AboutVern Bullock Expertise Visit my website at: http://www.classytransportation.com/
I can answer most questions about autos built in the 60's 70's and 80's. Specifically, Lincolns, Rolls Royces and the Excaliburs. Mechanical issues and technical questions are my expertise. I also have a general knowledge of most older automobiles.
Keep in mind, I can only provide answers if the questions are very specific and complete. Without details, I can only speculate and that's not good for solving your problem.
Experience I have owned and maintained Silver Shadows for over 10 years now. I find most mechanics and even Rolls Royce mechanics have very little knowledge about these automobiles. I have researched these cars in quite a bit of detail and can pretty much tell you what is wrong, if you can describe the behavior in detail. I have saved quite a few RR owners a lot of money and aggravation due to improper diagnosis. I am the owner of Classy Transportation, LLC a luxury limousine service specializing in antique cars, classic cars, vintage cars and exotic cars.
Organizations Classy Transportation, LLC Limousine Service. A Touch Of Class Limousine Service. Blue Diamond Limousine Service. Capital City Sedan Limousine Service.
Publications All around the Internet
Education/Credentials I hold a BS degree in computer science and a MS degree in mechanical engineering.
Awards and Honors I regularly compete at car shows and average around a dozen awards annually.
Past/Present Clients See Web site at: http://www.classytransportation.com/
Question I have a 1983 Chevy Truck 1/2 ton that needed a new starter. My nephew (trying to help without me present) changed it for me. However, he put the wires on backwards - positive battery cable wire to the ground, etc. This of course blew a hole in the side of my redtop optima battery which has now been replaced. Now the problem - the wires have been installed correctly and the truck runs fine .... but now I have no dash lights, headlights, taillights, horn or clock. The turn signals and back-up lights still work, as do the brake lights. All these non working items worked prior to him changing out the starter. The fuses in the fuse box are all good. Is there a fuseable link somewhere? What could be the problem. Thanks, Robert
Answer Hi Robert:
Not sure how much help I can be, but in the 80's chevy and several other mfg. put circuit breaker switches on vehicles to prevent electrical fires. You son most likely trip this breaker when he wire the starter wrong. I have one on one of my cars underneath the driver-side dash. Yours may be in the same place or on the glove compartment side or even under the hood. I am not sure.
