C1 & C2 Corvettes General C1 Corvette & C2 Corvette Discussion, Technical Info, Performance Upgrades, Project Builds, Restorations

1963 wiring harness

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 6, 2026 | 05:36 PM
  #1  
Mitch03Z06's Avatar
Mitch03Z06
Thread Starter
Instructor
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
Liked
 
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 176
Likes: 19
From: Central Md
Default 1963 wiring harness

I am hoping someone can help me. While redoing my 63 instrument cluster I removed the headlight switch connector and noticed it is broken, so much so that the wires will not stay attached to the connector housing. The plastic where the individual wires lock in place is broken. Does someone have an old harness that they would be willing to cut the headlight switch connector off and sell it to me, or does anyone know where I could get a new connector housing. Thanks, Mitch
Reply
Old May 6, 2026 | 06:07 PM
  #2  
acstephenson's Avatar
acstephenson
Instructor
Community Builder
 
Joined: Dec 2025
Posts: 181
Likes: 62
From: Pachuta, MS
Default

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Pico-...il,387052.html

I think this will do the trick and I also think almost any Impala/Biscayne/Bel Air from that era will also work.
Reply
Old May 6, 2026 | 09:05 PM
  #3  
Factoid's Avatar
Factoid
Race Director
Veteran: Navy
Community Influencer
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 5
 
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 10,519
Likes: 8,230
From: San Antonio, TX/Mahopac, NY
2024 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Modified
2024 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2023 C7 of the Year Winner - Modified
Default

Fortunately, GM used the same headlight switch connector on thousands of cars.

You can pop the wires out of the one posted above and snap yours in their place.
Reply
Old Yesterday | 09:39 PM
  #4  
Mitch03Z06's Avatar
Mitch03Z06
Thread Starter
Instructor
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
Liked
 
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 176
Likes: 19
From: Central Md
Default Wrong connector

Well I ordered the connector from speedway a long with the new headlight switch. I got them this morning. The headlight switch is the same as the one in my dash , but the connector is wrong. From what I am understanding the headlight switch in a 63 is the same as a 58-63. The 64 and up are different. The connector they sent me appears to fit a 64 through maybe 67. I called and talked to someone and they put me through to tech support. After being on hold for 25 minutes I gave up. Has anyone else had this issue? I tried to find a 58-63 connector but no luck so far.
Reply
Old Yesterday | 09:58 PM
  #5  
acstephenson's Avatar
acstephenson
Instructor
Community Builder
 
Joined: Dec 2025
Posts: 181
Likes: 62
From: Pachuta, MS
Default

Zip lists one that supposed to fit 63-67.

https://www.zip-corvette.com/63-67-h...otpFDlm56Xv7MA
Reply
Old Yesterday | 10:13 PM
  #6  
Mitch03Z06's Avatar
Mitch03Z06
Thread Starter
Instructor
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
Liked
 
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 176
Likes: 19
From: Central Md
Default

That is what was sent to me from speedway motors, with a new switch. But the connector does not fit the switch. Below is what they sent
58-63 Headlight On/Off Switch



Last edited by Mitch03Z06; Yesterday at 10:24 PM. Reason: adding photos
Reply
Old Yesterday | 10:18 PM
  #7  
acstephenson's Avatar
acstephenson
Instructor
Community Builder
 
Joined: Dec 2025
Posts: 181
Likes: 62
From: Pachuta, MS
Default

GM used the same connector on a bunch of cars. This one is a corvair. Does it look like yours?

https://californiacorvairparts.com/d...itch-plug.html

You should widen your search to outside Corvettes.
Reply
Old Today | 06:16 AM
  #8  
Mitch03Z06's Avatar
Mitch03Z06
Thread Starter
Instructor
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
Liked
 
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 176
Likes: 19
From: Central Md
Default

yes it does, thank you
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

 Brett Foote
story-5

Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Today | 06:48 AM
  #9  
Ted64C2's Avatar
Ted64C2
Instructor
All Eyes On Me
Photogenic
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2025
Posts: 236
Likes: 253
From: Mid Michigan
Default

I have a used takeoff connector if you want it. Its for a 63 vette light switch. Free. Let me know if you want it.
Ted
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To 1963 wiring harness





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:49 AM.

story-0
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE