2ndtime50guy
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05-28-12 06:10 AM - Post#2230660
Hi guys. I'm getting ready to order stuff for my rewire this summer. I have a 50 4 door Styleline Deluxe. Any thoughts on the standard factory manual diagram vs. the new color coded variety that's out there? I haven't been able to put a 50 Chevy set side by side for comparison, but at a glance, I think I like the older picture better. Anyone tried the newer one? Does the newer one have the gauges? Thanks!
| I drove a '50 from the day I got my license thru college! Sadly, we sold it when I got married. I recently got the chance to buy the same car back from the man I sold it to; but the deal fell through and now I own a nicer one: 4 Dr Styleline Deluxe! |
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05-28-12 09:16 AM - Post#2230731
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You might want to look into this...They have been doing concours orginal harnesses since 1970. You can get them in original cloth type and colors or vinyl if you prefer. I have their products on my own '50 model. Wiring diagrams are easy to read.
http://www.ynzyesterdaysparts.com/
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2ndtime50guy
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05-28-12 09:31 AM - Post#2230734
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Thanks for the advice. Do you prefer the factory diagram or the newly revised and color coded one? Thanks!
| I drove a '50 from the day I got my license thru college! Sadly, we sold it when I got married. I recently got the chance to buy the same car back from the man I sold it to; but the deal fell through and now I own a nicer one: 4 Dr Styleline Deluxe! |
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05-28-12 10:51 AM - Post#2230766
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I made a color-coded version of the original schematic for my 54 and printed it out on 48 X 48 inch paper. During my rewire, it hung on the garage wall for quick reference. Don't know how I would have done it with a small, black & white version. I'd recommend getting the largest color schematic that you can.
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05-28-12 12:19 PM - Post#2230790
In response to dsacton
Are you doing a 'judged every nut and bolt' restoration? Because I can think of a few improvements to the original wiring harness...
Like fuse boxes and breakers, for example...
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05-28-12 12:46 PM - Post#2230797
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I'm not doing a judged restoration. First, I wouldn't know what to do, and second, too expensive, and third, I just want to drive it soon!  With that in mind, I am planning to get a Rebel Wire Harness. I think the 21 circuit harness seems like a good deal since I can "add on" stuff for some time to come and it's not that much more money than the others. This was advice I got on this forum too. I understand the need for color coding, but the examples I have seen for sale look like they may lack the descriptors like the gauging. I may do what our friend above states and enlarge the original and color code it myself to the rebel harness colors. Another question: Are the wire gauges going to be the same for the 12 volt system as they are for the 6 volt?
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05-28-12 06:24 PM - Post#2230914
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Where can one view the new color coded diagram?
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05-29-12 04:15 AM - Post#2231003
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It's on classic car wiring . Com or something like that. Unfortunately, you can't view specific diagrams before you buy them. They just have a generic example to view. I understand that they would lose money if they posted them all for viewing, it's just hard to tell if all the labels are going to be there.
| I drove a '50 from the day I got my license thru college! Sadly, we sold it when I got married. I recently got the chance to buy the same car back from the man I sold it to; but the deal fell through and now I own a nicer one: 4 Dr Styleline Deluxe! |
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05-29-12 06:33 AM - Post#2231039
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FYI- I've started wiring my '51 from scratch. I will be posting the diagram on line for free when I'm done. I'm using stuff you can find "locally" too, no exotic fusepanels or anything custom. All hardware/parts store stock.
The car had nothing in it when I got it, so I'm doing it all from step zero on.
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05-29-12 06:39 AM - Post#2231042
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It's on classic car wiring . Com or something like that. Unfortunately, you can't view specific diagrams before you buy them. They just have a generic example to view. I understand that they would lose money if they posted them all for viewing, it's just hard to tell if all the labels are going to be there.
I have no personal experience with these guy, but I can't imagine it's bad as all they have to do is copy the original in color. I started to to this myself but only go through the circuits I needed.
I will say that I bought a laminated enlarged diagram form my MGB when I restored it. What a life saver and worth EVERY penny.
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 05-29-12 08:21 AM - Post#2231071
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This guys wiring diagrams are great. I have three of them for different years. They are completely redrawn in 11X17 format with full color markings, laminated in heavy easy-to-clean plastic, and are very easy to read. They are WAAAAY better than any stock black and white diagram from a factory manual.
Highly recommended! 
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05-29-12 08:31 PM - Post#2231337
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I also have one for my 48. Looks good and I am in the middle of the rewire right now.
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06-04-12 06:13 PM - Post#2233487
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FYI- I've started wiring my '51 from scratch. I will be posting the diagram on line for free when I'm done. I'm using stuff you can find "locally" too, no exotic fusepanels or anything custom. All hardware/parts store stock.
The car had nothing in it when I got it, so I'm doing it all from step zero on.
Very cool, looking forward to updates on this,
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