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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Parts => Topic started by: Bossbill on November 29, 2017, 11:08:14 PM
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I'm bouncing around on the restoration so I don't have to watch paint dry.
I have a box called wiring harnesses and clean up/rebuild the harnesses between other jobs.
However, I'm going to need a few harnesses and wonder about the state of the art on the following concours level harnesses for the 67 GT350. I suspect Drake has good stuff, but would like your thoughts:
* Engine temp, O/P, coil harness
* Backup Light harness (with switch)
* Door light harness (L/R)
* Rear Taillight/Fuel harness (the weave outer cover is in terrible shape)
The rear harness would have to be modified with the Shelby light mods, but those are in fairly good shape.
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I'm not sure Scott Drake manufactures much wiring; perhaps you're thinking of Alloy Metal Products?
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The website http://www.drakeautomotivegroup.com lists many, many harnesses.
In the past, Scott Drake was known for high quality parts. Parts made in house to high standards. After reading a few threads it appears they are now owned by some other company. According to this review:
https://www.cjponyparts.com/scott-drake-door-courtesy-light-and-speaker-wire-harness-1967-1968/p/WDP8/
their door lights rate a 1 out of 5 as they don't fit !
There are few reviews for any of the AMP harnesses, that I could find.
I'll take any reviews by any vendor!
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Having seen 1000+ harnesses, I can easily tell an aftermarket harness from an OEM at a glance. Connector styles, wire color shading, and very clean harness tape are easily identified as being reproduction. If you are looking for concours correct, you'd be better off finding a NOS or excellent used OEM version.
Otherwise, I would recommend AMP, as they are good quality and are used throughout the vintage Mustang world. I've heard reports of a couple of wrong wire colors for parking lamps, for example, IIRC. If I have to replace a harness and no used ones in stock, I don't hesitate to use AMP. My clientele, however, are rarely interested in absolutely concours correctness.
I always recommend the engine gauge feed and alternator harnesses to be reproduction, as quality used versions are almost impossible to find. I reject any of these harnesses that require splices that are visible, and most times they do require that.
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Having seen 1000+ harnesses, I can easily tell an aftermarket harness from an OEM at a glance. Connector styles, wire color shading, and very clean harness tape are easily identified as being reproduction. If you are looking for concours correct, you'd be better off finding a NOS or excellent used OEM version.
Otherwise, I would recommend AMP, as they are good quality and are used throughout the vintage Mustang world. I've heard reports of a couple of wrong wire colors for parking lamps, for example, IIRC. If I have to replace a harness and no used ones in stock, I don't hesitate to use AMP. My clientele, however, are rarely interested in absolutely concours correctness.
I always recommend the engine gauge feed and alternator harnesses to be reproduction, as quality used versions are almost impossible to find. I reject any of these harnesses that require splices that are visible, and most times they do require that.
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In addition, you might also check with Class-Tech in Bend, OR. I have had several "oddball" harnesses made by them from originals, where Reproductions are not available, even from AMP, and have been very satisfied over the years.
Bob