01-26-2011, 11:52 PM | #1 |
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vendor wiring kit
are any of the venders offering a special on the new style fuses wiring kir for the 67-72 trucks?
im thinking the painless kit or ez wiring.
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01-27-2011, 12:12 AM | #2 |
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Re: vender wiring kit
I got the American Auto Wire kit from one of the board vendors. Right this second though I cant remember who it was (big help huh?).
I read a ton of great reviews here and on the HAMB from people that have used their kits, all were very good. I believe this is the one I have (not installed yet) http://www.americanautowire.com/69-72truck.html But doing a quick read through I dont see the ignition switch and key in there and mine has that in the kit too.
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01-27-2011, 12:19 AM | #3 |
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Re: vender wiring kit
ouch. $500 is too much for me. id rather spend that on a bed seeing as i dont have one lol
im looking to spend maybe half of that. off a member would be ok too! i saw one that went for like $170 some time ago but i didnt have cash at that time.
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01-27-2011, 12:23 AM | #4 |
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Re: vendor wiring kit
He had a sale for board members ... but you are correct its still kinda pricey. I just didnt want to ever worry bout weird electrical problems down the road.
Watch the parts section, guys often sell kits of one type or another they dont end up using. Maybe even post a want to buy over there?
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01-27-2011, 12:51 AM | #5 |
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Re: vendor wiring kit
I picked up an autowire 15 for my econo for ~$350 last summer and after a few mods to work with the Ford connectors (comes with Chevy Connectors) havent had a prob
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01-27-2011, 12:55 AM | #6 |
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Re: vendor wiring kit
heres the link to their webpage they offer the large kit for 499 or the 15 fuse set for 320
http://www.dreamershotrods.com/6772c...andwiring.aspx
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01-27-2011, 10:30 AM | #7 | |
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Re: vender wiring kit
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I used the painless one ($385), but still had to splice in a few connectors...good thing I had my old harness so for $100 more you get a complete and very nice harness....JMHO
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01-27-2011, 10:35 AM | #8 |
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Re: vendor wiring kit
I have ended up doing my wiring two times with the cheap stuff, I wish I would have went AAW.
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01-27-2011, 10:41 AM | #9 |
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Re: vendor wiring kit
AAW offers a complete upgrade kit, it has the expanded fuse, hei, one wire alt, ignition with keys, and a hook up so you can disconnect your gauges easily. It's very clear how to install, packaged well with heaps of support.
Well worth it IMO.
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01-27-2011, 12:26 PM | #10 |
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Re: vendor wiring kit
I've been shopping wiring harnesses too. Best price on the painless kit I found is $370 here:
www.autopartsdealer.com Looks like the AAW kit has a couple switches added in, but I don't think that makes it worth the $160 extra. |
01-27-2011, 12:30 PM | #11 |
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Re: vendor wiring kit
AAW also fit the truck. Painless requires alterations. WES
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01-27-2011, 12:34 PM | #12 |
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Re: vendor wiring kit
I think AAW is the kit I will be going with.
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01-27-2011, 12:56 PM | #13 |
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Re: vendor wiring kit
just a question, does anyone know where the best price is for these and other wiring kits? I know last year a board vendor had a group buy that didnt turn out real well, just because of the vendor fell on some bad times and these are basically made to order.
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01-27-2011, 12:59 PM | #14 |
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Re: vendor wiring kit
AAW kits are usualy in stock. You probably won't find a better deal than whats they are selling them for on ebay. WES
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01-27-2011, 01:21 PM | #15 |
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Re: vendor wiring kit
i used the painless kit.. it was awesome...
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