My '73 Comet GT Restoration Thread

I'm not going to do a total rewire. Kinda like improving whats there. I'm leaving most of the original wiring, but adding additional circuits and separating a few of the original circuits. Also I'm going to add some modern systems, like RAP, automatic DRL, power windows/locks and other fun stuff.

I mean, how can I be an electrical engineering major and not have a 'modernized' electrical system?

 

Nice fuse panel setup. Where u get the one's on the right w/ clear covers? Dp they have bus feed on one side?
I recently put one in to keep frm adding anything extra to the 38yr old fac box. I left all stock wiring on orig box and added stero, aftermarket gauges and anything else I may add.
I have it mounted temp under pass side of package tray. I plan on perm mount once I do rehab on heater core and evap. Where do u plan to mount it?

 

I got the fuse strips on eBay, but they can be found here:
http://www.delcity.net/store/Fuse-Blocks/p_176.a_1
They do not have a bus. I chose to handle the power feed myself.

I am going to mount it where the original fuse panel was, using a bulkhead connector for the wires heading into the engine area.

 

Thanks for the link to Del City. I see some of the same stuff aI paid twice as much for and did'nt have quite the selection. Also, interested in seeing the hook-up when u get it done.

 

:Handshake There will definitely be plenty of pictures.

 

Holy crap that's a nice shed!!

Holy crap that's a nice car!!

Restoration?... car looks great already.

I just decided to do a hood tach with the big Comet GT hood scoop on mine as well; so if you can please give some of us a sneak peek at how yours is hooked up that would be awesome.

Does the shed have a bar/fridge/stereo as well?.... <quivers with heebie jeebies>

Whisky

 

Thanks for the compliments! The shed does NOT have a bar. It does have a fridge and a stereo. Dad decided against a bathroom, otherwise he would have no reason to go back into the house.

The tach is a Dixico hood tach. Has 4 wires, 12V+, 12V-, illumination and coil. Not sure of the wire colors, but I can check next time I am over there. If you search 'hood tach' on ebay, you might see one for sale.

 

Question. The electrical upgrades are great. I plan on doing the same to my GT when the time comes. But why stick the fuse panel back in the original location? Its such a pain to get to.

 

I'm taking electrical engineering, too, and am interested in doing some upgrades. Very interesting progress, thank you.

 

I going to move it a little, but it will still be tucked under the dash. Theoretically, you shouldn't be working on the fuse panel everyday. Even though its a little inaccessible, I don't want it out in the open. If you are changing fuses, adding circuits, then maybe move it out. But thats the point of my re-wire. Also being sure to add some wiggle room for expansion even if I do need to go back to it later.

 

i was thinking mainly for upgrades because your right, its not something you should have to access too often. I plan on putting mine under the hood. Just need a water proof box but that should not be a problem.

 

What about this?
http://order.waytekwire.com/productdetail2/M50/46077/REAR TERMINAL MINI FUSE PANEL/

Check out the second page, first item for a better description:
http://www.cooperbussmann.com/pdf/fb6c1ad4-4c35-42f3-8e2d-367649867d9b.pdf

 

thanks for the links

 

Had fun today on Veteran's Day. Got to start on more sheet metal repair. Gotta remove the ugly stuff first.




Its slow and sporadic, but when I do get time to work on it I always have fun.

And to all my fellow veterans, Happy Veterans Day!!

 

I woulda never guessed it had that going on. Good that it hasn't discouraged you Rusty.