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70c10 · 11-04-2002, 01:59 PM

Hey guys,
There have been alot of questions lately about the different wiring harness for our trucks and alot of you have posted the diagrams for everyone to see. Very Helpful, to say the least. My question is does it really matter if your truck has "idiot lights" or a "gauge dash" when it comes to the front lamp harness. The reason I'm asking is because in all my resto catalogs they DO list them with gauges OR without. It sounds like there may be a difference. I saw a few harnesses at the junk yard but the bezels were removed. I just thought I would check with you guys first before pulling one that wasn't going to work for me. Thanks

70c10 · 11-04-2002, 05:42 PM

ttt

Longhorn Man · 11-05-2002, 12:51 AM

Yes, it matters.
Since the whole front of the truck is on one harness, the lights are on the same as the engine harness, and the engine harness would have connections for sending units for lights...or guages.

**GMCPaul** · 11-05-2002, 05:59 AM

The forward lamp harness has the wiring for the charging circuit on it and because of this is the portion that feeds either a idiot light for charging system failure, or a amp gauge to monitor charging system on a gauge dash is the reason this must be specified, as the wiring differs for a idiot light compared to wiring for a gauge dash.
GMCPaul

70c10 · 11-05-2002, 09:02 AM

Thanks Andy and Paul!. Man, I thought I was too lucky getting this harness. I guess I'll try to trade it on the parts board or sell it on ebay.

11-04-2002, 01:59 PM	#1
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Front lamp wiring harness???? Hey guys, There have been alot of questions lately about the different wiring harness for our trucks and alot of you have posted the diagrams for everyone to see. Very Helpful, to say the least. My question is does it really matter if your truck has "idiot lights" or a "gauge dash" when it comes to the front lamp harness. The reason I'm asking is because in all my resto catalogs they DO list them with gauges OR without. It sounds like there may be a difference. I saw a few harnesses at the junk yard but the bezels were removed. I just thought I would check with you guys first before pulling one that wasn't going to work for me. Thanks __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

11-04-2002, 05:42 PM	#2
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	ttt __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

11-05-2002, 05:59 AM	#4
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,718	The forward lamp harness has the wiring for the charging circuit on it and because of this is the portion that feeds either a idiot light for charging system failure, or a amp gauge to monitor charging system on a gauge dash is the reason this must be specified, as the wiring differs for a idiot light compared to wiring for a gauge dash. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

11-05-2002, 09:02 AM	#5
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Thanks Andy and Paul!. Man, I thought I was too lucky getting this harness. I guess I'll try to trade it on the parts board or sell it on ebay. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

11-05-2002, 12:51 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Yes, it matters. Since the whole front of the truck is on one harness, the lights are on the same as the engine harness, and the engine harness would have connections for sending units for lights...or guages.



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