The Future of the Car

I stopped by the Courthouse today and chatted with the Sheriff. As it turns out, I would need to make the following modifications in order to get a rebuilt title for the car and get it tagged:

 

  • Re-install side-view mirror
  • Re-install the front parking lights
  • Install a switch for high-beams
  • Install switches for turn signals
  • Secure passenger seat
  • Re-install rear-view mirrorInterestingly enough, airbags are not required.Anyway… After looking at the wiring diagrams, I need to go to RadioSnack and get (2) 275-711 and (1) 275-730 switches at $2.99 (plus tax) each.

    Turn Signals: The pink wire should be the output from the flasher unit. Switching that to the Tan should activate the right turn signals, and switching it to the brown/red should activate the left turn signals.

    High-Beam: Switching light green/white to red/orange should provide power to the high-beams.

    Wipers: On a SPDT switch, using dark blue as the input and switching it to dark green/yellow should park the motor, and switching it to red/yellow should run the wipers on “high”.

    I’ll need to source some ovalish amber lights to use in place of the factory front turns/parking lights, since I only have one original, but then all of the electrical project should be okay, and I can move to putting the mirrors on for the inspection.