rewire job
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rewire job
OK fellas, ladies.. I've got a 73 vette I bought , cheap.. It was in a fire. I have everything finished except wiring... And of course there isn't a new wiring harness to go by to rewire it. Is there a harness I can buy, from motor to tail lights? Or do I have to rewire it all individualy? Also, is there a website anywhere that has pics of the wiring procedure? Thanks. A bit of info about me.. I was a GM mescahnic for 12 years.. But wiring was not my specialty. And on nothing of this year. Was a mechanic up until 3 years ago.
Drifting
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From: Port St. Lucie Fl
there are replacement harnesses available for these cars if your pockets are that deep, there are aftermarket harnesses available from several companies that you will have to make it work.
Limping across the line
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From: Peoria Az
Melting Slicks
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From: Sunrise FL
Request catalogs from Corvette Central, Wilcox, etc.
If "wiring was not your specialty" you need to purchase new...trust me. There are separate harnesses for front lights, engine, dash, and rear lights. The most complicated is the dash which has the fuse box.
Which part of the car burned?
If "wiring was not your specialty" you need to purchase new...trust me. There are separate harnesses for front lights, engine, dash, and rear lights. The most complicated is the dash which has the fuse box.
Which part of the car burned?
Last edited by mikem350; Jun 25, 2015 at 10:51 PM.
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Racer
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From: Gippsland, VIC Australia
Depending on your starting point and what you're trying to achieve, infinity box (formerly ISIS power - unfortunately named, lol) may be a viable option.
http://infinitybox.com/videos/
They have heaps of info on YouTube
http://infinitybox.com/videos/
They have heaps of info on YouTube
Burning Brakes
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From: Middlesex NJ
Go with the factory style harnesses. Get the Doc rebuild laminated wiring harness diagrams (there are 2 of them) http://docrebuild.com/oosoez.html.
The AIM for you car is also great for routing of wiring and location of relays and switches. http://www.zip-corvette.com/books-ma...y-manuals.html
You can also consult the forum here for pictures of folks doing their dash harnesses. The dash is the worst... you need to figure out the proper routing for things but its doable. There are also relays and such you will need if the car interior was destroyed by the fire but you can get every part.
If you were a mechanic then you can easily install these. Just takes patience and time (especially in the dash area).
Lectric limited is awesome. I got mine from corvette central 7 yrs ago. I paid $1145 for everything. Mine had both fiber optics so its more money. ZIP has packages for $1230 http://www.zip-corvette.com/search/c...wiring+harness
Forward lamps
Ignition / engine harness
DASH main harness (with or without AC) (by fare the most expensive and complex)
power window harness (if you have them)
Rear harness
There is also an alarm harnesses.
The AIM for you car is also great for routing of wiring and location of relays and switches. http://www.zip-corvette.com/books-ma...y-manuals.html
You can also consult the forum here for pictures of folks doing their dash harnesses. The dash is the worst... you need to figure out the proper routing for things but its doable. There are also relays and such you will need if the car interior was destroyed by the fire but you can get every part.
If you were a mechanic then you can easily install these. Just takes patience and time (especially in the dash area).
Lectric limited is awesome. I got mine from corvette central 7 yrs ago. I paid $1145 for everything. Mine had both fiber optics so its more money. ZIP has packages for $1230 http://www.zip-corvette.com/search/c...wiring+harness
Forward lamps
Ignition / engine harness
DASH main harness (with or without AC) (by fare the most expensive and complex)
power window harness (if you have them)
Rear harness
There is also an alarm harnesses.
Safety Car
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another option, the one I choice,
I also had a burnt car with missing harness.
I found a late 70's C3 with complete harness in excellent condition, that was carefully removed,
keeping connectors with harness, you will have to make some modifications, depending upon the years.
this way when your done you have factory fuse box, and it appears original.
if you go this direction you need to fully inspect and repair as needed.
good luck
must have the following;
Front lights
engine harness
DASH main harness with Fuse box.
rear harness
Ac/Heat harness
optional/plug in -GM harness
alarm, power window, power locks, Stereo speakers
I also had a burnt car with missing harness.
I found a late 70's C3 with complete harness in excellent condition, that was carefully removed,
keeping connectors with harness, you will have to make some modifications, depending upon the years.
this way when your done you have factory fuse box, and it appears original.
if you go this direction you need to fully inspect and repair as needed.
good luck
must have the following;
Front lights
engine harness
DASH main harness with Fuse box.
rear harness
Ac/Heat harness
optional/plug in -GM harness
alarm, power window, power locks, Stereo speakers
Team Owner
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From: Redondo Beach, California
I think this thread really answers all the original posters questions. I have mostly all Lectric Limited harnesses, have bought some M&H harnesses also. Gotta get that Dr Rebuild liminated color schematic with photos of the actual connectors.