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Old 01-03-2013, 11:41 AM   #1
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New wiring harness questions
Im trying to find out what you folks have used and recommend for a "direct fit" factory style replacement harness for your 67-72 trucks. I'm looking to replace a complete harness. Thanks!
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Old 01-03-2013, 12:52 PM   #2
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American Auto Wire.
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Old 01-04-2013, 10:49 AM   #3
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It this harness user friendly?
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Old 01-04-2013, 10:54 AM   #4
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Painless, is great as well i am using it to finish my 72 2wd right now.
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Old 01-04-2013, 11:07 AM   #5
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It this harness user friendly?
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Yes. Very easy, well written instruction.
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I bought an American Autowire kit, but haven't installed it yet. Looks nice though!
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Old 01-04-2013, 11:35 AM   #7
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I bought an American Autowire kit, but haven't installed it yet. Looks nice though!
You'll like it. I would use them again for sure. I'll admit, reluctantly, that I ruined a hand full terminals attempting to use generic crimpers. I watched their crimping video on their web site, ordered the real crimpers and it was a piece of cake after a shaky start.
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Old 01-04-2013, 12:58 PM   #8
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I got mine at Early Classic. Not sure of manufacturer but it already had all the connections made. No crimping, cutting, nothing. Just plug it in and go.
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Old 01-05-2013, 05:55 PM   #9
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I got mine at Early Classic. Not sure of manufacturer but it already had all the connections made. No crimping, cutting, nothing. Just plug it in and go.




hfd410, that is what I'm looking for! Thanks!
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Old 01-05-2013, 06:50 PM   #10
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Go with the American Auto Wire Kit. Insturtions are easy to follow.
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Old 01-05-2013, 06:53 PM   #11
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On that one from ECE I ordered it for HEI and one wire alternator. No cutting of firewall for fuse box. All factory correct wire colors. Very simple and fast. The under dash, engine, and front harness took about an hour but my cab was stripped. I had no old wire to deal with...
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I boought a complete front end light harness and an engine harness (with HEI wire) for my 1972 GMC from Wes at Classic Heartbeat. They are made by M&H autowire. A direct plug and play fit with all the factory mounts and tabs. Wrapped with the correct "tape", and has the plastic run channels where needed.

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I'm almost positive that's the manufacturer of the one I got from ECE. They are nice and like stated above, all correct tape, tabs, etc
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Old 01-05-2013, 07:15 PM   #14
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Just looked on ECE's site and didn't see anything, did you have to call to order?
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I just looked. They are about halfway down on the right side of their homepage. I'm gonna send you a PM
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Old 01-05-2013, 07:25 PM   #16
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Thanks! I was looking in their catalog, now I see, "Call for Quote".
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Old 01-10-2013, 07:13 PM   #17
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Thank you for all the great info!
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Old 01-12-2013, 05:01 PM   #18
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Old 01-12-2013, 06:26 PM   #19
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I bought an American Autowire kit, but haven't installed it yet. Looks nice though!
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Yeah. ECE sells the M and H. I used the harnesses once and never have, or would, use anything else again. Engine harness, front (light) harness, under dash harness, rear harness. All perfect.

As for installation? Perfectly easy. I'm an Idiot. So, if I can install them, anyone can.

Costs a little. But, for me, I saved up for all the harnesses on both trucks and now I don't have to think about electrical gremlins.
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