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Post by mgzman1 on Nov 24, 2009 0:34:40 GMT -5
My name is Mikey. I acquired a GTE a few years ago, but due to having to travel because of my job(military) and other life situations, I am just getting to work on it now. I know you guys and gals have a wealth of knowledge and I appreciate you sharing it.
I am in the process of rewiring my GTE and I came across this little box about 2" wide by maybe 4" long by 1" thick. It looks like a heat sink that would be on a big resistor or MOSFET or something. I have the manual and it just says "converter box"
Does anyone know what is this box converting?
Thanks!!!
Mikey
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Post by Jeff Troy on Nov 24, 2009 0:49:16 GMT -5
Hi, Mikey,
I have no experience at all with the GTE, but I do know that the standard GTII uses a converter box under the dash to get the dual functionality of turn signals and brake lights from the GTII's single-bulb lighting fixtures. Similar boxes are used for trailers with one-bulb tail lights.
As long as the box isn't some integral part of the EP system, I'd bet that your converter box is handling the lighting duties.
Good luck with the car, and warmest regards,
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Post by mgzman1 on Nov 24, 2009 18:36:58 GMT -5
It is the same as the standard GTII and it is connected to the lights.
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Post by mgzman1 on Nov 24, 2009 19:00:31 GMT -5
Ah, I see said the blind man to the deaf man peeing in the wind... It's all coming back to me now. It is connected to the lights! Thanks Jeff!!! Just me ranting below. When I design something I publish schematics that show the components and wiring as well as logical diagrams and a theory of operation that explains both the "how" and the "why" the physical and logical diagrams and drawings. Unfortunately, only on rare occasion have I seen such documentation.  |
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Post by Wyn on Nov 24, 2009 21:00:09 GMT -5
Hello mgzman1 Welcome to the board.
You need Jeff’s CD on the GT-II it has the wiring diagram you need. If the converter box does not work a replacement can be obtain from U-Haul. It is not the same fiscal box but it is the same function as the GT-II’s converter box. I have read on the old board where some say the GT-II’s converter box has dimmer levels of light on the bulbs.
Wyn
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Post by Jeff Troy on Nov 24, 2009 21:13:50 GMT -5
Hi, Mikey,
Kyle is going to work on getting a link to the CD information -- with a PayPal link -- on the site. Until then, you can send a PayPal for $35 to jefftroy@aol.com or send a check for $35 to Jeff Troy, 759 New Holland Ave., Lancaster PA 17602 (Cell: 717-917-3670 if you have questions).
Be sure to include your mailing address, and a line that says whether you need the GT or GTII CD.
My GTII CD is not as over the top as my GT CD because I never built my GTII kit. I built my GT in 1976 (original owner builder), and have so far done five complete body-off restorations over the 33 years and 625 thousand miles I've driven it. Only logical that I have more information about the GT.
In addition to a lot of fun and interesting Bradley Automotive information and literature, the GTII CD has jpg images of the complete assembly manual and integrated wiring manual, as well as all the manual updates that Bradley published.
Good luck with your car, and warmest regards,
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Post by bobevans on Nov 25, 2009 14:58:23 GMT -5
For anyone's info..I have several nos "converter boxes" and a
copy of the complete GT2E wiring book..all are available for
cheap... ;D
bobevans
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Post by mgzman1 on Nov 25, 2009 17:40:48 GMT -5
Thanks for the info Wyn. And it's nice to see you on here too Bob. You are the one who got me the glass I needed when I first got the GTE. You have a wealth of parts that probably can't be found anywhere else. We are lucky to have you. Jeff I sent you the money from my girl's Paypal. I'll PM you my address. More ranting below for your entertainment  I paid 18K for the car and the trucking company that sent it from CA to FL destroyed it (I swear they dropped it off the truck). Then, on top of that the wiring was supposed to "look as simple as it really is", but it was a complete rats nest. I am glad I have some time now to completely rewire the thing in a much more organized and acceptable (to me) fashion. Now I just need someone to help me make the body and upholstery look as good as I am making the wiring look. |
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Post by bowers7 on Nov 26, 2009 15:52:15 GMT -5
I am in carson city nv and i think i need your wiring skills. I thought at first you were in calif but i guess your in florida
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