| Running wires into cockpit [message #296363] |
Sun, 28 February 2016 19:36  |
Dan
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Hello,
I want to run some wires from the engine bay to the cockpit. Is there a preferred method? Should I try to use the existing wire routes or drill a new hole?
Thanks
Dan
Dan DeLuca
1978 Eleganza II (http://imgur.com/gallery/YFHhK)
Parked at Evil Monkey Farm in
Allentown, New Jersey
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| Re: [GMCnet] Running wires into cockpit [message #296393 is a reply to message #296366] |
Mon, 29 February 2016 06:35  |
tphipps
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Dan, If it is just electrical wire, not something like the speedo cable, simple task. Remove the glove box. There is an existing wire portal on the passenger side of the firewall, very near the trouble light. Just guide your wire through the existing hole and grab it by reaching in the dash through the glove box opening. No need to cut a new hole. I have added several wires, using this method. Mostly 12v+ to power dash radio, Ham radio and additional power outlets, installed in the passenger "arm" rest forward of the ash tray.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
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| Re: [GMCnet] Running wires into cockpit [message #296402 is a reply to message #296393] |
Mon, 29 February 2016 10:15 |
Mr ERFisher
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I take all my wires on the far left from the front under the steering
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On Monday, February 29, 2016, Thomas Phipps wrote:
> Dan, If it is just electrical wire, not something like the speedo cable,
> simple task. Remove the glove box. There is an existing wire portal on the
> passenger side of the firewall, very near the trouble light. Just guide
> your wire through the existing hole and grab it by reaching in the dash
> through the glove box opening. No need to cut a new hole. I have added
> several wires, using this method. Mostly 12v+ to power dash radio, Ham
> radio
> and additional power outlets, installed in the passenger "arm" rest
> forward of the ash tray.
> Tom, MS II
> --eel
> 1975 GMC Avion
> KA4CSGeering wh
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| Re: Running wires into cockpit [message #296406 is a reply to message #296363] |
Mon, 29 February 2016 10:31 |
Carl S.
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I would try to run the new wire through an existing opening in the firewall. If you can't do that for whatever reason, do as Bruce suggested and put in a grommet to run the wiring through. I would suggest using some putty or sealant to fill the remaining hole to keep the cold/hot air and fumes out of the interior.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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