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I figured I would just keep this thread going and show the re-wiring job here. Here is a pic of the new Harness before installation. We are getting hit with a lot of rain at the moment so doubtful I will get to work on it this weekend.
 
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Just on off shoot question for you guys. How do you think a rear bumper from a 1959 Ranchero would look on the back of my 66? hear is a pic of the bumper being considered.
 
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I don't think so...

Do you have one laying around?
 
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I have a few laying around and that's why I was considering it.
 
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It's just my opinion but I don't think it suits the contours of the truck, unless you have some sort of modifications in mind that would make it blend.
 
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That's why I asked you guys. I knew you could give me an honest opinion.
 
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I figured I would just keep this thread going and show the re-wiring job here. Here is a pic of the new Harness before installation. We are getting hit with a lot of rain at the moment so doubtful I will get to work on it this weekend.
That kit looks nice. I'll be watching your how-to.
 
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Old 03-24-2011, 12:27 PM
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RAIN! RAIN! AND MORE RAIN! Can't seem to get a break to do the wiring on the truck.
 
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Which harness company is that.
I'm just finishing a Painless.
What a beautiful piece they are.
I was actually a little apprehensive about doing an entire new wire job. But after I started it I was amazed how much I enjoyed it.
 
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Old 03-24-2011, 06:08 PM
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The Harness I got was from EZ Wiring. It was only one third the cost of a Painless Kit. I had a buddy who builds high end off road rigs look at it and he really liked it. He said about the only difference was the Painless kit uses a little higher quality wire but that this kit was fine for my needs.
 
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Excellent.
Hope you enjoy it.
It's kind of zenish if you know what I mean.
 
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Thanks TH! Where in cali are you?
 
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West San Fernando Valley just north of LaLa.
Woodland Hills
 
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Lovin the 63 'bird. What do you have for a truck?
 
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So I finally got a day to start on the electrical restoration. Figured I would start with the gauge cluster first and have it done and ready. I got the unit out of the truck and disassembled so I could powdercoat the main housing bucket as well as the auxiliary buckets. Here are a few pics to get things started. After I post this, it's off to the shop to powder.
 
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