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OldChevy61 · 12-19-2015, 11:26 AM

I ve almost got the outside of my cab stripped and ready to strip out the dash. I am going to be doing a complete rewire when reassembly happens. Question is ,do I need to be concerned with the old harness. I want throw it away,but just can't see labeling all those wires if I'm going back new. In my mind,just rip it out and keep going. This is assuming the new harnesses come with everything labled. Also reccomendations on a new harness. Thanks

63burban · 12-19-2015, 12:11 PM

Save the old harness for the connectors for now.

frankslagoon · 12-19-2015, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 63burban

Save the old harness for the connectors for now.

Ya better keep it. maybe pull the dash out a ways and take a couple pics to.

**PGSigns** · 12-19-2015, 07:37 PM

Take some care pulling the old one as it may help someone fix there truck. I used American auto wire for the harness in my 65. Nice setup and very good quality.
Jimmy

frankslagoon · 12-19-2015, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PGSigns

Take some care pulling the old one as it may help someone fix there truck. I used American auto wire for the harness in my 65. Nice setup and very good quality.
Jimmy

American auto wire . I am very happy with the stuff I got from them also.

OldChevy61 · 12-19-2015, 08:25 PM

Thanks guys. I want throw anything away if it can be used. Read some good stuff about AAW.

LVPhotos · 12-19-2015, 11:23 PM

Yes, please nothing fits and everyone wants major $$$ for ends! Live and learn. Nothing beats stock, choke choke.

**DPowers** · 12-20-2015, 01:17 AM

I like these guys. Have had great customer service with them.
http://www.wiringharness.com/

OldChevy61 · 05-04-2016, 04:56 PM

I'm a lot closer to buying a wiring harness. Looking for any feedback on the aaw power plus 13 wiring kit. Pros,cons. Anybody used this on your truck? I just don't need all the extras that comes with the more expensive set.

LVPhotos · 05-04-2016, 05:02 PM

Speedway has the one I am using.

OldChevy61 · 05-04-2016, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LVPhotos

Speedway has the one I am using.

Which kit is that?

LVPhotos · 05-04-2016, 06:22 PM

12 circuit economy wiring harness 910-64017

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedw...ness,2352.html

gabbin · 05-06-2016, 09:54 AM

MIne has the kwickwire 14 circuit, and an additional bus behind the glove, all highly visible markings, and fits beautifully, you'll like it, and it's specifically made for these trucks.

spookylynx · 05-06-2016, 11:23 AM

Im using the Speedway 20circuit universal GM Everything is labeled with good guides, and I am completely ignorant of electricity! It's all voodoo!!! In hindsight I would just use the 12 circuit kit.

But, definitely keep your old harness until you are done. I have referred back to mine a few times.

Lugnutz65 · 05-06-2016, 11:47 AM

I bought the American Autowire Classic Update kit for the 1960-66 trucks. The kit is #500560. I got mine from Summit Racing and they matched another internet price I found that was about $50 cheaper. AAW has good technical support. The kit will run all the modern electrical stuff that you might want to install and the contents of the kit are second to none.

I think what made my installation go well (first time ever for me) was the nice crimping tool kit (eBay) and wire stripper (Home Depot) I bought. It was an investment but worth the money. See photos.

If I can help in any way just ask.

Jay

[URL=http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/lugnutztruck/media/Tools/Wire%20stripper/100_4244_zpsls2zl1os.jpg.html]

OldChevy61 · 05-06-2016, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

I bought the American Autowire Classic Update kit for the 1960-66 trucks. The kit is #500560. I got mine from Summit Racing and they matched another internet price I found that was about $50 cheaper. AAW has good technical support. The kit will run all the modern electrical stuff that you might want to install and the contents of the kit are second to none.

I think what made my installation go well (first time ever for me) was the nice crimping tool kit (eBay) and wire stripper (Home Depot) I bought. It was an investment but worth the money. See photos.

If I can help in any way just ask.

Jay

[URL=http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/lugnutztruck/media/Tools/Wire%20stripper/100_4244_zpsls2zl1os.jpg.html]

Will do Jay. Funny summit sells it cheaper than aaw. Just found at another place for 469.00. If summit price matches plus the free shipping, we will have a winner.lol

12-19-2015, 11:26 AM	#1
OldChevy61 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NICHOLS SC Posts: 435	Wiring question I ve almost got the outside of my cab stripped and ready to strip out the dash. I am going to be doing a complete rewire when reassembly happens. Question is ,do I need to be concerned with the old harness. I want throw it away,but just can't see labeling all those wires if I'm going back new. In my mind,just rip it out and keep going. This is assuming the new harnesses come with everything labled. Also reccomendations on a new harness. Thanks

12-19-2015, 12:11 PM	#2
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: Wiring question Save the old harness for the connectors for now.

12-19-2015, 07:37 PM	#4
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Wiring question Take some care pulling the old one as it may help someone fix there truck. I used American auto wire for the harness in my 65. Nice setup and very good quality. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

12-19-2015, 08:25 PM	#6
OldChevy61 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NICHOLS SC Posts: 435	Re: Wiring question Thanks guys. I want throw anything away if it can be used. Read some good stuff about AAW.

12-19-2015, 11:23 PM	#7
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Wiring question Yes, please nothing fits and everyone wants major $$$ for ends! Live and learn. Nothing beats stock, choke choke. __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

12-20-2015, 01:17 AM	#8
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,446	Re: Wiring question I like these guys. Have had great customer service with them. http://www.wiringharness.com/ __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

05-04-2016, 04:56 PM	#9
OldChevy61 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NICHOLS SC Posts: 435	Re: Wiring question I'm a lot closer to buying a wiring harness. Looking for any feedback on the aaw power plus 13 wiring kit. Pros,cons. Anybody used this on your truck? I just don't need all the extras that comes with the more expensive set.

05-04-2016, 05:02 PM	#10
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Wiring question Speedway has the one I am using. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

05-04-2016, 06:22 PM	#12
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Wiring question 12 circuit economy wiring harness 910-64017 http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedw...ness,2352.html __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

05-06-2016, 09:54 AM	#13
gabbin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: harrah,oklahoma Posts: 89	Re: Wiring question MIne has the kwickwire 14 circuit, and an additional bus behind the glove, all highly visible markings, and fits beautifully, you'll like it, and it's specifically made for these trucks.

05-06-2016, 11:23 AM	#14
spookylynx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vail, Colorado Posts: 163	Re: Wiring question Im using the Speedway 20circuit universal GM Everything is labeled with good guides, and I am completely ignorant of electricity! It's all voodoo!!! In hindsight I would just use the 12 circuit kit. But, definitely keep your old harness until you are done. I have referred back to mine a few times.

05-06-2016, 11:47 AM	#15
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: Wiring question I bought the American Autowire Classic Update kit for the 1960-66 trucks. The kit is #500560. I got mine from Summit Racing and they matched another internet price I found that was about $50 cheaper. AAW has good technical support. The kit will run all the modern electrical stuff that you might want to install and the contents of the kit are second to none. I think what made my installation go well (first time ever for me) was the nice crimping tool kit (eBay) and wire stripper (Home Depot) I bought. It was an investment but worth the money. See photos. If I can help in any way just ask. Jay [URL=http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/lugnutztruck/media/Tools/Wire%20stripper/100_4244_zpsls2zl1os.jpg.html] __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.



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