Can you tell me what color green that is, maybe a paint code please. I can't find a number on my 55, its Juniper Green but someone has primered over it and the paint code is gone. Thanks!
Oh wow, never would've guessed that red wire was that thick. I was first attempting to do this with 14 AWG on my '57, and I now realize that was way too thin. I just got some 10 AWG wire since all the electronics in the cab are no thicker than that. Do you think that is still too thin?
@@af1132racing 10 is probably fine, the only way you’d draw enough to stress a ten awg with a basic normal output alternator is either a short, or nearly dead battery at full charging
@@jku72 Thank you for your help, sir! I took back the 10 awg and am going to get 8 awg later today and try that out. Just got my '57 on Saturday, my first classic. I love this thing so much; it has so much character.
Alternator from napa, the part number is shown in the video. Basic over the counter $50 dollar unit. The bracket - I think I got it off ebay, or any one of the classic truck part suppliers. “Chevrolet 235 alternator mounting bracket”. So yes its a 235, but also would work on a 216 or 261.
The one wire just needs a path to the battery positive post. If there’s a problem with your wiring, or you connect to the wrong terminal on the regulator it won’t work. Have to connect to the bat terminal.
nice job... what size is the motor? I have a 235... also where did you get the bottom bracket? Thanks
Can you tell me what color green that is, maybe a paint code please. I can't find a number on my 55, its Juniper Green but someone has primered over it and the paint code is gone. Thanks!
Its RUSTOLEUM dark hunter green.
@jku72 Seriously? Wow! I would have never guessed that lol. Thanks!
Would you mind letting me know what gauge wire you used for the red wire you added?
6 awg
Oh wow, never would've guessed that red wire was that thick. I was first attempting to do this with 14 AWG on my '57, and I now realize that was way too thin. I just got some 10 AWG wire since all the electronics in the cab are no thicker than that. Do you think that is still too thin?
@@af1132racing 10 is probably fine, the only way you’d draw enough to stress a ten awg with a basic normal output alternator is either a short, or nearly dead battery at full charging
@@jku72 Thank you for your help, sir! I took back the 10 awg and am going to get 8 awg later today and try that out. Just got my '57 on Saturday, my first classic. I love this thing so much; it has so much character.
Also where did you get the altenator?
Alternator from napa, the part number is shown in the video. Basic over the counter $50 dollar unit. The bracket - I think I got it off ebay, or any one of the classic truck part suppliers. “Chevrolet 235 alternator mounting bracket”. So yes its a 235, but also would work on a 216 or 261.
@@jku72 awesome... thank you
Alt can be gotten from yard or swap meets for 10. Bucks. I wait till end of meet and vendors pile em by trash. Do they don't vart home
OKAY..... mine is not working, wth am I doing wrong
The one wire just needs a path to the battery positive post. If there’s a problem with your wiring, or you connect to the wrong terminal on the regulator it won’t work. Have to connect to the bat terminal.
How about a cheep. Volt meter so you don't cook batt