I want to go with a 66 five gauge panel in my 65 that had the Falcon sweep style in it. Current underdash harness is in good shape so I will have to make modification on it. Now the question, I have to buy a new engine bay harness, should I get the 65 w/gauge or the 66 ? What is the difference? Are some makers of harnesses better than others? Thank for the help.
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Need wiring harness advise.
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The 65 Falcon dash harness and firewall plug configuration are unique, as is the 66 5 gauge and the 65 5 gauge. If you want to stay stock, my normal recommendation is to get the 66 version, as the 65 ammeter isn't reproduced, and finding one that works is hard. I do not recommend modifying the 65 Falcon dash [harness - edited] to the 5 gauge, as you only have one lamp for turn signals, plus a lot of idiot lights that use two lines for signals (alternator, for example) instead of one.
Your best bet for new is a repro from Metal Alloy; if you want OEM refurbished, I have both 65 and 66 underdash harnesses in stock for $175 plus $50 core.
Your best bet for new is a repro from Metal Alloy; if you want OEM refurbished, I have both 65 and 66 underdash harnesses in stock for $175 plus $50 core.
crustycurmudgeon
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"Midlife" said:
Did you leave out the word "harness"?
Frank
"crustycurmudgeon" said:
Yes. Thank you.
daveSanborn
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Last winter I took on a 64.5 project and wired in a custom built Autometer 5 guage cluster. I did the exact same thing on my '66 the year before so I expected it to be fairly straighforward. It wasn't.
On the 64.5 it was a royal pain the arse when compared to the '66. I'd use a '66 harness, it'll be a LOT easier!
On the 64.5 it was a royal pain the arse when compared to the '66. I'd use a '66 harness, it'll be a LOT easier!