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Calitruckgrl1 · 08-13-2008, 01:32 PM

Does anyone have any recommendations on the best place to get a new wiring harness from for my '65? The wiring in my truck is so dilapitated that I'm just going to replace the whole of it.

billydonn · 08-13-2008, 02:26 PM

American Autowire's Classic Update kit worked well for me. It gives many extra circuits for power upgrades like AC, power locks, etc. Pretty easy to install...good instructions.... did it myself and I am no electrical expert. Rating= A to A+.

stretch-t · 08-13-2008, 02:30 PM

I used a Painless Wiring harness in my street rod. Went in real easy. I'm currently doing a frame off Restro-rod on a '64 GMC SWB, on it I'm planning on using a harness from American Autowire. Comes with all switches and grommet's, but it's pricey.

Good Luck

Bazooka · 08-13-2008, 04:19 PM

Good timing on this thread I need the same info and opinions on what harness to use..

salazar44 · 08-13-2008, 05:02 PM

If you want to go with "original" type wiring harnesses check out M&H Wire Harness Company. M&H Website Link

I did for most of my harness components. Looking back i should have just went with aftermarket kit. But M&H would definately be an easier install if thats what your looking for.

62 short step · 08-13-2008, 05:21 PM

I used an E-Z wiring harness. It was about $165, for the price its a decent product. Some don't like it because its cheap, I installed mine 3 years ago and I thinks its a good product.

NF65Fleetside · 08-13-2008, 05:34 PM

If you want the original harnesses go through the Truck and Car Shop.... Heres the online catalog and the harnesses are on pages 104-106
http://www.truckandcarshop.com/truck...t60_cover.html

*LILRED66* · 08-13-2008, 06:25 PM

For factory fit wiring harnesses, try:

www.classicparts.com
www.lmctruck.com
www.bowtiebits.com
www.oldchevytrucks.com

I prefer factory equipment, so I chose to go this route instead of the many aftermarket harnesses available.

joe231 · 08-13-2008, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62 short step

I used an E-Z wiring harness. It was about $165, for the price its a decent product. Some don't like it because its cheap, I installed mine 3 years ago and I thinks its a good product.

you got any links for the E-Z one?

coolair · 08-13-2008, 09:10 PM

Another vote for the American Auto Wire Classic Series kit. Very easy to understand - I had never wired a vehicle before and it went very smooth - two years of driving and no problems related to the wiring kit.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-13-2008, 09:55 PM

I was thinking about using the Summit harness. It is not a direct fit and will take some doing to install. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...art=SUM-890021 $229 for the 18 circut harness. I am still up in the air about it though.

salazar44 · 08-13-2008, 09:57 PM

Adam / Tony,

Pretty sure the factory fit harnesses all come from M&H. The good thing for us So Cal folks is that its local. Ive seen the truck shop ones and there is an M&H card in the baggy.

kdrodworks316 · 08-13-2008, 10:57 PM

I also used an ez harness, I like it, seems to be pretty good quality and everything is well marked. Thier customer service leave alot to be desired, but a good harness.

19GMC63 · 08-13-2008, 11:19 PM

I went with a painless harness from summit. I actually liked the fact that it wasn't direct fit. It allowed me to route some of the more visible wires the way I wanted too...hidden and out of the way. The harness is good qualiity, well labeled, and the instruction made sense for the most part. Horn relay is on the fuse block. Comes with a bunch of extra stuff like thick ga. wire and a 50amp maxi fuse for one wire alt. (I put the fuse on the main feed line to protect the whole harness). You can also pull it out along with the coil fuse for security purposes. Even comes with a connector for late model steering columns. Comes with a bunch of extra fuses and connectors too. as all the gromets you need (since it does away with firewall connectors).

I also used painless's wire loom (powerbraid I think?). Cool stuff.

62 short step · 08-14-2008, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

you got any links for the E-Z one?

Here it is Joe. http://www.ezwiring.com/wiring_harness.html

Darinc74 · 08-14-2008, 08:59 AM

I am planning on using the EZ one also. I found them on E-Bay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIVE...mZ310074514820

08-13-2008, 01:32 PM	#1
Calitruckgrl1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 27	New Wiring Harness Does anyone have any recommendations on the best place to get a new wiring harness from for my '65? The wiring in my truck is so dilapitated that I'm just going to replace the whole of it. __________________ My 1965 GMC 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post2754022 My brother's 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 Last edited by Calitruckgrl1; 08-13-2008 at 01:50 PM.

08-13-2008, 02:26 PM	#2
billydonn Council of the Elders Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 212	Re: New Wiring Harness American Autowire's Classic Update kit worked well for me. It gives many extra circuits for power upgrades like AC, power locks, etc. Pretty easy to install...good instructions.... did it myself and I am no electrical expert. Rating= A to A+. __________________ 66 C-10 Stepside 350 Tuned Port Injection Tremec TKO-600 Truck Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/user/billydonn Truck Video: http://good-times.webshots.com/video...ost=good-times

08-13-2008, 02:30 PM	#3
stretch-t Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 14	Re: New Wiring Harness I used a Painless Wiring harness in my street rod. Went in real easy. I'm currently doing a frame off Restro-rod on a '64 GMC SWB, on it I'm planning on using a harness from American Autowire. Comes with all switches and grommet's, but it's pricey. Good Luck

08-13-2008, 04:19 PM	#4
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: New Wiring Harness Good timing on this thread I need the same info and opinions on what harness to use..

08-13-2008, 05:02 PM	#5
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: New Wiring Harness If you want to go with "original" type wiring harnesses check out M&H Wire Harness Company. M&H Website Link I did for most of my harness components. Looking back i should have just went with aftermarket kit. But M&H would definately be an easier install if thats what your looking for. __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

08-13-2008, 05:21 PM	#6
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: New Wiring Harness I used an E-Z wiring harness. It was about $165, for the price its a decent product. Some don't like it because its cheap, I installed mine 3 years ago and I thinks its a good product. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

08-13-2008, 05:34 PM	#7
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: New Wiring Harness If you want the original harnesses go through the Truck and Car Shop.... Heres the online catalog and the harnesses are on pages 104-106 http://www.truckandcarshop.com/truck...t60_cover.html

08-13-2008, 06:25 PM	#8
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: New Wiring Harness For factory fit wiring harnesses, try: www.classicparts.com www.lmctruck.com www.bowtiebits.com www.oldchevytrucks.com I prefer factory equipment, so I chose to go this route instead of the many aftermarket harnesses available.

08-13-2008, 09:10 PM	#10
coolair Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Osage, IA Posts: 161	Re: New Wiring Harness Another vote for the American Auto Wire Classic Series kit. Very easy to understand - I had never wired a vehicle before and it went very smooth - two years of driving and no problems related to the wiring kit.

08-13-2008, 09:55 PM	#11
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: New Wiring Harness I was thinking about using the Summit harness. It is not a direct fit and will take some doing to install. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...art=SUM-890021 $229 for the 18 circut harness. I am still up in the air about it though. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

08-13-2008, 09:57 PM	#12
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: New Wiring Harness Adam / Tony, Pretty sure the factory fit harnesses all come from M&H. The good thing for us So Cal folks is that its local. Ive seen the truck shop ones and there is an M&H card in the baggy. __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

08-13-2008, 10:57 PM	#13
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: New Wiring Harness I also used an ez harness, I like it, seems to be pretty good quality and everything is well marked. Thier customer service leave alot to be desired, but a good harness. __________________ If the life I live dont kill me, then I guess I'll never die! New updated stuff at www.kdrodworks.com My site still needs help, web guys and gals pm me. the best guys in the whole world: sweet70beast, jonzcustomshop, runninlow, captainfab, and the one I havent met yet, joe231

08-13-2008, 11:19 PM	#14
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: New Wiring Harness I went with a painless harness from summit. I actually liked the fact that it wasn't direct fit. It allowed me to route some of the more visible wires the way I wanted too...hidden and out of the way. The harness is good qualiity, well labeled, and the instruction made sense for the most part. Horn relay is on the fuse block. Comes with a bunch of extra stuff like thick ga. wire and a 50amp maxi fuse for one wire alt. (I put the fuse on the main feed line to protect the whole harness). You can also pull it out along with the coil fuse for security purposes. Even comes with a connector for late model steering columns. Comes with a bunch of extra fuses and connectors too. as all the gromets you need (since it does away with firewall connectors). I also used painless's wire loom (powerbraid I think?). Cool stuff.

08-14-2008, 08:59 AM	#16
Darinc74 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tell City, IN Posts: 17	Re: New Wiring Harness I am planning on using the EZ one also. I found them on E-Bay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIVE...mZ310074514820 __________________ "We the willing led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much for so long with so little, we are now qualified to do anything with nothing."



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