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Offline TimR67

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« on: August 31, 2009, 03:13:05 pm »
I have had a bit of a change of direction with my convertible, I have decided to stay with a carby and do the EFI thing later down the track.  But I am not sure about what to do with the wiring loom, I have the complete original wiring loom that looks like it has been hacked about a bit and has seen better days.  Do I re-use this, Do I send it to someone to recondition or do I just get a complete new aftermarket loom.  Im leaning towards getting a new wiring loom but which one?  Id be interested to hear from anyone who has been down this path lately.

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« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2009, 03:27:06 pm »
hey Tim
I see you are in Vic
If you want to go the new loom path give Pete Smith at East Coast auto a bell I bought 1 for my 66 and had it couriered out no stress at all and price was good

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« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2009, 03:30:54 pm »
I wouldn't reuse an old harness unless it was in good condition - many a fire have been caused by a crappy harness...
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« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2009, 03:41:53 pm »
Yep second that
I started repairing and retaping my old one and it seemed every time I got one bit right the next in line would go everything was just too brittle

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« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2009, 03:51:47 pm »
How much is a full loom?
Can't be cheap!
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« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2009, 05:22:40 pm »
Give Capital Classics a call, he quoted me a good price with the associated kits to do the engine bay, for a mate of mine. It depends on what looms and what other straps or clips you will need. Hope this helps.
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« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2009, 06:14:25 pm »
Yes as others said, beware using the original, as the heat in the engine bay can make the plastic very brittle, and a break can cause a short, or worse still, a fire.

Why not pop up to an auto electrician in Sale and ask his opinion though before you buy a new one, as sometimes they can be repaired. I've successsfully retaped looms when they weren't in bad nick on a couple of cars I've rebuilt.

For Melb suppliers, best prices would be Pete at East Coast Mustang Parts, or Steve at Mustangs of Melbourne, and they will have a way to despatch a loom down to you.

For the 67 you'll need to tell them if it has fog lights/tacho or not.

You'll also need a pack of the black plastic clips that attach the loom to the inner guards etc., which are cheap as chips.

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« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2009, 06:17:46 pm »
Full rewire I say!
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« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2009, 06:44:24 pm »
Here you go
just found the receipt
headlamp harness $ 140.91
alt harness $45.45
eng gauge harness $54.55
loom clip kit $18.50
Total delivered with GST was $285.00
plugged them all in and put the new cilps in job done
I  think I spent on elec tape and gear trying to repair the old one before I gave up
hope it helps
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« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2009, 06:46:32 pm »
Cheers Guys, Didn't think about Pete from East Coast, I get most of my stuff there. I'll try him.  

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« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2009, 08:33:10 am »
i got a new 21 circuit harness for $350 does everything plus some things i will never use ,

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« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2009, 10:00:06 am »
I'm using an EZ Wiring 12 for my 67. It's a lot of work though. Would have been much easier using the original loom.  An auto electrician would probably need a week to do one.  How bad is yours?  Can it be saved?

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« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2009, 10:10:24 am »
I've considered using an aftermarket kit... yeah it would be a lot of work.
But at the same time, $140 for a headlight harness sounds very pricey.


Moose17, which kit did you buy?
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« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2009, 10:18:42 am »
Mine's getting rewired as we speak. Price not sure.....Steve is having the electrician do it.
I'll find out the price later......might end up in hospital once i know...:+

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« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2009, 10:28:20 am »
dont painless make a good quality fair priced kit, 670 us for the whole car

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« Reply #15 on: September 01, 2009, 10:31:31 am »
i used the EZ21 it took two of us a weekend to get it in

Offline TimR67

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« Reply #16 on: September 01, 2009, 11:24:54 am »
Cheers guys,  I would prefer a complete rewire, so the aftermarket looms might be the go.

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« Reply #17 on: September 01, 2009, 05:44:46 pm »
I used an EZ Wire kit, the only problem was you had to salvage the connections from the old harness and the GM wiring for the steering coloumn.  Took three days.
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« Reply #18 on: September 03, 2009, 06:41:26 pm »
I used a Painless kit on a 57 chev.  unfortunatley there was NOTHING painless about it.

Next time, i am just gunna re-work an E-series falcon loom.

At least they contain all the wires you will ever need, and you can refer to a REAL wiring diagram.

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