Re-wire harnesses. What's your preference? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChevLoRay · 08-16-2008, 12:17 PM

I'm about to order a new harness for my truck. M&H has been on my list for a while. Painless seems to be a good option, too.

What have you used and what was your installation experience like? What would you do differently if you had it to do over?

Any other comments?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-16-2008, 12:51 PM

M&H or American Autowire all the way. Wire harnesses that are exactly like the originals. WES

ChevLoRay · 08-16-2008, 01:06 PM

Wes, thanks. You sell both, right? Which is your personal preference? I have A/C and will also be replacing that harness and the rear lighting harness. I would really like to have it be a "plug and play" system. I already have M&H for my front lighting and engine harnesses, so you can see why M&H gets a favorable nod.

Thoughts?

moon · 08-16-2008, 02:44 PM

I used the M&H front light & the engine kit.

I'm a stone-cold novice and yet they worked well for me.

big_al_71 · 08-16-2008, 03:18 PM

I have all my harnesses on order and should receive them on tuesday If you can wait I will let you know how good they are. I ordered all mine from classic parts...

I am just waiting on the big brown truck!!!

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 08-16-2008, 03:33 PM

I went with M&H on my 72 and built my own for my 70. M&H is very simple to use just plug it in and go, looks just like factory!!!!

stope4 · 08-16-2008, 03:56 PM

Wes is on right on. can't go wrong with either.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-16-2008, 04:07 PM

We sell both. They are essentualy the same. I first go to M&H and if they have the wire in stock that is what I get. If not then American Autowire it is. The reason I do not go to American Autowire first is my discounts are not verry good there, but with M&H I did the $5000.00 buy in so I get better deals. WES

ChevLoRay · 08-16-2008, 04:43 PM

I'm down to a wad of wires that are coming from the lower part of the steering column. There's four, maybe five, wires in that group. They are part of the large bundle of wiring that is attached to the fuse panel. I went ahead and cut the wires that go to the rear of the truck (lighting). If push comes to shove, I can always splice/solder/insulate the new to the old (10 years of USAF/Army Guard radio/radar repair). I would not be worried about the connection if I made it myself. Note: don't rely on crimp connectors to be a permanent repair/connection. Any "wiggle room" in an electrical connection is an invitation to failure. Make 'em tight and seal 'em up.

Anyway, anyone know what that specific bundle of wires is that I'm asking about? Oh, still gotta take the brake light switch and reverse light switch connectors loose (assuming the B.L. switch is part of the brake pedal.....having a brain fart, here). I know the horn wire is one of these, just don't know about the others or if that is part of the new harness that will require disassembly of the column, or just to remove it from the cab.

Taking a cab apart is like eating an elephant.....

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-16-2008, 06:35 PM

The bundle of wires going back to the taillights is the intermediate taillight harness. Is that the one that you are talking about? WES

stope4 · 08-16-2008, 09:54 PM

What's the wire colors?

Sport/Truck · 08-17-2008, 09:34 AM

I ordered M&H engine & light harness Tuesday from Classic Heartbeat. Wes is a great person to work with, especially when I'm on travel in unknown parts of Nevada..

I had called M&H and had some issues with the GMC harnesses. Wes knows more than I do, so he does a better job explaining to them what's needed. Not to mention I didn't have much time to spend on the phone

Thanks again Wes

s/t

ChevLoRay · 08-17-2008, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

The bundle of wires going back to the taillights is the intermediate taillight harness. Is that the one that you are talking about? WES

I know which bundle goes to the taillights....green, brown, yellow. The bundle I mentioned is the one that is (at least on my truck) coming out of the end of the column below the column mount.

Wes, it looks like you're gonna get my bid-ness. I have my M&H catalog and I'm making a list, and checking it twice.

08-16-2008, 12:17 PM	#1
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re-wire harnesses. What's your preference? I'm about to order a new harness for my truck. M&H has been on my list for a while. Painless seems to be a good option, too. What have you used and what was your installation experience like? What would you do differently if you had it to do over? Any other comments? __________________ 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.

08-16-2008, 12:51 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Re-wire harnesses. What's your preference? M&H or American Autowire all the way. Wire harnesses that are exactly like the originals. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-16-2008, 01:06 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Re-wire harnesses. What's your preference? Wes, thanks. You sell both, right? Which is your personal preference? I have A/C and will also be replacing that harness and the rear lighting harness. I would really like to have it be a "plug and play" system. I already have M&H for my front lighting and engine harnesses, so you can see why M&H gets a favorable nod. Thoughts? __________________ 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.

08-16-2008, 02:44 PM	#4
moon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 84	Re: Re-wire harnesses. What's your preference? I used the M&H front light & the engine kit. I'm a stone-cold novice and yet they worked well for me. Last edited by moon; 08-16-2008 at 02:46 PM.

08-16-2008, 03:18 PM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Re-wire harnesses. What's your preference? I have all my harnesses on order and should receive them on tuesday If you can wait I will let you know how good they are. I ordered all mine from classic parts... I am just waiting on the big brown truck!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-16-2008, 03:33 PM	#6
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Re-wire harnesses. What's your preference? I went with M&H on my 72 and built my own for my 70. M&H is very simple to use just plug it in and go, looks just like factory!!!! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

08-16-2008, 03:56 PM	#7
stope4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 434	Re: Re-wire harnesses. What's your preference? Wes is on right on. can't go wrong with either.

08-16-2008, 04:07 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Re-wire harnesses. What's your preference? We sell both. They are essentualy the same. I first go to M&H and if they have the wire in stock that is what I get. If not then American Autowire it is. The reason I do not go to American Autowire first is my discounts are not verry good there, but with M&H I did the $5000.00 buy in so I get better deals. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-16-2008, 04:43 PM	#9
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Re-wire harnesses. What's your preference? I'm down to a wad of wires that are coming from the lower part of the steering column. There's four, maybe five, wires in that group. They are part of the large bundle of wiring that is attached to the fuse panel. I went ahead and cut the wires that go to the rear of the truck (lighting). If push comes to shove, I can always splice/solder/insulate the new to the old (10 years of USAF/Army Guard radio/radar repair). I would not be worried about the connection if I made it myself. Note: don't rely on crimp connectors to be a permanent repair/connection. Any "wiggle room" in an electrical connection is an invitation to failure. Make 'em tight and seal 'em up. Anyway, anyone know what that specific bundle of wires is that I'm asking about? Oh, still gotta take the brake light switch and reverse light switch connectors loose (assuming the B.L. switch is part of the brake pedal.....having a brain fart, here). I know the horn wire is one of these, just don't know about the others or if that is part of the new harness that will require disassembly of the column, or just to remove it from the cab. Taking a cab apart is like eating an elephant..... __________________ 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.

08-16-2008, 06:35 PM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Re-wire harnesses. What's your preference? The bundle of wires going back to the taillights is the intermediate taillight harness. Is that the one that you are talking about? WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-16-2008, 09:54 PM	#11
stope4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 434	Re: Re-wire harnesses. What's your preference? What's the wire colors?

08-17-2008, 09:34 AM	#12
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Re-wire harnesses. What's your preference? I ordered M&H engine & light harness Tuesday from Classic Heartbeat. Wes is a great person to work with, especially when I'm on travel in unknown parts of Nevada.. I had called M&H and had some issues with the GMC harnesses. Wes knows more than I do, so he does a better job explaining to them what's needed. Not to mention I didn't have much time to spend on the phone Thanks again Wes s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.



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