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Old Jan 4, 2026 | 12:51 AM
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The engine wiring harness? And is it even still available?
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Old Jan 4, 2026 | 04:51 AM
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Well sure. You can get one off a wreck. But if what you've got has a short or a cut wire you can diagnose it and fix it too. A couple lengths of wire, solder, shrink wrap, all set.
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I'm sure there are places that make repop harnesses. There's one about 50 miles from me that, if I were looking for a new harness, they'd be the place I'd call first. That place is Howell Engine Development, in Marine City, Michigan. Business was started started by Bill Howell, a retired GM electrical engineer. Last I knew, their phone# was (810) 765-5100. Howell knows his stuff. He probably helped design some of the harnesses and electrical stuff on our cars. They make custom harnesses, and harnesses for all sorts of street rods. Good stuff.....
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Old Mar 26, 2026 | 03:54 PM
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I think its going to depend highly in your experience and patience. It would take a while but if you dont mind a project it wouldn't be the end of the world just a long process with lots of steps!
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