Getting ambitious already, need advice
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8th Gear
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Getting ambitious already, need advice
As I was hunting for a wiring fault behind my dash, i realized that there have been many repairs in the wiring, lots of splices,, all kinds of taped-up stuff, some really questionable bulb sockets,etc. Now i am considering replacing the entire dash wiring harness on my '75.
They are readily available, and i'm sure many forum members have replaced them.
Question is, are there any replacements I should avoid, or are the ones available (Eckler's, Corvette Central, etc) all pretty much the same?
Any additional advice or links to threads regarding this how-to would be appreciated.
They are readily available, and i'm sure many forum members have replaced them.
Question is, are there any replacements I should avoid, or are the ones available (Eckler's, Corvette Central, etc) all pretty much the same?
Any additional advice or links to threads regarding this how-to would be appreciated.
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I don't know which ones to recommend, but after starting to look around on my 78 I realized that ALL of the wiring was in need of repair. I have gone a different route with my project requiring a lot of modifications, but I suggest that once you start, look at the rest of your wires. Once you fix up one spot, it might create an overload somewhere else. I guess what I am trying to say is be prepared to go further. These are old cars and I found a lot of bare, chaffed wires all over the place when I pulled my harnesses out. Good luck.
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Save yourself some cash- Check with Willcox and catch one of his weekend sales. Lectric Limited is pretty much the supplier for all the OEM harnesses.
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I'll be doing a full new harness when my car is apart.
Both these suppliers look to have top quality wire harnesses and connectors.
One important thing to look for is a quality and complete schematic.
It's your road map to the miles of wire you'll need to route.
Even if you are just doing under the dash.
Last edited by OldCarBum; Oct 31, 2017 at 12:47 AM.
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I've got 2.37 miles of wire under my '80 dash. Everything works (right now) so I'm gunna tie them up high enough so my feet don't disrupt.
I've got a limited electrical license and used to be an electronic technician, I wouldn't be psyched about that wiring job. Good luck.
I've got a limited electrical license and used to be an electronic technician, I wouldn't be psyched about that wiring job. Good luck.
