oh my gawd!
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Racer
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From: Colebrook Connecticut
oh my gawd!
well took apart my center console and dash console yesterday to investigate a clicking noise in the dash area and battery drain issue.
after removing the panels what a nightmare as far as wiring goes.
ill probly have to redo all the wiring under the console and they even cut the fiber optic leads and put an electrical splice on em lol.
I might save time in getting a full interior wiring harness and do everything over the correct way.
after removing the panels what a nightmare as far as wiring goes.
ill probly have to redo all the wiring under the console and they even cut the fiber optic leads and put an electrical splice on em lol.
I might save time in getting a full interior wiring harness and do everything over the correct way.
Melting Slicks
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Years ago, I was reading somewhere where they did splice fiber optics. I don't know if anyone repros these but try a search at either Corvette Fever magazine or Zip Products. I am pretty sure it was at one of those sites I saw the article.
It sounds like replacing the dash wiring harnes is the way to go. Good luck.
Takes lots of before and after photos.
Gary
It sounds like replacing the dash wiring harnes is the way to go. Good luck.
Takes lots of before and after photos.
Gary
Team Owner
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You can get splice kits from any of the big vendors. Don't know how well they work but I did my senior project in college on splicing fiber optics - if done correctly it will be fine. My project involved signal loss through various splice techniques. Our system is just a light transfer system that doesn't carry data so it will probably be more forgiving than if the fiber is carrying data.
Le Mans Master
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splicing fiberoptics of course can be done, think that sprint fiber cable from new york to LA is one piece? It requires a very clean cut, special glue and a special splice. I have no idea on the quality of the kits mentioned above
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If I am not mistaken, the fiber optics are not part of the dash wiring harness. They are part of the rear harness and front harness.
I remember a post from years ago, someone used compression fittings to splice the FO cable. I will look and see if I can dig the thread out of the archives. Wish me luck.
I remember a post from years ago, someone used compression fittings to splice the FO cable. I will look and see if I can dig the thread out of the archives. Wish me luck.
Le Mans Master
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
Originally Posted by Eddie 70
If I am not mistaken, the fiber optics are not part of the dash wiring harness. They are part of the rear harness and front harness.
I remember a post from years ago, someone used compression fittings to splice the FO cable. I will look and see if I can dig the thread out of the archives. Wish me luck.
I remember a post from years ago, someone used compression fittings to splice the FO cable. I will look and see if I can dig the thread out of the archives. Wish me luck.
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From: Florida
The fiber optics in a vette is really a pretty crude system. You can really just cut the stand carefully at right angles, but them together as best you can and tape them together.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1&postcount=12
There is a link to a supply.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1&postcount=12
There is a link to a supply.
Racer
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From: McComb Ms.
i don't understand this thread..fiber optic in center console on a C3?...when i pulled my console there was a few lighting and window wires, other than that there was a gazillion wires with the alarm. it was so jammed in i thought the alarm was aftermarket and cut it all out and threw it away.All my wiring seemed standard wires in my '79. You've gotta be referring to an 80,81 or 82 .
Le Mans Master
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
Originally Posted by gator79
one of the vendors makes a splice kit. just can't remember wich one
http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/prod...8EA091479A8FDD
Melting Slicks
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From: McDonough Georgia
I used to splice fiber for a living,it takes a $30000 splicer to do it.But i'm sure that some where someone has spliced the fiber your speaking of.Maybe you can find replacement fiber from one of the vendors or post something in the sale forum.
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Racer
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From: Colebrook Connecticut
i talked to a guy today at a carshow and he gave me infot to splice the fiberoptic wires and a place to buy the fiber optic cable if needed.
I also ordered the complete console harness to fix all the electrical problems im having hopefully after the harness is changed and electrical is fix the right way ill tackle the fiber optics.
I also ordered the complete console harness to fix all the electrical problems im having hopefully after the harness is changed and electrical is fix the right way ill tackle the fiber optics.
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Originally Posted by Duke94
Fiber optics were in 68-71 and basically useless.
Drifting
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From: Piscataway NJ
When we built Cadillac's in the 70's they had fiber optics for the rear barke and tail lights, also the fronts. If they got damaged we would splice them. Just cut and use a piece of vacuum hose the diameter of the fiber optic and butt the to ends together. You are only transfering a light source. So next time you are in a bone yard look into the old Cads. The rear is the easy one you can start in the trunk. Then work your way into the rear garnish moulding. They were quite long.
Le Mans Master
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by GDaina
Why do you say that? The purpose of the optics were to inform the driver of burned bulbs at a glance.
Le Mans Master
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
Originally Posted by big_G
Exactly. You don't need to do a walk-around to see if a bulb is out, and they get brighter to show you the brake/stop filament operation. Even the license lamp is monitored. Way ahead of it's time...just goes to show you that the Corvette got the innovative stuff first. BTW, unless something has changed, the aftermarket fiber-optic harnesses aren't nearly as bright. They have a smaller cable.