OK, I have given up on this wiring.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

n737nc · 08-26-2004, 11:46 AM

As some of you remember, I have had some very agrivating problems with my wiring(mainly starter related).

I am now sick of it, and have decided to rewire the entire truck. What are my options as for a package? The only company I know of is Painless. They are pretty reasonable on their price for our trucks(around $280 thru Summit or Jegs).

Are there any other companies? If you have used Painless, what are your opinions?

Thanks,
Nick

**fine69** · 08-26-2004, 12:35 PM

Many of the vendors who sell here offer new harnesses. Or put a post on the parts board seeking a good used one.
I have put many a used harness in because someone hacked the crap out of an old one.

Bill72BB · 08-26-2004, 12:38 PM

Some people on the board have use this kit.
http://www.painlessperformance.com/catalogframe.htm

walker · 08-26-2004, 01:00 PM

Might think twice about that. If you have a problem and you don't know what it is then it may not be fixed by replacing the harness. If you suspect a particular part of the harness, eng.comp/cab/etc then you might try going to a junkyard and picking up another one and trying it out. It is a cheaper guess than buying a whole new kit.

n737nc · 08-26-2004, 01:09 PM

If you saw my wires you would not be saying that.
The previous owner did a real number hacking up this wiring. Heck, there is even home electrical wires in there

Nick

ed455 · 08-26-2004, 02:01 PM

I used a vendor calle EZWiring or something like that. It was $100 cheaper than painless and as far as I can tell, has the same features. This wires are labeled (pronted on the wire itself) every 12 inches etc.I haven't installed it yet but it seems like good quality. I ordered it from an ad in Classic Trucks magazine where they have a full page ad. I've changes to gauges and a V-8 and a 700R4, and an aftermarket stereo, etc. The original wiring is not terribly hacked but the insulation is brittle. Long story short: easier to rewire than adapt. However I've wired a car from scratch before with no kit or anything, so it's easier for me than it might be for someone who has never done it before.

YellowMenace · 08-26-2004, 02:53 PM

I got the engine harness from wiringharness.com it looks and works well.

08-26-2004, 11:46 AM	#1
n737nc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 207	OK, I have given up on this wiring.... As some of you remember, I have had some very agrivating problems with my wiring(mainly starter related). I am now sick of it, and have decided to rewire the entire truck. What are my options as for a package? The only company I know of is Painless. They are pretty reasonable on their price for our trucks(around $280 thru Summit or Jegs). Are there any other companies? If you have used Painless, what are your opinions? Thanks, Nick

08-26-2004, 12:35 PM	#2
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Many of the vendors who sell here offer new harnesses. Or put a post on the parts board seeking a good used one. I have put many a used harness in because someone hacked the crap out of an old one. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

08-26-2004, 12:38 PM	#3
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	Some people on the board have use this kit. http://www.painlessperformance.com/catalogframe.htm __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

08-26-2004, 01:00 PM	#4
walker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: north of Phx AZ about 30 miles Posts: 698	Might think twice about that. If you have a problem and you don't know what it is then it may not be fixed by replacing the harness. If you suspect a particular part of the harness, eng.comp/cab/etc then you might try going to a junkyard and picking up another one and trying it out. It is a cheaper guess than buying a whole new kit. __________________ Andy,Phx AZ '67 C-10 (Ahhh, done at last. Well there is that disk front end I want to put in and...) "23 C-Cab-sold '48 Ford 8N tractor(still working) '67 Scout(Now on the road) '70 MG B.-sold

08-26-2004, 01:09 PM	#5
n737nc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 207	If you saw my wires you would not be saying that. The previous owner did a real number hacking up this wiring. Heck, there is even home electrical wires in there Nick

08-26-2004, 02:01 PM	#6
ed455 Captain Ed Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Port Charlotte, FL Posts: 1,241	I used a vendor calle EZWiring or something like that. It was $100 cheaper than painless and as far as I can tell, has the same features. This wires are labeled (pronted on the wire itself) every 12 inches etc.I haven't installed it yet but it seems like good quality. I ordered it from an ad in Classic Trucks magazine where they have a full page ad. I've changes to gauges and a V-8 and a 700R4, and an aftermarket stereo, etc. The original wiring is not terribly hacked but the insulation is brittle. Long story short: easier to rewire than adapt. However I've wired a car from scratch before with no kit or anything, so it's easier for me than it might be for someone who has never done it before.

08-26-2004, 02:53 PM	#7
YellowMenace Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Katy, TX (Houston) Posts: 73	I got the engine harness from wiringharness.com it looks and works well.



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