MRVETTE,

I have skill in wiring, soldering and such and am considering making my own harnesses for my 79. I was doing research on the forum and saw that you make your own harnesses. I am not looking to preserve originality and wanted to know what compaines you source your terminals, plugs, and connectors through. Any info you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

MajD

 

PM arriving shortly.

 

Try looking on vette mods for mrvette. I think he hangs out there more than here.

 

I'll gladly take a PM on that subject...

 

Waytekwire.com has good pricing and usually pretty small minimum orders. Good pricing on weatherpack and other OEM waterproof connectors/pins/boots too.

Wirebarn.com is also a good source for USA made GXL and TXL wire. good variety of colors and gauge

 

A decent reference - http://www.rowand.net/shop/Tech/Auto...Connectors.htm

 

Thanks everyone for all the information. I've looked at some of the harnesses like painless and others, and from what I can tell by the pictures, they come without the light sockets (and probably other plugs as well). Is the only option then to purchase a complete plug and splice it into the harness? I was hoping to find empty plugs that I could populate. After looking at my tail light plugs, that doesn't seem possible. If I have to buy additional items such as plugs, does anyone have a list?

MajD

 

About a month ago we added a new section to our site called what else.. "connectors" and "Used Original Connectors". So if you can't find what you need, I may have it. You can search it by the year and/or description. If it is not listed in either section you can message me at Willcox@Willcoxcorvette.com There is a good chance I'd have it..

Connectors

Used Connectors/Clips

 

That's cool, and exactly the kind of thing I was looking for. If I can get the correct terminals and plugs, I can rewire the car myself. It seems the plugs are the problem. Thanks.

 

Are you planning to expand the selection of plugs? I didnt see any head light plugs or the harmonica plug on the steering column.

 

Sorry I not spotted this b-4, but over the decades, I have junkyarded more cars for parts than I think Detroit made...'-)......

feels like it anyway.....at any rate, I have such a stock of wiring from various vehicles, I just go to the bin and pull pretty much what I need, unless I pull it off a reel of new wire, which I use to wire my own anti=theft stuff, and engine computer wiring,

I am an old ET from decades ago, and have a Weller soldering station with 800F temp tip on it, so I can properly solder all wire splices, wrap in electrical tape, hold down tie wrap, and then the later accordian plastic black wrap, I don't use crimp connectors for years now, unless I strip out the barrel for some reason and then solder....REASON...the damn metal in modern crimp connectors is too thin and you can pull the wire out with minimal effort....sorry but that is NOT a good connection,.....so why spend money? just strip/wrap around each other solder and tape....some guys go the extra step with shrink wrap, but that is getting tough to find anymore....China junk is China junk and I will NOT BUY IT@!!!!

SO for me to wire a GM car from years ago, is a no sweat thing, I have a '91 F body speed density DPFI system in my '72, computer behind the map pocket, tied to the steel body support....I can get to the computer in about 5 minits with my screwdriver/drill, hand screwdriver maybe a minit more....that includes getting the tools set up.....

I junkyarded as much of many wiring harnesses as possible just for the wire, computer, lighting, chassis....what ever....

there is NOTHING stock about my '72 vert, nothing, not ONE thing.....

take a drift through page 3? of the Photobucket site below, and the Shutterfly is just outdoor sites....pardon me if my recollection is backwards on who/what.....that's life.....

feel free to PM/email if you have any questions....no sweat....

 

Thanks.

 

You can get those at your local Autoparts store-NAPA-Advance-Autozone.... About $5.

 

I can not say this loud enough, I am a proud JUNKYARD HOTRODDER, for decades, all my connectors are factory, removed from junk cars, I do not like parts house electricals, unless I'm really really desperate....


and besides just pick a nice day and have some fun....