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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 12:51 PM
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if there was a electric fan from the factory .then you already have a hot wire .there is on 81s and 82s.i am not shure of the 1980.if there is no wire, than take one from the battery and put a fuse on it .the ground i would take from the frame.
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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by terry82
if there was a electric fan from the factory .then you already have a hot wire .there is on 81s and 82s.i am not shure of the 1980.if there is no wire, than take one from the battery and put a fuse on it .the ground i would take from the frame.
Yes On the pass. side above the starter there is a 2 prong plug that is used to turn the stock fan on when the car reaches 220. I used that to power the fans or you can use the back of the alternator for the thermostat controler and fan power.
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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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Hi guys.

Mine is a '75 Coupe and this dual fan configuration that I have in the queue is to replace my existing mechanical fan. I'm off to pick up a "new" (to me) radiator support. HELLLPPP!!!!

If I have to run the power direct from the battery all it is going to do is keep me from taking my wife for a long ride in my mistress until next weekend.
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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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Sorry hugie82. I misread your post. So you're saying I can use the Alternator (rear connection) as a source of power?
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