Finally took the plunge.
January 13th, 2014, 02:09 PM
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Finally took the plunge.
Hey all. I just joined the site after finally pulling the trigger on a 'fun' car. My last one was when I was 22. Now I am 42, so yes, mid life crisis in full swing.
I started my search looking for original vehicles and then my budget made me reconsider when I saw this tribute 442 convertible. The convertible sold me.
1970 Cutlass conv
455
Turbo 400
12 bolt posi
A previous owner had planned to drag race this car so much of the wiring is butchered. I am in the process of pulling it apart now to get things like wipers and the horn working. Not sure how much weight he saved cutting out wires!
-John
I started my search looking for original vehicles and then my budget made me reconsider when I saw this tribute 442 convertible. The convertible sold me.
1970 Cutlass conv
455
Turbo 400
12 bolt posi
A previous owner had planned to drag race this car so much of the wiring is butchered. I am in the process of pulling it apart now to get things like wipers and the horn working. Not sure how much weight he saved cutting out wires!
-John
January 14th, 2014, 07:51 AM
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Location: Austin, TX
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Nice car. It's not a mid-life crisis, it's a hobby and not as crazy as most folks think. A driver quality old car and a practical 3-5 year old daily driver is cheaper than a new BMW (Lexus or any modern belly-button clone) by a long shot. Enjoy your new addiction like the rest of us. 
January 14th, 2014, 10:59 AM
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Location: Manassas, VA
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Engine, forward light, and rear light harnesses aren't too expensive new, like from M&H, and you can order with options, like for HEI and a larger gauge charging wire, internal reg alt if it doesn't have one. It's worth it, nothing worse than getting left on a side road at night with wiring problems.
Nice car by the way!
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Nice car by the way!
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January 15th, 2014, 02:38 PM
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Engine, forward light, and rear light harnesses aren't too expensive new, like from M&H, and you can order with options, like for HEI and a larger gauge charging wire, internal reg alt if it doesn't have one. It's worth it, nothing worse than getting left on a side road at night with wiring problems.
Nice car by the way!
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Nice car by the way!
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January 15th, 2014, 03:29 PM
#14
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Location: Rathdrum, Idano
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Look here http://www.wiringharness.com/
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