Originally posted by funtime:
What is the difference in the $100.00 wiring harness and the $300.00 harness?
$200.
Seriously, the high dollar harness comes with all the extras you'll need for A/C, electric fans/wipers/windows and all the stereo equipment anyone would ever need. You get all the connectors and (I believe) a large fuse block with modern spade-type fuses. I went with the cheap one since I plan to have all (non-motor) accessories on a separate power source. And yes, they really are easy to install. Match the numbers, follow the colors; and you're done.
I fabricated a new mount for my alternator from 1/4" straight stock and a hunk of angle iron. One of the water pump bolts holds the top bracket. I'm sure somebody makes the right item, but I'm cheap and the raw material was right there....