Nothing special class3 pics

User avatar
ESHALLBETTER
Posts: 1564
Joined: Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:49 am
Bronco Info: 85 class 3, 70's somthing trail bronco.
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Nothing special class3 pics

Post by ESHALLBETTER »

Alright, had about an hour or so tonight, and almost wasted it on the couch... I decided to go out and at least do a little...

In the interest of celebrating the small wins.

I got the wiring from the solenoid to the starter run. (Still need a grommet for the pass through)
Image

I also added some 12v and USB power to the console.
Image

Lastly, I got started on the alternator wiring.
Image

Not much to see, but I want to get motivated!
dtbback
Posts: 1677
Joined: Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:45 am
Bronco Info: 1996 EB 351W!! First Bronco!! Plan: Prerunner/ Trail Rig/ SHTF All around Rig

Re: Nothing special class3 pics

Post by dtbback »

Is the solenoid on the floor?
User avatar
SteveG
Admin
Posts: 6091
Joined: Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:25 am
Bronco Info: Wilson: 96, Stretched 17.5", coil-overs / Bypasses, 4-link, a fridge and all the amenities :)
Location: Arroyo Grande, CA

Re: Nothing special class3 pics

Post by SteveG »

This is how you eat an elephant... one bite at a time!

I'm glad you mentioned the grommet, I cringed when I first saw the photo but knew you know better.
Sho nuff,
SteveG
User avatar
ESHALLBETTER
Posts: 1564
Joined: Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:49 am
Bronco Info: 85 class 3, 70's somthing trail bronco.
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Nothing special class3 pics

Post by ESHALLBETTER »

Yep, solenoid is on the floor under the passenger seat.
User avatar
yikes
Founder
Posts: 4138
Joined: Sun Dec 06, 2009 7:51 am
Bronco Info: 1996 with tires and stuff
Location: Yucaipa, CA

Re: Nothing special class3 pics

Post by yikes »

Sweet!! Always motivation when the mil gets close. Haha! Glad to see you making progress Erik.
Rmc
El Jefe
Posts: 6026
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2012 10:22 pm
Bronco Info: 94 bronco xlt prerunner
Location: IE SoCal
Contact:

Re: Nothing special class3 pics

Post by Rmc »

Glad to see your working on it agian.
User avatar
philofab
Basura Blanca
Posts: 5643
Joined: Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:37 am
Bronco Info: A pile of crap.
Location: Bullhead, AZ
Contact:

Re: Nothing special class3 pics

Post by philofab »

I would insulate that solenoid somehow to reduce the chance of a wrench or something shorting it to the seat frame or floor...
Follow me on Instagram. @philofab1 or Youtube https://www.youtube.com/philofab/
User avatar
ChaseTruck754
Spy/Ninja
Posts: 9194
Joined: Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:46 am
Bronco Info: Don't have one - just old Ford trucks
Location: Huntington Beach, CA

Re: Nothing special class3 pics

Post by ChaseTruck754 »

Rad to see progress. I'm fighting the same battle of forcing myself in the garage vs. camping out on the couch. It's sad that even though i feel SO good after even 1/2 an hour of doing ANYTHING in the garage, the couch still wins many nights. Crazy how little ones & getting older seem to just make us tired. Seeing someone else taking baby steps but getting something done is motivating for sure. Plus as Brian says the mil being here always lights a bit of a fire as well...
Owner of only dead and forgotten projects
User avatar
ESHALLBETTER
Posts: 1564
Joined: Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:49 am
Bronco Info: 85 class 3, 70's somthing trail bronco.
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Nothing special class3 pics

Post by ESHALLBETTER »

Still working on wiring, so not much to show... I did have some custom heat shrink labels made, but I'll probably change plans mid wiring and need to have new labels made, or abandon the idea all together. Either way I'm pretty excited about how they will look. This is the first one.

Image
User avatar
ChaseTruck754
Spy/Ninja
Posts: 9194
Joined: Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:46 am
Bronco Info: Don't have one - just old Ford trucks
Location: Huntington Beach, CA

Re: Nothing special class3 pics

Post by ChaseTruck754 »

Those look cool. Where did you get them?
Owner of only dead and forgotten projects
User avatar
ESHALLBETTER
Posts: 1564
Joined: Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:49 am
Bronco Info: 85 class 3, 70's somthing trail bronco.
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Re: Nothing special class3 pics

Post by ESHALLBETTER »

I had my old employer print them for me. I sent them an Excel BOM with all my terminations and they were able to print right on the heat shrink. There are places on line that will do it too, if you google "custom printed heat shrink" you'll get a bunch on results, I have no experience with them though.
User avatar
ChaseTruck754
Spy/Ninja
Posts: 9194
Joined: Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:46 am
Bronco Info: Don't have one - just old Ford trucks
Location: Huntington Beach, CA

Re: Nothing special class3 pics

Post by ChaseTruck754 »

Thanks for the input Erik. I'm thinking I'll stick with my original thought of a label under clear heat shrink for now. That does look a bit nicer, but I'd be a little worried about the printing wearing off if going with an unknown company.
Owner of only dead and forgotten projects
User avatar
ESHALLBETTER
Posts: 1564
Joined: Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:49 am
Bronco Info: 85 class 3, 70's somthing trail bronco.
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Nothing special class3 pics

Post by ESHALLBETTER »

I'll let you know how it holds up in the garage!
Rmc
El Jefe
Posts: 6026
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2012 10:22 pm
Bronco Info: 94 bronco xlt prerunner
Location: IE SoCal
Contact:

Re: Nothing special class3 pics

Post by Rmc »

Those printed heat shrink labels hold up well. We have been using them on machine tools for years and years.
User avatar
ChaseTruck754
Spy/Ninja
Posts: 9194
Joined: Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:46 am
Bronco Info: Don't have one - just old Ford trucks
Location: Huntington Beach, CA

Re: Nothing special class3 pics

Post by ChaseTruck754 »

good to know Robert! Thanks
Owner of only dead and forgotten projects
User avatar
rdcjuanb
Posts: 262
Joined: Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:37 pm
Bronco Info: 1995 Bronco parked in garage. Long term project.
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Contact:

Re: Nothing special class3 pics

Post by rdcjuanb »

I would hate to see something "special" that you build. This thing looks good, love the wiring with labels.
User avatar
ESHALLBETTER
Posts: 1564
Joined: Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:49 am
Bronco Info: 85 class 3, 70's somthing trail bronco.
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Re: Nothing special class3 pics

Post by ESHALLBETTER »

Thanks John! It's kind of snowballed from the original "coilbucket, stock drivetrain with a simple cage" plan...I hope to keep plugging along and get it fired this winter!
User avatar
SteveG
Admin
Posts: 6091
Joined: Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:25 am
Bronco Info: Wilson: 96, Stretched 17.5", coil-overs / Bypasses, 4-link, a fridge and all the amenities :)
Location: Arroyo Grande, CA

Re: Nothing special class3 pics

Post by SteveG »

I like! I love labeled wiring. It's a little more work but makes such a huge difference when you need to work on it. Nice job.
Sho nuff,
SteveG
User avatar
ESHALLBETTER
Posts: 1564
Joined: Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:49 am
Bronco Info: 85 class 3, 70's somthing trail bronco.
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Nothing special class3 pics

Post by ESHALLBETTER »

I was missing a drain plug for the trans and a few trivial items, but it's getting dangerously close... I'm posting this to help inspire Steve to get out to the garage tonight!

https://vimeo.com/150439135
User avatar
SteveG
Admin
Posts: 6091
Joined: Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:25 am
Bronco Info: Wilson: 96, Stretched 17.5", coil-overs / Bypasses, 4-link, a fridge and all the amenities :)
Location: Arroyo Grande, CA

Re: Nothing special class3 pics

Post by SteveG »

So close! Woohoo!
Sho nuff,
SteveG
Post Reply