BUILD THREAD 81 Buick/Olds Turbo Wagon 02/15/2024 More Parts!
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Jack, that is the truth, they are never done. But isn't that part of the hobby?
Well, the weather has been crappy here for a few days, and will be crappy for a few more. So I didn't get a whole lot done, other that try and clean up the garage a bit so I can find my sh*t.
I picked up a pair of aluminum bumper brackets. They are a bit short for my needs, but the price was right and I don't have to fab a pair up. I'll get some 1" ID aluminum tubing to extend them to where need.
I also picked up an auto dimming mirror with temp and compass display, this was kinda on a whim. I really like the auto dimming feature in the newer vehicles, so this caught my eye. The downside is I have to add 2 more wire to my c100 bulkhead connector at the firewall for the temp sensor. Glad the car is not together yet.
I had to do some research to get the wiring/pin out for it, and figured I'll post it here so I don't lose it.
It is a Gentex GNTX-177
pin 1 = pink - 12vdc switched
pin 2 = black - ground
pin 3 = light green - back up light trigger (+)
pin 4 = grey - auto dimming side mirror (not used)
pin 5 = pink - auto dimming side mirror (not used)
pin 6 = dark green/black - temp sensor
pin 7 = brown - temp sensor
The temp sensor part number is 15047946
The temp sensor plug with 12" wire is 12101856
The sensor and pigtail can be had on Amazon for cheap.
Well, the weather has been crappy here for a few days, and will be crappy for a few more. So I didn't get a whole lot done, other that try and clean up the garage a bit so I can find my sh*t.
I picked up a pair of aluminum bumper brackets. They are a bit short for my needs, but the price was right and I don't have to fab a pair up. I'll get some 1" ID aluminum tubing to extend them to where need.
I also picked up an auto dimming mirror with temp and compass display, this was kinda on a whim. I really like the auto dimming feature in the newer vehicles, so this caught my eye. The downside is I have to add 2 more wire to my c100 bulkhead connector at the firewall for the temp sensor. Glad the car is not together yet.
I had to do some research to get the wiring/pin out for it, and figured I'll post it here so I don't lose it.
It is a Gentex GNTX-177
pin 1 = pink - 12vdc switched
pin 2 = black - ground
pin 3 = light green - back up light trigger (+)
pin 4 = grey - auto dimming side mirror (not used)
pin 5 = pink - auto dimming side mirror (not used)
pin 6 = dark green/black - temp sensor
pin 7 = brown - temp sensor
The temp sensor part number is 15047946
The temp sensor plug with 12" wire is 12101856
The sensor and pigtail can be had on Amazon for cheap.
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Started fitting stuff to the aluminum radiator support. The weather has been crappy, so no front bumper work yesterday.
Jack, I wasn't going to use one at first. I have a mirror with map lights in there now. But after driving the Denali around, I absolutely love the auto-dim feature, the temp feature is a plus also. So, I have to add 2 wires to the fuse box plug (c100) for the temp sensor. But the way I look at it, I am glad I am doing it now and not after the interior is in. Just like you said!
Is the GNTX-177 on the outside of the housing somewhere, or do you know from looking it up? I may do this upgrade myself since I happen to have mine blown apart as well. Was that the only style auto dim GM used? I think I said this already, but loving the build by the way.
Hutch
Hutch
Hutch,
The GNTX-177 is on the rear of the housing. The letters/numbers are raised just a but but you can see them. GM used multiple different styles, there a few different types on eBay also. I can never find one at my two local pick-a-parts, so I just bought one from a board member over on Malibu Racing.
Thanks for the compliments on the build. It'll be in paint this summer.
Never commented before... but I am a big fan of this build. Keep it up!
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