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*Southern Shaker* · 03-23-2013, 07:11 PM

I Was so exited to finally get my truck back that i wasnt paying attention when i hooked up the battery....Backwards so my entire Wiring harness is melted all over my engine and engine bay .. Being the broke amaerican i am should i try to salvage this harness or save for new one ????

Scott>72-GMC · 03-23-2013, 07:13 PM

Better off new if its melted that bad

u will just have a hacked mess otherwise
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*Southern Shaker* · 03-23-2013, 07:16 PM

well shoot ...maybe i can find a parts truck with one.

Scott>72-GMC · 03-23-2013, 07:27 PM

That would could definitely be an option. Sux to hear man
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*Southern Shaker* · 03-23-2013, 07:28 PM

its all good bud at least the trucks still good an my hands still hear haha

**DeadheadNM** · 03-23-2013, 08:13 PM

I caught the carpet on fire in a 66 GTO I used to own through the floor shifter cable by doing fishtails and sliding the pos battery terminal onto the adjacent fender. I'd post a WTB for the harness you need on the parts board - decent OEM ones aren't too hard to scare up. Good luck. Pete

JellyBeanDriver · 03-23-2013, 08:34 PM

Did the fusible links not go first? Or were they wrapped up with the rest of the harness and caused collateral damage?

*Southern Shaker* · 03-23-2013, 08:36 PM

wrapped up and thanks pete

SCHRUMGMC · 03-23-2013, 09:10 PM

Parts truck seems more safe to me..Hate to hear that man

Mr Chevorlet · 03-23-2013, 09:16 PM

That really sucks, but you should be able to find one at a salvage yard.

*Southern Shaker* · 03-23-2013, 09:31 PM

No sweat guys just gives me one more thing to do right haha Thanks guys i Apresheate it !

Dova · 03-23-2013, 09:35 PM

If I remember right the local junk yard for me had one for about 60 bucks.

*Southern Shaker* · 03-23-2013, 09:36 PM

Thats not bad at all , ive been eye ballin this parts truck down yander from me for 300$ its a 70 CST

SCHRUMGMC · 03-23-2013, 09:53 PM

I am just glad your're alright man..Could of been ugly :/

*Southern Shaker* · 03-23-2013, 09:55 PM

i was holdin the wires an felt them heat up quick but me (Bein the dumb 17 year old know it all) didnt know what was goin on and then smoke started up everywere an POOF i was runnin for the water hose haha but im alright just small burns on the right hand

**Boog** · 03-23-2013, 10:42 PM

Man I've seen the results of a battery blowing up in ones face. It's not pretty..

brian1971 · 03-23-2013, 11:29 PM

I might have one for you Ill look in the attic tomorrow.If I have one well work it out.

Scott>72-GMC · 03-24-2013, 12:02 AM

Learning experience. U won't do it again lol
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oldschool18 · 03-24-2013, 01:18 AM

when i was 17 the ground wire came out of my sub amp in my monte carlo while I was driving and the pos wire caught fire, by the time I got pulled over the back seat and headliner was on fire.....headliner, backseat, rear plastic were all melted and the back window blew out. thankfully some guy came out of nowhere with a fire extinguisher and put it out......I was driving past a paper mill and was thinking to myself man that stinks today and looked in the rearview and saw all the smoke comming thru the 6x9 grill holes in the rear deck......if I would of had my radio turned up I would of heard the subs stop. It could of been worse but you'll be back on the road in no time.

JellyBeanDriver · 03-24-2013, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Southern Shaker

wrapped up and thanks pete

When you redo your wiring, keep the fusible links away from the rest of the harness - definitely don't wrap them up.

*Southern Shaker* · 03-24-2013, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by brian1971

I might have one for you Ill look in the attic tomorrow.If I have one well work it out.

Than you Brian id very much Apresheate that! just PM me if you do

brian1971 · 03-24-2013, 01:05 PM

Southern shaker here are the pics of the engine harness.I pulled it out of a 71 cheyenne it's not the best but it's all there.If you want it just pay me for shipping later.I have to go out of town for 3 weeks tomorrow I can get it out in the morning just pm me your address.When you get it just send me a money order for shipping.Thanks Brian
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oldschool18 · 03-24-2013, 11:43 PM

VERY COOL BRIAN.......VERY COOL, after a good deed like that Southern Shaker you should drop the 25.00 bucks to get your name in BLUE.....that would be very cool too

*Southern Shaker* · 03-25-2013, 08:10 AM

Im workin on it but bein out in the stick with the closest walmart 50 miles away i only make it to town everyother weekend .next time i get back in town ill grab a debit card put 25 on it then use it to get a member ship.

**CC69Rat** · 03-25-2013, 08:57 AM

Should something fall through with Brian's harness (can't imagine why) .. just saying I have one you're welcome to as well. 69 Stepside, should be complete. We'll help you out man. Just be glad it didn't burn the truck..

03-23-2013, 07:11 PM	#1
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Caught my Truck on fire today.... I Was so exited to finally get my truck back that i wasnt paying attention when i hooked up the battery....Backwards so my entire Wiring harness is melted all over my engine and engine bay .. Being the broke amaerican i am should i try to salvage this harness or save for new one ????

03-23-2013, 07:13 PM	#2
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03-23-2013, 07:16 PM	#3
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Re: Caught my Truck on fire today.... well shoot ...maybe i can find a parts truck with one.

03-23-2013, 07:27 PM	#4
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: Caught my Truck on fire today.... That would could definitely be an option. Sux to hear man Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

03-23-2013, 07:28 PM	#5
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Re: Caught my Truck on fire today.... its all good bud at least the trucks still good an my hands still hear haha

03-23-2013, 08:13 PM	#6
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Caught my Truck on fire today.... I caught the carpet on fire in a 66 GTO I used to own through the floor shifter cable by doing fishtails and sliding the pos battery terminal onto the adjacent fender. I'd post a WTB for the harness you need on the parts board - decent OEM ones aren't too hard to scare up. Good luck. Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

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03-23-2013, 08:36 PM	#8
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Re: Caught my Truck on fire today.... wrapped up and thanks pete

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03-23-2013, 09:31 PM	#11
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Re: Caught my Truck on fire today.... No sweat guys just gives me one more thing to do right haha Thanks guys i Apresheate it !

03-23-2013, 09:35 PM	#12
Dova Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 263	Re: Caught my Truck on fire today.... If I remember right the local junk yard for me had one for about 60 bucks.

03-23-2013, 09:36 PM	#13
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Re: Caught my Truck on fire today.... Thats not bad at all , ive been eye ballin this parts truck down yander from me for 300$ its a 70 CST

03-23-2013, 09:53 PM	#14
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Caught my Truck on fire today.... I am just glad your're alright man..Could of been ugly :/ __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

03-23-2013, 09:55 PM	#15
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Re: Caught my Truck on fire today.... i was holdin the wires an felt them heat up quick but me (Bein the dumb 17 year old know it all) didnt know what was goin on and then smoke started up everywere an POOF i was runnin for the water hose haha but im alright just small burns on the right hand



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03-23-2013, 10:42 PM	#16
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Caught my Truck on fire today.... Man I've seen the results of a battery blowing up in ones face. It's not pretty.. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

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03-24-2013, 12:02 AM	#18
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: Caught my Truck on fire today.... Learning experience. U won't do it again lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

03-24-2013, 01:18 AM	#19
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: Caught my Truck on fire today.... when i was 17 the ground wire came out of my sub amp in my monte carlo while I was driving and the pos wire caught fire, by the time I got pulled over the back seat and headliner was on fire.....headliner, backseat, rear plastic were all melted and the back window blew out. thankfully some guy came out of nowhere with a fire extinguisher and put it out......I was driving past a paper mill and was thinking to myself man that stinks today and looked in the rearview and saw all the smoke comming thru the 6x9 grill holes in the rear deck......if I would of had my radio turned up I would of heard the subs stop. It could of been worse but you'll be back on the road in no time. __________________ _________________________________ 62 Impala 70 C-10 LWB 71 K-10 SWB 85 C-10 LWB==SOLD 01 2500 HD Members Met......2003Silverado (Dave)

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brian1971 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: fort lauderdale,fl Posts: 1,296	Re: Caught my Truck on fire today.... Southern shaker here are the pics of the engine harness.I pulled it out of a 71 cheyenne it's not the best but it's all there.If you want it just pay me for shipping later.I have to go out of town for 3 weeks tomorrow I can get it out in the morning just pm me your address.When you get it just send me a money order for shipping.Thanks Brian Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1971 c10 custom deluxe fleetside swb LS3 w/BTR stage IV cam,4L85E w/3600 stall 67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=558024

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oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: Caught my Truck on fire today.... VERY COOL BRIAN.......VERY COOL, after a good deed like that Southern Shaker you should drop the 25.00 bucks to get your name in BLUE.....that would be very cool too __________________ _________________________________ 62 Impala 70 C-10 LWB 71 K-10 SWB 85 C-10 LWB==SOLD 01 2500 HD Members Met......2003Silverado (Dave)

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Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Re: Caught my Truck on fire today.... Im workin on it but bein out in the stick with the closest walmart 50 miles away i only make it to town everyother weekend .next time i get back in town ill grab a debit card put 25 on it then use it to get a member ship.

03-25-2013, 08:57 AM	#25
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: Caught my Truck on fire today.... Should something fall through with Brian's harness (can't imagine why) .. just saying I have one you're welcome to as well. 69 Stepside, should be complete. We'll help you out man. Just be glad it didn't burn the truck.. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

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