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Dogs helping with the audio install
Dogs helping with the audio install
0 2022/09/01 08:29:24
Custom bracket mounted
Custom bracket mounted
0 2022/09/01 08:29:32
Stereo installed - view from the driver seat
Stereo installed - view from the driver seat
0 2022/09/01 08:29:39
Verifying backup camera works
Verifying backup camera works
0 2022/09/01 08:29:46
While it was on the lift, I snapped a photo of the exhaust since I forgot to do that during the installation.
While it was on the lift, I snapped a photo of the exhaust since I forgot to do that during the installation.
0 2022/09/01 08:29:52
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0 2022/09/01 09:03:54
Complete 6.0 minus some broken coil packs and wires.
Complete 6.0 minus some broken coil packs and wires.
0 2022/09/01 09:04:04
Tore down to the long block so far
Tore down to the long block so far
0 2022/09/01 09:04:13
It's overkill, but it'll do. VS Racing NextGen Billet 7875
It's overkill, but it'll do. VS Racing NextGen Billet 7875
0 2022/09/01 09:04:19
Old steering wheel
Old steering wheel
0 2022/10/13 08:46:19
New steering wheel
New steering wheel
0 2022/10/13 08:46:29
Olds 98 vs Sante Fe length comparison
Olds 98 vs Sante Fe length comparison
0 2022/10/13 08:46:39
New radiator with fans!
New radiator with fans!
0 2022/10/13 08:46:47
New radiator
New radiator
0 2022/10/13 08:46:55
Switch/relay panel work in progress
Switch/relay panel work in progress
0 2022/10/13 08:47:19
Testing the panel out, one circuit at a time, using an LED strip as the test accessory. Everything in the ground activated relay panel is working.
Testing the panel out, one circuit at a time, using an LED strip as the test accessory. Everything in the ground activated relay panel is working.
0 2022/10/15 20:51:35
Trimmed down the cutting board. Now... to figure out where it'll get installed? It needs to be accessible should I ever need to swap fuses or a relay.
Trimmed down the cutting board. Now... to figure out where it'll get installed? It needs to be accessible should I ever need to swap fuses or a relay.
0 2022/10/15 20:51:42
BINGO. It fits absolutely perfect!
BINGO. It fits absolutely perfect!
0 2022/10/15 20:51:47
With the glove box closed, it is completely hidden.
With the glove box closed, it is completely hidden.
0 2022/10/15 20:51:53
I grabbed a clunky old B&M T-handle for shifter mock up. Hate it!
I grabbed a clunky old B&M T-handle for shifter mock up. Hate it!
0 2022/10/24 07:44:07
Switch placement, installed.
Switch placement, installed.
0 2022/10/24 07:44:15
A little further back than I'd like, but it clears the trim.
A little further back than I'd like, but it clears the trim.
0 2022/10/24 07:44:21
This is the switch wiring harness that is heat shrinked and soon to be terminated. Each wire will connect to the accessory terminal by the relay panel, and the other side of the harness will connect to the actual switches on the accessory terminal.
This is the switch wiring harness that is heat shrinked and soon to be terminated. Each wire will connect to the accessory terminal by the relay panel, and the other side of the harness will connect to the actual switches on the accessory terminal.
0 2022/10/24 07:44:26
Removed the zip-ties that held these bad boys under the dash and gave them a new home. Also installed a USB charger (has an on/off button) that uses the OEM cig lighter connection.
Removed the zip-ties that held these bad boys under the dash and gave them a new home. Also installed a USB charger (has an on/off button) that uses the OEM cig lighter connection.
0 2022/10/24 07:44:32
You can see the new bundle of wires tied up securely under the dash. For a '75, there sure is a lot of wiring going on. Up next is cleaning up the stereo and tach wiring before it goes back together.
You can see the new bundle of wires tied up securely under the dash. For a '75, there sure is a lot of wiring going on. Up next is cleaning up the stereo and tach wiring before it goes back together.
0 2022/10/24 07:44:38
New relay panel secured in the glove box. Wires are run and ready to be terminated.
New relay panel secured in the glove box. Wires are run and ready to be terminated.
0 2022/10/24 07:44:44
This is an above shot without the dash pad installed.
This is an above shot without the dash pad installed.
0 2022/10/24 07:44:50
Wires were run through the factory grommet which is basically disintegrated.
Wires were run through the factory grommet which is basically disintegrated.
0 2022/10/24 07:44:58
Marine terminals are awesome. I terminated new ends on the factory power and ground wires. I also replaced the brittle body ground wire. I got a new larger gauge crimping tool so I had to try it out
Marine terminals are awesome. I terminated new ends on the factory power and ground wires. I also replaced the brittle body ground wire. I got a new larger gauge crimping tool so I had to try it out
0 2022/10/30 15:20:36
I decided to add some longer length wires off of the switches that integrate into the 5-wire switch harness I made. I soldered then together in the car, something I had doing, but turned out okay. All solder joints were heatshrinked.
I decided to add some longer length wires off of the switches that integrate into the 5-wire switch harness I made. I soldered then together in the car, something I had doing, but turned out okay. All solder joints were heatshrinked.
0 2022/10/30 15:20:41
Not as pretty with everything terminated, but such is life. The glove box door made it difficult to keep the wires tighty (I forecasted this when I have the dash apart). I secured the accessory wires to the top of the glove box. I may reroute the wires to come in from the top, but honestly everything is secure where it's at.
Not as pretty with everything terminated, but such is life. The glove box door made it difficult to keep the wires tighty (I forecasted this when I have the dash apart). I secured the accessory wires to the top of the glove box. I may reroute the wires to come in from the top, but honestly everything is secure where it's at.
0 2022/10/30 15:20:45
Another angle, not as ugly.
Another angle, not as ugly.
0 2022/10/30 15:20:51
Wires cleaned up and I gave the car a quick vacuum. Remember those speakers? I found some speaker covers and a can of matte brown spray paint. Wow!! I love it. That color is super close to the interior. I also added U-clips and got rid of the self tapping screws.
Wires cleaned up and I gave the car a quick vacuum. Remember those speakers? I found some speaker covers and a can of matte brown spray paint. Wow!! I love it. That color is super close to the interior. I also added U-clips and got rid of the self tapping screws.
0 2022/10/30 15:20:56
Disregard the dirty plastics, they will clean up. Love it!
Disregard the dirty plastics, they will clean up. Love it!
0 2022/10/30 15:21:01
0 2022/10/30 15:21:06
Marine terminals installed, new connectors crimped on. I also replaced the flimsy body ground.
Marine terminals installed, new connectors crimped on. I also replaced the flimsy body ground.
0 2022/10/30 15:34:55
I decided to add about 20" of wire off the switches and soldered those wires to the 5-wire switch harness I made. I hate soldering in the car, but took my time and heat shrinker the connections afterwards.
I decided to add about 20" of wire off the switches and soldered those wires to the 5-wire switch harness I made. I hate soldering in the car, but took my time and heat shrinker the connections afterwards.
0 2022/10/30 15:35:01
The wires were outfitted with connectors and terminated. I decided to hang the wires from above as the glovebox door doesn't allow much room.
The wires were outfitted with connectors and terminated. I decided to hang the wires from above as the glovebox door doesn't allow much room.
0 2022/10/30 15:35:06
I found some speaker covers and sprayed them matte brown. I am so impressed with how closely they match the original color!
I found some speaker covers and sprayed them matte brown. I am so impressed with how closely they match the original color!
0 2022/10/30 15:35:11