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Old Nov 21, 2019 | 11:56 AM
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Installing a Getty ducktail. Found these pictures on the forum. Which one would looks better, wiring harness inside ducktail or outside?


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Old Nov 21, 2019 | 12:45 PM
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In the process of prepping my Getty for paint myself and I prefer the clean oem concealed routing of the harness.
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Old Nov 21, 2019 | 05:35 PM
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This is a great question you ask. When I get home tonight I’ll share a picture of what you see through the grill inserts on the top. I do not like the way mine looks.
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Old Nov 21, 2019 | 08:29 PM
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Here we go. The only think that I would of done differently is that I would of been very specific that I did not want to see the wiring harness. From above. This is one part of the process that I did not think about. Here are two bad night shots.




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Old Nov 21, 2019 | 10:10 PM
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@BaileyII Yikes, if there isn't a way to complete tuck the wiring harness along the seam inside of the ducktail then underneath would be the better route. That's almost direct exposure to water when you wash your car.
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Old Nov 21, 2019 | 10:32 PM
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I’m sure there is I just wish someone would of coached me 1st. I tried taking the fan off then tried to hide the harness. But to be honest I didn’t give it all my effort. At least teddysam1 can use these facts to help in his decision.

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Old Nov 23, 2019 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by EG997C2
In the process of prepping my Getty for paint myself and I prefer the clean oem concealed routing of the harness.
pls post photos when done - ur car is looking insane
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Old Nov 23, 2019 | 05:16 PM
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BaileyII,
I like the clean look from underneath and don’t particularly want to see the wiring harness from above however, on my test fit you could still see the third brake light wire leading to the third brake light in the ducktail. So, at this point if I can see one wire then what’s two wires. Also, I’m thinking of covering the wires with a plastic wire wrap. Maybe that will look ok......
Unfortunately, for the clean look you have to drill a hole where it can be seen from the top or the wires won’t reach.....thoughts?

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