<VV> Wiring harness

[N. Joseph Potts]

My (car) harness from Clark's went in and has been serving perfectly for
years. The colors of the wires do NOT match the original perfectly, but are
consistently "kind of like" the original, so that you CAN trace circuits
using the colors cited in the vehicle's documentation (wiring diagrams). The
gauges, lengths, and terminations of the wires are all just like original.
     The package I received the harness in indicated it had been made by a
general vehicle-harness manufacturer, not by Clark's.

Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org
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chickwich@comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 3:04 PM
To: virtual vairs; Corvantics
Subject: <VV> Wiring harness


       I am in the process of restoring a 63 Corvan right now.  My major
hold up is the electrical system.  Every wire I see has broken insulation
and the ones I can't see are definately grounding out.  I was interested in
members experiences with:  Clarks, Underground, and generic kits from
Painless Wiring or other vendors).  Clarks lists a 65 van wiring harness, is
this set up for an Alternator or a generator?  Other than that are there any
differences in van harnesses 61-65?
       I have been encouraged to buy a complete harness rather than attempt
to make one from scratch, or repair the shreaded remains of the orignal.  As
always cost is a major concern, I'm sure many other members have "Been
there, done that" all comments are welcome.  Thanks again.
Andy Hammond
Chickwich@comcast.net
63 Corvan "Mystery Machine"