Wiring Harness

[Darren 72]

Just wondering if anyone rewired their car with a universal main wiring harness. I'm toying with the idea of replacing all the wiring in the car. Its a rats nest. Not any time soon but was wondering how these kits adapt to all the stock connectors. Is it a hassle or is it relatively intuitive with some electrical knowledge?

Thanks,

D. Rolls

 

[midlife]

It'll be probably easier and cheaper to refurbish or replace what you have with Ford wiring. Plus, you'll have an easier time trouble-shooting it in the future if you stick with stock wiring. A full set (headlight, underdash, and tail-light) set of harnesses runs about $325 if you have cores; that price comes with a 2 year no questions asked warranty. Check out my website (http://midlife66.com/harnesses) for more information.

 

[BenD]

depends on what you need, if you're good with a stock wiring harness, then i would definantly contact midlife for that deal.. saves you a lot of work when its made to fit..

there's always more work involved with a universal harness

im almost done with a harness in my car ( i used a universal kit),.. it was a fair amount of work, but very happy with it..

cheers

Ben

 

[cazsper]

How different is a '69/'70 mustang as far as wiring? Everyone makes a 67/68 and 69/70 kit.

 

[midlife]

How different is a '69/'70 mustang as far as wiring? Everyone makes a 67/68 and 69/70 kit.

Significantly different. The difference between 71-73 and 69-70 is similar to the difference between 67/68 and 69-70. A lot of the connections from the main harness changes from 70 and earlier transfers to the headlight harness once it passes out of the firewall. Connectors/plugs change throughout 71-73.

 

[kcmash]

Just wondering if anyone rewired their car with a universal main wiring harness. I'm toying with the idea of replacing all the wiring in the car. Its a rats nest. Not any time soon but was wondering how these kits adapt to all the stock connectors. Is it a hassle or is it relatively intuitive with some electrical knowledge?

Thanks,

D. Rolls

I sent all of mine to Midlife for refurb, He is working on them now. I did have a friend install a Painless main wiring system in his 66 coupe. He said it was anything but painless. Required a firewall modification too. That's all I know!

 

[TheRktmn]

+1

Unless you are going to be adding all kinds of aftermarket / modern electronics your best bet is to stick with the original harness and have Midlife refurb it for you.