Re: lookin for solution

From: Punch/ Crash2000 (2punch.crash2000@home.com)
Date: Thu May 24 2001 - 18:37:47 EDT


they make gold connector buttons, that might help you, check out the sliding
doors on vans! (they look like pin switch's)
Punch,
Alive and well.....
.
----- Original Message -----
From: "(MAGNUM S/T)" <hoegen@kersur.net>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2001 2:54 PM
Subject: DML: lookin for solution

> Hey all,
> I installed a lighted emblem on my tailgate recently and am having a
> problem. The wires which lead from the lower-inside of the tailgate to the
> body continually get pinched from opening and closing the tailgate.
> Unfortunately, I have to have a certain amount of play in the wires so
when
> I open the tailgate they do not break. When I open the tailgate, it pulls
a
> certain amount of the wire out, when it closes again, that 'extra' wire
ends
> up being pinched between the tailgate and the truck. Any suggestions on
some
> type of wire cover or protector that will prevent this from happening?
> I realize that this may be difficult to picture by simply writing it
> out, what I am looking for is some type of hard, plastic "loom", but it
> would have to be smooth and almost the same diameter as the emblem wires
> (something which can be partially fed into the holes in the body of the
> truck, yet protect the wires themselves, or at least keep them from
bunching
> up).
> I am hoping that someone out there may have run into this problem and
found
> a solution.
>
> thanks all
>
> As this could be a lengthy thread, if you have questions about my set-up
> feel free to email me durect.
>
> mailto:hoegen@kersur.net
> Later
> --
> Kevin
> 99 Solar Yellow Magnum S/T
> Custom Graphix
> Quick-D TB/K&N Intake
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> hoegen@kersur.net
>
>
>
>



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