Successful Junkyard Run!

[1981.EK1]

Thank you to Pasco Auto Wrecking! all cost $170. Got the steering column, instrument cluster, stock FM radio and speakers, plus an extra wheel with tire, and driver side mirror to replace the current one which is taped together . I might be willing to sell the rest of the cluster after I cannibalize the tach. So lucky i found this so close to home!


By hawk47 at 2012-02-03


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By hawk47 at 2012-02-03

[Hazwan]

Nice find.

Whats with the white box behind the cluster with the wires coming out of it?

[lostscotiaguy]

Nice Score! I've got some suitable local donors in my area and I managed to get an original radio as well, unfortunately someone decide it was ok to keep putting their lit cigarettes against the "pre-selected station" buttons, and half of them have slight burns on them.... It'll still be cool to have a stereo that doesn't stick halway out the dash!

[EM1 ADCT]

Jealous! Nice find man!

[bsamper]

Hi there - I'm reading this from Philadelphia and I am in desperate need of an alternator wiring harness and both the 6 pin blocks - I saw your post and called Pasco Wreckers where the guy did inform me that he hasd one - but as soon as he found out I was in Philadelphia - he refused to "send some wires all the way across country" - REALLY? What an asshole!! - Anyway - I am desperate and the car is just sitting there without it - 1980 Accord - The search for this parts(s) is exactly why I joined this forum and lo and behold right off the bat I find a source and the guy is a total tool. WTF? - Does anyone know where I can get one - totally discontinued by Honda - NO ONE HAS ONE as far as parts houses etc... HELP.

[lostscotiaguy]

Which blocks specifically are you looking for? I'm assuming you mean (at least one of them) is the one that actually plugs onto the alternator itself... I should know this but unless I'm looking at it I'm kinda clueless.

I can probably find the parts you need at my local Pick and pull. I really can't imagine shipping would be that much, especially with all the flat rate shipping deals you can get nowadays...hell I could probably just send them in a "heavy letter" and throw a little extra postage on it. I'm presently unemployed, hence no income but I'm due for my income tax return any day now so I wouldn't mind grabbing that on my next trip to PNP. As for payment, assuming it's not too much I don't really think i'd charge you. I have a paypal account (I only use it so I can buy stuff on Ebay with my C.C.) but I'm so unfamiliar with the payment transfer stuff it'd probably be more trouble for me than it's worth...giving away "a few bucks" to help out a fellow old-school Honda lover is nothin, I'd just be happy to know there's another 1st Gen out on the road! Let me know If you can, exactly what harnesses you're looking for...

[1981.EK1]

Sorry to hear the junkyard guy was a dick to you! I might go back out there again when I get some more cash. Maybe we can work something out.

[Tomisimo]

cool, an original parts are hard to find nowadays. but I just wanted to poke at this picture. My friend had an old Mazda 929 fron 1979 rwd, the point being that. I love how in the old days they actualy printed wiring diograms, and in that Mazda thingie, in owners manual there was specks and detailed " how to's" set timing, or adgust valve clearences. This goes to show how the consumer culture ruined cars of today. Before they made a car, and wanted it to be serviced and maintained by the owner..

[1981.EK1]

Not many of these left in Norway I presume, Tomismo? Hondas can handle a lot just not salt The one at the junkyard was from illinois, tabs said '97. SOOO much undercarriage rust!

[79cord]

Nice score on the Radio & optional/LX rear speakers, & remote mirror. The rear speaker covers don't like UV light so are usually a mess here if found.
Note regarding Alternator wiring harness; '81 had a revised wiring harness with lots of different connectors to replace old designs, though it may not have affected that harness..

[Tomisimo]

Not many of these left in Norway I presume, Tomismo? Hondas can handle a lot just not salt The one at the junkyard was from illinois, tabs said '97. SOOO much undercarriage rust!

No there are almost none left. But I see one now and than that shows up for sale, usually they are mint and expensive. Rust and Japanese cars dont like each other for sure

[2ndGenGuy]

Nice find man! I love the wrecking yard finds, when you get all the parts you need! It's like finding gold! I found the older, flush mount radio. It is the radio that powers the single speaker up in the dashboard! I had that original radio, but I didn't really care for how it stuck out... I'd like to find a shop around here that has some guys who know how to fix up old school radios and such. It tends to lose the station as I drive and I have to keep retuning it... Also the AM doesn't work. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3hh1ctT6rE

[1981.EK1]

Nice find man! I love the wrecking yard finds, when you get all the parts you need! It's like finding gold! I found the older, flush mount radio. It is the radio that powers the single speaker up in the dashboard! I had that original radio, but I didn't really care for how it stuck out... I'd like to find a shop around here that has some guys who know how to fix up old school radios and such. It tends to lose the station as I drive and I have to keep retuning it... Also the AM doesn't work. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3hh1ctT6rE

Thanks man! Yea the FM radio loses reception frequently. Plus the radio/fan only work when they want to, both with the original and replacement radio. The radio will work in accessory but will die when the engine cranks sometimes. I am going to clean the fuse contacts and see if that helps, but I have a feeling there are some wiring issues. Honestly I just want to put in an after market stereo with mp3 capability, but I assume a bit of rewiring is necessary and I am not that familiar with car audio Any help from you gentlemen on audio setups will be much appreciated!

[2ndGenGuy]

Most audio setups are pretty basic. All you need is constant power, switched power (when you turn the key on), ground, and your speaker outputs. The car should have all of these wired up to the stock stereo, and hooking those up to an aftermarket deck should be a breeze.

If you think you might be having fuse problems, go to the store and buy a GRIP of fuses and replace ALL of them! I found that after so many years, the fuses deteriorate, and they lose contact inside with the end caps. I had lots of weird electrical issues that pretty much all went away when I replaced the fuses.

[1981.EK1]

Most audio setups are pretty basic. All you need is constant power, switched power (when you turn the key on), ground, and your speaker outputs. The car should have all of these wired up to the stock stereo, and hooking those up to an aftermarket deck should be a breeze.

If you think you might be having fuse problems, go to the store and buy a GRIP of fuses and replace ALL of them! I found that after so many years, the fuses deteriorate, and they lose contact inside with the end caps. I had lots of weird electrical issues that pretty much all went away when I replaced the fuses.

so ten amp rated wires and fuse for the stock am radio could handle a modern stereo?

[2ndGenGuy]

Hmm that's a good question. I don't think most decks really put out the power that they advertise. 10 amps is enough power for 120 watts. I think that most car stereos don't go anywhere near that. I guess you'll have to look at the power requirements for the deck, but that should be just fine. I mean, what kind of deck are we talking about here?