70-72 wiring under dash center console area

[Mike E.]

Anyone have pics of how the wiring is routed around/through the air ducting and down to the heater control? I'm working on an early 72 (October 71-1st design seat belts) that has power everything, ac, 4-speed. Po was an "electrician" and retired with a universal harness, added grounds, and didn't run wiring to many items, so no original wiring to copy. Thanks. By the way, ls-5 with power windows, etc.

[Patrick H.]

Re: 70-72 wiring under dash center console area

Any particulars you want Mike that aren't in the AIM?
I have an Oct 71 car here.

Patrick

[Mike E.]

Re: 70-72 wiring under dash center console area

I've looked in the AIM and the service manual with no success. There's defroster ductwork that extends to the center opening in the top of the dash. What, if any wiring goes between that and the firewall? And between that and the ductwork that leads to the ac vent above the center gauge cluster? And above/below the ductwork that extends to the left of that first piece which has a vacuum hose connected to it? Everything is out and apart--no problems with the ductwork, just with how/where the wiring is routed in relationship to it. Don't want to pinch any wires.
Thanks!

[Tom L.]

Re: 70-72 wiring under dash center console area

Mike, I have a similar car from the same month of '71, LS5, A/C, power windows, etc... I may have photo's of the dash but it's been a long time since it's been apart. I'll look this weekend. Hopefully I'll be able to help.

[Randall K.]

Re: 70-72 wiring under dash center console area

Assuming mine was unmolested when I took it apart a few years ago, it appears that all wiring was between the instrument cluster and the defroster duct. It seems that maybe a few vacuum lines did go in back of the defroster duct. Unfortunately, I don't think you can tell from this picture.

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[Tom L.]

Re: 70-72 wiring under dash center console area

I checked, sad to say the only pics are in my head. From what I remember Randal's pics are correct. In his pics I didn't see the radio Amp. If it had stereo there will be more components under the dash. Again, this is only my memory. Good luck!!