Need Engine Compartment Harness Help

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  1. ChesapeakeChris

    ChesapeakeChris Well-Known Member

    ChesapeakeChris, Sep 15, 2023
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  2. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Yes, the alternator connections include the larger diameter red wire w/rubber boot seen on upper left as well as diode connection, and in the middle of the photo the four wire voltage regulator connector can be seen. I see the A/C connector in there too, in case your car has it.

    Devon
     
    DaWildcat, Sep 15, 2023
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  3. ChesapeakeChris

    ChesapeakeChris Well-Known Member

    Awesome.

    Vehicle fitment states, 1971 Buick Skylark (funny, Skylarks didn't have 455's - did they?).

    I imagine it's good for most 455 years (mine is 72)...
     
    ChesapeakeChris, Sep 15, 2023
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  4. ChesapeakeChris

    ChesapeakeChris Well-Known Member

    Their website seems contradictory and quirky...I'll call them tomorrow - thanks for the help...
     
    ChesapeakeChris, Sep 15, 2023
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  5. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    You should be good. And no, to get 455 you had to check the GS box. :)

    Devon
     
    DaWildcat, Sep 15, 2023
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  6. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Good idea to call & confirm.

    Devon
     
    DaWildcat, Sep 15, 2023
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  7. ChesapeakeChris

    ChesapeakeChris Well-Known Member

    Didn't see a GS box, just this (see pic):

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    ChesapeakeChris, Sep 15, 2023
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  8. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Not surprising. The folks behind the e-commerce site programming aren't necessarily the gearheads.

    Devon
     
    DaWildcat, Sep 15, 2023
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  9. Houndogforever

    Houndogforever Silver Level contributor

    I bought all of my wiring harnesses from American AutoWire. https://americanautowire.com/

    They look great and so far everything is where it is supposed to be.
     
    Houndogforever, Sep 15, 2023
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  10. Max Damage

    Max Damage I'm working on it!

    I agree with Jon, better to buy form the manufacturer or a special reseller like Todd that knows our cars and stands behind their products.

    Companies like OPG don't seem to know much and can be contradictory and confusing even in person.
     
    Max Damage, Sep 15, 2023
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  11. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Buy one from Todd Miller at Stage1restoration.com ...he will make sure you get the right one.
     
    Smartin, Sep 16, 2023
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  12. ChesapeakeChris

    ChesapeakeChris Well-Known Member

    Odd, their website is even worse than OPGI and have no weekend customer service...
     
    ChesapeakeChris, Sep 16, 2023
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  13. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Todd doesn't run a FB group. Which one are you referring to?
     
    Smartin, Sep 16, 2023
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  14. ChesapeakeChris

    ChesapeakeChris Well-Known Member

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/BuickGSOwners/

    Was I confused/mistaken about the moderators?

    Maybe I was thinking TA Performance and Mike Tomaszewski...

    It was Curtis Stanley...
     
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    ChesapeakeChris, Sep 16, 2023
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  15. jaye

    jaye Well-Known Member

    Todd is stage 1 restoration, I’ve been buying from him for years . Never had an issue, when I had a question I always got a response.
     
    jaye, Sep 16, 2023
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  16. ChesapeakeChris

    ChesapeakeChris Well-Known Member

    Like I said, maybe a mistake; perhaps it was Curtis Stanley...at https://www.facebook.com/groups/BuickGSOwners/
     
    ChesapeakeChris, Sep 16, 2023
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  17. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    What did you do to piss him off LOL?:D
     
    Smartin, Sep 16, 2023
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  18. ChesapeakeChris

    ChesapeakeChris Well-Known Member

    Questioning a guy about a fake Stage 1 he was trying to sell...before I knew it, POOF, his post was gone, then so was I...
     
    ChesapeakeChris, Sep 16, 2023
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  19. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    Todd doesn't run any Facebook groups.

    I got both front harnesses from American Autowire back in 2020 when I did the new engine. I forgot Todd was carrying them or would have bought from him. I had zero issues with their website or their products.

    From what I've seen on that Buick GS Facebook page, there's some serious keyboard warriors trolling around there who actually need to get banned.
     
    Brett Slater, Sep 16, 2023
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  20. Quick Buick

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    Quick Buick, Sep 16, 2023
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