!Wire mod done.. pics inside!
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!Wire mod done.. pics inside! Well we took the chance and it came out great.. Id first like to thank Rob (Poltergeist) for his help with this project, without his skill with a soldering iron I wouldnt have attempted it <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
The goal was to rid the engine area of the unsightly wire loom on the passengers side tower, I thought of hiding it with a cover but came up with the idea of routing inside the fender.. Rob and I hashed out the details and the total project took around 5 hours. Eventually we will set up a complete "how to" guide for anyone else that wants to try this <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
One surprise.. there is a vacume line running in the wire loom.. what the heck is that for?? Rob is going to consult his helms manual to find out. strange.. Ok, so here are the pics:
Before:
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/before.jpg" alt=" - " />
After:
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/after.jpg" alt=" - " />
I think it looks MUCH cleaner now.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Thanks again for the help Rob!
The goal was to rid the engine area of the unsightly wire loom on the passengers side tower, I thought of hiding it with a cover but came up with the idea of routing inside the fender.. Rob and I hashed out the details and the total project took around 5 hours. Eventually we will set up a complete "how to" guide for anyone else that wants to try this <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
One surprise.. there is a vacume line running in the wire loom.. what the heck is that for?? Rob is going to consult his helms manual to find out. strange.. Ok, so here are the pics:
Before:
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/before.jpg" alt=" - " />
After:
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/after.jpg" alt=" - " />
I think it looks MUCH cleaner now.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Thanks again for the help Rob!
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Re: !Wire mod done.. pics inside! Found out the vacuum line goes to a vacuum tank up front. It's part of the HVAC system. Will have to fix it so we can close up the wheel well. A surprise but nothing major.
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Re: !Wire mod done.. pics inside! Looks great guys, that "how to guide" sounds great for the guys who might want to attempt this. Soldering those wires like you did is very important, another star for Steve. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Re: !Wire mod done.. pics inside! Thanks for the comments everyone.. Im very happy with how it came out <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Yep.. all you have to do is cut the wires like this:
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/3.jpg" alt=" - " />
JUST KIDDING!!! lol... The important thing is to do ONE set at a time.. some marking wires when you have duplicate colors.. PATIENCE is the key! You wouldnt want your horn to honk when you go to change lanes <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Here is where we drilled the hole:
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/1.jpg" alt=" - " />
First set of wires going through the gromet.. notice heat shrink.. When all is done the entire loom will be wrapped in electrical tape..
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/6.jpg" alt=" - " />
Here it is from the other side we made the wire extension about 2 feet but you could get away with 16 inches or so.. we also used 16 guage wire for all but one wire..
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/7.jpg" alt=" - " />
I will post more pics tomorrow..
So the only MOD was extending the wire loom to make it long enough and drilling the hole.. it all looks quite factory with convo tube on it <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Yep.. all you have to do is cut the wires like this:
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/3.jpg" alt=" - " />
JUST KIDDING!!! lol... The important thing is to do ONE set at a time.. some marking wires when you have duplicate colors.. PATIENCE is the key! You wouldnt want your horn to honk when you go to change lanes <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Here is where we drilled the hole:
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/1.jpg" alt=" - " />
First set of wires going through the gromet.. notice heat shrink.. When all is done the entire loom will be wrapped in electrical tape..
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/6.jpg" alt=" - " />
Here it is from the other side we made the wire extension about 2 feet but you could get away with 16 inches or so.. we also used 16 guage wire for all but one wire..
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/7.jpg" alt=" - " />
I will post more pics tomorrow..
So the only MOD was extending the wire loom to make it long enough and drilling the hole.. it all looks quite factory with convo tube on it <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Re: !Wire mod done.. pics inside! my beer-hat goes off to the both of you
<img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
<img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
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Re: !Wire mod done.. pics inside! Steve does it again. Makes me feel so jealous!
<img border="0" alt="[whiner]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cry.gif" />
Hat's off to you both. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
cheers!
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Hat's off to you both. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
cheers!
Re: !Wire mod done.. pics inside! I don't know why you bothered to go through all that trouble. All you had to do was put a bunch of red convoluted tubing on everything for an instant show car appearance. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
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Re: !Wire mod done.. pics inside! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Mark IXZD 150:
<strong>I don't know why you bothered to go through all that trouble. All you had to do was put a bunch of red convoluted tubing on everything for an instant show car appearance. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Damn! NOW YOU TELL ME!!!!
BTW the whole mod cost about $30 to do.. with enough materials left over to do another car <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
The convo would have been cheaper too! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> lol
<strong>I don't know why you bothered to go through all that trouble. All you had to do was put a bunch of red convoluted tubing on everything for an instant show car appearance. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Damn! NOW YOU TELL ME!!!!
BTW the whole mod cost about $30 to do.. with enough materials left over to do another car <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
The convo would have been cheaper too! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> lol
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Re: !Wire mod done.. pics inside! Damn Steve, that looks hella better!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> It almost looks naked..
<small>[ July 25, 2002, 01:19 PM: Message edited by: Engine Killer ]</small>
<small>[ July 25, 2002, 01:19 PM: Message edited by: Engine Killer ]</small>
