73 Charger - Electrical

[FLASH80]

Hello Charger Forum!  

We are working on restoring a 73 Charger and as noted by other posters, there just ain't nothing like 30 year old wiring to get you excited!   Actually, my concern is, as everyone investing time and effort into restoration doubtlessly is, fire.

So... I am looking for a resource in terms of everything related to wiring: From new/replacement wiring harnesses to books and diagrams.   I know we have some specific things to address but I'd really like to get to know the "lay of the land" as it were (and right now, I know next to nothing!).   I'd appreciate referrals of suppliers, part numbers, urls, whatever ya got!   Heck, I'm even game for a trip to the local library if that's what it takes!

Thanks in advance!

[NHCharger]

Best thing to do is get a factory service manual. Pick up some Mopar mags. Mopar Muscle and MCG (mopar collectors guide). Lot's of ads in them for parts and assorted goodies. Somewhere on this website I believe is a list of suppliers for NOS parts and reproduction parts (including wiring harnesses).

[Chryco Psycho]

Evans wiring is a great source for new wiring harnesses 

[FLASH80]

Thanks for the tips.  I visited a few websites, and specifically on yearone.com, I saw "Factory Service" under their literature and pubs but didn't see a specific one for the 1973 Charger.  I am checking with Haynes to see what appropriate publications they offer.  Year One offers harnesses, but I was surprised at the pricing for replacements, just seemed a bit on the high side.  I'll give Evans a call a bit later today. 

Again, thanks for the advice. This project is like pulling a thread on a sweater... but you all know, it's a beauty.

[Crazy440]

Bought mine from this place. 
http://classicautomanuals.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CAM&Product_Code=1973+Dodge&Category_Code=DO
A bud, also has a hard bound service manual, that I use sometimes. I'll ask him where he got it. But, he's had it forever.

[FLASH80]

Hey Crazy440,  The CD will be perfect.  Thanks so much for the link!

[Monstruo'71]

There are some sites when information about cabling like: http://www.valiant.org/electrical-diagrams.html it's very similiar, another is: http://www.chargerfever.com/71electrical.htm it's for Charger 71 but I thing that is the same.
I hope it's help

[FLASH80]

Posted by: Monstruo'71 
There are some sites when information about cabling like: http://www.valiant.org/electrical-diagrams.html it's very similiar, another is: http://www.chargerfever.com/71electrical.htm it's for Charger 71 but I thing that is the same.
I hope it's help

Thanks for the tip Monstruo.  It's great to get all these links.  For some reason, it looks like the chargerfever.com site is unavailable now?

Btw, we did get ahold of a Factory Service Manual but the CD version is taking forever to arrive :-(  [/color]

[Crazy440]

It took awhile for mine to get here, also.  But it was worth the wait.  I've used mine so much I'm surprised it's not worn out. When I'm working on something specific, I print off a copy, to use in the garage.  Did all my electrical, that way.
Crazy

[FLASH80]

Hey Crazy440, the cd finally came.  Now I just have to get the time start looking through it... and tracking down all the little problems. Thanks again for the tip on where to get the manual!

[Nacho-RT74]

some doubt about diagram I can help...I made/remake/repaired/traced, EVERY wire on my car and some models can change depends of options

[FLASH80]

Hey Nacho, Thanks for the offer.  I hear you on the options issue, and I'm sure I will have some questions in the near future. 

[Nacho-RT74]

I "made" all the wiring on my car... when I say made is not really MADE the wiring, just remove the old tape searching wire by wire every burned area,replace terminals and damaged wires, etc...