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Old Nov 3, 2016 | 02:54 PM
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I definitely understand that. I killed all the chrome on my dash for the same reason. Went brushed & wrinkle.
 
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I definitely understand that. I killed all the chrome on my dash for the same reason. Went brushed & wrinkle.
100%, lol

and you are right the wrinkle fits about as well as the black on the riser extensions.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2016 | 03:29 PM
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I can say that brushed stainless is better than gloss black as far as reflection/glare. Matte black and wrinkle are obviously best, but I wouldn't hesitate to have a totally brushed front end.
 
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OH! Wrap everything in Alcantara!
 
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Old Nov 3, 2016 | 03:35 PM
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Hmm...Maybe something like this would work



 
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OH! Wrap everything in Alcantara!
lol, they are currently hanging after being epoxy coated. will have to figure some thing out for the backings... tape the chrome off and spray i guess.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2016 | 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Nemosengineer
Delphi Packard Five-Cavity Wide-Range Crimper 22-12 AWG / 24-14 AWG, Made in USA, about $ 42.00

http://www.performanceplusconnection.com/Item/WHPT_11E




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Yes, the real Packard pliers are the only way to go. I have the GM/Delphi set that are spring loaded with the ratchet catch. I love them.
 
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Cancelled the Namz order because
  • no update was given from Namz and the order was on hold.
  • i saw that the speedo actually has 5 wires, not 4 wires.
looks like i will be cutting and splicing the wires after all. bad moon rising.

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Old Nov 7, 2016 | 09:44 AM
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How are are you with a soldering iron? Splicing is no big deal but can get bulky if you use crimp connectors. IF you have to crimp, try to find (or make) non-insulated butt.splice connectors and use heat shrink tubing to insulate. Much slimmer. Also, remember to stagger your cuts so the splices are in different locations. Otherwise you end up with a big knot/cluster that can be hard to tuck back into the loom/frame.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2016 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by cggorman
How are are you with a soldering iron? Splicing is no big deal but can get bulky if you use crimp connectors. IF you have to crimp, try to find (or make) non-insulated butt.splice connectors and use heat shrink tubing to insulate. Much slimmer. Also, remember to stagger your cuts so the splices are in different locations. Otherwise you end up with a big knot/cluster that can be hard to tuck back into the loom/frame.
Solder is the way to go. As talented as Cvaria is I bet an hour of practice will get him up to speed. A few crimp tools never hurt either!!!
This link has good illustrations of solder and crimp splices, it will also put you to sleep

Link to splice instructions. Start at page 80 for solder splice. Crimp splice at page 85.

https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/codeq/doctree/87394.pdf

You dont need to be this elaborate, I sort of go over the top...


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