Wiring harness sugestions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

of13swc · 08-20-2012, 05:14 PM

OK. It’s about the time to re-wire. I have heard painless wiring harnesses are the best and easiest, but they seem very expensive. I did the traditional Google search and a few companies came up that were quite cheaper. So I am all ears what is the best out there for the price? If painless is the best I do not have a problem spending the money but if there is another company out there that is just as good I would love to hear about them.

mark 66 · 08-20-2012, 05:38 PM

I built a camaro recently and used a kit from american autowire. very nice piece. they may have one specific for your truck?

Beetle · 08-20-2012, 06:02 PM

I am bout to pull the trigger on this:

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedw...ess,42872.html

I compared it to Painless and it is $200 cheaper and its the exact same thing.

markreed · 08-20-2012, 06:09 PM

Interested in this as well, but with my experience, I feel like one custom made for our trucks is a must.

Been looking at this guy...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COMPLETE-WIR...#ht_1429wt_906

Any inputs (Not trying to steal your thread!)

vin63 · 08-20-2012, 06:42 PM

The best kits I've used are from Ron Francis.

LDO · 08-20-2012, 09:03 PM

I used a harness from Rebel Wire and was very satisfied with the quality and installation process.
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MikeS. · 08-20-2012, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by markreed

Interested in this as well, but with my experience, I feel like one custom made for our trucks is a must.

Been looking at this guy...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COMPLETE-WIR...#ht_1429wt_906

Any inputs (Not trying to steal your thread!)

I I bought the same American wire kit off of eBay for about $100 less, be sure to shop around on that.
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Narxoleptic Customs · 08-20-2012, 11:09 PM

We rewired w the $125 speedway kit. Super easy. It's what we will use on the next project.
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Solo2002 · 08-20-2012, 11:53 PM

From what I have been looking at for my truck I'm leaning to the speedway kit to but I'm having trouble hunting down all the connectors but it's the best I have seen for the money and most likely what I will use
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CEE1NG_RED · 08-21-2012, 01:24 AM

How about 'EZ wiring'??

ozzyman · 08-21-2012, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Narxoleptic Customs

We rewired w the $125 speedway kit. Super easy. It's what we will use on the next project.
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I'm assuming this kit just has to be adapted with connectors? if so where do you pick up all the proper connectors?

**Clyde65** · 08-21-2012, 09:51 AM

You can get the connectors, the copper things inside the connectors I mean for Hot Rod wires in Dallas. I had found the 60-66 AAW harness the cheapest from Carolina Classics.

markreed · 08-21-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

You can get the connectors, the copper things inside the connectors I mean for Hot Rod wires in Dallas. I had found the 60-66 AAW harness the cheapest from Carolina Classics.

Good Call on that.

http://www.carolinaclassictrucks.com...re-500560.html

MOTOIMPAIRED · 08-21-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Narxoleptic Customs

We rewired w the $125 speedway kit. Super easy. It's what we will use on the next project.
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Same one I used and it worked like a champ!!!!

CRGRS 66 · 08-21-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MOTOIMPAIRED

Same one I used and it worked like a champ!!!!

I will be in the market for a wiring harness as well soon myself...
DOes the sppedway kit have all of the connectors, fuse box etc.? Or is it just wires, and from there you are on your own?

ozzyman · 08-21-2012, 04:44 PM

It seems that most of the cheaper harnesses are missing reverse light wiring, how difficult is it to incorporate this? I would think it would be very easy.

LDO · 08-21-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ozzyman

It seems that most of the cheaper harnesses are missing reverse light wiring, how difficult is it to incorporate this? I would think it would be very easy.

I enjoy wiring so for me it seems easy enough.
AUTO TRANS: You should have a reverse signal wire comming out of your steering column. This wire will have power when you shift into reverse. That power wire needs to be connected to your reverse lights which should already be (case) grounded. Running a seperate ground wire from the reverse light housings to your frame is recommended. Actually, I can't stress how important it is to have a solid grounding system to ensure these old trucks have good strong lights.

MAN TRANS: There should be a switch near the shifter or trans with two wires on it. Normally, there is power 'sitting' on one side of the switch and another wire running out to your reverse lights. When you place the vehicle in Reverse, the switch is made sending power out to your lights via that wire.

See, easy peasy, lemon squeezy....

MOTOIMPAIRED · 08-21-2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

I will be in the market for a wiring harness as well soon myself...
DOes the sppedway kit have all of the connectors, fuse box etc.? Or is it just wires, and from there you are on your own?

I got my harness from Speedway for like $135 and it was complete with fuse box,blinker relay, horn relay, and a all the electric connecters like headlight plugs. Each wire is labeled every few inches and there was plenty of wire length. This is the first vehicle I completly wired but I would use it again for the price for sure..

**truckdude239** · 08-21-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MOTOIMPAIRED

I got my harness from Speedway for like $135 and it was complete with fuse box,blinker relay, horn relay, and a all the electric connecters like headlight plugs. Each wire is labeled every few inches and there was plenty of wire length. This is the first vehicle I completly wired but I would use it again for the price for sure..

$135!!!!!!!!!!! :OMG: my america autoo wire kit was over 500 buxs but the best i've used

gmcdeadhead · 08-21-2012, 07:02 PM

it seems like there is a bunch of wiring kits to choose from. so which one would be the best bang for you money?

ozzyman · 08-21-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gmcdeadhead

it seems like there is a bunch of wiring kits to choose from. so which one would be the best bang for you money?

Speedway 20 circuit kit has more than enough to wire a truck and for $150ish, not completely plug and play but around $300+ cheaper than most kits

of13swc · 08-21-2012, 10:31 PM

Awesome replies fellers thank you. This makes me confident I will have to pay out the butt to rewire.

adam_wakeley · 08-21-2012, 11:07 PM

I used the 12 circuit kit from Hot Rod Wires, but i have nothing power. I built my truck to be as simple as possible. I had no problem with the kit, I enjoy doing wiring.

MOTOIMPAIRED · 08-22-2012, 12:06 AM

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tincan1966 · 08-22-2012, 11:51 AM

Just an opinion- the cheaper the price the cheaper the quality. Installed an EZ wiring harness for a customer a while back. Hands down the cheapest piece of junk I ever tried to wire a truck with. Circuits are completely inadequate, no place to add anything and odd wire lengths/terminations.
There's a reason why Ron Francis, American Autowire and Painless cost more- you get more with the kit and a better, proven/tested product. Those cheap kits on Summit and Ebay are cheap for a reason.

From what I've seen, a lesser expensive kit that seems really well designed is the Rebel Wire kit.

08-20-2012, 05:14 PM	#1
of13swc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ocean Springs, ms Posts: 204	Wiring harness sugestions OK. It’s about the time to re-wire. I have heard painless wiring harnesses are the best and easiest, but they seem very expensive. I did the traditional Google search and a few companies came up that were quite cheaper. So I am all ears what is the best out there for the price? If painless is the best I do not have a problem spending the money but if there is another company out there that is just as good I would love to hear about them.

08-20-2012, 05:38 PM	#2
mark 66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cleawater florida Posts: 246	Re: Wiring harness sugestions I built a camaro recently and used a kit from american autowire. very nice piece. they may have one specific for your truck?

08-20-2012, 06:02 PM	#3
Beetle Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 725	Re: Wiring harness sugestions I am bout to pull the trigger on this: http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedw...ess,42872.html I compared it to Painless and it is $200 cheaper and its the exact same thing. __________________ Jason TEAM C10 HOT ROD POWER TOUR 689 Short Step 68 Step Trucks Sold: 70 GMC, 72 K5 Members met: Andy4639 GCncsuHD CSGAS zicc1835 hotrod farm truck Mingrao Bhelton brenthiggins

08-20-2012, 06:09 PM	#4
markreed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 44	Re: Wiring harness sugestions Interested in this as well, but with my experience, I feel like one custom made for our trucks is a must. Been looking at this guy... http://www.ebay.com/itm/COMPLETE-WIR...#ht_1429wt_906 Any inputs (Not trying to steal your thread!) Last edited by markreed; 08-20-2012 at 06:14 PM.

08-20-2012, 06:42 PM	#5
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Wiring harness sugestions The best kits I've used are from Ron Francis. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

08-20-2012, 09:03 PM	#6
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,300	Re: Wiring harness sugestions I used a harness from Rebel Wire and was very satisfied with the quality and installation process. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

08-20-2012, 11:09 PM	#8
Narxoleptic Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR Posts: 393	Re: Wiring harness sugestions We rewired w the $125 speedway kit. Super easy. It's what we will use on the next project. Posted via Mobile Device

08-20-2012, 11:53 PM	#9
Solo2002 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bibb CO.Alabama Posts: 321	Re: Wiring harness sugestions From what I have been looking at for my truck I'm leaning to the speedway kit to but I'm having trouble hunting down all the connectors but it's the best I have seen for the money and most likely what I will use Posted via Mobile Device

08-21-2012, 01:24 AM	#10
CEE1NG_RED Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LBC California Posts: 497	Re: Wiring harness sugestions How about 'EZ wiring'?? __________________ - 1967 Chevrolet C/10 SWB fleetside (New Project). - 1969 Chevrolet C/10 SWB fleetside (SOLD) - 2000 Ford Mustang 232 (DD) - 2003 Ford SVT Cobra "Terminator" 281 (Once in a blue moon driver/weekend driver)

08-21-2012, 09:51 AM	#12
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Wiring harness sugestions You can get the connectors, the copper things inside the connectors I mean for Hot Rod wires in Dallas. I had found the 60-66 AAW harness the cheapest from Carolina Classics. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

08-21-2012, 04:44 PM	#16
ozzyman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Marysville, CA Posts: 165	Re: Wiring harness sugestions It seems that most of the cheaper harnesses are missing reverse light wiring, how difficult is it to incorporate this? I would think it would be very easy. __________________ Active Duty Air Force 02'-Current Proud dad of 3 girls, 1 boy and 1 TBD in Dec of 2012 - Lucky Husband "Family owned and operated since 1969" Dad's 66' Custom Camper - Big Family Small Budget

08-21-2012, 07:02 PM	#20
gmcdeadhead Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: branchburg, new jersey Posts: 568	Re: Wiring harness sugestions it seems like there is a bunch of wiring kits to choose from. so which one would be the best bang for you money?

08-21-2012, 10:31 PM	#22
of13swc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ocean Springs, ms Posts: 204	Re: Wiring harness sugestions Awesome replies fellers thank you. This makes me confident I will have to pay out the butt to rewire.

08-21-2012, 11:07 PM	#23
adam_wakeley Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 5	Re: Wiring harness sugestions I used the 12 circuit kit from Hot Rod Wires, but i have nothing power. I built my truck to be as simple as possible. I had no problem with the kit, I enjoy doing wiring.

08-22-2012, 12:06 AM	#24
MOTOIMPAIRED Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 315	Re: Wiring harness sugestions ECONOMY 12 CIRCUIT MINIFUSE WIRING HARNESS Price: $139.99 EA In Stock View LargerItem #: 91064017 __________________ My build thread: 1966 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486223 1965 GMC fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651726



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08-22-2012, 11:51 AM	#25
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: Wiring harness sugestions Just an opinion- the cheaper the price the cheaper the quality. Installed an EZ wiring harness for a customer a while back. Hands down the cheapest piece of junk I ever tried to wire a truck with. Circuits are completely inadequate, no place to add anything and odd wire lengths/terminations. There's a reason why Ron Francis, American Autowire and Painless cost more- you get more with the kit and a better, proven/tested product. Those cheap kits on Summit and Ebay are cheap for a reason. From what I've seen, a lesser expensive kit that seems really well designed is the Rebel Wire kit.

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