'54 3100 on a '77 frame - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Alexander51 · 11-28-2005, 01:34 PM

Greetings from the Far North (land of heavily heated garages),

I'll post a picture or two later. I have a 1954 Chevy 3100 that I've attached to a 1977 4wd frame and drivetrain. This is a project truck for my daughter, a senior in the US Naval Academy. The frame and drivetrain is in good shape and of course I've spent lots of time on that frame prior to mounting the cab and bed. I am now in the final stages of getting this rig on the road but have hit a wiring block. I'm using the wiring harness and fuse block from the '77 and have a few stranded wires that I'm having difficulty figuriing out where they go. While the frame and drivetrain were in good shape and the wiring harness complete, several ends of the wires lost their connector so it's been difficult to identify where they belong. I have a few wiring diagrams but they haven't helped so far. The odd things is that when I attach a power source to the red wire attached to the battery post of the alternator all things work great, however when I attahc that same power source directly to the battery cables I get nothing. Somwhere somehow I have a cable reversed or not hooked up to the right spot but so far unable to determine which one. If anyone has an idea I'd love to hear it. I'm about ready to pull the harness and fusebox and get a new one and start from scratch. All that's holding me back is the thought that I'm simply missing something simple. FInding a good wiring diagram has been futile so far - I even have tried using the one from my '94 to help. Anyway, thanks for the forum and stay warm - it's 20 below zero here today!

krue · 11-28-2005, 02:22 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. I recommend asking your question on the electrical board or the 73-87 Message board.

bad_burb · 11-29-2005, 07:23 PM

Welcome aboard from California.

phantom dually · 11-29-2005, 11:19 PM

Welcome to the board!!

smirch9 · 12-01-2005, 11:35 PM

Welcome from Oklahoma!

a28doc · 12-02-2005, 01:37 PM

welcome to the board and stay warm up there show us some pics when you get a chance
Doc

**Yukon Jack** · 12-07-2005, 01:08 PM

Welcome, hope someone can help you out on your wiring question.

***Liz*** · 12-15-2005, 04:49 PM

jsbgump · 12-15-2005, 05:38 PM

Welcome to the board

11-28-2005, 01:34 PM	#1
Alexander51 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 12	'54 3100 on a '77 frame Greetings from the Far North (land of heavily heated garages), I'll post a picture or two later. I have a 1954 Chevy 3100 that I've attached to a 1977 4wd frame and drivetrain. This is a project truck for my daughter, a senior in the US Naval Academy. The frame and drivetrain is in good shape and of course I've spent lots of time on that frame prior to mounting the cab and bed. I am now in the final stages of getting this rig on the road but have hit a wiring block. I'm using the wiring harness and fuse block from the '77 and have a few stranded wires that I'm having difficulty figuriing out where they go. While the frame and drivetrain were in good shape and the wiring harness complete, several ends of the wires lost their connector so it's been difficult to identify where they belong. I have a few wiring diagrams but they haven't helped so far. The odd things is that when I attach a power source to the red wire attached to the battery post of the alternator all things work great, however when I attahc that same power source directly to the battery cables I get nothing. Somwhere somehow I have a cable reversed or not hooked up to the right spot but so far unable to determine which one. If anyone has an idea I'd love to hear it. I'm about ready to pull the harness and fusebox and get a new one and start from scratch. All that's holding me back is the thought that I'm simply missing something simple. FInding a good wiring diagram has been futile so far - I even have tried using the one from my '94 to help. Anyway, thanks for the forum and stay warm - it's 20 below zero here today!

11-28-2005, 02:22 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: '54 3100 on a '77 frame Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. I recommend asking your question on the electrical board or the 73-87 Message board. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-29-2005, 07:23 PM	#3
bad_burb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 659	Re: '54 3100 on a '77 frame Welcome aboard from California. __________________ '73 C-30 3+3 Dually 454/TH400 '74 Fleetside 350/TH350 (SOLD) '69 Nova 350/TH350 (project FOR SALE) '63 Nova 305/TH350 3.73 posi (the wife's project)

11-29-2005, 11:19 PM	#4
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: '54 3100 on a '77 frame Welcome to the board!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

12-01-2005, 11:35 PM	#5
smirch9 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Coweta, Oklahoma Posts: 2,389	Re: '54 3100 on a '77 frame Welcome from Oklahoma! __________________ 1999 GMC 2500--Natural Gas Powered baby! 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Have you subscribed? Click here. Order your site t-shirts and apparel here!

12-02-2005, 01:37 PM	#6
a28doc '87 V20 4x4 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Western Ohio Posts: 1,073	Re: '54 3100 on a '77 frame welcome to the board and stay warm up there show us some pics when you get a chance Doc __________________ '86 K5 Blazer 4x4 FOR SALE '87 v20 4X4 '99 S10 Blazer 4X4

12-07-2005, 01:08 PM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: '54 3100 on a '77 frame Welcome, hope someone can help you out on your wiring question. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-15-2005, 04:49 PM	#8
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,726	Re: '54 3100 on a '77 frame

12-15-2005, 05:38 PM	#9
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: '54 3100 on a '77 frame Welcome to the board __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

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