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Brake light wiring
Hi Folks,
Aside from the fact that my passenger side brake light does not work, the taillight wiring in the trunk of my '66 GTO is simply a mess and needs to be replaced. My car is in storage back home (out of state) and I'd like to order the parts I need now so that I can get it roadworthy when I'm home again in the spring or summer. Unfortunately, this means I can't simply go outside and look at it myself, so I was hoping someone here might be able to help me out by reminding me where the taillight wiring loom makes its connection. If my memory serves me, it connects to a flat ribbon of wires in the trunk near the backside of the rear seat on the driver's side? Also, I'm open to any and all suggestions for taillight wiring kits. There are a number of options, and I'm sure some are better than others. I'd be curious to hear personal testimonials. Thanks!
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1966 Pontiac GTO (restoration thread) 1998 BMW 328is (track rat) 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited (daily) View my photos: Caught in the Wild |
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You are correct on the hook-up location. I used M&H for all the wiring in my 67 and am well satisfied with it. Part number is 08275 for 66 GTO coupe.
http://www.wiringharness.com/
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2x on M&H................plug and play
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Used M&H on engine harness. perfect fit. i wouldn't hesitate to use their trunk harness.
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I had issues with mine. Ended up being it wasn't making a good ground. The housing should make a ground to the body with the posts, but in previous restos so much was painted that it didn't make the ground anymore.
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Thanks for the recommendation, guys. Sounds like M&H is the way to go.
As far as troubleshooting the grounds with my existing wiring, the rear lamp harness is so butchered by previous owners that it's a liability. I'm not going to take any more time working on it than it takes to throw it in the garbage.
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1966 Pontiac GTO (restoration thread) 1998 BMW 328is (track rat) 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited (daily) View my photos: Caught in the Wild |
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ZeGH, cool photos in your link.
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Gary Get in, ShuT Up, Hang On! Member of the Baltimore Built Brotherhood MY GTO built 4th Week of March 1966 "Crusin' Is Not A Crime" Keep yer stick on the ice. |
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I had looked at them before and, yes, they are very cool!
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Thanks, guys! Much appreciated. I need to get out there and take more photos. I've been kind of lazy in that department lately.
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1966 Pontiac GTO (restoration thread) 1998 BMW 328is (track rat) 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited (daily) View my photos: Caught in the Wild |
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X3 on the coolness of the photos! You should take more of your 66 Goat when you get a chance, you definitely have talent. Wish you could take pics of mine
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1966 GTO Vert automatic. 1969 CR Judge Ram Air III 4sp Pattern Car. 1969 GTO standard 350HP TH-400. 2006 GTO Phantom Black 6spd. 1972 Formula 455HO Ram Air. 1976 LE Trans Am 50th Anniversary Edition with T top. 1976 Formula 350. 1977 Grand Prix Model J 350. 1978 Trans am 400 Pontiac. 1979 Trans am 403 Olds. 1968 Olds 442. 1971 TR6. |
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