Dash Gauge Sub-Harness

DesertGuy · Post by **DesertGuy** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:36 pm

Now that I have established what the design will look like I placed an order through Del-City for the individual items that I will need. It appears that the end result will not be a huge savings over purchasing a pre-made assembly, estimated cost should be around $50.00 to $60.00 for the complete sub-harness. However, this harness will be custom fitted to the vehicle and (hopefully) have better components and fit my specific requirements. All there is to do now is wait for the items to arrive then break out the pegboard and golf tees and make a harness, or at least that is the intent.

DesertGuy · Post by **DesertGuy** » Tue May 01, 2007 10:43 pm

Well, one thing about Del-City and Waytek is that they take forever in sending out an order. On average, a web order takes about 10 days before you will get it. On the other hand, J&M Products had the wire to me in only a few days.

Had some time to kill and thought I would give the gauge sub-harness a go. Took measurements concerning gauge distance, spacing and harness mounting. Then I transferred that to a peg board with golf tees; laid out the wire in sequence then snugged everything up. Next I took the harness and "dry-fit" it to the back of the dash... just to make sure. Then I crimped and soldered the Weatherpack connections. I left everything about 6-8 inches too long for final fit. I will do a continuity check to each wire and a short check after I terminate the wires. Then, hopefully, everything will work as planned.

The proof will be in the "puddin" once I get the dash back from the powdercoater...

Post by **2088 bob** » Wed May 02, 2007 1:50 pm

steve two words VERY NICE you can come and work on my shop floor anytime

DesertGuy · Post by **DesertGuy** » Wed May 02, 2007 3:16 pm

2088 bob wrote:you can come and work on my shop floor anytime

...Let me guess... and you will supply my tools

:

Post by **2088 bob** » Thu May 03, 2007 2:27 am

no with those tools you would be taking my job

MNAirHead · Post by **MNAirHead** » Thu May 03, 2007 5:49 pm

Watch it bud.. have a little respect for we the toidy cleaners.

Timmy

DesertGuy wrote:
2088 bob wrote:you can come and work on my shop floor anytime
...Let me guess... and you will supply my tools :