Cheap wire looms from zip ties - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davepl · 08-12-2016, 01:06 PM

If you've never done it, this might be close up enough to give you the idea. Cheap and easy to make with zip ties and keeps the wires nicely spaced and organized. And of course when it branches down to 3 or 2 wires, you can just make smaller ones.

dfwright · 08-12-2016, 02:21 PM

That looks really nice!

snj8198 · 08-12-2016, 02:41 PM

that's exactly what I did! $6,000 motor and I cheapo'd out on the wire looms. haha

EARNHARDT#3 · 08-12-2016, 03:11 PM

I just can't seem to figure out how you did it. My damn eyes ain't what they used to be ��

drewbert41 · 08-12-2016, 03:34 PM

Here ya go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fll_OPtYsJE

I did the same thing.

I bought the wire guides that go along the valve covers and I bought some wire separators from Taylor. They both were junk and I ended up doing this with black zip ties. Works great, looks great. Oh yeah, and basically free.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 08-12-2016, 03:52 PM

For this set up to look good, I think you would have to have custom-length wires or trim them for length and re-crimp the ends. Most wire sets you buy today are all way too long.

Marshy · 08-12-2016, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

For this set up to look good, I think you would have to have custom-length wires or trim them for length and re-crimp the ends. Most wire sets you buy today are all way too long.

I know mine are too long. Makes it look like chit. Any insight on what crimping tool is needed to shorten the plug wires or where to get new terminals to crimp on?

davepl · 08-12-2016, 04:12 PM

Yep, this is just for the dyno, but cut-to-length are the way to go. I've got 3 too short and 2 too long!

**70STOVEBOLT** · 08-12-2016, 04:12 PM

What I have used before is a pair of wire cutter/stripper/crimpers. I used a small screwdriver to pry the factory crimp loose, then cut the wire to length with the cutters, and used a razor blade to cut the outer jacket off. Then used the crimpers to re-crimp it.
My Craftsman crimpers have a spot that is the right size for the plug wire terminal.

drewbert41 · 08-12-2016, 04:42 PM

Yeah mine are too long but I was able to manage them with these the way I wanted. Cutting your own seems like the way to go, maybe next time when I know exactly how I want them.

08-12-2016, 01:06 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Cheap wire looms from zip ties If you've never done it, this might be close up enough to give you the idea. Cheap and easy to make with zip ties and keeps the wires nicely spaced and organized. And of course when it branches down to 3 or 2 wires, you can just make smaller ones. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-12-2016, 02:21 PM	#2
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Cheap wire looms from zip ties That looks really nice! __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

08-12-2016, 03:11 PM	#4
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Re: Cheap wire looms from zip ties I just can't seem to figure out how you did it. My damn eyes ain't what they used to be �� __________________ 1967 C10, LWB, 250, Powerglide, PS, PB, 3/4 STATIC DROP

08-12-2016, 03:34 PM	#5
drewbert41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 491	Re: Cheap wire looms from zip ties Here ya go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fll_OPtYsJE I did the same thing. I bought the wire guides that go along the valve covers and I bought some wire separators from Taylor. They both were junk and I ended up doing this with black zip ties. Works great, looks great. Oh yeah, and basically free.

08-12-2016, 03:52 PM	#6
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,414	Re: Cheap wire looms from zip ties For this set up to look good, I think you would have to have custom-length wires or trim them for length and re-crimp the ends. Most wire sets you buy today are all way too long. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

08-12-2016, 02:41 PM	#3
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: Cheap wire looms from zip ties that's exactly what I did! $6,000 motor and I cheapo'd out on the wire looms. haha __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

08-12-2016, 04:12 PM	#8
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Cheap wire looms from zip ties Yep, this is just for the dyno, but cut-to-length are the way to go. I've got 3 too short and 2 too long! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-12-2016, 04:42 PM	#10
drewbert41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 491	Re: Cheap wire looms from zip ties Yeah mine are too long but I was able to manage them with these the way I wanted. Cutting your own seems like the way to go, maybe next time when I know exactly how I want them.

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