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Actually you both have points I agree with on this
subject. I think while there is a very small percentage of people here that are
going for 100% stock look, I'll bet a true, "non-modified" car is extremely
rare. Whether you put a different solenoid, change the wiring, or put a
mini-starter on it, it's all modifications from what the factory did. While
the cars were great in their day, a lot of things have been improved upon, and I
think high tech has it's place on our cars. Each person has their idea of what
works for them and that's what makes looking at other guy's cars fun and
interesting. In fact, I have seen a lot of good ideas I just might use or modify
from what others have done.
Now,
since you mentioned wiring, ......man that is one area I think scares the heck
out of most people. Everyone has their talents, things they will
tackle,things they will learn, things they hire out, and things they get
help with. That's just part of the hobby. But I happen to think that wiring
is one of the most neglected parts of a restore because a lot of guys are afraid
of screwing it up and places to take it to right are not cheap or readily
advertised. I do understand this, as it's also one of the most dangerous
areas of the car as far as fires go and connection frustrations can make you
want to pull your remaining hair out. However, neglect in this area can be just
as dangerous with insulation that cracks and falls off and wiring that can't
handle new and heavier loads.
While
I am no car wiring expert, and have to study up on it, my experience working in
electronics and being around cars for years tells me that I don't want any old
wiring left in my car, that I will upgrade wiring and connections and use high
tech components and will have no connections that are crimped only. I'll be
soldering all of my connections thank you! There are many good places to
help with electrical components and the Street Rodders have many companies
catering to them for a variety of needs. My friend have street rods and I attend
their events and learned a lot about how they make a high tech street machine
out of old junkers. One of my favorite companies for electrical products is
Haywire. As with most other car companies, their web site sucks, but they have
an old timer working for them that could wire up a gigawatt generator from steel
wool if he had to. They also have a lot of other supply companies that have
great ideas for electrical products including gold plated terminals, large gauge
stranded wire, and things that look just as good as they perform. I think we
have a lot we could learn from street rodders in this area.
Steve
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