Wiring Part Availability

[Fry]

OK...I need to lengthen and shorten various branches of my wiring harness to neatly hide and locate the various components...

I plan on buying a complete used harness off of Ebay to be able to have the correctly colored and marked wires to add length to certain branches.

My Brother, who does a lot of wiring will b doing the work with my assistance, he suggested I buy the individual metal pins (Brass?) that fit over the end of each wire and push into the back side of the plastic blocks/connectors. I've seen him take these types of things apart and feel he knows what hes doing. By having the brass pins for the loom areas I need to shorten I can/he can just cut the loom to the required length, put on new pins and push each pig tail into the connector (After removing the old ones), or something like that, basically he said buy going and getting a bunch pf new pins it will reduce the need for un-necessary soldered joints. He also said the need for these is he has found it difficult to re-use the old ones, I guess prying them off the wires and reattaching them to the shortened wires is hit or miss.

So, can I buy these somewhere?

Additionally, can I purchase the individual plastic connectors/blocks, not the ones on the wiring loom end but rather from the relays and components they attach to? If I can purchase the connectors, as well as a used harness I/he can make basically extension type plugs for the areas that need lengthening.

Anyone have any ideas on if I can get these items, where and how much?

[Big Rich]

 Do a google search for "vintage connections". They sell huge kits with everything or smaller, more individual kits.

[Fry]

Do a google search for "vintage connections". They sell huge kits with everything or smaller, more individual kits.

Big Rick, simply outstanding, thank you so so much for that link/tip...

On there site, if I ordered the CK-2 and CK-5 Kit, would I get everything I need to accomplish what Im trying to do? I know I'd have a lot left over, but I wanna make sure I have spares to give my brother who does this stuff every now and again, and dont wanna have to run out at the last minute to try and get one little stupid item the kit doesnt have. To make it easier to reply I C/P the contents of each kit and, let me know if it has what you think Ill need.

Thanks.

CK-2 Kit
Item    p/n    Pieces
4mm Bullet terminal/insulator ..............    SB1    50
4mm Single socket terminal/insulator ....    SS1    50
4mm Dual socket terminal/insulator ......    DS1    10
4mm Triple socket terminal/insulator.....    TS1    5
Brass eyelet terminal, 4.5mm ID .........    BE4    15
Brass eyelet terminal, 5.5mm ID .........    BE5    15
Brass eyelet terminal, 6.5mm ID .........    BE6    15
Two-pin block connector pair, M/F .....    MP2N 1
Three-pin block connector pair, M/F ...    MP3N 1
Four-pin block connector pair, M/F ....    MP4N 1
Ratcheting crimping tool ..................    RTL    1
Nine-compartment storage box ........    2BX    1
Printed instruction set

CK-5 Kit
White M/F 2-Pin Connector Shells .......    HP2    4
White M/F 3-Pin Connector Shells .......    HP3    4
Red M/F 4-Pin Shells ........................    HP4    4
White M/F 6-Pin Shells .....................    HP6    3
Black M/F 9-Pin Shells ......................    HP9    2
2.8mm Male Spade Terminals .............    M28    100
2.8mm Female Spade Terminals ..........    F28OEM    100
Adjustable-Compartment Box .............    5BX    1

[Big Rich]

No problem. I personally haven't ordered from them but know others who have. Nothing but praise about them.

[Fry]

No problem. I personally haven't ordered from them but know others who have. Nothing but praise about them.

So, with the above listed components, think I'll cover what I need?

[Big Rich]

I actually have no idea. I've never worked on a GS500 or used their wiring kits. I think your bro could give you a better answer.

[ben2go]

Vintage connections is good to do biz with.I have.Call them if you have any questions.I do not know what all connectors are on our GS's.When I redo the harness on my 91,I plan to use GM weather pack connectors every where I can.Just tossing out an idea since GS seem to have connection issues at times.They can be bought at most any parts store.

[the mole]

If you have to do soldered connections, use heat shrink rather than electrical tape, or use self-amalgamating tape. Wipe joint with silicone first to prevent corrosion.

[The Buddha]

Guys the best way to do this AFAIK - go to pull a part and pull these things off cars with missing doors etc. I got a coffee can full.
New chinese crap has a lot of moulding flash in the holes ... you may get poor contact if you use that.

Cool.
Buddha.

[ben2go]

Guys the best way to do this AFAIK - go to pull a part and pull these things off cars with missing doors etc. I got a coffee can full.
New chinese crap has a lot of moulding flash in the holes ... you may get poor contact if you use that.

Cool.
Buddha.

The ones I get from All Pro are not like that.They are the ones made by Delphi for GM.

[Fry]

Ben, BUddah and the others that chimed in, I think i will go from a kit from Vintage connections...

Using this kit, I will have no soldered joints.

I will re-wrap and shrink wrap everything to mimick or better the factory look and protection.

Pics to follow.

Thanks again.