A couple questions about wiring

[75-K5]

Well I finally got my '68 running under its own power again (sort of). The clutch was messed up and I got that fixed, so the next step was to time the engine. I got it to where I thought it was running well, so I decided to drive it down the road a little. I made it about 500 yards before it started to run like total crap and then it died. I went to start it and nothing happened. It didn't even turn over. I got out and jiggled the starter wires a little, got in, and it started. I managed to limp home, but it died in the driveway again. I messed with the ignition switch a little bit and got it to crank again. When I got out of the truck and touched the door it shocked the sam hell out of me! I crawled underneath and noticed the main wire going from the battery to starter was fused to the header! I pulled it free and tied it to the motor mount with bailing wire. After a couple more attempts at starting it, it eventually quit cranking altogether and continuing to shock me both when I touch the ignition switch and when I get out of the truck and touch it.

Here's what it boils down to: Ignition does not work and shocks me when I touch it.

I have a feeling the entire truck needs re-wiring. I wish I had a picture of the current wiring to show you guys. The turn signals are backwards when the headlights are on, etc. The wires on the fenderwell are a huge clusterf*** of splicing, stripping, and electrical tape. I'd like to re-wire the entire thing. Is it a fairly accomplishable task, or should I fork some money over to a shop? There is an excellent auto electric shop in town that I've taken several other vehicles to and they've always done outstanding work. The only problem is they charge $50/hr labor. I know wiring kits cost quite a bit, so I'd probably be looking at $500+.

I think there was a question in there after all that rambling

[krue]

If it's as bad as you say, just get the underhood wiring harness and do it yourself. I am not an electrician, but I beleive it's not that hard.

[70c10]

Do you have a regular dash cluster or a gauge cluster?.

[cableguy0]

the best thing to do is either find a good used harness both in cab and under hood and just put em in. dont worry about trying to fix the mess thats already there that will drive you out of your mind

[bpmcgee]

I replaced both under-hood harnesses on my '71 in under an hour.

Brian

[75-K5]

Originally posted by 70c10
Do you have a regular dash cluster or a gauge cluster?.

I'm not sure what you mean . Do you mean idiot lights vs. gauges? If so, I have gauges. Thanks for the help everyone. Where would I find just the underhood harness?

[bpmcgee]

http://www.gmcpauls.com

[75-K5]

This?

"68-69 Complete Engine Wire Harness $59.95"