Almost lost Dana (my C500) last night, fixed her, video and pic update; pg.3

[Ghoste]

I wonder though if they are able to them for 1st gens with el lighting?  I'll have to contact them and find out.

[69_500]

What are you talking about Ghoste, who cares about those first gen chargers.




Only kidding.

[Ghoste]

I do as long as I run the risk of having one burn down on me. 

[69_500]

Ah let it go, and get a 500 instead.

[Ghoste]

Sure, go ahead and prey on my weaknesses.

[69_500]

Ah its not a weakness.

Its more a sickness, I have the same one.

I'm just sick about any aero cars. well the dodge ones anyways.

[FastbackJon]

I know how it feels, driving around in the '68 R/T I noticed the fuel psi gauge cutting out and popping back, then smoke comes out from under the dash and I smell that distinct electrical fire smell. Pull off the road real quick, turn the car off, jump out, and since the battery is in the trunk I scramble back there to find the right key to get it open to disconnect the negative cable. Scary moment.

What happened was the wire going to the electric fuel pump shorted out from rubbing on the frame and since it had no fuse and was tied into the ignition side of the voltage regulator, it burned that ignition wire up all under the hood and all the way back into under the dash up to the ignition switch. Thought I was going to have to get a complete harness but I was able to do some surgery and just replace that one wire, no real damage to any of the other ones.

[topduarte]

Glad everything is ok Troy!!

I truly love that 500!!!

Not a fan too much of the 2nd gens but that 500 is gorgeous in person!!!

[Blue Pentastar]

Troy sorry to hear of your misfortune but very glad you all and Dana are going to be OK.

Kelly was shocked and very concerned when she heard.(Scott returned an email of hers and told her about your misfortune).

Mike

[hemi68charger]

Well, the insurance company called me Friday and will have a 3rd party come out to verify the damage... They want an estimate or two for repairs.. I'll do that, but also for me and my time..... As any of you would think, I trust ME................  Crossing fingers..... Oh, I have a dedutable of $4.   

[69_500]

Do you want us to take up a collection to cover the deductible for you?

By the way Troy, did you get those DVD's I mailed to you?

[hemi68charger]

Do you want us to take up a collection to cover the deductible for you?

By the way Troy, did you get those DVD's I mailed to you?

Hey Danny,,
Yeap, got the DVD's,, Thanks.. You should have had an email about that.... Looks like the insurance is going to cover everything and pay me to work on my own car.... Shot, my labor isn't free..    The extra dough will help pay for the amp-2-volt conversion...

Troy

[69_500]

Hope you enjoy the DVD's. and hope that you get Dana back out on the road soon.

[hemi68charger]

Here is the back-side.. Slipped the dash out last night to further along Dana's recovery....  That sucker got hot big time.. Those studs and nuts for the amp gauge WERE nice and shiny.. Now, heat has caused all the plating to come off and oxidation to start........

Troy

[69_500]

I see your problem Troy. Its not in the car, and someone cut the wires.

ONly kidding.

Looks like it got fried pretty good.

[Charger_Fan]

Man, that could have gotten real ugly really fast.

[nascarxx29]

Cant tell you the numbers of time I had that kind of amp gauge damage happen .And other cars that had that same damage i had to fix.Due to amp gauge issues

[PocketThunder]

where are you getting the voltmeter from again?

I need to get two of them.

[hemi68charger]

where are you getting the voltmeter from again?

I need to get two of them.

http://www.redlinegaugeworks.com/

About $100 and they need your cluster frame, the printed-circuit board in place and amp gauge...

[pettyfan43]

WOW That is a beautiful car, glad it will live to cruise another day!

[hemi68charger]

WOW That is a beautiful car, glad it will live to cruise another day!

Ahh, shucks...   

[hemi68charger]

Hey gang....
Well, finally got everything from YearOne and redlinegauges yesterday.... The harnesses, both engine and underdash are made by M&H Electric Fabricators, Inc.... Their work looks to be top-notch..... We'll see after it's all installed and fired up.......  Also, got the restored amp-2volt conversion from RedlineGauges. Man-oh-man, it looks great.. I may have to spend the big bucks on their process for the '68.......

Obviously, the volt conversion causes the needle to be in the position shown, so when the engine's not running, the needles not straight up like in the amp gauges.. But, that's a small price to pay for safety.... Also, I had them reface the gauge like OEM. They do offer a volt scale... I'll touch up the stop in black so it's not visible with it all together.....

Troy

[PocketThunder]

So what are the readings on the amp guage in correlation to the actual volt meter reading?

[hemi68charger]

So what are the readings on the amp guage in correlation to the actual volt meter reading?

Paul,
I'm not sure what exactly what the relationship is, but I'm sure I can find out.. I'll probably apply 12 volts to the gauge with my test set and see what the response is...... I do know though, that I'll know if things aren't charging or not by the deflection of the needle......

Troy

[Charger_Fan]

Judging from gauges on other cars, I bet that right near the +20 mark will be 12 volts.