1939 Spec wire harness

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[Gary W]

Hi Greg;

I have a '37 Special that I just finished re-wiring with a new harness.  

The '37 has a 3-prong plug under the dash that connects the dash harness to the trunk harness, but I also re-used my original.

 

I'll share the link to the photos of how I did it, but I learned after that you can unsolder the wires from the "male" side of the plug.  I didn't know that and was hesitant to overheat things.

 

Here's my wiring link to some photos:  (Just click that single arrow on the top right corner)

 

 

Good Luck!  

Gary

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Thanx Gary for the great detail!

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[Gary W]

I purchased it from Rhode Island Wiring in March / April this year. 

What I found very helpful was that I went through the wiring diagram "blueprint" and labeled the wires to where they go.

 

That way I didn't have to constantly refer to the instructions for every little wire.... just follow your tags and assemble away!

 

[cxgvd]

I need to replace the engine harness this winter for my '39 Century and am dreading working under the dashboard.  Could I remove the steering wheel and then the instrument panel to make it more convenient?  Regards, Gary V

[39BuickEight]

The best way to make it easier it to take out the front seat.  The steering wheel would help, but there is still nowhere to lay or situate comfortably with the seat in there.

[Ben Bruce aka First Born]

I agree with Billy.  Remove the front seat.

 

  Ben

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[FLYER15015]

1 hour ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said:

I agree with Billy.  Remove the front seat.

 

  Ben

Me too, and I laid a pillow over the 3 pedals.

Drug all the tools I thought I needed in on the first trip.

Got the rest on the second trip and was quite comfortable, once I laid down.

Learned the benefits of a neon trouble light too. No heat !!!

 

Mike in Colorado

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