I'm nearing completion on re-wiring my 1984 C30 Crew Cab Camper Special.
So far, the only components from the original electrical system that have been reused are: Power window/lock harness and switches, ignition switch, turn signal switch, and the hazard switch.
I accidentally pulled the guts out of the door lock relay and I wan't going to buy a $100 NOS one on eBay, out of principle. I wired two 30 amp 5 pin relays to replace the original lock relay and it works great. I'll try to remember to post pictures of that setup.
The AAW Power Plus 20 uses an OEM ATO style fuse block. This was great, because I was able to use the cab side of the original bulkhead connector to plug up the hole on the firewall and it allowed me to use the original bolts to secure the fuse block in the original position.
A few departures from a direct replacement using all the original switches... Instead of wiring the column mounted high beam switch, I used the floor mounted switch the kit came with. I prefer the floor style anyway. Also, instead of figuring out the delay wiper bulls***, I'm wiring the wipers with a toggle that should retain the park feature of the wiper motor. If someone was so inclined, it wouldn't be difficult to use an earlier model slider switch for the wipers. Since this truck is going to have several toggles for various features in the future, that's what I decided on.
Engine compartment wiring was simple and had ample wiring for everything.
Front lighting, same.
Rear lighting, simple, but not enough wire for a crew cab long bed. Plan on at least 12 extra feet being needed for the rear lighting, in green, yellow, and brown.
I'm still working on the cabin wiring, that is coming tomorrow. As of right now, it moves under its own power and all the exterior lighting works (except brake lights due to me buying the wrong switch).
Below are some obligatory pictures.
As it was.
Both fenders were badly cracked. The fenders were cut off and outer wheels removed to get it to fit in the shop.
Wiring gutted.
I was tired of the sharp edges. Remnants removed. If the driver fender looks funny, that is because I used the fiberglass support rod and bolted it to the front edge of the wheel well to keep it from flapping in the wind. Ended up doing the same on the other side.
Working. Pulled the front carpet out because a previous owner must've had a mechanical oil pressure gauge spring a leak on the drivers side. Carpet and padding were soaked with old oil.
Running wire is so much easier when your best friend has a shop in his back yard with a lift...
Yay! Working lights!
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