[CT] WTB: Formula tail lights wiring harness
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WTB: Formula tail lights wiring harness
Looking for the rear tail lights wiring harness from a Formula, working and not chopped up. PM me if you have one and a price. Thanks, Mike.
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Re: WTB: Formula tail lights wiring harness
What year? The tail light harness plug changed somewhere in the middle. I know in 86 it was a wide flat white or clear plug, and later (91-92) it's a square black plug, but not sure when the changeover happened. Also you'll want to match the harness to the trunk latch and rear courtesy light, probably 3rd brake light if applicable too, since all those are part of the tail light harness.
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Re: WTB: Formula tail lights wiring harness
I have an 84 Trans Am and I like the Formula tail lights better. I already have a nice set with the center filler panel. My car does not have a 3rd brake light. I did not realize the number of bulbs and functions were different. I can modify my harness, but I would rather just plug in the correct harness.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto...ml#post6124395
The car does have that lame "trunk" light with the switch. Also it does not have the pull down hatch.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto...ml#post6124395
The car does have that lame "trunk" light with the switch. Also it does not have the pull down hatch.
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Re: WTB: Formula tail lights wiring harness
I have an 84 Trans Am and I like the Formula tail lights better. I already have a nice set with the center filler panel. My car does not have a 3rd brake light. I did not realize the number of bulbs and functions were different. I can modify my harness, but I would rather just plug in the correct harness.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto...ml#post6124395
The car does have that lame "trunk" light with the switch. Also it does not have the pull down hatch.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto...ml#post6124395
The car does have that lame "trunk" light with the switch. Also it does not have the pull down hatch.
Ya 84's don't have pull down hatch option. IIRC, That didn't come out until 87/88.
I have a harness out of a 91 GTA and I MIGHT have one from a 86 Firebird.
PM me your offer shipped to CT
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Re: WTB: Formula tail lights wiring harness
See attached.
My car has the 2nd style down.
I want to convert to the 5th pic.
The number of bulbs and their functions are different.
Your 86 Firebird harness might work.
My car has the 2nd style down.
I want to convert to the 5th pic.
The number of bulbs and their functions are different.
Your 86 Firebird harness might work.
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Re: WTB: Formula tail lights wiring harness
I have an 89 formula I'm parting out, it's a pulldown model. Harness is in excellent condition somehow, no cracks that I've seen, not bubba'd and is the style you are converting to.
i can pull the complete harness, car is going to crusher in like a week after I strip it down
i can pull the complete harness, car is going to crusher in like a week after I strip it down
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Re: WTB: Formula tail lights wiring harness
I'm interested. See post #2 above. Can you tell me what connector your harness has? Again, mine is an 84. I just won't use the pulldown and 3rd brake light wiring, since my car does not have either.
dixie wrecked, I just noticed - you also have a carbed 334.
PM me with the connector info. I think the best way would be for you to cut the harness on the car side, so that I have both sides of the connector in question. Try to leave 6-8" of wire, please. I'm sure I can make it work from there.
dixie wrecked, I just noticed - you also have a carbed 334.
PM me with the connector info. I think the best way would be for you to cut the harness on the car side, so that I have both sides of the connector in question. Try to leave 6-8" of wire, please. I'm sure I can make it work from there.
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Re: WTB: Formula tail lights wiring harness
I have to reverse myself a bit... Happened to be in a box of wiring briefly today, looks like the tail light harness on earlier cars is separate from the rest of the rear body wiring. I found a box of harnesses from an 86, including the various trunk wiring, and not the tail light harness. I've got a good idea where the tail light harness is too, just can't get to it at the moment. These things happen when parts are stored all over the place.
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Re: WTB: Formula tail lights wiring harness
I know what you mean. Getting older does not help either.
Let me know when/if you find it.
Let me know when/if you find it.
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Re: WTB: Formula tail lights wiring harness
I'm interested. See post #2 above. Can you tell me what connector your harness has? Again, mine is an 84. I just won't use the pulldown and 3rd brake light wiring, since my car does not have either.
dixie wrecked, I just noticed - you also have a carbed 334.
PM me with the connector info. I think the best way would be for you to cut the harness on the car side, so that I have both sides of the connector in question. Try to leave 6-8" of wire, please. I'm sure I can make it work from there.
dixie wrecked, I just noticed - you also have a carbed 334.
PM me with the connector info. I think the best way would be for you to cut the harness on the car side, so that I have both sides of the connector in question. Try to leave 6-8" of wire, please. I'm sure I can make it work from there.
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Re: WTB: Formula tail lights wiring harness
Now I know where it is also. I will check mine today, but it is supposed to rain.
That is a great socket holder you have there. Who makes it? I want one.
That is a great socket holder you have there. Who makes it? I want one.
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Re: WTB: Formula tail lights wiring harness
Yeah, column came out after hour 2.
I have no idea who makes it, but I think I got it at Lowe's on sale for like $18 bucks or so - it's convenient as hell for parts runs and whatnot!
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Re: WTB: Formula tail lights wiring harness
Sent PM.