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Title: Wireing Help
Post by: Russ on October 04, 2005, 07:55:58 AM

looking for a shop to rewire my 57 (12v car)
i have been plaqued by wiring problems for about the last year.i just keep fixing what i can and keep going.
well as of this morning i have no headlights and i have yet to figure out why.the last time this happend i had some burned wires (overloaded i guess)
i do have a stereo installed and two 6x9's so nothing huge,i'm running H4 headlights.
the main power wire that goes to the ignition is burnt and the one opposite has been fried as well.awhile ago i thought they were just bad wires so i did a shitty job cutting out the burnt part and replacing with a new wire.well here we are a 6 months later? and the exact same thing.
i am looking at a wiring diagram and it does not even look correct the way my car is wired.
so this is a daily driver,i am looking for a shop to rewire this thing. i have a week were my wife goes on a trip middle of this month for almost a week and would be able to leave it with them.I DO NOT TRUST MY OWN WIREING SKILLS TO DO THIS.
i quite frustrated this morning if anybody has any suggestions please send them this way
Thanks Russ

Title: Wireing Help
Post by: James Buchan on October 04, 2005, 08:02:42 AM

hey russ give me a shout if you don't find a shop - I can help out.

576-8899

Title: Wireing Help
Post by: red snapper on October 04, 2005, 08:43:14 AM

Talk to Chris (Shanes Bitch) he did my trailer in the summer and it is still working perfectly.

Title: Wireing Help
Post by: James Buchan on October 04, 2005, 09:18:30 AM

Quote

Talk to Chris (Shanes Bitch)

 :P  

Title: Wireing Help
Post by: red snapper on October 04, 2005, 10:40:28 AM

Sorry James, wasnt trying to take anything from you just another suggestion.

Title: Wireing Help
Post by: James Buchan on October 04, 2005, 10:52:13 AM

No worries - I am on holidays right now so have some free time.

Title: Wireing Help
Post by: Russ on October 04, 2005, 11:13:03 AM

thanks for the offer james
how long you on holidays for?
going anywhere?
russ

Title: Wireing Help
Post by: James Buchan on October 04, 2005, 11:33:00 AM

Nope staying home - we are slow at work so I took the week off. Next week I am on a recert course in Maple Ridge, I am just relaxing before that.

Title: Wireing Help
Post by: Russ on October 04, 2005, 11:50:10 AM

James,
i'm gonna try and get the headlights working tonight after work.
if i am unable i might see if you can give me a hand tomorrow (if your available)to get lights atleast :blush:
thanks russ

ps i'm not asking for anything for free here just so you know.
thanks again
russ

Title: Wireing Help
Post by: James Buchan on October 04, 2005, 02:31:50 PM

Bring it to my place tonight - we'll get the lights working no problem!

Title: Wireing Help
Post by: Russ on October 04, 2005, 06:28:11 PM

were back in bussiness

thanks James i owe you
Russ

Title: Wireing Help
Post by: RoadRunner on October 04, 2005, 06:39:45 PM

Thanks James!!
Driving with no heat is one thing, but the lights kinda felt like a necessity! ;)

Erin

Title: Wireing Help
Post by: James Buchan on October 04, 2005, 08:00:58 PM

Happy to help!

I suggest going thru and redoing and/or replacing alot of what is in there when time permits. Or if the car isn't needed for a couple days do a new harness all together.