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crashmydaytona
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NOV 12, 12:33 PM
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I am working on installing my v8 Archie vertical door hinges. Cant decide what to do with the wireing. My thoughts are to cut the factory boot in half so i can use the ends to plug the large holes in the door and firewall. Extend the wires in the middle and tape off the ends of both boots to seal things up. Not sure this is the best way. Anybody have some ideas on what to do.
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lou_dias
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NOV 12, 12:35 PM
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I bought a kit 2 or 3 years ago and it's still sitting in my basement...so I'll be interested to see what comes of this thread.
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crashmydaytona
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NOV 12, 12:49 PM
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here are some pics of what I mean. The factory holes a very large I think I will have to use the factory boot ends to plug them. I will just cut it in the middle install each end then add extended wires between and tape it up. Don't want want to start cutting until I get some opinions.
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jaskispyder
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NOV 12, 02:35 PM
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Use those contact pins, found in show cars, and get rid of the wiring? You shouldn't need power to the door with it up. I am not sure how they work in the weather, but something to think about.
Otherwise, move the wiring closer to the pivot point of the door, so you don't need as much wiring?
What do other vertical door kits do about wiring? Google image search results seemed to show different options.[This message has been edited by jaskispyder (edited 11-12-2015).]
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Orig88GT-NC
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NOV 12, 03:26 PM
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I'm also working on the door wiring issue right now like you. I'm going to take the stock rubber wiring sleeve, trim it .... a fit a rubber hole grommet inside.... than using split spiral rap around the wires... slide into the grommet... It should look descent, and hold up well.
I post some pics when I get a chance..------------------
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rogergarrison
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NOV 12, 03:52 PM
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Thats what i would probably do myself if i was doing them.
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crashmydaytona
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NOV 12, 04:39 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by jaskispyder:
Use those contact pins, found in show cars, and get rid of the wiring? You shouldn't need power to the door with it up. I am not sure how they work in the weather, but something to think about.
Otherwise, move the wiring closer to the pivot point of the door, so you don't need as much wiring?
What do other vertical door kits do about wiring? Google image search results seemed to show different options.
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The contact pins would be a clean way to do it but it would be over $100 a door to use them. Not in my budget. I do like the idea of moving the wiring closer to the pivot point. I will check to see if its possible.
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crashmydaytona
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NOV 12, 04:41 PM
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I would like to see pics of your wiring before I do anything. I will procrastinate until you post some pics.
| quote | Originally posted by Orig88GT-NC:
I'm also working on the door wiring issue right now like you. I'm going to take the stock rubber wiring sleeve, trim it .... a fit a rubber hole grommet inside.... than using split spiral rap around the wires... slide into the grommet... It should look descent, and hold up well.
I post some pics when I get a chance..
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Neils88
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NOV 12, 07:09 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by crashmydaytona:
The contact pins would be a clean way to do it but it would be over $100 a door to use them. Not in my budget. I do like the idea of moving the wiring closer to the pivot point. I will check to see if its possible. |
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Does someone have a web link to a product that would be used? I haven't even thought about the wiring issue with my doors yet...but that might be great for my build. 
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crashmydaytona
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NOV 12, 07:39 PM
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