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> Ordering a New Kroon Wire Harness, Need some feedback
gcrotvik
post Dec 1 2016, 06:32 PM
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I have been working with Gerald Kroon at Kroon Wire Harnesses. I just sent them my 70 harness as a core and as soon as they receive it, they will begin building my 914-6 main chassis harness. Gerald suggested that I order a 70 ROW harness as that's what most customers order for a 914-6.

I understand what "Rest of World" means in general terms but not sure what that means exactly when it comes to a US build car (US v. ROW features/options).

My car is a conversion but will have all 914-6 specific parts (steering column, switches, wiper, etc.).

Your feedback and opinion regarding the 70 ROW harness, as being the correct harness, is welcome! I do not want to order the wrong harness.

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post Dec 1 2016, 06:55 PM
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I sent him my '71 - 4 harness to duplicate. After almost 2 years he said he decided not to duplicate it and asked if I wanted it back. Hell yes. Cost me $75 in shipping that I didn't get back. No compensatin from Kroon for the use of my harness for almost 2 years. I know he tells people to list their harnesses for very little value to beat customs but you take a gamble if your harness is lost in shipping.
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post Dec 1 2016, 07:44 PM
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No experience with him but the finish product looks good. I would never buy one since it easy to fix a harness and I'm a CSOB and an electrician.
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post Dec 1 2016, 08:08 PM
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I got a harness for a 356 from them. It looks very good but has not yet been installed so time will tell. Looks way better than what i originally had. It wasn't quick by any means but he kept me updated and added things I wanted without much change in price.
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post Dec 2 2016, 02:51 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Dec 1 2016, 04:55 PM) *

I sent him my '71 - 4 harness to duplicate. After almost 2 years he said he decided not to duplicate it and asked if I wanted it back. Hell yes. Cost me $75 in shipping that I didn't get back. No compensatin from Kroon for the use of my harness for almost 2 years. I know he tells people to list their harnesses for very little value to beat customs but you take a gamble if your harness is lost in shipping.


If your 1971 harness is a late model year has the 14 pin connector at the steering column, I may be interested in buying it if its is for sale. LMK.
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post Dec 2 2016, 03:19 PM
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I bought a -6 engine harness from Kroon and have no problems with it.
It fits and works fine
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post Dec 2 2016, 03:42 PM
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Greg the only thing that jumps out as an obvious diff. to me is marker lights.
U.S. cars had/has wiring for them ROW doesnt (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Dec 2 2016, 04:04 PM
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Greg the only thing that jumps out as an obvious diff. to me is marker lights.
U.S. cars had/has wiring for them ROW doesnt (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)


Thanks Rich,

Jeff Bowlsby mentioned that too. I have the parts for euro turn buckets and am considering doing a side marker delete on this car. The ROW harness is perfect then. What about the seat belt warning buzzer on US cars? Was that a standard on 6's?

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post Dec 2 2016, 07:57 PM
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QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Dec 2 2016, 03:51 PM) *

QUOTE(mepstein @ Dec 1 2016, 04:55 PM) *

I sent him my '71 - 4 harness to duplicate. After almost 2 years he said he decided not to duplicate it and asked if I wanted it back. Hell yes. Cost me $75 in shipping that I didn't get back. No compensatin from Kroon for the use of my harness for almost 2 years. I know he tells people to list their harnesses for very little value to beat customs but you take a gamble if your harness is lost in shipping.


If your 1971 harness is a late model year has the 14 pin connector at the steering column, I may be interested in buying it if its is for sale. LMK.

It's not for sale.
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post Dec 3 2016, 05:24 AM
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The sixes do not have the seat belt warning buzzer so no worries there. I would guess that the ROW cars had the same 3 speed wipers, turn signal switches, etc. I deleted the side marker lights on the six I restored and it looked nicer in my opinion.
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Dec 2 2016, 01:55 AM) *

I sent him my '71 - 4 harness to duplicate. After almost 2 years he said he decided not to duplicate it and asked if I wanted it back. Hell yes. Cost me $75 in shipping that I didn't get back. No compensatin from Kroon for the use of my harness for almost 2 years. I know he tells people to list their harnesses for very little value to beat customs but you take a gamble if your harness is lost in shipping.


The reason for not making the -4 harness from what he told me is that he cant find the relay plate connector unless he orders like 1000 pieces of it. I think it should be possible to 3D print the parts, a bit more expensive per part but at least possible to make....
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