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| | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 25 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 25 | OK I got my front and back windows in. WHAT A #$%#@!
Now I'm down to the lights. Any tips the headlamp terminals are junk. I was gonna just replace them an all the wires. Or should I just rewire more to new specs. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | I dont understamd the question but the connectors are available new at any parts store.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 25 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 25 | Should I just replace wires to keep it the same.Or just get one the new conversion wiring kits. | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | What is it you want to convert to? What year is your truck? What voltage is your electrical system? Are you referring to using relay switched lighting? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 25 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 25 | Oops sorry its a 53. just wondering if I should just change it wire for wire or buy one of the kits on the classic car sites.
The one I saw did away with stuff like the terminal blocks. It is already a 12v so I don't have to worry about that. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 25 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 25 | Also I am not sure how to get the headlight knob off so I can get to the switch any idea | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,714 62401 | | 62401 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,714 | Mark,
Most of these trucks have trashed wiring so if you're going to be messing around with it anyway, why not just go all the way and rewire it? The aftermarket wiring harnesses from Jim Carter or American Classic are pretty good and come with step by step instructions.
On the headlight switch, there a hole in the underside of the switch body -- stick an awl or small pick tool up in there to release the detent that holds the knob post in. Look around the body of the switch (you have to lay on your back under the dash ...) and you'll see what I mean.
Good luck.
John
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | |
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