Scott I also used the AAW kit. Very nice kit! Like you said, taking it a section at a time makes it a fairly simple task. The 69 is looking fantastic, can't wait to see it done!! Maybe we can meet halfway and make a dual LS7 burnout video??:unibrow:

[NEVER ENOUGH]

Nah, the wiring isn't really that bad, it just looks nasty in that pic because I haven't started dressing the harness yet.

Looks great Scott. :thumbsup:
How about an after picture if you get a chance?

[XcYZ]

Looks great Scott. :thumbsup:
How about an after picture if you get a chance?

Sure, I can do that. Been busy finishing up the power window installation and wiring and making a bracket that flush mounts the power window switches under the dash. I removed the glovebox and made a sheetmetal insert to mount the MODO electric trunk release button, NX window switch, NX throttle position sensor module for sensing WOT on the throttle by wire, and a place to mount the fuse block for the ECM, fuel pump, etc. I'll probably mount the OBDII connector inside there as well. Who needs a glove box anyways. :D