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Sun Mar 14, 2010 10:14 pm

On the hunt for one. Where on-line can I find the best one for my 70 Ghia?

Sun Mar 14, 2010 10:21 pm

http://www.karmannghia.com/products.asp?strMasterCat=3352&strYear=&strBodyType=

might be out of stock but give them a call.

Sun Mar 14, 2010 11:04 pm

http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=4094&idproduct=3095

http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=4116&idproduct=3111

Sun Mar 14, 2010 11:55 pm

I have changed from generator to altenator. Do you know if these harnesses accomodate that?

Mon Mar 15, 2010 5:21 pm

Anybody know if I can use the 73-74 harness that is setup for the AL82 alt in my 70 that's been converted?

Mon Mar 15, 2010 7:45 pm

There were a lot of electrical changes in the 73-73 model years regarding the fusebox and lighting. I think you'd be better using the correct '70 harness and converting the wiring for an alternator. I have not done the conversion, but it can't be more than a couple of wires different.

Most likely the harnesses are all built by the same company. I bought mine from KGPR and it fit perfect, an exact twin to the OE German. Buy the whole harness kit and not just the main harness.
Good Luck!

Mon Mar 15, 2010 7:50 pm

I talked to Kustom 1 Warehouse and they said that the 70 with the alternator modification was available for $295. They don't list any Ghia harnesses on their website but they can special order them from Wiring Works.

http://www.kustom1warehouse.net/Bug_replacement_VW_wire_harness_p/wiringharness%20bug.htm

Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:06 am

I figured I would want a complete harness, I see some that say dash and back...does this not include the wiring for the front of the car (headlights, turn signals, etc. No biggee to convert a 70 harness to accomadate an alternator, was just asking. Thanks for the tips people I'll use this information to help me find the best one!

Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:56 am

Call Tom, he is Wiring Works. 310-519-8147

Fri Mar 19, 2010 8:18 am

Purchase in-line style fuses with waterproof caps and wire it yourself. Unless you are trying to build an OEM show car modernize and do it yourself...http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3150583&CAWELAID=197241778