which 12v electrical harness kit is best? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

orren · 04-12-2014, 10:24 AM

Good day everyone!!

My old 52 chevy still has the 6v system. I will be installing a 12v system. There appears to be universal kits of varying number of circuits and then direct fit kits. The price for the universal is under half of a direct fit.

Has anyone had experience with using both? I dont mind spending the time with a universal kit, but if they are full of problems, then direct fit it is.

Thanking you in advance!!

lowrodderchev · 04-12-2014, 10:55 AM

Seems like most guys use EZ wiring which I heard is real good price/quality I went with a 12 circuit speedway harness that I'm currently install I'm pretty happy so far

Atommik · 04-12-2014, 11:20 PM

I used an EZ wiring kit (21 circuit, mini fuse)for my '51. Nice quality, good price. I was considering the 12 fuse, but now I am adding power locks and possibly power windows so I am glad I bought the bigger kit.

DaveCt · 04-13-2014, 08:55 AM

I used a $150 kit from Classic, had no issues at all.

brikar · 04-13-2014, 10:04 AM

I used a kit called haywire, wires were labeled every foot or so,I looked at painless and didn't see any real differance so i went with haywire because it was a better price.

OrrieG · 04-13-2014, 01:19 PM

I used EZ wire too, Frankentruck required just about every circuit to be modified in some way so pre terminated kits would have been a waste. color coded wiring marked every 12", right gauge for the circuits. Pretty good instructions, and the three times I called with questions got the owner and quick answers. Details on my install in the build thread, only thing I did not do was take a picture of the back of the fuse panel to note where wires are paired at fuses.

Daze57 · 04-13-2014, 01:42 PM

American auto wire
color coded -labeled - directions in color and very well layed out .

no problems on install - all made sense !

55dude · 04-13-2014, 11:08 PM

12 circut setup! http://www.nwautowire.com/servlet/th...jeep-14/Detail

lowrodderchev · 04-13-2014, 11:17 PM

dam that's cheaper than my speedway one and it looks about the same minus the mini fuses mine has

Lo1dakota · 04-14-2014, 12:10 PM

In currently installing a Rebel Wiring kit. 9+3 made in the USA.

http://rebelwire.com/rebel-wire-prod...at=Wire%20Kits

Cuse · 04-14-2014, 09:35 PM

My son and I used a Rebel Wire kit on a 55 Ford Ranch Wagon he is doing. Nice kit, well labeled, priced well and good support (if needed).

04-12-2014, 10:24 AM	#1
orren Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: rosser Posts: 15	which 12v electrical harness kit is best? Good day everyone!! My old 52 chevy still has the 6v system. I will be installing a 12v system. There appears to be universal kits of varying number of circuits and then direct fit kits. The price for the universal is under half of a direct fit. Has anyone had experience with using both? I dont mind spending the time with a universal kit, but if they are full of problems, then direct fit it is. Thanking you in advance!!

04-12-2014, 10:55 AM	#2
lowrodderchev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: visalia ca Posts: 1,480	Re: which 12v electrical harness kit is best? Seems like most guys use EZ wiring which I heard is real good price/quality I went with a 12 circuit speedway harness that I'm currently install I'm pretty happy so far __________________ my 57 chevy truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601554

04-12-2014, 11:20 PM	#3
Atommik Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Golden Valley,MN Posts: 639	Re: which 12v electrical harness kit is best? I used an EZ wiring kit (21 circuit, mini fuse)for my '51. Nice quality, good price. I was considering the 12 fuse, but now I am adding power locks and possibly power windows so I am glad I bought the bigger kit. __________________ My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495795

04-13-2014, 08:55 AM	#4
DaveCt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Norwalk Ct Posts: 28	Re: which 12v electrical harness kit is best? I used a $150 kit from Classic, had no issues at all.

04-13-2014, 10:04 AM	#5
brikar Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: lacombe alberta Posts: 90	Re: which 12v electrical harness kit is best? I used a kit called haywire, wires were labeled every foot or so,I looked at painless and didn't see any real differance so i went with haywire because it was a better price.

04-13-2014, 01:19 PM	#6
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: which 12v electrical harness kit is best? I used EZ wire too, Frankentruck required just about every circuit to be modified in some way so pre terminated kits would have been a waste. color coded wiring marked every 12", right gauge for the circuits. Pretty good instructions, and the three times I called with questions got the owner and quick answers. Details on my install in the build thread, only thing I did not do was take a picture of the back of the fuse panel to note where wires are paired at fuses. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

04-13-2014, 01:42 PM	#7
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: which 12v electrical harness kit is best? American auto wire color coded -labeled - directions in color and very well layed out . no problems on install - all made sense !

04-13-2014, 11:08 PM	#8
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: which 12v electrical harness kit is best? 12 circut setup! http://www.nwautowire.com/servlet/th...jeep-14/Detail

04-13-2014, 11:17 PM	#9
lowrodderchev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: visalia ca Posts: 1,480	Re: which 12v electrical harness kit is best? dam that's cheaper than my speedway one and it looks about the same minus the mini fuses mine has __________________ my 57 chevy truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601554

04-14-2014, 12:10 PM	#10
Lo1dakota Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Woodland, Wa Posts: 161	Re: which 12v electrical harness kit is best? In currently installing a Rebel Wiring kit. 9+3 made in the USA. http://rebelwire.com/rebel-wire-prod...at=Wire%20Kits

04-14-2014, 09:35 PM	#11
Cuse Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Eastern North Carolina Posts: 5	Re: which 12v electrical harness kit is best? My son and I used a Rebel Wire kit on a 55 Ford Ranch Wagon he is doing. Nice kit, well labeled, priced well and good support (if needed).



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