Wiring harness upgrade

[Tony]

Hi all, Due to some poor conversion work in the past, I've been advised that I need new harnesses for my 66 coupe. At a minimum, I will need a dash harness, but will probably look for a full kit.
I can see on the net that I can buy a full kit for approx US$700 plus freight, and locally I was quoted AUD$1650.
Any advice on where they might come cheaper? Also, will I have any problems with having the left hand kit being installed into a right hand converted car?
Thanks

[nassi]

Hi Tony, you may be better off making your own harness or sourcing someone local to do it for you. If you buy a new LHD harness you will have to butcher/modify it to fit RHD, this is probably what has happened to your original harness.
There are wiring harness's (Painless brand I think), available on EBAY and other places but these run at around $900 -$1000 each.
Another possible option is to buy an Aussie ford harness from your local wrecker, it will still need some mods though.
nassi

[Andymac]

Hi, I noticed a painless wiring kit on ebay through American Auto Parts. They wanted $995. Still not cheap, but better than $1650...

[jas24zzk]

Andy,
 automotive wirin isn't really that hard.

Surely, given the right tradesman, your harness is quite repairable.

and that from a panel beater!!!   (ya don't wanna know how many hours i've spent on these things!!!)

A painless kit, is a generic item, That still needs MANY hours of work.

Jas

[Petey]

Most original harnesses can be repaired and fitted mirror reverse with minimal problems. The trick is knowing what needs replacing and what can be re-used.
My '66 was redone last year and all the electrical components (dash guages, lights, etc.) restored to new condition without any problems. Cost was $1,100.00

Are you in Melbourne, because I can recommend a genius auto elec. who specialises in Mustangs.

PT