Really neat wiring job Bob. JYD is looking meaner every step of the way. I'm digging the paint job. Looking forward to seeing the finishing touches on paint. Enjoyed watching ✌️
Man! Attention to detail is what it's all about. Tidy wiring sets it apart from the "also-ran" builds. Takes longer but the results are what matters. It's a work of art! I love Big Block Chevies!
Such a great idea with the wire standoffs to support the cables. I used some #4 solid copper I had laying around and it worked really well. A little heat to keep it from cracking apart and some spray paint when it's done, I'm really happy how it came out. Thanks for this video, it really helped me out.
The details separate the men from the boys. Your approach is the same as mine. Good work and done without expense. I usually put the boot on first before crimping the end on…just me. Great video, Bob.
Nice work.. Thanks for sharing. No need to apologize for not racing thru your builds. The time to race a build is when it's finished to your satisfaction and quality. Best if Health and long life to you and yours.👍
Maybe but most vehicles have all those things hooked to the front of the engine and wires and hoses running everywhere to make the creature comforts work. Paint ain't gonna help that much. That's why the JYD is barebones. I think the engine bay should look as good or better than the rest of the ride.
All you need now BOB is white headers! RED. WHITE. &. BLUE. 👍🇺🇸 as always Bob, great video and cool tricks with the zip ties. Zip ties are under rated as they should be second to duct tape. 👍😂 That beast is going to look good in your 😉 rat rod. You have good taste Sir. Take care and until your next video, take care. 🍺🇺🇸🙏
Very trick using this idea ! Much better mounting than one can even buy - I have some artist wire (aluminum armature wire) that I will use . Thanks a mint for this tip !!!
IF I KNEW HALF OF WHAT YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN, I WOULD BE IN GOOD SHAPE..... You are a very important part of a very small group brother.... The knowledge you continue to put out is priceless..... Please keep em' comin no matter how small it might seem to be.(Topic wise)
Dang Bob, I absolutely love what you’re doin with the Junkyard Dog, I’ve always loved these squares, but this thing is goin to another level! Can’t wait to hear that fire breathin Big Block Bowtie!
I like that idea, might just modify it a bit and steal it:) I have found a good lubricant for the spark plug wires while installing the boots is dielectric grease. Kills two birds with one stone.
Loving the build Bob. Keep up the awesome work! Love the channel. Can't wait to see what you end up doing with the ole Henry-J. I miss that build. She was coming along quit well. Square Bodies gonna be badass. Looking forward to seeing her finished Bob. Keep On Motoring Brother!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Ha haa ... I did carry a beeper back in the day when they were cool. That's my cordless mic transmitter you see there because now they're cool to make the audio cool.
Absolutely love your attention to detail on every build you have shared with us. It may be a little time consuming, but as the old saying goes, you can't rush perfection. The fine details can make or break any thing in life. Especially when it comes to hot rodding. Can't wait for the next episode. #RRBNation #RRBStudent
At work we use isopropyl alcohol for lubricating and cleaning electronic parts and terminals. It doesn't leave any residue or cause corrosion, it isn't corrosive, and it works for removing flux from soldered joints as well. Oh, it also removes Sharpie ink. We use the high-purity stuff at work, but at home I use the 91% from the store. I like those terminal crimpers, too, they ensure a good solid crimp. Nice setup!
The wire loom setup looks great Bob. Inventive and effective + you did it yourself. Always gives me more pleasure when I do it myself and it still looks good. It's gotta look good or it's got to be redone some other way. I am NOT OCD - I am CDO (alphabetical order) I'm going to try this mod myself.
Them pasta noodles are laid out nice and clean. Thats still on my to do list when I get the budget for wires. For now mine just droop all over the place lol. Thanks for showing your skills once again.
Beautiful job on the spark plug wires Bob, they look great! I agree with you about the guys who go to all the trouble of building a nice looking engine and then install the plug wires 'willy nilly' all over the place. It doesn't look good. If you say anything to them about it they say they don't care, or will get offended and make up excuses to block the criticism of sloppy workmanship by saying things like: "It's just a rat rod"... I get tired of that excuse, really tired. I grew up in the era before rat rods. We built street rods to be total creations of beauty, and fine finish. The only shortcuts were ever taken due to budget constraints and there was NEVER a valid excuse for doing things 'Half - @$$'.
Well Fred I hear ya but I'm probably the number one guy to say "Who cares, it's a Rat Rod". But Rat Rod Bob Builds Rat Rods are on another level of rat roddy.
Another great video. The wiring looks really neat and tidy. Great tips. Liking the rest of the painted body. Look forward to seeing the rest of the body get finished. Be safe and stay well.
Thanks Brian. I've been practicing behind the scenes on getting that black rubbed on just right, or maybe I should say rubbed off. You'll probably notice in at least one future video that I redone some of my previous work. Practice makes perfect, or, live and learn.
Nice job!!! I'm cleaning the dog's breakfast of an engine bay on my '82 k5 and I really like how you loomed the plug wires!!! I did mine similar to yours but didn't do the standoffs from the valve covers....lol...I'm doing it now!!! Next is the rest of the electrical butchery under the hood of er!!! That's gonna be un-fun but should be alot nicer when it's finished.
I've been meaning to get some of that spray but I ain't got it yet .. ain't never used it. So I have a question ... can you pull the boots back off later when you use the silicone spray?
Yeah it looks dang nice I like the way I never thought about flattening out that aluminum like that and you're on the hole in it that's pretty dang cool
Good stuff... my 454 has 90° wires and they touch headers... so I bought straights and they were bad. So I put the 90° back on and unhappy with them... now I will be doing your trick and getting my wires off headers
Great job on those wires Bob Looks really nice. Cheap to do to got to like that. I'll have to use that trick one day. Old Chevy coming along nicely Keep up the great work Brother your gittin closer. Take care👍
RRBob. Here's a zip tie tip. I worked for the phone company for 47 years and used zip ties for about 40. If you don't have the official tightening/cutoff tool, you just use wire cutters. The problem with that is there remains a very sharp end. I have several scars on my arms to prove that. Anyway, you can melt the end with a lighter or, if in a tighter spot, a soldering iron. Hope this helps.
Thats real clean, Bob! I have used the zip tie thing before, but this takes it to the next level and then some! The wire terminal tool is slicker than goose poop! I prefer silicone spray to aid with the sticky boots.
