Dash Wiring Harness'...all the same?
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Dash Wiring Harness'...all the same?
I am looking to replace my under dash wiring harness in my 69 w/o A/C. I have looked at different sites and see prices ranging from $375 or so up to $479. All of the adds say the wire colors and plugs are as original and so on. So I am wondering if they are all made by the same place or if there are some better than others, or ones to avoid using.
I have a local dealer who said he can beat the advertised prices as well, but not sure of his source/brand.
Can some of you that have done this before please give feedback on the quality of products used? Also any tips are welcome.
Thanks,
reb
I have a local dealer who said he can beat the advertised prices as well, but not sure of his source/brand.
Can some of you that have done this before please give feedback on the quality of products used? Also any tips are welcome.
Thanks,
reb
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From: Rockingham NC
Dude, get ready for some work. I used a "lectric limited" system and it was just like i pulled out only updated. Good system. HAve had no issues with it. I bought the system for the entire car but i know they sell the system for just under the dash. Good luck and post us on your work.
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From: Tampa, Florida
I'm using Lectric Limited harnesses on my car and have had zero issues. A true plug-n-play harness.
Shop for prices as they do vary by vendor: I'm not sure if all 3 are 'lectric limited
The Last Detail $449 w/ or w/o A/C
Paragon $479 w/o A/C or $436 w/ A/C
Zip $459 w/ or w/o A/C
Shop for prices as they do vary by vendor: I'm not sure if all 3 are 'lectric limited
The Last Detail $449 w/ or w/o A/C
Paragon $479 w/o A/C or $436 w/ A/C
Zip $459 w/ or w/o A/C
Melting Slicks
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From: Fayetteville Arkansas
good luck,
Sully
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Dude, get ready for some work. I used a "lectric limited" system and it was just like i pulled out only updated. Good system. HAve had no issues with it. I bought the system for the entire car but i know they sell the system for just under the dash. Good luck and post us on your work.
Well my car came already disassembled so at least some of the work is already done LOL. The bad part is that I did not take all the dash and console out so I will be asking lots of ?'s when I get to putting it back together. It just does not make sense not to replace the wiring when everything is already apart. If I have any issues with the front or rear harness's I will replace them too but everything seams to work on them. The ends on the dash bulbs and connectors are just too brittle, and I don't want to repeat this task.
Thanks to all who replied. I am looking at the partsladi (e--y) and looks like $395 for the one I need which is much less than other places I have seen. Looks like they have lots of other things I need too so will be checking them out closer.
Any tips on getting this done are sooo welcome. Anyone got pic's and instructions for doing this?
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From: Marina CA
Having just recently replaced all 4 harness' in my car (68), just lay the new one(s) in as you take the old one(s) out. If your's has the wiring out the AIM shows the routing. Getting the dash harness in correctly makes putting in the speedo and tach side as well as the gauge cluster much easier. When you get there run up the red flag and we'll be here to guide you through it. Just be patient and dont get in a hurry. Probably the hardest part is taking apart and hooking up the fuse box to engine side bulkhead connection at the firewall. It's kind of tight for space down there.
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Having just recently replaced all 4 harness' in my car (68), just lay the new one(s) in as you take the old one(s) out. If your's has the wiring out the AIM shows the routing. Getting the dash harness in correctly makes putting in the speedo and tach side as well as the gauge cluster much easier. When you get there run up the red flag and we'll be here to guide you through it. Just be patient and dont get in a hurry. Probably the hardest part is taking apart and hooking up the fuse box to engine side bulkhead connection at the firewall. It's kind of tight for space down there.
So I am hacking around on the computer keyboard trying to get a list of stuff I need for the car together. Hopefully I won't go crazy because I am somewhat limited with my injury for a few weeks.
But I will sure ask questions when I get the harness in, I know all of you guys will be there to help and encourage me through this project!
Thanks again everyone.
reb
Last edited by chevyreb; Jan 17, 2008 at 11:28 PM.