![]() |
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
![]() |
#1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Spring Grove Il
Posts: 122
|
Wiring Harness Replacement
I am looking to replace the complete wiring harness in my 70 GMC. Question, can I still use the stock guages? Do the aftermarket harness's connect to the plug on the guage cluster?
Any recomendations on what harness to purchase? This will be my winter project, I am not the best at wiring plus as I get older I am not nearly as fast as I use to be! Thanks, Dusty
__________________
Dustydog 1940 Ford 2D SDN 1970 GMC SB 2004 C5 Vette |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Old Skool Club
![]() Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas"
Posts: 10,880
|
Re: Wiring Harness Replacement
I ordered mine through Wes at Classic Heartbeat. It is from M&H Electrical Fabricators and it is factory-correct in color and markings as well as connectors. Go to www.wiringharness.com to see what M&H has available. Wes beat their prices.
__________________
Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: weatherford ok.
Posts: 255
|
Re: Wiring Harness Replacement
I guess it depends on the harness you buy, I did my 71 with a painless model specific and yes it came with all the correct connectors and was even the correct colored wires that matched the factory harness. did it myself in the garage and i'm not very good at wireing!! lol. took me a couple days but was not that bad. so i would recomend painless. good luck!!!
__________________
71 chevy cheyenne lwb ![]() http://s321.photobucket.com/albums/n..._tab_my_albums Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote! ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Panama City Beach, FL
Posts: 228
|
Re: Wiring Harness Replacement
I've used American Autowire in the past to wire another vehicle and it was a nice setup with options to connect to factory gauges or to connect to an aftermarket set of gauges, both with very detailed instructions, schematics and wires labeled every 6 inches or so. However, I know there are several quality setups for these trucks out there in varying price ranges.
Good Luck, Justin
__________________
Justin 71' C10 SWB 00' Dakota R/T 05' Z-71 Silverado 16' Z-71 Silverado Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376904 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Alta Loma, CA
Posts: 610
|
Re: Wiring Harness Replacement
I just installed the AAW kit and it does come with the factory cluster connections. The instructions in this kit could not have been any better. I would highly recommend it.
__________________
67 5.3L Build |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Lewisville, Nc
Posts: 10,234
|
Re: Wiring Harness Replacement
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=350398428654
is what i bought 458.00 suppose to be delievered today
__________________
David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Spring Grove Il
Posts: 122
|
Re: Wiring Harness Replacement
TruckDude, did you get the harness? Have you installed it yet?
Dusty
__________________
Dustydog 1940 Ford 2D SDN 1970 GMC SB 2004 C5 Vette |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Spring Grove Il
Posts: 122
|
Re: Wiring Harness Replacement
A friend of mine has built several street rods and he used Ron Francis wiring kits. He said they are under $300.00. Has anyone tried them?
Thanks, Dusty
__________________
Dustydog 1940 Ford 2D SDN 1970 GMC SB 2004 C5 Vette |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|