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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.