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| | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 21 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 21 | when i saved mt 52 canadian built 1/2ton 1300 truck from its grassy grave it had been stripped of many of its essential parts,bad I know.But the owner had put it all in to boxes to prevent the stuff from being picked or stolen.The problem I have now is the wiring!Well whats left is rotten,missing or hacked.I would like to build my own new harness from scratch.Looking for any ideas where to start looking for diagrams for such a beast.Or should I just buy a pre made kit.Not worried about the originality of the truck just for it to work! In put is greatly appreciated! Thanks..... | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 | Holy cow! Corner Brook! I was through there in September, on my way to St. Joseph's Cove. There's a diagram of the wiring in the shop manual, http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/shop/1948_51truck/51ctsm1203.htmNow, I think you'd be better off buying a pre-made plastic harness from one of the vendors, like Jim Carter's or Chevs of the 40s. They aren't that much, when you consider how much easier it will make your life! Spools of wire aren't cheap either! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 21 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 21 | thats pretty cool,you from the rock originally? or just visiting?
thanks for the post for the wiring and the input,maybe I will just go ahead and get a pre made harness and save the agrivation....lol | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 | I'm quite a cheapskate, but a pre-made harness is a good idea.
I was driving though with a friend, who's a fish vet at the St. Alban's aquaculture centre. I love it on the Rock, its a beautiful place full of friendly people from down home! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,252 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,252 | I've always made my own harnesses......to date. You need a little imagination to think of what you might need in the future ( adding stereo amps, auxillary lighting, trailer hookups, etc.) There are also a few shortcuts you can take, like going down to the local truck and trailer store and picking up some 7 wire ( trailer wire ) to take care of the cab to your tail lights. Already jacketed. Just attach in your favorite way to your frame. The basic wire set up is pretty easy. It's when you start adding accessories that your homemade harness starts getting a little more difficult. A little split loom and a roll or two of black tape and you're on your way!! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | Are you staying 6v or going to 12v? It makes a difference in the wire gauge.
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