1998 12V Wiring Harness Mods

[Dodge48]

 The project I'm working on that might be of interest to this forum is the 1948 Dodge COE with 1996 Cummins 5.9  I've got the structural and body fit problems resolved; current focus is on the harness; I've got a 1998 (12V) complete wiring harness, it appears that the engine harness is a pretty easy adaptation; now considering the harness came out of a traditional Ram 2500 I've had to make provision for re-routing some branches of the harness to provide for the much different layout required for the COE.  My intent was to "strip" un-needed wires from the body/interior systems; specifically ABS, Airbag System, Seatbelt electrical components and Instrument components.  I intend to use SW gauges which means buying or fabrication of a traditional 12V harness.  All sounds easy, I found the removal of the ABS could be done by wire removal up to the Power Distribution System don't really know if I have created problems by this approach since I cannot test the system until more is "hooked up or modified.  I'm finding the other sections I want to remove are inner-connected to systems I don't want to remove such as Cruise Control (I'm trying to use the 98 Steering column), Door Locks, etc.  Any knowledgable help appreciated.  Jim 360-372-2874

Edited August 21, 2018 by Dodge48
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