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67C10BUB · 08-26-2010, 06:25 AM

I would like to rewire my entire truck. The PO really made a mess of things and I think it would be best to just start over. I was thinking about the Painless one, but I thought there may be others that people have used that are better. Anyone have an opinion?

evilways · 08-26-2010, 08:50 AM

I have the EZ wire in my truck, only complaint is some of the terminals in the fuse panel came out while installing it correctly, the PO just threw it in with a crap ton of electrical tape. So I started all over using the same harness, although I used crimp terminals and glued heat shrink so not a possibility of any corrosion ever... That being said the terminals that came loose could very well have been due to the hastily install the PO did, so I guess I can’t really blame the brand, other than that I like it, all wires labeled with plenty of accessories if need be. I would check all terminals prior to install just to make sure nothing pops out after you got it all tucked away neatly.

**Tom Vogel** · 08-26-2010, 08:55 AM

American Auto Wire...period

**'70_402** · 08-26-2010, 09:49 AM

i got the painless kit and it was awesome...... truly awesome...

67C10BUB · 08-26-2010, 02:01 PM

Thanks for the info. The EZ wire has a good price, but it looks like a generic harness. The American Auto one looks like it has everything, but is almost $600. The painless one looks like it has most everything, is a custom fit for my truck, and is under $400.

67C10BUB · 08-26-2010, 02:34 PM

I just found a company called Rebel wiring. They offer an EFI 20 circuit harness. Since I am in the process of putting a 2008 Silverado 5.3 in I think that maybe this is the way to go. Anyone tried this one?

**'70_402** · 08-26-2010, 04:33 PM

http://ksu.craigslist.org/pts/1879062025.html

tubbedII · 08-26-2010, 05:06 PM

Can't help with the Rebel, but I put a painless kit into my Blazer, and would go with either the same kit or an EZ wire kit if I ever had to do it again. IIRC, the painless had some extra wires for EFI...didn't pay attention to them much since I didn't need them, but I know for sure it has a wire for a fuel pump in the tail area.

tonypaul · 08-26-2010, 07:11 PM

I got one just like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I havnt installed it yet, but it looks really nice. I have only done 3 complete wiring harness' before, but this it the cheapest and the nicest looking one I have ever bought.

67C10BUB · 08-26-2010, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tonypaul

I got one just like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I havnt installed it yet, but it looks really nice. I have only done 3 complete wiring harness' before, but this it the cheapest and the nicest looking one I have ever bought.

I believe this is the EZ one. I think I want the colored wires. Seems like a good price though.

tonypaul · 08-26-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 67C10BUB

I believe this is the EZ one. I think I want the colored wires. Seems like a good price though.

Yes its the EZ wiring harness, all my wires are colored it just has the black protective mesh on it. I thought it might look better on my truck. The same vendor has the regular wiring harness as well for the same amount.

71 super · 08-26-2010, 09:16 PM

Unless you are adding a computer controlled engine, power everything etc. M&H or American Auto Wire are very very nice plug and play STOCK harnesses, they do offer units that upgrade to hei. I have used both brands and have had zero problems, all connections were already made with as- original terminals. The painful and other similar kits require that you crimp all connections and you will need a stock harness to pull special terminals off of (you reuse old stuff). The wires are labelled and you can custom route everything, but you are looking at several days with a schematic or a couple of hours and be ready to go.

**leddzepp** · 08-26-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 super

Unless you are adding a computer controlled engine, power everything etc. M&H or American Auto Wire are very very nice plug and play STOCK harnesses, they do offer units that upgrade to hei. I have used both brands and have had zero problems, all connections were already made with as- original terminals. The painful and other similar kits require that you crimp all connections and you will need a stock harness to pull special terminals off of (you reuse old stuff). The wires are labelled and you can custom route everything, but you are looking at several days with a schematic or a couple of hours and be ready to go.

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67C10BUB · 08-27-2010, 12:58 AM

I am thinking that I will just go with the EZ Wiring setup. It is the cheapest and seems like it is going to work with my EFI setup.

gcburdic · 08-27-2010, 09:40 PM

Check this out guys....If you want that AAW harness....mbgmike has a great group buy price....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418468 looks like $100+ discount!!!!

67C10BUB · 08-28-2010, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Check this out guys....If you want that AAW harness....mbgmike has a great group buy price....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418468 looks like $100+ discount!!!!

Thanks for the heads up. I don't know how I missed this.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-28-2010, 03:19 PM

I am in the middle of doing an ez wire install and its very nice ......Not as nice as my painless however..

*Shane* · 08-28-2010, 04:06 PM

i've either installed or help install both the painless and the ez wiring harnesses. just personal opinion here, but the painless harness is not "more nice" enough to justify the much higher price.

for what it's worth, I have a universal 24 circuit EZ Wiring harness in my current truck project.

08-26-2010, 06:25 AM	#1
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Which wiring harness to get I would like to rewire my entire truck. The PO really made a mess of things and I think it would be best to just start over. I was thinking about the Painless one, but I thought there may be others that people have used that are better. Anyone have an opinion?

08-26-2010, 08:50 AM	#2
evilways Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 226	Re: Which wiring harness to get I have the EZ wire in my truck, only complaint is some of the terminals in the fuse panel came out while installing it correctly, the PO just threw it in with a crap ton of electrical tape. So I started all over using the same harness, although I used crimp terminals and glued heat shrink so not a possibility of any corrosion ever... That being said the terminals that came loose could very well have been due to the hastily install the PO did, so I guess I can’t really blame the brand, other than that I like it, all wires labeled with plenty of accessories if need be. I would check all terminals prior to install just to make sure nothing pops out after you got it all tucked away neatly. __________________ Mark 1967 C/10 stepside lwb daily driver 1968 C/10 fleetside lwb parts truck 1971 Cheyenne Super swb project

08-26-2010, 08:55 AM	#3
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Which wiring harness to get American Auto Wire...period

08-26-2010, 09:49 AM	#4
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	Re: Which wiring harness to get i got the painless kit and it was awesome...... truly awesome... __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

08-26-2010, 02:01 PM	#5
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Re: Which wiring harness to get Thanks for the info. The EZ wire has a good price, but it looks like a generic harness. The American Auto one looks like it has everything, but is almost $600. The painless one looks like it has most everything, is a custom fit for my truck, and is under $400.

08-26-2010, 02:34 PM	#6
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Re: Which wiring harness to get I just found a company called Rebel wiring. They offer an EFI 20 circuit harness. Since I am in the process of putting a 2008 Silverado 5.3 in I think that maybe this is the way to go. Anyone tried this one?

08-26-2010, 04:33 PM	#7
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	Re: Which wiring harness to get http://ksu.craigslist.org/pts/1879062025.html __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

08-26-2010, 05:06 PM	#8
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Which wiring harness to get Can't help with the Rebel, but I put a painless kit into my Blazer, and would go with either the same kit or an EZ wire kit if I ever had to do it again. IIRC, the painless had some extra wires for EFI...didn't pay attention to them much since I didn't need them, but I know for sure it has a wire for a fuel pump in the tail area. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

08-26-2010, 07:11 PM	#9
tonypaul Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 639	Re: Which wiring harness to get I got one just like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT I havnt installed it yet, but it looks really nice. I have only done 3 complete wiring harness' before, but this it the cheapest and the nicest looking one I have ever bought.

08-26-2010, 09:16 PM	#12
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Which wiring harness to get Unless you are adding a computer controlled engine, power everything etc. M&H or American Auto Wire are very very nice plug and play STOCK harnesses, they do offer units that upgrade to hei. I have used both brands and have had zero problems, all connections were already made with as- original terminals. The painful and other similar kits require that you crimp all connections and you will need a stock harness to pull special terminals off of (you reuse old stuff). The wires are labelled and you can custom route everything, but you are looking at several days with a schematic or a couple of hours and be ready to go. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

08-27-2010, 12:58 AM	#14
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Re: Which wiring harness to get I am thinking that I will just go with the EZ Wiring setup. It is the cheapest and seems like it is going to work with my EFI setup.

08-27-2010, 09:40 PM	#15
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Which wiring harness to get Check this out guys....If you want that AAW harness....mbgmike has a great group buy price....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418468 looks like $100+ discount!!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 08-27-2010 at 09:41 PM.

08-28-2010, 03:19 PM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Which wiring harness to get I am in the middle of doing an ez wire install and its very nice ......Not as nice as my painless however.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-28-2010, 04:06 PM	#18
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Which wiring harness to get i've either installed or help install both the painless and the ez wiring harnesses. just personal opinion here, but the painless harness is not "more nice" enough to justify the much higher price. for what it's worth, I have a universal 24 circuit EZ Wiring harness in my current truck project.



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