Author: Fireguyfire

Heater motor wiring

I’m going through the electrical on my 70 300 convertible; the previous owner had removed the factory wiring and added an aftermarket harness that lead to only half of things working, etc.
I’ve tested and reinstalled the factory wiring harness, and am …

Engine bay refresh

I have the 440 out of my 70 300 convertible, and I’m going to refresh the engine bay before I reinstall it (after I refresh the 440 as well!).
The entire engine bay has been poorly brush painted black, including the wiper motor, heater, etc.
My questio…

Rear seat speaker question

So my 1970 300 has the basic radio with the dash speaker, but also has the rear seat speaker.
When I removed the rear seat when I was refreshing the interior I found the rear speaker wire cooled up under the seat.
My car has a power antenna switch so i…

Engine removal questions

I’m going to pull the engine out of my 70 300 convertible so that I can detail my engine bay, install a new engine gasket and seal kit in the 440, and repaint the engine.

in the FSM it recommends removing the transmission first, then the engine. I am …

Wiring harness buzzer question

I’m making good progress on the original dash wiring harness I am reinstalling back into my 70 300 convertible.
I’ve tested and repaired everything, and I’ve figured out what each wire and connection is for, or at least 90%.

in behind the gauge cluste…

Door seals source

Does anyone know a source for new door seals for a 1970 300 convertible?

1970 300 dash harness

I’ve recently bought a 1970 300 convertible that had a few electrical issues.
The previous owner had (poorly) installed a B body painless wiring harness in the car, and it was a poor decision.
Luckily he kept the factory harnesses and I’ve gone through…