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Wraps are simply amazing!! Gotta get the graphic file right, which is a bit of an art I expect, but the transformation unbelievable - plain white box to multicolored billboard in a day!! And the base doesn't have to be white! Great job on the layout, and the application!

Any ideas?
1954 Olds 88 2 Dr Hardtop
1982 GM 350 v8 engine, electronic distributor conversion, w/ GM 4 speed manual transmission
I am looking for connectors: for...
-alternator (3 horizontal connections at back)
-battery
-electronic distributor
-starter
-wiring from front headlights and signal lights: has an old connector (old 1954 plastic, square shape)
The old wiring is still in place for the old distributor, temperature sensor, oil pressure sensor, and blower motor.

Originally Posted by htrddr1954

Any ideas?
1954 Olds 88 2 Dr Hardtop
1982 GM 350 v8 engine, electronic distributor conversion, w/ GM 4 speed manual transmission
I am looking for connectors: for...
-alternator (3 horizontal connections at back)
-battery
-electronic distributor
-starter
-wiring from front headlights and signal lights: has an old connector (old 1954 plastic, square shape)
The old wiring is still in place for the old distributor, temperature sensor, oil pressure sensor, and blower motor.

Have you tried Ron Francis, Painless, or EZ? To name a few..

Originally Posted by pro70z28

Not a hot rod, but I did a van wrap this last week...

Great looking wrap, congratulations!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

...just the usual cut, fit, weld, and grind.....

Originally Posted by 34_40

A LOT better than sanding!!!!

You guys forgot to mention riveting! Buck rivets, no less. The rivet tool is some old WWII aircraft riveting tool.

My buddy Rick is fabricating some bomber seats for my '32 just to change up the look a little, plus when we were checking seat fitment they give a lot of extra room compared to the bench seat. As you see below, the seats are still a work in progress. We're doing polished edge details and a brushed finish on major surfaces. Another local guy will be doing some light brownish leather pads for both seats. I need to buy a larger size dimple die punch for a couple more details.

Originally Posted by htrddr1954

Any ideas?
1954 Olds 88 2 Dr Hardtop
1982 GM 350 v8 engine, electronic distributor conversion, w/ GM 4 speed manual transmission
I am looking for connectors: for...
-alternator (3 horizontal connections at back)
-battery
-electronic distributor
-starter
-wiring from front headlights and signal lights: has an old connector (old 1954 plastic, square shape)
The old wiring is still in place for the old distributor, temperature sensor, oil pressure sensor, and blower motor.

Here's a cheap way to wire that I've done a few times. Go to the boneyard and find an early 80's full size GM car with a V8. Remove entire wiring harness from front to back. Take everything; fusebox, switches, connectors, etc and dont cut anything. Stretch it all out on the floor of your garage. You'll also need an ohmmeter along with a wiring diagram (Haynes manual or internet). Start eliminating everything you wont use at the source; usually where it comes off of the fusebox. Mark everything you're going to keep. You should end up with a good harness you can transplant in the car that will be easy to troubleshoot for a minimal investment. I got mine for free from a GM G-body wagon but you should be able to buy the whole thing for $25-$40 and you'll have all the connectors you need.

Nice work on the seat, Nick!!! Anxious to see them all done up!!!!

Just can't see that being comfortable. Keep us up to date once you've been able to go for a ride of some length.

Originally Posted by 34_40

Just can't see that being comfortable. Keep us up to date once you've been able to go for a ride of some length.

Mike, sometimes it's not about comfort..... just ask any woman about high heels...

Actually, you might be surprised. Some of those old metal tractor seats were surprisingly comfortable...unless it was 20 degrees when you sat on it!

He did say he's having some leather pads made.....

Originally Posted by randyr

Mike, sometimes it's not about comfort..... just ask any woman about high heels...

Actually, you might be surprised. Some of those old metal tractor seats were surprisingly comfortable...unless it was 20 degrees when you sat on it!

He did say he's having some leather pads made.....

I'm all about the comfort AND lookin' cool doin' it!!

Strange you would know about the High Heels!!

With 5 "old" tractors equipped with metal pan seats, I'd prefer my hot rod with something more... "substantial".. Oh, just about all the tractors have pads added!!

Originally Posted by 34_40

i'm all about the comfort and lookin' cool doin' it!! his seats will look good but he may have a few rivet dimples on his backside by the time he arrives at the car show....

strange you would know about the high heels!! :hmmm::hmmm: well, i did say to ask a woman about high heels, not me. I decided not to wear them. They hurt my feet and don't go with most of my outfits.....but they do make my ass look good!!!:lol::lol::lol::lol:

with 5 "old" tractors equipped with metal pan seats, i'd prefer my hot rod with something more... "substantial".. Oh, just about all the tractors have pads added!! are you talking about auxilliary padding or the padding that's already "built in" to your backside???:lol:

lol!!:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Originally Posted by randyr

lol!!:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

UM... Randy... do you have a fixation on anatomy that we should be concerned with?? ROFL...

Those old metal tractor seats had quite a bit of well placed dish to them where the old bomber seats are pretty flat. Maybe the comfort factor has to consider how much natural padding is involved too? Seems to me they would get pretty uncomfortable for my skinny backside on an extended highway trip, but they do look cool.

Too FUNNY!!! Thanks for the smiles!

You guys are hilarious ...but realistic with those comments. I often head out and cruise for hours at a time since I love to just drive a fun car. With a thin pad on the seat and back these things feel very comfortable. I'm optimistic but I'll report actual results after driving for four or five hours at a clip. If they don't meet the comfort test we'll take a hammer to them until they do.

use a parachute for a seat pad!!!!!!!!!!