New Harness

[dmulally]

Hi Brains Trust,

Sorry to nag again....

Is it possible to get a new wiring harness made for the escort/cortina?

I cant seem to find anything.

I have one but its pretty average and I dont want to rely on the donor one being much chop.

Cheers

Damo

[jewels]

there are none that are pre made ready to fit

but if you have one
it can be copied and re-made by a good auto elec

[eddie g]

If you go to: www.autosparks.co.uk (http://www.autosparks.co.uk) you will find what you want. They do a great job, and cover all the models, airflow & pre-airflow. No I'm not connected to this Company, but I have used them on several occasions, all they require are the two bulkhead blocks for a full harness. They will even do 'specials' if you are building a competition car requiring the additional stuff or running an alternator!
Hope this is useful, all the best you 'tina pedalers.........eddie g

[jewels]

thanx eddie for the link
i see they dont list specifically cortina wire looms

are these made on 'request' ?

expensive?

[eddie g]

Jewels, I don't suppose they could list every individual harness, it would run into 1000's!!!!!!!!! However, if you click on 'Get a quote' at the top of the opening page, bingo, job done!
Cost?, the last one I bought in '06 was for a Lotus Cortina with alternator @ £135.80 + UK post £7.80 + £25.13 VAT = £168.73 Maybe you will not have to pay the VAT, but post will be more!

[dmulally]

Cheers for that.

I have sent off for a quote. If it is too much I wont worry as I already have a harness although it is old, it will be enough for the track.

I'll post up what the damage is anyway.

Cheers

Damo

[jewels]

that will be interesting to see what sort of money they quote

[a1topdog]

Hi Eddie - Off topic , but nice to see your latest project make front cover of the MK1 Cortina Owners Club mag this week. Looks like a proper job

[eddie g]

Thanks for that A1Topdog.......................Have we met?
Yes I have tried VERY hard to replicate a 1964 'Works' rally car registered 892 DOO. Some minor details we have had to guess at, but many other things are correct parts, which have taken a lot of research and finding!
Passed its MOT today which means I can get it taxed and actually drive it on the public road at last.

[dmulally]

Hi Eddie. Pics or ban. You know the rules!!!

Anyhoo... Here is what I got back...

"Thank you for the additional information, we are pleased to quote as follows
:
Quotation # Q 4221
Part # FD67c Harness Set ?160.06
Carriage to Australia ? 40.00
We do prefer to re use the original bulkhead plugs if available."

[jewels]

dmullally,
i reckon that is real cheap for a new harness

works out just under $440 landed aussie $$$

i could not find a part number or listing on that site for
mk1 cortina

but by this part# Q4221

is seems as tho they do

thats fantastic :)

[jewels]

just thinking is that a complete harness...?

as engine bay
under dash
and to rear of car ?

[dmulally]

I assume so but to avoid dissapointment, I sent off an email just in case.

I have yet to go through the harness I got with the car to see if that is much chop yet as that is a while away. If it looks like I have to change at least 15% of the wires Ill just get a new one for reliability.

[dmulally]

"Hi Damian
The harness includes everything from the front grill to the rear of the car, the only thing it does not include is loose wires or battery cables.
Many Thanks
Debbie"

Damn...no loose wires. Its not an old car without loose wires sticking out from under the dash...:-)

[jewels]

gee that is a real good price i reckon

[Dr Danger]

Crums, that would leave a good $600 in your pocket over getting a (good) auto elec to make one for you... All you gotta do is chop into it a bit for stereo/whatever else and fit it. Done and done. Probably no relays or fusebox or anything though right?

[jewels]

do you know whether it is in period grey tape?
as well as period type bullet connecters as per original

[Dr Danger]

This could be a really cheap way of getting a brand new Mk1 Cortina!

And I quote: "The harness includes everything from the front grill to the rear of the car".

Awesome. I'll take 3 thanks. 63 Lotus... GT500... and a Woody...

Ta.

[a1topdog]

Crums, that would leave a good $600 in your pocket over getting a (good) auto elec to make one for you... All you gotta do is chop into it a bit for stereo/whatever else and fit it. Done and done. Probably no relays or fusebox or anything though right?

That will be for an original spec loom. I have spoke to them about a bespoke one , to include a fuse box etc and they will make one to any spec you want. I didn't get a price.