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1st Generation Wiring Questions? I have answers!
« on: July 15, 2009, 09:06:28 PM »
Some of you may know that I restore underdash harnesses to OEM functionality.  While gathering up all of the wiring diagrams available, I've managed to obtain (by reverse engineering) the 1967 and 1968 tach harness schematics.  There is no known public domain schematics for these critters.

In the course of restoring these old harnesses, I have found many bad molded plugs, particularly at the engine side of the firewall.  The crimps within these molded plugs are just poorly made.  I've also found that about 20% of the headlight, turn signal, brake switch, etc. pins are also poorly crimped, but at least one can re-crimp these puppies.  The molded connectors cannot be fixed.  Many of your problems may be due to these poor crimpings, leading to no continuity of circuitry.

I have many parts, connectors, pins, etc. that y'all may need in your restoration efforts.  In addition, I can probably answer any of your electrical questions you may have.  Feel free to use me as a resource, either here, or via e-mail at harnesses@fusemail.com

I'm at your disposal!

« Last Edit: July 16, 2009, 08:19:44 PM by caspian65 »
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Re: 1st Generation Wiring Questions? I have answers!
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2009, 04:57:00 PM »
Randy's service is much appreciated in the Mustang community!

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Re: 1st Generation Wiring Questions? I have answers!
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2009, 01:34:21 PM »
Do you do any thing with the 78 Mustang II wiring?
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« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2009, 09:37:32 PM »
Sorry, Jake, but no.  I don't have any documentation for them and no harnesses to cannibalize for connectors if one crossed my workbench.
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Re: 1st Generation Wiring Questions? I have answers!
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2015, 12:20:19 PM »
hi randy i sent you an e mail regarding my 70 inst cluster, thanks, chuck.

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« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2015, 09:59:28 PM »
You certainly have a strange problem, and I'm scratching my head over the information you provided.  Your instrument cluster should work...
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« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2015, 10:00:24 PM »
Do you do any thing with the 78 Mustang II wiring?
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Jake:
I now have the schematics and have actually refurbished a 78 Mustang in the past 6 months, so yes, I can do this!
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« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2016, 08:12:29 PM »
Hi Randy i sent you a pm obout my 64.5 coupe wiring , thanks, chuck.

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« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2016, 11:46:33 PM »
Randy was great with providing information to check all circuits before powering up under load. All worked great. Thank you!

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« Reply #9 on: April 29, 2019, 09:50:42 AM »
Last day to receive harnesses is May 23; I will be down until November/December timeframe.  I'll post when the business is backup and running. 
Sorry for the inconvenience, but I do have to get the house and garage repaired due to damage from Hurricane Michael, which requires everything removed from the dwellings.
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« Reply #10 on: April 29, 2019, 12:06:06 PM »
I hope that everything gets fixed quickly Randy.
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Re: 1st Generation Wiring Questions? I have answers!
« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2019, 12:53:13 PM »
Last day to receive harnesses is May 23; I will be down until November/December timeframe.  I'll post when the business is backup and running. 
Sorry for the inconvenience, but I do have to get the house and garage repaired due to damage from Hurricane Michael, which requires everything removed from the dwellings.

I feel for you.  32" of water from Hurricane Harvey set back the start of my little side businesses by about 18 months.  It does afford you the opportunity to make some changes/additions.
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Re: 1st Generation Wiring Questions? I have answers!
« Reply #12 on: April 29, 2019, 03:55:58 PM »
You have our hopes of a speedy and full recovery from your situation

Your in our thoughts
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« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2020, 09:02:36 PM »
I'm now back in operation as of Feb. 23, 2020.  Woohoo!
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Re: 1st Generation Wiring Questions? I have answers!
« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2020, 12:21:03 AM »
Welcome back. I've been thru a few hurricanes. I'll take a quake any time, except in Ridgemark.
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