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d_hache

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Wiring Harness 1980 Trans Am
« on: March 10, 2021, 10:37:12 AM »
Hello everyone,
I have am 1980 Trans Am with the motor out of the car.
Since the motor is out i will be re-painting the engine bay.
I unscrewed this wiring harness from the firewall and was wondering if these are available aftermarket?
I never had electrical issues before but this one is looking very dirty and cruddy so i would like to replace it. 
Wondering if the harness and wires come in a kit?
Thanks


Gene-73

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Re: Wiring Harness 1980 Trans Am
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2021, 11:02:38 AM »
Yes, American Autowire sells reproduction wiring harnesses. https://www.americanautowire.com/
I got mine through Classic Industries.
Gene


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Re: Wiring Harness 1980 Trans Am
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2021, 08:41:54 PM »
Did you have a copy of the 1980 wiring pdf file?

firebirdparts

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Re: Wiring Harness 1980 Trans Am
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2021, 10:46:35 AM »
You all just made me realize I need to post that in a sticky.
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Re: Wiring Harness 1980 Trans Am
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2021, 10:38:06 PM »
Will a sticky survive reboot 3.0 ?

Re: Wiring Harness 1980 Trans Am
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firebirdparts

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Re: Wiring Harness 1980 Trans Am
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2021, 08:30:47 AM »
Good question.  I am not sure.  Mike says he has "some" of the posts that were lost, so if that gets merged in I might have to do this again.

Getting back to the original question, the underhood wiring is certainly aged and heat affected, and so new would certainly look better and I think worth it on a restored car.  That stuff in the picture comes apart into two sections, the engine section and the "front light" section.  You might decide you only want to do part of it to save $200.  The engine part takes more of a beating usually.

Another source comparing to american autowire is lectriclimited.com

I used to know which one was the actual manufacturer, but I forgot.
« Last Edit: March 12, 2021, 08:41:14 AM by firebirdparts »
I want to be like Paul Kenny when I grow up
Joe Bays
1977 Y82 4-speed (red interior)
1978 Skybird 350
1978 Redbird 305
1979 Redbird 301 4-speed
1992 Lincoln Mark VII LSC/SE (red)
1970 Datsun Pickup
1953 Chevy pickup (converted 4x4)
1988 T-bird Turbo Coupe

Re: Wiring Harness 1980 Trans Am
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2021, 08:30:47 AM »
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