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Offline Bobsdad

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68 Cluster Wiring?
« on: April 02, 2023, 09:52:19 PM »
Hi everyone, can anyone tell me what guage wiring is used behind the instrument cluster and are there any places you recommend buying wiring? Thanks.

Offline J_Speegle

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Re: 68 Cluster Wiring?
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2023, 10:37:25 PM »
First welcome to the site. Hope you find the information and support here helpful in returning or maintaining your car as it was originally built.

We have a section that focuses specifically on "Providers and Services"  Using the search I found the usual two answers to for purchasing or having your originals repaired. Be aware that not all of the reproductions are 100% like originals so take that into consideration.

For great information, knowledge and repair
https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=3.0

For new reproduction wiring you will find dozens of threads suggesting Alloy Metal Products. Such as this one
https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=3646.msg27834#msg27834

Direct contact or the wiring is resold through a number of the Mustang shops (as to make sure they are the provider) or member Coralsnake can often provide also
https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=13668.msg84531#msg84531


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Offline midlife

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Re: 68 Cluster Wiring?
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2023, 10:58:51 PM »
wire size is typically 16 or 18 gauge.  If you want concours-correct wiring, Rhode Island Wiring sells wiring by the foot.

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Offline jwc66k

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Re: 68 Cluster Wiring?
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2023, 12:31:25 AM »
Rhode Island Wiring sells wiring by the foot.
Rhode Island Wiring http://www.riwire.com/ sell a lot (it is two words) of other wiring repair items like the brass "button" that goes on the end of a wire inside a lamp socket, and replacement springs (think license plate lights).
Be advised that they don't use stock numbers to order items but use descriptions.
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Re: 68 Cluster Wiring?
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2023, 09:48:28 AM »
First welcome to the site. Hope you find the information and support here helpful in returning or maintaining your car as it was originally built.

We have a section that focuses specifically on "Providers and Services"  Using the search I found the usual two answers to for purchasing or having your originals repaired. Be aware that not all of the reproductions are 100% like originals so take that into consideration.

For great information, knowledge and repair
https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=3.0

For new reproduction wiring you will find dozens of threads suggesting Alloy Metal Products. Such as this one
https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=3646.msg27834#msg27834


Direct contact or the wiring is resold through a number of the Mustang shops (as to make sure they are the provider) or member Coralsnake can often provide also
https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=13668.msg84531#msg84531

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Re: 68 Cluster Wiring?
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2023, 10:23:18 AM »
There are two instrument cluster wiring harnesses. One is with Tach and one without. They are reproduced and they are fairly accurate. The cost is around $150. Thats probably going to be your best route

Feel free to contact me if you need one

Coralsnake68@hotmail.com

Offline Bobsdad

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Re: 68 Cluster Wiring?
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2023, 04:40:03 PM »
Thank you all for the warm welcome and helpful information. Glad to be here.

Offline Kascus

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Re: 68 Cluster Wiring?
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2023, 10:08:10 AM »
Original style repo wiring harness (with tach).
Current:
1968.5 428 CJ Fastback / San Jose 05-15-68
1964.5 289 D Code Coupe / Dearborn 06-05-64
1966 289 C Code Convertible /San Jose 02-11-66


Past:
1965 Shelby SFM5S561
1966 289 FB
1965 289 Coupe
1969 302 Fastback