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Post by Slacker on Nov 7, 2016 8:09:16 GMT -8
there is a fuse link right off the positive battery post .. or there should be on the positive wire to the fuse box .. simply give it a "tug" ..
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Post by 83trekker on Nov 7, 2016 8:50:15 GMT -8
Looks excellent! Google up the wiring diagrams in google images found a bunch before do it that way..hope that helps
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Post by 2many on Nov 7, 2016 10:56:56 GMT -8
Thanks, guys! I wondered about the fusible link as well but I'm getting power to the fuse block and the truck runs and drives. If it was that fusible link, wouldn't I be completely dead in the water? And I certainly wouldn't be getting power to the fuse block, right? Tried finding a good diagram by googling but the only one for the earlier (pre '82) I found was basically illegible. And I guess there was a dash change in '82? Really just need to know the diagram for the dash panel harness I think. Keep the ideas coming guys, appreciate the help!
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Post by 2many on Aug 8, 2017 14:45:26 GMT -8
Hey fellas. Thought I'd post a quickie to let you know this project is still alive. Just moving at a snails pace when time, money, and family allows. I've gotten most of the '82 front grille / bumper swap done and moving my way back. Still haven't completely sorted out my electrical issue and still searching for a way to test my gauge panel. Any ideas there?
I also noticed Photobucket no longer allows photos to get posted third party. What the hell? Sorry about the blank images but I'm not paying for a hosting site! You guys know of another photo hosting site? Thanks!
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Post by Slacker on Aug 8, 2017 17:22:03 GMT -8
glad to hear .. I have been using IBB since "douchebucket" did there greed thing .. as far as the gauge panel .. I just did one for a 95 4Runner .. I know it's not the same year, but it is the same principle I have a power probe www.powerprobe.com/ .. if you don't have one , buy one .. makes electrical , shall I say , umm.. much less intimidating . with this tool , your able to "power up " systems .. makes things easier .
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Post by 2many on Dec 24, 2017 11:28:00 GMT -8
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Post by Slacker on Dec 24, 2017 15:48:27 GMT -8
looks great , but why dont you take the time and color match the lower ? I re did mine , and it was well worth it .
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Post by 2many on Dec 26, 2017 8:28:13 GMT -8
Thanks, Corey. Yeah, I toyed with a couple options of spraying the pad or the dash to match. Might still do it. I think it may work when all together though as the door panels are tan, carpet and kick panels will be brown, seats and upholstery have both tan and brown. Who knows, if it ends up looking too much like a 1970's plaid sofa it can always be changed. Ha!
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Post by 82trekker on Jan 3, 2018 9:18:10 GMT -8
Wow that looks so good! Where did you get the new headliner from? Did you pull the engine to paint? Sorry for all the questions just got a Trekker and want to get mine looking just as nice.
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Post by 2many on Jan 22, 2018 18:45:40 GMT -8
Thanks, man! Been a slow process but really trying to get it done by Spring. The headliner was one I got off eBay - just a stock one for a 1st Gen truck. It's going to take some figuring to adapt it to the rear canopy area though. I put some tan lining material from modern day toppers on the inside of the canopy and have plans to make it removable. Here's a current interior pic - we'll see if it lasts more than a month! Haven't gotten the shifter area finished yet. And I did not pull the engine for paint. Figured I'd do that later if I need to yank the motor for a rebuild or whatever. Get a post started of your build, helps to move you ahead! Step by step...
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Post by 82trekker on Feb 8, 2018 10:52:25 GMT -8
So much awesome!! Thank you for the response. I got OME suspension sitting waiting to go on then the real fun starts
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Post by Slacker on Apr 4, 2018 16:26:51 GMT -8
your welcome , but , thank you ! looks awesome !! I cant wait to get back on rebuilding mine
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Post by 2many on Apr 16, 2018 17:03:20 GMT -8
Thought you guys might get a kick out of this. Spent a few minutes cleaning off the spare tire that's been stashed in my garage for too long. Original HR78-15 Bridgestone Desert Dueler with the nubbies still on the tread. Appears to be never run - pretty cool! I sure wouldn't run it now as I imagine it's past the "best when used by" date. I'll keep it as a spare though...
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