About you saying the positive cable was a reall bad thing, understatement of the year. Poor GTO was all hacked up. HOLY SHIT!! That test light should have never lit up. That harness is fucked. Crossed batt to acc...who knows what wires are fried. Your buddy gave you a really nice FLIR camera. Nice job Joe. Stay safe, God Bless.
*An Analog Man Living In A Digital World* Yep Joe , I am of the old school ways too. haha I had to revert back in time to an external regulator on a 97 Jeep Cherokee that the computer controlled regulator took a siesta. Battery was dying and the Alternator was fine. Seemed the computer decided if and when it charged. Had enough of that ! Although the voltage gauge in the instrument panel is corrupt after startup it works just fine. And the computer was replaced prior to that for stalling out issue. Figures its right after Computer Warranty expired. Sometimes a bypass is a better / cheaper solution to a problem .......
Oh wow! Lol.. ouch! I've been meaning to watch this sooner. Heck of a mess! I KNOW you have this sorted, Mr Auto Electric. 😉😅 Awesome video, as usual. 😊🤗
Joe I do remember that right hand fender solenoid. Replaced many and jumped many but they were cheap and easy to get to. Always kept a spare. Hope all is good with family Artie❤️
Can't say I've ever seen an entire harness in such bad shape but comes close to my '49 ford with the cotton covered harness where (everywhere) all the cotton rotted away years ago. That GTO is a beautiful looking car! ;)
Joe take pictures send to customer!!Charge more for chopped hacked wiring. You did not hack it you fixed it. Eric O. “I didn’t make the car I did break the car I’m just here to fix it!!”
dam joe you are making me itchy to come out of retirement an open shop again😂great vid brother,the young guys are seeing ol skool stuff👍keep the video's coming brother, when ever i'm over that way i'll stop by.
Regulator mounted to the firewall? Solenoid mounted to the fender? What are you talking about? Unfortunately, I'm old enough to know all too well. That contraption mounted to the top of the intake manifold will throw some younger players off too! Nice work on this one, Joe. It's a miracle that battery cable didn't catch that thing on fire.
Very common problem on older Pontiac's. Positive wire to starter touches exhaust manifold. We would wrap it in 60's and 70's with asbestos tape ( yes i know, asbestos ).
Awesome brother... I am dealing with Christine in my 1970 GTO lol.. Electrical nightmare - this winter I'm going with a Painless setup - She has all original / electrical tape harness.. lol
I have a 69 got and I took all the wiring out after a 6inch stretch of wire caught fire. It was wired almost the same.. But I bought a universal harness (GM) and I just ripped that out because I have ADHD and I can't follow any directions on paper. I can file patents and I have invented quite a few products but again, ADHD so I saw no money.. lol.. Its helping animals though "Pet N' Place". I started wiring it but im a little confused as I've never rewired anything on a car before. Self educated myself to the point where I just need the tac to operate with the MSD Unit Number 6200. Built my own wiring harness and diagram.. but its close to the original with modern fuses.. Any Suggestions on the MSD?
those tubes that had the battery cable to the starter was a problem back in the day. the insulation on the wire wouldnt hold up to the oil leaks. people always replaced the cables with heavier wire which meant there wasnt enough air space and theyd melt again. its a shame that thing is so messed up. needs a harness complete. theres a place in california that makes them still.
thats how i did a current draw check many moons ago 200 ma or higher when bright all that wiring was hacked! harness time joe try to stay cool with this heat wave coming
@@JoesAutoElectric hey Joe ive got a question for you??? ive got a 2009 chevy Silverado its been making some strange vibrations that you can feel under floor board and sometimes when you turn to the left you can feel a sorta bind almost like a wheel bearing. today the service brakes soon message came up in the Dic panel could a wheel bearing cause that??? any ideas would be appreciated thanks.
My best guess is they were chasing a voltage drop issue, which was the burned connection inside the box. Instead of diagnosing it and fixing it, they simply started jumped it out to battery power...very very high level as you can see.
I hate people who screw around doing 💩 electrical work... either do it right or keep your stupid hands off stuff you're too incompetent to deal with...
In Jersey, "not a good thing" refers to different degrees of death...
I can appreciate anyone who has the patience and expertise to deal with electrical and wiring, nice job as always Joe.....
Man I really enjoyed this video!......and the crazy wiring antics of people....but we all know you'll make it right. Great friend!
Boy, that wiring job was FUBAR! Amazed it didn't go up in flames.
That's a hell of a gift. Old school power draws. I saw that test light bright, I was like start pulling fuses! Lol
About you saying the positive cable was a reall bad thing, understatement of the year. Poor GTO was all hacked up. HOLY SHIT!! That test light should have never lit up. That harness is fucked. Crossed batt to acc...who knows what wires are fried. Your buddy gave you a really nice FLIR camera. Nice job Joe. Stay safe, God Bless.
I didnt even think you could use flir for electrical, now am wanting one more. Good video Joe!
*An Analog Man Living In A Digital World* Yep Joe , I am of the old school ways too. haha
I had to revert back in time to an external regulator on a 97 Jeep Cherokee that the computer controlled regulator took a siesta. Battery was dying and the Alternator was fine.
Seemed the computer decided if and when it charged. Had enough of that ! Although the voltage gauge in the instrument panel is corrupt after startup it works just fine. And the computer was replaced prior to that for stalling out issue. Figures its right after Computer Warranty expired. Sometimes a bypass is a better / cheaper solution to a problem .......
Oh wow! Lol.. ouch!
I've been meaning to watch this sooner. Heck of a mess! I KNOW you have this sorted, Mr Auto Electric. 😉😅
Awesome video, as usual. 😊🤗
Thanks Cuba. Yea, this one had issues.
Yo, I love that thing, this might be the perfect time for me to start the chevelle.
Nice video Joe, p.s., you've got some nice 'toys' in the shop: the '66 GTO and the '67 Chevelle (my high school favorites).
Joe I do remember that right hand fender solenoid. Replaced many and jumped many but they were cheap and easy to get to. Always kept a spare. Hope all is good with family Artie❤️
Can't say I've ever seen an entire harness in such bad shape but comes close to my '49 ford with the cotton covered harness where (everywhere) all the cotton rotted away years ago.
That GTO is a beautiful looking car! ;)
Joe take pictures send to customer!!Charge more for chopped hacked wiring.
You did not hack it you fixed it.
Eric O. “I didn’t make the car I did break the car I’m just here to fix it!!”
dam joe you are making me itchy to come out of retirement an open shop again😂great vid brother,the young guys are seeing ol skool stuff👍keep the video's coming brother, when ever i'm over that way i'll stop by.
Thank you sir. Please do!
That camera is one handy tool to have!! Great info Mr Joe!
Thanks Joe! The Flir looks like a great tool to own for diagnosing electrical issues.
Love it. Nice diagnosis brothrr
Regulator mounted to the firewall? Solenoid mounted to the fender? What are you talking about? Unfortunately, I'm old enough to know all too well. That contraption mounted to the top of the intake manifold will throw some younger players off too! Nice work on this one, Joe. It's a miracle that battery cable didn't catch that thing on fire.
Thanks sir! I was surprised this car didn't burn man.
@@JoesAutoElectric That`s for another model in years to come. _"The Pontiac Fiero"_ Pass the marshmallows.
I'm glad that car got to you. It needs to be saved. Nice work Joe.
Thanks Wyatt. Waiting on the aluminum radiator from AlloyWorks to arrive. Will do a follow up video on this car too.
Very common problem on older Pontiac's. Positive wire to starter touches exhaust manifold. We would wrap it in 60's and 70's with asbestos tape ( yes i know, asbestos ).
Your a good guy Joe! I enjoy your videos very much!
What a mess Joe I’m glad the motor found you , I’ve got a Flir aswell awesome bit of kit 👍👍👍👍
I need one of the thermo camera D: they're so cool!
I see what you did there!
thanks for sharing joe. some mess but i know you will sort it out.
I had Pontiacs, the positive wire in the tube should also have braided heat resistant tubing where it is inside the tube down close to the starter.
Awesome brother... I am dealing with Christine in my 1970 GTO lol.. Electrical nightmare - this winter I'm going with a Painless setup - She has all original / electrical tape harness.. lol
Nice man. If you haven't purchased yet, take a look into American Autowire. They have great kits too.
@@JoesAutoElectric i haven't purchased it yet.. I did review them as well... what's the benefit over Painless ? Cost ?
Good stuff Joe. Wondering if there internal issues w the radio and where u send them to get fixed.
I believe it was simply people messing with wiring causing this. Radio repairs for these? Hmm, I am not certain of who would do that.
I already know that you are expected to do superhuman things for peanuts. obviously another great video.
Nice job of troubleshooting and sharing it with the viewers. I assume properly rewiring the radio fixed it?
Joey is one of the very best in New Jersey.
In all trades you got to have the right tools to make good use of time.
Thanks Joe good video old school methods that work with new tools good combination . Is this car done ? or more work ?
More to come
I have a 69 got and I took all the wiring out after a 6inch stretch of wire caught fire. It was wired almost the same.. But I bought a universal harness (GM) and I just ripped that out because I have ADHD and I can't follow any directions on paper. I can file patents and I have invented quite a few products but again, ADHD so I saw no money.. lol.. Its helping animals though "Pet N' Place". I started wiring it but im a little confused as I've never rewired anything on a car before. Self educated myself to the point where I just need the tac to operate with the MSD Unit Number 6200. Built my own wiring harness and diagram.. but its close to the original with modern fuses.. Any Suggestions on the MSD?
Nice find. You would probably be able to fix King's Christine
those tubes that had the battery cable to the starter was a problem back in the day. the insulation on the wire wouldnt hold up to the oil leaks. people always replaced the cables with heavier wire which meant there wasnt enough air space and theyd melt again. its a shame that thing is so messed up. needs a harness complete. theres a place in california that makes them still.
No worries. I'll sort this thing
Great job Joe. I love my thermal camera 😃
The AM Radio is basically just for looks even if it works.
have to agree! LOL
I've been wanting to get a thermal imager. Now they just said everyone entering the Sema show will have to walk threw a thermal imager.
Great video
Nice job and video
Like that GTO , like it a lot
Jeo you ever work on 05 jeep can bus .
Shifting transfer case . shifts to neutral
I have a similar flir tg167... Cool thing to have.
thats how i did a current draw check many moons ago 200 ma or higher when bright all that wiring was hacked! harness time joe try to stay cool with this heat wave coming
Flir is a good brand that was awesome. Love it
the factory wiring harness for that car is available new through many vendors.
Yes thank you.
Nice !
Like that GTO
65 Shelby hammered for 3.5 million. Some people have more money than they know what to do with.
_Arc of a Driver_
great video.
Thanks!
@@JoesAutoElectric hey Joe ive got a question for you??? ive got a 2009 chevy Silverado its been making some strange vibrations that you can feel under floor board and sometimes when you turn to the left you can feel a sorta bind almost like a wheel bearing. today the service brakes soon message came up in the Dic panel could a wheel bearing cause that??? any ideas would be appreciated thanks.
Spare no expense on the restoration. Also... Do the wiring as cheap as possible.
Why did they jump the fuse block
My best guess is they were chasing a voltage drop issue, which was the burned connection inside the box. Instead of diagnosing it and fixing it, they simply started jumped it out to battery power...very very high level as you can see.
@@JoesAutoElectric yah it was crazy and dangerous because you need fuses
Hey professional, use fender covers / protectors.
Ok boss.
I hate people who screw around doing 💩 electrical work... either do it right or keep your stupid hands off stuff you're too incompetent to deal with...
On Mecum 1970 GTO Judge hammered for $65000. Disappointing.
Joe,can I borrow a pen?1🇨🇦👍
Holy Crap I could do that after a bottle of bourbon.
Old Fords used Bendix type starters GM's had starter coleniods maybe you over complicated the system
I over complicated the system? Do tell...
@@JoesAutoElectric celluniods Joe....celluniods. 😂
25 years of racing dirt circle track cars, ALWAYS added a Ford solenoid on the chevys. Header heat tends to burn wires. Way more reliable.
@@ronberry5316 I am within Ear Shot of Selinsgrove Speedway. Like Music to my ears....
Crap set up is a compliment, that was a shit show.