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Old 02-08-2020, 08:33 PM
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Default Y-body wire harness straps??

Well thank you guys again for helping me find some unusual parts. I was looking in the performance years parts catalog and cannot find any of the engine harness straps that hold the harness down To the wheel wells. I was wondering if there was something close from a different manufacturer maybe a Mopar or a Ford? For full size they are available but they are 2 1/2 inches long which is probably an inch more than our cars used.
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Old 02-08-2020, 10:20 PM
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I just use a plastic zip tie, pull tight & cut off the excess.

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Old 02-14-2020, 10:36 PM
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I actually, removed the old straps, filled the old holes /welded and used the larger straps, looks factory!!!

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Old 02-14-2020, 10:56 PM
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Weld up holes was looking like best option. Don’t know why I’m fussy about the little details so much and the car is far from stock not even close ... but I wanted it to look as original as possible.

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Old 02-19-2020, 10:12 PM
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Default Wire Tie Strap Resource

Go to www.opgi.com
Sort for 1963 Pontiac LeMans
Further refine to Fasteners & Hardware / Ties & Straps
Look for Strap Set, 2pcs, $3.99
Exact reproduction of original
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I've purchased from several sources straps for this purpose without luck, most are too large. The last car that I parted had 3 of what I believe are the original straps pictured. I've used black tie straps, installed from under the fender so you don't see the zip part.
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Old 02-21-2020, 09:24 PM
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I was thinking at the next car show I can pay close attention to different brands to see if one of them have something close that looks like it would be more original-ish. There must be some brand out there that didn’t have a 2 1/2 inch stretch. I’m think I’m getting a little too overboard on some stuff for a car that isn’t original. those little details sometimes makes you feel like your car looks better too. but just to yourself sometimes . Lol.

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Old 02-22-2020, 11:48 AM
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Default Y-body wire harness straps??

If anyone has an OEM example in pristine shape or nos(good luck) I can give it to my son and see if he can reproduce it with his CAD printer. Not the right name of the technology, I know, but you get the idea.
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The straps in post 5 are not the right ones?

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Old 02-25-2020, 02:12 AM
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Yea post 5 are to long. Nice how the catalog says they fit tho. Doesn’t these people check their parts before they lost them.

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Old 02-27-2020, 12:25 AM
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If anyone has an OEM example in pristine shape or nos(good luck) I can give it to my son and see if he can reproduce it with his CAD printer. Not the right name of the technology, I know, but you get the idea.
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One in the mail to you, hope it works out.

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