Harness compatibility - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Luvlegs · 02-07-2008, 12:35 AM

In a rush so I didn't do a search - I recently had my under dash harness burn up - saved the truck but made a mess. I need a few parts and one of the members has a 67 or 68 harness, idiot guage set up - Can anyone tell me if it'd be the same as my 72? I mainly need the thru firewall parts but want to get the whole thing he has. Thanks all (I usually do the search but kind of busy this morning and would like to get it to me asap if it'll work) - Thanks all!

**LockDoc** · 02-07-2008, 12:50 AM

-
Here's a recent thread on it. Sounds like it would if you switched a couple of wires around. (ignore the second post)

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=cluster

LockDoc

Luvlegs · 02-07-2008, 01:06 AM

Thanks Lock, I know the wires can be switched around but I need to know if the firewall parts are the same..well, I read 116 posts (searched) and didn't find an answer. I've PM'd him to say I'll take it and, well, it looks like I'm going to find out

I want to get it in out of the rain... I hate it when all the rust gets wet!

Musclerodz · 02-07-2008, 01:19 AM

What caused the fire? Why take a chance on another used harness and have the same thing happen again?

Mike

Luvlegs · 02-07-2008, 01:52 AM

[QUOTE=Luvlegs;2565029] I mainly need the thru firewall parts but want to get the whole thing he has. [QUOTE]

I'm rebuilding my harness and need a part at the firewall. I can re-build mine for about $10 (wire - already have) and another $5 in connectors (already have), and the $25 or so for the used harness. $40 to me beats $350 or better. And now you know.

I belive my headlight switch was the culprit - I had been driving around for 3 or 4 days with no issues. First evening I used the headlights, that's when it started. The headlight switch interior looked like the worst battery terminal you've ever seen and I only got to see that because the switch grenaded when I was taking it out.

02-07-2008, 12:35 AM	#1
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Harness compatibility In a rush so I didn't do a search - I recently had my under dash harness burn up - saved the truck but made a mess. I need a few parts and one of the members has a 67 or 68 harness, idiot guage set up - Can anyone tell me if it'd be the same as my 72? I mainly need the thru firewall parts but want to get the whole thing he has. Thanks all (I usually do the search but kind of busy this morning and would like to get it to me asap if it'll work) - Thanks all! __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

02-07-2008, 12:50 AM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,515	Re: Harness compatibility - Here's a recent thread on it. Sounds like it would if you switched a couple of wires around. (ignore the second post) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=cluster LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 02-07-2008 at 12:52 AM.

02-07-2008, 01:06 AM	#3
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Harness compatibility Thanks Lock, I know the wires can be switched around but I need to know if the firewall parts are the same..well, I read 116 posts (searched) and didn't find an answer. I've PM'd him to say I'll take it and, well, it looks like I'm going to find out I want to get it in out of the rain... I hate it when all the rust gets wet! __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

02-07-2008, 01:19 AM	#4
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: Harness compatibility What caused the fire? Why take a chance on another used harness and have the same thing happen again? Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

02-07-2008, 01:52 AM	#5
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Harness compatibility [QUOTE=Luvlegs;2565029] I mainly need the thru firewall parts but want to get the whole thing he has. [QUOTE] I'm rebuilding my harness and need a part at the firewall. I can re-build mine for about $10 (wire - already have) and another $5 in connectors (already have), and the $25 or so for the used harness. $40 to me beats $350 or better. And now you know. I belive my headlight switch was the culprit - I had been driving around for 3 or 4 days with no issues. First evening I used the headlights, that's when it started. The headlight switch interior looked like the worst battery terminal you've ever seen and I only got to see that because the switch grenaded when I was taking it out. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew! Last edited by Luvlegs; 02-07-2008 at 01:57 AM.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.