1980 corvette wiring question!
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1980 corvette wiring question!
So I have a 1980 corvette project and need help!! All the wiring in my corvette was all cut up and ruined and has no interior in the corvette so all I want to know is that wiring do I need to be able to try get it running again and driveable?? If anyone can help be awesome I know basics and good with working most mechanical stuff my self but when comes to the electrical idk what I can do when all been cut up I just wanna get it just running is there kit of basic wiring can get? I dont mee or care about getting interior together right now just like to be able turn over and try getting this engine to fire up if you can help let me know thanks!
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"All" the wiring?!
For "all" of it, you will need a forward lamp harness, engine harness, dash main harness, and a rear harness. Look for LectricLimited. They have good products.
For "all" of it, you will need a forward lamp harness, engine harness, dash main harness, and a rear harness. Look for LectricLimited. They have good products.
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From: Kelowna British Columbia
Most of the corvette distributors sell new wiring harnesses. You can buy in areas as well. So you would need a interior harness. There is a complete, interior, rear and engine I believe. You need to phone your preferred supplier and ask. You also need a good wiring diagram. They are a bit tricky to read but you can ask questions as you go.
Racer
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From: Jasper, GA
You really need to figure out which harnesses are "really" cut-up and either replace or repair those. Beware, the harnesses are going to cost a lot of money. I got mine direct from Lectric Limited. So figure out how much money you want to throw at it and what your long term goal is.
~$995 Dash harness
~$345 Rear harness
~$324 Forward lamp harness
~$266 Engine harness
~$95 Alt to battery harness
~$78 Starter motor extension harness
Richard
~$995 Dash harness
~$345 Rear harness
~$324 Forward lamp harness
~$266 Engine harness
~$95 Alt to battery harness
~$78 Starter motor extension harness
Richard
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From: Houston Texas
Hi,
I had an 80 for years and ended up parting it out after someone hit me. I managed to remove the entire harness from the car. Everything is there except the power window connectors which I cut off at the ends. I thought the radio connectors were cut off, but I don't thinks so because I left the stock stereo in it. I believe the rest of it is there. I can pull it out and take pictures of it if you want. I will sell it for 130.00 including shipping CONUS. Just let me know. That would save you some $$ and keep you from having to piece yours together if it's chopped up pretty bad.
I had an 80 for years and ended up parting it out after someone hit me. I managed to remove the entire harness from the car. Everything is there except the power window connectors which I cut off at the ends. I thought the radio connectors were cut off, but I don't thinks so because I left the stock stereo in it. I believe the rest of it is there. I can pull it out and take pictures of it if you want. I will sell it for 130.00 including shipping CONUS. Just let me know. That would save you some $$ and keep you from having to piece yours together if it's chopped up pretty bad.
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From: Houston Texas
If you are missing interior pieces I have some in the color Claret, one year color only. You could try dying them if you have another color. I have dash pad, kickpanels, no seats, no carpet. I have the trim around the rear window, the trim piece between the t-tops, and i think I still have the window shade. Also have a rear window with the defogger. Other misc. parts as well.
