What’s been your quarantine project??? New wiring harness for my Bronk!

Abefighter
Jun 27, 2020

Rank I

Jun 27, 2020

Decided now was the time to finally tackle my wiring harness on my ‘74. Never done anything like this. Don’t know much about electricity. It’s kinda like helicopters to me: I know it works, but I have no idea how! So me and my two “helpers” (well, three if you count Silver, the dog) took our time, picked up the harness from Painless, got some new tools (yes!) and had at it. What a blast it turned out to be! Learned a lot about my Bronco along the way for sure. Took about 6 weeks from first bolt off the roll cage to turning the engine over. Like I said, we took our time. Well worth it! peace of mind now knowing there aren’t any lurking frayed wires under a leaking fuel line somewhere!A3FC30E9-A6CA-4C63-B011-1452EE952C8E.jpeg
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Mantruck, TorgSurv

Rank 0

Jul 08, 2020

#1
Busy rebuilding my bronco

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Planning to install the body tomorrow

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Mantruck, Deano Bronc

Rank IV

Jul 08, 2020

#2
I put a new set of axles under mine, the others were abused for too long and were about to fail.20200404_175717.jpg
Mantruck, Deano Bronc

Rank 0

Jul 14, 2020

#3
Busy rebuilding my bronco
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Planning to install the body tomorrow

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I'm lovin' that shade of blue!
katsess

Rank V

Jul 14, 2020

#4
Looking for a Bronco. Not easy to find.
-Ridin' dirty (as in mud)
TrojanHorse

Rank 0

Jul 14, 2020

#5
Decided now was the time to finally tackle my wiring harness on my ‘74. Never done anything like this. Don’t know much about electricity. It’s kinda like helicopters to me: I know it works, but I have no idea how! So me and my two “helpers” (well, three if you count Silver, the dog) took our time, picked up the harness from Painless, got some new tools (yes!) and had at it. What a blast it turned out to be! Learned a lot about my Bronco along the way for sure. Took about 6 weeks from first bolt off the roll cage to turning the engine over. Like I said, we took our time. Well worth it! peace of mind now knowing there aren’t any lurking frayed wires under a leaking fuel line somewhere!View attachment 675
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Looks like a pretty intense but fun job. I'm going to be doing that down the road sometime and might have to hit you up. I'm in San Diego as well!
katsess

Rank I

Rank I

Jul 14, 2020

#7
Cut the front, new flares!
Okay that looks amazing!

Rank 0

Jul 14, 2020

#8
My 1969 Ford CrewCab 7.3 powerstroke. It will tow the Toy Hauler with the Bronco in the back.
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Deano Bronc, tasker

Rank I

Jul 14, 2020

#9
Okay that looks amazing!
Thanks!!

Rank 0

Jul 14, 2020

#10
It’s getting there. New Stage 1 KC turbo and injectors came in. Getting ready for more PAWR!!!
Abefighter

Rank 0

Jul 15, 2020

#11
Time to clean and rebuild my '69's vacuum wiper motors.IMG_9858.jpg
tasker, Abefighter

Bronco guy doing Bronco-ey things with his Bronco

Jul 15, 2020

#12
Doing some undercoating work and getting ready to put the roll cage back in the 67.5EE10465-DC39-4A4B-AA2C-97D725E1C04A.jpeg
First Edition 4dr
1967 Bronco
1993 Mustang Notchback
Deano Bronc, tasker

Rank 0

Jul 16, 2020

#13
Decided now was the time to finally tackle my wiring harness on my ‘74. Never done anything like this. Don’t know much about electricity. It’s kinda like helicopters to me: I know it works, but I have no idea how! So me and my two “helpers” (well, three if you count Silver, the dog) took our time, picked up the harness from Painless, got some new tools (yes!) and had at it. What a blast it turned out to be! Learned a lot about my Bronco along the way for sure. Took about 6 weeks from first bolt off the roll cage to turning the engine over. Like I said, we took our time. Well worth it! peace of mind now knowing there aren’t any lurking frayed wires under a leaking fuel line somewhere!View attachment 675
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So how many hours do you estimate it took you guys...if you just did it straight?

Rank I

Jul 16, 2020

#14
So how many hours do you estimate it took you guys...if you just did it straight?
That’s a bit hard to estimate. Over the 30 days, we probably only averaged 2 or 3 hours at most. So rough guess would be 60-90 hours. That wouldn’t include time spent reading/re-reading the manual, watching YouTube, etc. which I HIGHLY recommend. Also, I elected to remove the heater box and install a new firewall insulation, clean up and paint the backside of the dash, clean out a lot of rust from the windshield channel and paint, and a handful of other “while we’re in there” jobs. I bet to just pull the old harness out and replace could be done in 30 hours straight thru. Ive heard others say it could be done in a weekend. Not if you’ve never done it before, and not if you’re gonna take the time to loom properly, heat shrink terminals, etc. Sorry for the long answer!
Deano Bronc, Hook'em77

Rank 0

Jul 16, 2020

#15
I put in a new wiring harness and finished the family bar and seat belts for the kid. I am thinking holley sniper efi is next on the plate.
Hook'em77

Rank 0

Jul 16, 2020

#16
I put in a new wiring harness and finished the family bar and seat belts for the kid. I am thinking holley sniper efi is next on the plate.

TX1968 both are still on my list of "To dos"

That’s a bit hard to estimate. Over the 30 days, we probably only averaged 2 or 3 hours at most. So rough guess would be 60-90 hours. That wouldn’t include time spent reading/re-reading the manual, watching YouTube, etc. which I HIGHLY recommend. Also, I elected to remove the heater box and install a new firewall insulation, clean up and paint the backside of the dash, clean out a lot of rust from the windshield channel and paint, and a handful of other “while we’re in there” jobs. I bet to just pull the old harness out and replace could be done in 30 hours straight thru. Ive heard others say it could be done in a weekend. Not if you’ve never done it before, and not if you’re gonna take the time to loom properly, heat shrink terminals, etc. Sorry for the long answer!

I'm with you on the whole lack of electricity background so your answer is solid for us newbie EB "mechanics" - Thanks for the longer answer. This might have just given me the confidence to unbox my Painless and just go for it!
Deano Bronc, Abefighter

Rank V

Jul 17, 2020

#17
I spun a bearing and broke an oil pickup drive and replaced my engine, yes it was painted Chevy Orange years ago. Don't want to do this again anytime soon but she is up and running for the summer.

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It’s time to live again but never forget the ones we lost!
Mantruck, Deano Bronc

Rank V

Jul 17, 2020

#18
Then there my girls 1974 that is having new rockers, inner fender panels and front pillars installed. Currently its being stripped of paint and ready to be sent out for professinal prime and original paint Wind Blue.

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It’s time to live again but never forget the ones we lost!
Mantruck, tasker

Rank I

Jul 17, 2020

#19
TX1968 both are still on my list of "To dos"



I'm with you on the whole lack of electricity background so your answer is solid for us newbie EB "mechanics" - Thanks for the longer answer. This might have just given me the confidence to unbox my Painless and just go for it!
Yeah- I’d say just take your time, take lots of pics and have fun! Invest in a good wire stripper, and good ratchet-style crimpers for both insulated and non-insulated terminals! You’ll be so happy you did.
Hook'em77

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