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Paint Job on my 71 Firebird
LeighP:
Had a quiet afternoon - everyone was out, lol.
Got a chance to finish off the dash wiring.....a couple of more plugs than I intended, but with the pulse generator for the speedometer and all the button switches with LEDs in them it got a little more complicated.
Annoying soldering wires to the button switches....my small circuit board soldering iron doesn't put out enough heat to solder the wires, and the larger one I have is a bit tight to work with in the small spaces between the pins....
Heres the connections on the button switches, the LEDs light up when the switch is selected on...I tested them and they work fine.
And heres the finished dash from the rear. All the looms are designed to pass through the structure of the dash itself, so I didn't have to cut anything behind there for clearance.
bonnevista:
I wish I invented cable ties.
LeighP:
I like cable ties...they are my friend :fantastic:
lazy69:
I have a love/hate relationship with them. They are great for tidying up a wiring harness but when cut wrong they are like razor blades & tear up my arms working in tight spots
LeighP:
So, I'm still doing small projects to fill in time and save time later.
Fitted up the Autometer Trans Oil and Engine Oil Temp gauges to the A pillar pod housing I got from Anvil Autos. They do lots of cool CF parts for 2nd gens.
And I fitted up an eye level centre brake light to the rear headliner trim retainer, as well as refinishing the front and rear trims in satin black.
The pegs are just holding the wiring where I've bedded it into some sealant while it sets - to stop it moving around.
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