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Old 05-19-2023, 10:04 PM   #1
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DIY Wiring Tips to get better than average results.

I just finished writing a DIY for installing a wiring kit.
Click the link for the full DIY.
Installing a wiring kit can be very intimidating. These tips should help ease the stress.

LINK to DIY WIRING TIPS. https://lugnutz65chevystepside.weebl...ring-tips.html

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Old 05-20-2023, 12:44 AM   #2
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Re: DIY Wiring Tips to get better than average results.

Good write up & good information!
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Old 05-20-2023, 02:30 AM   #3
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Re: DIY Wiring Tips to get better than average results.

What a great DIY, my C10 is now done.
I did some things as you wrote.
I can improve on the next project.
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Old 05-20-2023, 09:48 AM   #4
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Re: DIY Wiring Tips to get better than average results.

Great writeup

Lot of great tips and tricks.

Do you use a hot knife Braided plastic split loom?

If so which one do you use?

I was thinking of getting this one in the link below.
Link: https://www.harborfreight.com/130-wa...ife-60313.html
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Old 05-20-2023, 04:41 PM   #5
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Re: DIY Wiring Tips to get better than average results.

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Great writeup

Lot of great tips and tricks.

Do you use a hot knife Braided plastic split loom?

If so which one do you use?

I was thinking of getting this one in the link below.
Link: https://www.harborfreight.com/130-wa...ife-60313.html
I cut my loom with a scissors and then use a propane torch to melt any frayed ends. Honestly, I don’t even do that always.
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Re: DIY Wiring Tips to get better than average results.

Okay
I have used a heat gun most of the time.
I just was wondering if the knife would glue it together.
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Old 05-21-2023, 01:44 AM   #7
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thanks for the write up and motivation !
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