Wire Harness Replacement

[74bigblock]

This winter I want to have my harnesses replaced. I'm going to farm this one out... because if there is one thing I know little about... it's electrical.

Is it wise to get a couple of bids on the project?
Where is the best place to get replacemet harnesses?

Tanks!
Dave

 

[JonM]

This winter I want to have my harnesses replaced. I'm going to farm this one out...

No Guts....No Glory !!!...Just call the Junkman...he'll walk you through it.

 

[74bigblock]

No Guts....No Glory !!!...Just call the Junkman...he'll walk you through it.

No flippin way! I'd fly him up here... but no way over the phone. I'd rather blame someone else if my baby goes up on an electrical fire!

 

[goertz]

don't be afraid of this job, seriously. It's not bad at all, and depending on which harness you want to replace, would only take a few hours tops. engine harness could be replaced in an hour or so. most everything is done with plugs, that only go to their correct counterpart. you can just label each plug as you unplug it, and when things go back together, just look at your old harness, and you'll know what went where. Very little to no chance of fire. ground plugs won't plug into positive plugs.

I had a 78 Trans Am years ago with every possible power option, and the entire dash and engine harnesses were totally hacked. I went down to pick your part, found another 78 with a good harness, labeled all the plugs as I pulled them out. I brought it home, and by the end of the afternoon I had everything up and running like new.

an electrical shop might really stick it to you price wise for a job that after you do yourself, you'll know how your car goes together a lot better than you did the day before.

 

[paintdaddy]

Im assuming you just talking about the engine harness.There are about 4 main harnesses throut the car.You dont want to pay for this to be done by someone else.But if you do ,Im your man It is a time consuming project but not bad with a assembly manual.Lectric limited is the supplier I usually use

 

[JonM]

Come on Dave...Jump in and do it yourself...it can't be any more painful then when you wax your genitalia with duct tape. :L

 

[bossvette]

No flippin way! I'd fly him up here... but no way over the phone. I'd rather blame someone else if my baby goes up on an electrical fire!

Get all the parts fly the Junkie into Toledo and bring your Vette down to my Barn, thats if it will do a 300 mile trip

We could make a weekend project out of it, send the wimmen into Ft Wayne shopping and maybe even get sixshooter to visit.

 

[LT4man]

bossvette,

You are right. Mark me down, too. I can easily make the trip from Chicago.

Save The Wave!

 

[bossvette]

bossvette,

You are right. Mark me down, too. I can easily make the trip from Chicago.

Save The Wave!

Sounds like we could have a Midwest workshop day coming on.
Just as long as it isn't during deer gun season

 

[JonM]

Sounds like we could have a Midwest workshop day coming on.
Just as long as it isn't during deer gun season

You will be able to recognize the Junkman...he comes to the big city wearing this...

 

[74bigblock]

Come on Dave...Jump in and do it yourself...it can't be any more painful then when you wax your genitalia with duct tape. :L

It never grew back after the 1st time... so I don't really recall!

My wiring is so screwed up that I could not match it the way it is... I need the engine, dash and rear... should be about $850 from Lectric Limited for parts.

 

[74bigblock]

You will be able to recognize the Junkman...he comes to the big city wearing this...

OMG.... I can picture Junk wearing this now!!! ROTFLMAO!!

 

[68Roadster]

I did Lectric Limited and they have great technical support.....It's not so bad.....do it yourself and save the bucks!

Besides, if you have the Junkman come over Starsky and Hutch might drop by and next thing a Mopar might be parked in your driveway.....

 

[gmjunkie]

No flippin way! I'd fly him up here... but no way over the phone. I'd rather blame someone else if my baby goes up on an electrical fire!

When Do I leave Dave?? Why don't you just Drive it Down Here!! I made it up there in 12 1/2 hr!! Nice Big Barn w/Heat and Tool's and Sheep to Keep ya Company!! junk!! PS I'm Sorry Dave, I forgot you'v got a BB and it won't cruz at 120+ for 12 hr with out a Trailer full of Snap-On Tool's!!

 

[JonM]

and Sheep to Keep ya Company!! junk!!

Just stay away from the one person he cherishes...his Cousin/Sister/Wife

 

[gmjunkie]

Just stay away from the one person he cherishes...his Cousin/Sister/Wife

Welcome to North Carolina!! The Only place in the World where you can be Your Own Uncle!! junk!!