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jr2 · 09-06-2006, 07:06 PM

OK..

I'm to the point of reinstalling the wiring back in the truck..
Sneak peek

I unfortunately (in my old age) can't remember and didn't seem to take any
pictures of how the rear harness is routed down the frame

It looks pretty simple but I want to make sure it's "correct" and doesn't look out of place. Anyone have any info or pics of how it lays down the frame and across the tailpanel? Manuals and such don't show it very well.

Much appreciated...

-John

Jonboy · 09-07-2006, 08:24 AM

John, it usually just runs down the left framerail (I think it's left) and across the rear frame crossmember. I don't think it was real scientific on these old trucks. That came much later.

jr2 · 09-07-2006, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy

John, it usually just runs down the left framerail (I think it's left) and across the rear frame crossmember. I don't think it was real scientific on these old trucks. That came much later.

So that's inside the drivers side framerail, up under the cross rail on the rear? I just wanna make sure it's run in the original location so there won't be a problem with rubbing chafing.

Thanks Jonboy.

us111 · 09-07-2006, 11:12 AM

hello,,thats pretty much the way she goes...nice truck !

bigblock73 · 09-07-2006, 12:10 PM

Jonboy is correct. The wires are secured to the side of the frame rail with plastic push-in connectors (you will see the holes in your frame). Be sure you have your wires enclosed in some black split loom.

Love the truck by the way!!

jr2 · 09-07-2006, 12:58 PM

I actually have all of the factory harness and loom cleaned up and still in perfect condition. What I was looking for was any detail to the routing of the wire from the firewall to back. (over/under certain obstacles while running through the frame.) There seems to be an awful lot of extra length to it? I pulled it through where I thought it should run but still seem to have quite a bit of extra length? I just don't want it to look like some meathead installed it. Shortening the harness is obviously not an option because cutting it would not be the best of choices.. I guess I'll just wing it. Usually works good for me

***Also***
Anyone know where I can get the factory style connectors for the tail lights from the harness to the light without buying the lights? The pigtail that goes formt he bed side to the light itself? I don't want to butched the factory set I have. I'm pluggin in some "different" lights. TBA

Thanks for the input fellers.. as always, much appreciated.

And thanks for the comments.. They keep me going on this project.

mhicks · 09-07-2006, 01:04 PM

I would also like to have some of the pigtails. I haven't seen them anywhere without the lights too.

09-06-2006, 07:06 PM	#1
jr2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snohomish,Washington Posts: 226	Wiring harness detail help needed.. OK.. I'm to the point of reinstalling the wiring back in the truck.. Sneak peek I unfortunately (in my old age) can't remember and didn't seem to take any pictures of how the rear harness is routed down the frame It looks pretty simple but I want to make sure it's "correct" and doesn't look out of place. Anyone have any info or pics of how it lays down the frame and across the tailpanel? Manuals and such don't show it very well. Much appreciated... -John __________________ -John II "A Little's Good! A Lot's Better! & Too Much is Just Right!!" -1978 Chevy C10 Stepside 350/4sp/12 bolt -1967 Nova 2dr HT & a couple others... Last edited by jr2; 09-06-2006 at 07:13 PM.

09-07-2006, 08:24 AM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Wiring harness detail help needed.. John, it usually just runs down the left framerail (I think it's left) and across the rear frame crossmember. I don't think it was real scientific on these old trucks. That came much later. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

09-07-2006, 11:12 AM	#4
us111 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: ashland oh Posts: 660	Re: Wiring harness detail help needed.. hello,,thats pretty much the way she goes...nice truck !

09-07-2006, 12:10 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Wiring harness detail help needed.. Jonboy is correct. The wires are secured to the side of the frame rail with plastic push-in connectors (you will see the holes in your frame). Be sure you have your wires enclosed in some black split loom. Love the truck by the way!! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 09-07-2006 at 12:10 PM.

09-07-2006, 12:58 PM	#6
jr2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snohomish,Washington Posts: 226	Re: Wiring harness detail help needed.. I actually have all of the factory harness and loom cleaned up and still in perfect condition. What I was looking for was any detail to the routing of the wire from the firewall to back. (over/under certain obstacles while running through the frame.) There seems to be an awful lot of extra length to it? I pulled it through where I thought it should run but still seem to have quite a bit of extra length? I just don't want it to look like some meathead installed it. Shortening the harness is obviously not an option because cutting it would not be the best of choices.. I guess I'll just wing it. Usually works good for me *Also* Anyone know where I can get the factory style connectors for the tail lights from the harness to the light without buying the lights? The pigtail that goes formt he bed side to the light itself? I don't want to butched the factory set I have. I'm pluggin in some "different" lights. TBA Thanks for the input fellers.. as always, much appreciated. And thanks for the comments.. They keep me going on this project. __________________ -John II "A Little's Good! A Lot's Better! & Too Much is Just Right!!" -1978 Chevy C10 Stepside 350/4sp/12 bolt -1967 Nova 2dr HT & a couple others... Last edited by jr2; 09-07-2006 at 01:00 PM.

09-07-2006, 01:04 PM	#7
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: Wiring harness detail help needed.. I would also like to have some of the pigtails. I haven't seen them anywhere without the lights too.



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