Anyone know the current status on YO dash harnesses?

[terrible one]

I remember a bit going around about Year One being on huge backorder with their dash harnesses, and was wondering if that is still the case? I broke down and bought one for myself on Christmas because of the 20% off deal but am wondering realistically how long it will take for it to get here? The website said 1-4 weeks but I'm skeptical.

[Belgium R/T -68]

I bought mine at The Paddock, one of the few items I bought there that wasn't on backorder.

[Troy]

I just ordered another using the Christmas code and it's back ordered. Same with the taillight harness. I haven't heard much recently about the length of time though. Those harnesses are made by M&H and I have no idea what their backlog looks like. The first one I ordered was in stock and came with everything else so they aren't a drop shipped item. Luckily, I don't need this second one for a while.

Troy

[Troy]

I bought mine at The Paddock, one of the few items I bought there that wasn't on backorder.

You bought a "reproduction" dash harness for a 68-70 Charger from the Paddock? I am only aware of one manufacturer and they have an exclusive deal with Year One (or I wouldn't have ordered it there). I can't find anything like that on the Paddock site either.

EDIT - well dang, they do list one! It's $150 more than Year One though. It also says they are special ordered and are pre-pay only.

Troy

[b5blue]

 :drool5:What did that puppy set you back?

[Finn]

Shoot I need one too...

[b5blue]

I got mine working OK but it is a very good investment!

[terrible one]

Ouch. I guess there is still hope though. I wouldn't so much mind waiting a couple weeks or a month, I just wanted to make sure that there weren't any horror stories of people waiting for 3 months with no word, etc. I wasn't aware that the Paddock had them too, but at $650 . . . damn! Haha

[73ChargerSE]

I had to wait around three months for my harnesses from Year One.  The whole thing was a pain in the ass, further delaying progress.  They were a very nice piece though.  Just my 

Paul

[b5blue]

So it was plug and play from the bulkhead?

[73ChargerSE]

I did not get a dash harness.  I was speaking in general of the M&H harnesses through Year One.  This was for an engine and forward light harnesses for my '73.

Paul

[terrible one]

I wonder how truthful they would be about the time if I called and asked? Maybe that's what I'll do tomorrow.

[Troy]

The M&H dash harness is very nice and super simple to install (exactly like factory). It isn't cheap at $499 but the time it saves from having to hack together an original or splicing in a Painless Wiring or similar kit makes it worth it (to me). I'd like to know about the lead time on the back orders for sure but I don't technically need this latest one until next summer. I figured if I waited until I did need it that A) it wouldn't be in stock and B) there wouldn't be a discount code in sight. It's almost worth buying two at a time since it puts the order right at $1000 and qualifies for the additional 10% off. Use a 15% code and the total order drops to $750 - $375 each which is tolerable for such a vital piece of the car.

Troy

[terrible one]

I'm of the same opinion as you Troy. I thought about "fixing" mine or even trying to replace all the wires, but that would still leave the corroded (And in my case, in some places, melted) connectors, etc. so I went ahead and decided to fork over the cash. My original harness had been so hacked up already anyways: different ignition switch spliced in, all kinds of radio stuff over the years, and the melted spot at the firewall bulkhead made the purchase quite justifiable. I'm glad I went ahead and ordered it when I did now; hopefully I've given myself enough lead time. 

[chargerkid01]

Looks like I'm screwed then because I need a com[lete wiring harness from front to back and everything in between!!

[b5blue]

Hang in there my car had the dash in the trunk when I got it,you can still find good sections on EBAY too.You 68-69 guys have VAC.HEADLIGHT DOORS to deal with bet that's no cakewalk to get parts for!

[bull]

Hang in there my car had the dash in the trunk when I got it,you can still find good sections on EBAY too.You 68-69 guys have VAC.HEADLIGHT DOORS to deal with bet that's no cakewalk to get parts for!

Actually, vacuum headlight kits (from the switch to the pots) are being reproduced and are readily available.

[baullz]

Oh you guys should have ordered back around the end of October when i ordered mine.  I ordered wiring harnesses from taillights to headlights on the 30th of Oct. and recieved them all on the 6th of Nov. 

I even saved a total of 25% with a 15% off code and the 10% bulk order discount 

However I am still waiting on my quarter window roller kit, but I did just get a little postcard thing saying they (year one) have not forgotten about my order but its still backordered and they have no idea when it will be in, luckily I dont really need it till march or so. 

[472 R/T SE]

The M&H dash harness is very nice and super simple to install (exactly like factory). It isn't cheap at $499 but the time it saves from having to hack together an original or splicing in a Painless Wiring or similar kit makes it worth it (to me). I'd like to know about the lead time on the back orders for sure but I don't technically need this latest one until next summer. I figured if I waited until I did need it that A) it wouldn't be in stock and B) there wouldn't be a discount code in sight. It's almost worth buying two at a time since it puts the order right at $1000 and qualifies for the additional 10% off. Use a 15% code and the total order drops to $750 - $375 each which is tolerable for such a vital piece of the car.

Troy

Troy, any way I may piggy back a harness on your order?   

[Troy]

The M&H dash harness is very nice and super simple to install (exactly like factory). It isn't cheap at $499 but the time it saves from having to hack together an original or splicing in a Painless Wiring or similar kit makes it worth it (to me). I'd like to know about the lead time on the back orders for sure but I don't technically need this latest one until next summer. I figured if I waited until I did need it that A) it wouldn't be in stock and B) there wouldn't be a discount code in sight. It's almost worth buying two at a time since it puts the order right at $1000 and qualifies for the additional 10% off. Use a 15% code and the total order drops to $750 - $375 each which is tolerable for such a vital piece of the car.

Troy

Troy, any way I may piggy back a harness on your order?  

I don't think they'll let me add anything to it now - most of it shipped on the 26th. I can ask.

Troy

[gtx6970]

I bought mine at The Paddock, one of the few items I bought there that wasn't on backorder.

You bought a "reproduction" dash harness for a 68-70 Charger from the Paddock? I am only aware of one manufacturer and they have an exclusive deal with Year One (or I wouldn't have ordered it there). I can't find anything like that on the Paddock site either.

EDIT - well dang, they do list one! It's $150 more than Year One though. It also says they are special ordered and are pre-pay only.

Troy

Paddock buys the M+H harness's from yearone and resells  it

[Troy]

I bought mine at The Paddock, one of the few items I bought there that wasn't on backorder.

You bought a "reproduction" dash harness for a 68-70 Charger from the Paddock? I am only aware of one manufacturer and they have an exclusive deal with Year One (or I wouldn't have ordered it there). I can't find anything like that on the Paddock site either.

EDIT - well dang, they do list one! It's $150 more than Year One though. It also says they are special ordered and are pre-pay only.

Troy

Paddock buys the M+H harness's from yearone and resells  it

I did not know that. I guess that works as long as you jack up the price by $150.

Troy

[moparstuart]

I HOPE THEY HAVE INPROVED THAT DASH HARNESS , i STILL HAVE MAJOR ISSUES WITH MINE .

[Ghoste]

What kind of issues?  My 67 one was terrific.

[moparstuart]

What kind of issues?  My 67 one was terrific.

Mine was like 5 years old , but all the plugs and wires where color coded wrong and had 40 extra plugs we did not need . M & H worked with us but it took like 6 months to get most of it done with 30 minute back breaking under dash phone calls. Just to get 2-3 thing done right . Then call again when they could free up some more time .  I still have heater controll / blower issues and am afraid to put my A/C ducts back in again . 

[b5blue]

Anyone know if they sell just the plug ends?I'd be crazy nuts to spend that much time and money for anything that was not spot on!You got to be frosted!(no pun)I spent a month with "my head up my dash"but got it all working ok.

[moparstuart]

Anyone know if they sell just the plug ends?I'd be crazy nuts to spend that much time and money for anything that was not spot on!You got to be frosted!(no pun)I spent a month with "my head up my dash"but got it all working ok.

[Troy]

Anyone know if they sell just the plug ends?I'd be crazy nuts to spend that much time and money for anything that was not spot on!You got to be frosted!(no pun)I spent a month with "my head up my dash"but got it all working ok.

They do sell some connectors but I haven't looked through the whole list. It would take me weeks to make my own harness or fix the hacked up ones that I have. It's just not worth it (for me) to mess with it. My cost after the discounts was $374 and change. I wired up my own gauge tester a few months ago and it took me about 20 hours (if you've never done that it's about 6 wires, a couple of switches, and some leads).

Troy

[b5blue]

Money well spent!Lucky for me my Dad was an engineer so I grew up with a soldering gun in one hand and wire strippers in the other.In the USAF I installed Nav.Aids and we made wire harness for all of it.For a few years I helped restore sports cars,Lucas is a nightmare to work on, there motto should be"Home Before Dark".It took a long time to find new switches and after getting a bad NOS headlight door relay I just went to Radio Shack and made my own for 12 bucks.I will restore every thing after the kids are up and going on there own,for now it's just keep going! 

[gordo1968charger]

i just got a dash harness from year one and it was in stock!for my 68.
taillight harness was on back order though.
i wanted a couple of other items that were nt in stock though so i waited a month to ship the whole order.
very pleased with the quality by the way.
have nt fitted yet as when i was removing the old harness i discovered my heater matrix was leaking,so i m getting that fixed locally then doing my harness next week

[Belgium R/T -68]

I bought a lot from the Paddock a year ago for my Charger before I learned about DC.COM. Now I also now they buy from all other vendors
and resell for higher price. The advantage for a european to go to places like that is that you can gain some shippingcost when you need a lot of parts at once. That Mary at The Paddock has a very nice voice and always very friendly doesn't hurt either.

[terrible one]

HELL YEAH!

Just got a notification that Year One shipped my dash harness! That wasn't too bad of a wait. 

[Troy]

HELL YEAH!

Just got a notification that Year One shipped my dash harness! That wasn't too bad of a wait. 

Me too. Only about 3 weeks.

Troy

[BlueSS454]

I just got mine in last Friday after it being backordered for a couple weeks.  It's already in the car.  I just have a little cleaning up to do under the dash and it will be finished.  It's a nice piece 

[b5blue]

WWWWaaaaaaa!!!Now I want one!

[bull]

Did you guys buy any of the clips and fasteners found on that same Year One order page as the harnesses? All that kind of stuff was gone out of my car. I have no idea what's supposed to be there.

https://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?cat=1

[bull]

I'm about to order, did I miss anything?

FD5269  Engine and forward light harness fusible link, 1968 B-body 383, 440 (part # HU187X) reproduction.  $12.95 

HU187XM  Engine harness modified for electronic ignition and updated alternator for all 1968 B-body models with 383 or 440 engines. reproduction.  $119.00 

HU213B  Forward light harness, 1968 Charger models, reproduction.  $175.00 

HU269B  Dash harness, 1968 Plymouth and Dodge B-body models with oil gauge, reproduction.  $499.00   

L38435  Backup light harness for 1967-1968 B-body models with M/T.  $49.95   

L38446  Wiper motor harness for 1968-early-1969 B-body models (before November 15, 1968) with 2-speed wipers.  $35.95 

L38447  A/C and heater harness, Dash-side for 1968-1970 B-body models. Reproduction  $45.95   

L38449  A/C and heater harness, Engine-side for 1968 B-body V8 models. Reproduction  $25.95

L39641  Bulkhead connector gasket and clip set for 1965-1970 Mopar B body models.  $9.95   

MM368  Headlight adjusting kit, 1968-1971 Satellite, Road Runner, GTX, Coronet, Super Bee, Charger, and 1968-1970 Belvedere models, reproduction.  $29.95 

RL38  Rear light harness, 1968 Charger models, reproduction.  $119.00   

USK2  Wiring strap kit, 1966-1970 B-body models, reproduction.  $16.95   

Subtotal: $1139.60
              -$170.92 (GARAGE9 15% off code)
              -$114.00 (10% off volume discount, $1,000 or more)
               +$36.93 (S&H)
                      +0 (tax)
                  +2.50 (package protection)
Total:       $894.10

[gordo1968charger]

yeah bull,
you ll need an electric voltage regulator,dual ballast resistor and a dual feed alternator too to go with the later model engine harness(modified for electric ignition)
someone correct me if i m wrong.

[bull]

yeah bull,
you ll need an electric voltage regulator,dual ballast resistor and a dual feed alternator too to go with the later model engine harness(modified for electric ignition)
someone correct me if i m wrong.

I'll probably be buying that stuff from Summit. This is just a wiring order. I'm wondering about the clips and fasteners though...

[BlueSS454]

I had them send the underhood strap kit when I ordered the dash harness.  Comes with just about everything except the clip to hold the headlight vacuum hoses in place.

[gordo1968charger]

yeah bull,
you ll need an electric voltage regulator,dual ballast resistor and a dual feed alternator too to go with the later model engine harness(modified for electric ignition)
someone correct me if i m wrong.

I'll probably be buying that stuff from Summit. This is just a wiring order. I'm wondering about the clips and fasteners though...

i ordered mine from summit,voltage reg was under 3o dollars from summit,year one wanted 55 dollars,after all this hobby is expensive enough.

[superduperbee]

Do they do custom modifications? Or would it be better for me to tackle it myselfe? I need a foreward harness but need to add MSD Digital 6, electric fans, fuel pumps and a couple nitrous systems to the wiring.

[Troy]

Do they do custom modifications? Or would it be better for me to tackle it myselfe? I need a foreward harness but need to add MSD Digital 6, electric fans, fuel pumps and a couple nitrous systems to the wiring.

The engine harness? If you're doing all that just make one. These are reproduction parts (presumably) designed for stock replacement. The best part is they use original connectors but I don't think the engine harness has too many of those. You can purchase the engine harness with provisions for a newer style alternator and electronic ignition but that's about as custom as it gets. With all the additions you're planning you'll probably want to look at adding more circuits/protection as the original wiring was never designed for that load.

Troy

[chargerkid01]

I've decided to buy a complete new harness for my 69, figured it would be to much od a headache to use a used one. I just don't know where to start I need every bit of the wiring, but don'y know which part numbers to order from YO!! Maybe you can help here is my info on my car:
1969 dodge charger
318 V8
Automatic on the column
Heat/AC
dashboard map light
3spd windsheild wipers
Everything idgoing back to stock except for the radio and I'm just putting a cd player in it. I think this is it.

[bull]

Do they do custom modifications? Or would it be better for me to tackle it myselfe? I need a foreward harness but need to add MSD Digital 6, electric fans, fuel pumps and a couple nitrous systems to the wiring.

The engine harness? If you're doing all that just make one. These are reproduction parts (presumably) designed for stock replacement. The best part is they use original connectors but I don't think the engine harness has too many of those. You can purchase the engine harness with provisions for a newer style alternator and electronic ignition but that's about as custom as it gets. With all the additions you're planning you'll probably want to look at adding more circuits/protection as the original wiring was never designed for that load.

Troy

They do sell this one for a 68 (I presume the other years too), but I don't know if it's enough to do what all you want:

P/N HU180BM

Engine harness modified for electronic ignition and updated alternator for all 1968 B-body models with 273 or 318 engines. reproduction.

[Troy]

Do they do custom modifications? Or would it be better for me to tackle it myselfe? I need a foreward harness but need to add MSD Digital 6, electric fans, fuel pumps and a couple nitrous systems to the wiring.

The engine harness? If you're doing all that just make one. These are reproduction parts (presumably) designed for stock replacement. The best part is they use original connectors but I don't think the engine harness has too many of those. You can purchase the engine harness with provisions for a newer style alternator and electronic ignition but that's about as custom as it gets. With all the additions you're planning you'll probably want to look at adding more circuits/protection as the original wiring was never designed for that load.

Troy

They do sell this one for a 68 (I presume the other years too), but I don't know if it's enough to do what all you want:

P/N HU180BM

Engine harness modified for electronic ignition and updated alternator for all 1968 B-body models with 273 or 318 engines. reproduction.

Yeah, I mentioned that.

Troy

[bull]

Do they do custom modifications? Or would it be better for me to tackle it myselfe? I need a foreward harness but need to add MSD Digital 6, electric fans, fuel pumps and a couple nitrous systems to the wiring.

The engine harness? If you're doing all that just make one. These are reproduction parts (presumably) designed for stock replacement. The best part is they use original connectors but I don't think the engine harness has too many of those. You can purchase the engine harness with provisions for a newer style alternator and electronic ignition but that's about as custom as it gets. With all the additions you're planning you'll probably want to look at adding more circuits/protection as the original wiring was never designed for that load.

Troy

They do sell this one for a 68 (I presume the other years too), but I don't know if it's enough to do what all you want:

P/N HU180BM

Engine harness modified for electronic ignition and updated alternator for all 1968 B-body models with 273 or 318 engines. reproduction.

Yeah, I mentioned that.

Troy

Good job!