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30six · 02-25-2012, 09:55 AM

I need to replace headlight wiring on my 36.
Before I pull out old wiring and put in new are there any things I should know, do or follow?

Does the wire harness to headlights feed easily through headlight stand?

Thanks,

Electrically challenged

Lawson Cox · 02-25-2012, 10:44 AM

You need a wiring diagram and patience. Not a hard job. Just follow the diagram and color codes.

Brendan · 02-25-2012, 11:12 AM

it was easy for me to rewire my pickup, like Lawson said you need a wiring diagram and be able to read it. the hardest thing was to get all the wires into the conduit on the drivers side. i was replacing my motor and wiring at the same time. i had all the wiring installed on the motor before i put it in.

Mike in AZ · 02-25-2012, 06:40 PM

wiring should be easy....i hope.....and here's a link to MacVP's website with a wiring schematic...good luck...Mike

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/F...wiring1936.jpg

30six · 02-25-2012, 07:24 PM

Mike: Thanks!
Thought I had the short in headlight socket fixed until I put new socket in.
Turned headlight switch on, checked lights only to smell wires frying....time to replace
harness.

JJOHN · 02-25-2012, 08:46 PM

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Had a short under the dash from an old dried out wire insulation, dam near had a major fire. Called Tyree Harris for new wiring harness from front to rear and took my time replaceing the wires with instructions provided, no problems and ome peace of mind now.

Lawson Cox · 02-25-2012, 10:05 PM

Tyree makes a good product. You did well using his harnesses.

Hank the 36 · 02-25-2012, 11:11 PM

Does Tyree Harris have a web-site or number ? I might be next to tackle this issue.
H36

Bruce/CT · 02-26-2012, 08:45 AM

TYREE HARRIS [email protected]
Great product; great guy. I'm not sure if e-mail is the best way to gert him. I've only spoken to him by phone and at Hershey. He lives in Bumpass, Virginia. When I get down to the garage I'll look for his phone number and post it here if someone doesn't beat me to it. You won't be dissappointed.
Bruce/CT

Terry,OH · 02-26-2012, 12:40 PM

You can cut one or two of the bullet wiring connectors off and feed the wires through the hollow bold and reinstall new ones. I do not know why the harnesses are made with equal length wires on the harness end. You can not feed three of the connectors through the bolt at the same time. If they were slightly different in length you can get them in the bolt.
The light bulb sockets do not come with the harness (reuse old )so make sure the harness comes with the small mushroom shaped connectors (do not need to crimp)and enough to do all the bulbs. when soldering electrical wires use rosin core solder, Radio Shack has the good thin solder.
Tyree: 804 556-5200
2693 Crewsville Rd.
Bumpass, VA 23024

02-25-2012, 09:55 AM	#1
30six Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin,USA Posts: 97	Headlight wiring I need to replace headlight wiring on my 36. Before I pull out old wiring and put in new are there any things I should know, do or follow? Does the wire harness to headlights feed easily through headlight stand? Thanks, Electrically challenged

02-25-2012, 10:44 AM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Headlight wiring You need a wiring diagram and patience. Not a hard job. Just follow the diagram and color codes.

02-25-2012, 11:12 AM	#3
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: Headlight wiring it was easy for me to rewire my pickup, like Lawson said you need a wiring diagram and be able to read it. the hardest thing was to get all the wires into the conduit on the drivers side. i was replacing my motor and wiring at the same time. i had all the wiring installed on the motor before i put it in. __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

02-25-2012, 06:40 PM	#4
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: Headlight wiring wiring should be easy....i hope.....and here's a link to MacVP's website with a wiring schematic...good luck...Mike http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/F...wiring1936.jpg

02-25-2012, 07:24 PM	#5
30six Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin,USA Posts: 97	Re: Headlight wiring Mike: Thanks! Thought I had the short in headlight socket fixed until I put new socket in. Turned headlight switch on, checked lights only to smell wires frying....time to replace harness.

02-25-2012, 08:46 PM	#6
JJOHN Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Troy New York Posts: 33	Re: Headlight wiring Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Had a short under the dash from an old dried out wire insulation, dam near had a major fire. Called Tyree Harris for new wiring harness from front to rear and took my time replaceing the wires with instructions provided, no problems and ome peace of mind now.

02-25-2012, 10:05 PM	#7
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Headlight wiring Tyree makes a good product. You did well using his harnesses.

02-25-2012, 11:11 PM	#8
Hank the 36 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South of LA Posts: 90	Re: Headlight wiring Does Tyree Harris have a web-site or number ? I might be next to tackle this issue. H36

02-26-2012, 08:45 AM	#9
Bruce/CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Middlebury, CT Posts: 780	Re: Headlight wiring TYREE HARRIS [email protected] Great product; great guy. I'm not sure if e-mail is the best way to gert him. I've only spoken to him by phone and at Hershey. He lives in Bumpass, Virginia. When I get down to the garage I'll look for his phone number and post it here if someone doesn't beat me to it. You won't be dissappointed. Bruce/CT __________________ Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.......Henry Ford

02-26-2012, 12:40 PM	#10
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	Re: Headlight wiring You can cut one or two of the bullet wiring connectors off and feed the wires through the hollow bold and reinstall new ones. I do not know why the harnesses are made with equal length wires on the harness end. You can not feed three of the connectors through the bolt at the same time. If they were slightly different in length you can get them in the bolt. The light bulb sockets do not come with the harness (reuse old )so make sure the harness comes with the small mushroom shaped connectors (do not need to crimp)and enough to do all the bulbs. when soldering electrical wires use rosin core solder, Radio Shack has the good thin solder. Tyree: 804 556-5200 2693 Crewsville Rd. Bumpass, VA 23024