Wiring Harnesses-who makes them?

trackz man · October 8th, 2009, 01:41 PM

My son (12) and I are currently in the process of rebuilding a 62 F85 Cutlass convertible. We are taking it down to bare metal and rebuilding the whole vehicle. Every time we pull a wiring harness connector, the plastic breaks. Since it is a 62 and not much aftermarket is available, do we rebuild the harnesses ourselves, if anyone knows of a source that demonstrates this, or do we find someone who can rebuild the harnesses?
Any of your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.... Doug and Dalton

Olds64 · October 8th, 2009, 01:53 PM

You can get an aftermarket wiring harness from companies like Painless and EZ Wiring. I've only heard good things about their products.

svnt442 · October 8th, 2009, 02:44 PM

You can try these guys. They provided me with the stuff for my 70. I know it's not the same thing, but I bet they can work with you.

http://www.wiringharness.com/

Bluevista · October 8th, 2009, 02:47 PM

Howdy,
Check out this thread.

http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...ss-advice.html

M&H has or will make the complete harnesses if you want to go that route.

http://www.wiringharness.com/

Rhode Island has the connectors and housings for Packard 56, wire with the tracer colors too.
If you search around you can find other places with the stuff.

http://www.riwire.com/

Good luck with the resto, should be fun.

My two girls only drive cars.

Bluevista · October 8th, 2009, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svnt442

You can try these guys. They provided me with the stuff for my 70. I know it's not the same thing, but I bet they can work with you.

http://www.wiringharness.com/

You just beat me.

svnt442 · October 8th, 2009, 03:35 PM

trackz man · October 8th, 2009, 04:16 PM

Thanks BLUEVISTA- The links were very helpful. I will also check out NAPA for connectors. Looks like I will check over the complete harness and possibly just replace connections if the wires seem good. Thanks-

Aceshigh · October 13th, 2009, 03:29 AM

I had a Painless harness installed into my 1978 Protouring Z28.
I couldn't do it myself......it was just too daunting for me to do back in 1997.

NOW I'm installing an American Autowire Highway 22 kit.
I highly recommend their products. They make Classic Update kits too
but you would have to call and verify they have one for your Olds.
The highway 22 kit has labeling on the wires the entire length of EACH wire.
Plus they give you almost EVERY major connector you need with the kit.
Customer service is phenomenal.

Each kit is broken into 6 sections for ease of install for even a wiring newbie.
(Like myself)

Here's the harness and some progress pics.
http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showth...inally+rewired

Olds64 · October 13th, 2009, 06:34 AM

Thanks for an additional resource Ace. I haven't heard of that company before but it looks like a good product.

Aceshigh · October 13th, 2009, 02:21 PM

Now this is the guy I got mine from because he's wholesale and I've known him on Nastyz28 for quite some time. So he's reliable.
http://musclerodzstore.com/index.asp...derBy=2&Page=1

October 8th, 2009, 01:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
trackz man 62' F-85 Cutty Conv.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 27	Wiring Harnesses-who makes them? My son (12) and I are currently in the process of rebuilding a 62 F85 Cutlass convertible. We are taking it down to bare metal and rebuilding the whole vehicle. Every time we pull a wiring harness connector, the plastic breaks. Since it is a 62 and not much aftermarket is available, do we rebuild the harnesses ourselves, if anyone knows of a source that demonstrates this, or do we find someone who can rebuild the harnesses? Any of your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.... Doug and Dalton

October 8th, 2009, 01:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	You can get an aftermarket wiring harness from companies like Painless and EZ Wiring. I've only heard good things about their products. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

October 8th, 2009, 02:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
svnt442 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 453	You can try these guys. They provided me with the stuff for my 70. I know it's not the same thing, but I bet they can work with you. http://www.wiringharness.com/ __________________ Randy 1970 442

October 8th, 2009, 03:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
svnt442 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 453	__________________ Randy 1970 442

October 13th, 2009, 03:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Aceshigh Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 167	I had a Painless harness installed into my 1978 Protouring Z28. I couldn't do it myself......it was just too daunting for me to do back in 1997. NOW I'm installing an American Autowire Highway 22 kit. I highly recommend their products. They make Classic Update kits too but you would have to call and verify they have one for your Olds. The highway 22 kit has labeling on the wires the entire length of EACH wire. Plus they give you almost EVERY major connector you need with the kit. Customer service is phenomenal. Each kit is broken into 6 sections for ease of install for even a wiring newbie. (Like myself) Here's the harness and some progress pics. http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showth...inally+rewired __________________ 1970 Olds 442 Tribute Sherwood Green + Rocket 350 Olds VIN Decode

October 8th, 2009, 02:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,717	Howdy, Check out this thread. http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...ss-advice.html M&H has or will make the complete harnesses if you want to go that route. http://www.wiringharness.com/ Rhode Island has the connectors and housings for Packard 56, wire with the tracer colors too. If you search around you can find other places with the stuff. http://www.riwire.com/ Good luck with the resto, should be fun. My two girls only drive cars.

October 8th, 2009, 04:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
trackz man 62' F-85 Cutty Conv.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 27	Thanks BLUEVISTA- The links were very helpful. I will also check out NAPA for connectors. Looks like I will check over the complete harness and possibly just replace connections if the wires seem good. Thanks-

October 13th, 2009, 06:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	Thanks for an additional resource Ace. I haven't heard of that company before but it looks like a good product. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

October 13th, 2009, 02:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
Aceshigh Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 167	Now this is the guy I got mine from because he's wholesale and I've known him on Nastyz28 for quite some time. So he's reliable. http://musclerodzstore.com/index.asp...derBy=2&Page=1 __________________ 1970 Olds 442 Tribute Sherwood Green + Rocket 350 Olds VIN Decode

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