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Nima · 09-20-2004, 09:32 PM

I am making a list of the things I need to do for my truck and one of them is wiring. What's your opinion about different brands of wiring harnesses? their prices varies alot. I am talking about Painless, EZ-wiring and keep it clean wiring. It seems EZ wiring is the cheapest. I am not good at wiring and electrical therefore I need something with easy instruction.
Thanks.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-20-2004, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Nima

I am making a list of the things I need to do for my truck and one of them is wiring. What's your opinion about different brands of wiring harnesses? their prices varies alot. I am talking about Painless, EZ-wiring and keep it clean wiring. It seems EZ wiring is the cheapest. I am not good at wiring and electrical therefore I need something with easy instruction.
Thanks.

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Nima · 09-21-2004, 02:29 AM

Thanks for the info.

ljbear · 09-21-2004, 02:42 AM

If you're looking for easy look at the M&H harness. I've used a number of them on these trucks and they fit and are a breeze to install. Everything is like original and there is no cutting. If you're doing something more custom with aftermarket accesories like windows or door locks then look at Painless

68LSS1 · 09-21-2004, 04:06 AM

My vote is for Ron Francis Wiring.

Kleantouch · 09-21-2004, 01:31 PM

I bought the Painless 68-72 harness and the a/c add-on- it was a pretty easy install- instructions were pretty straightforward and the tech line is an 800# and the guys there are pretty knowledgable- I bought it because I thought the fuse block would go in the original hole- well, it did- but I had to enlarge it first to fir- that was the only drawback- set up for voltage regulator, single wire alt, points disty, HEI, ready for most anything. I would have spent the extra money on a ron francis had I not seen the Painless chevy truck harness. Good luck- wiring isn't that hard- getting a good ground is.

chickenwing · 09-21-2004, 04:04 PM

If you are looking for just plug in simple, the Painless kit does not quite do it. You have to shape, route, tape and secure the harness and terminate a lot of connections. Like Kleantouch said, it is set up for lots of accessories that are not in these trucks. You gotta figure out what you want to keep and store for future use and what you want to flat out remove. If you are not one for electrics, try something that is allready fabbed up so you just have to remove and replace. Wish I could help you with name brands but Painless was all I looked into. I was foolish just thinking the major name-brand Painless was "the $h!t". Had I to do it all over I would have weighed my alternatives like you.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-23-2004, 12:16 AM

I have heard very good thing's about the ron francis harness' never installed one but have seen the in a number of street rod's and they all looked of very good quality...

Nima · 09-23-2004, 02:05 AM

Good info.
thanks

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 09-23-2004, 12:37 PM

M&H is the best for these year trucks, it almost installs itself.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-26-2004, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MOTHERTRUCKERS

M&H is the best for these year trucks, it almost installs itself.

I second that.
M&H has got it "wired." They are American made, perfect stock hook ups, and the technician who builds your harness, actually puts his name on the loom.

09-20-2004, 09:32 PM	#1
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	Different wiring harnesses I am making a list of the things I need to do for my truck and one of them is wiring. What's your opinion about different brands of wiring harnesses? their prices varies alot. I am talking about Painless, EZ-wiring and keep it clean wiring. It seems EZ wiring is the cheapest. I am not good at wiring and electrical therefore I need something with easy instruction. Thanks.

09-21-2004, 02:42 AM	#4
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	If you're looking for easy look at the M&H harness. I've used a number of them on these trucks and they fit and are a breeze to install. Everything is like original and there is no cutting. If you're doing something more custom with aftermarket accesories like windows or door locks then look at Painless __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"

09-21-2004, 04:06 AM	#5
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	My vote is for Ron Francis Wiring. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

09-21-2004, 04:04 PM	#7
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	If you are looking for just plug in simple, the Painless kit does not quite do it. You have to shape, route, tape and secure the harness and terminate a lot of connections. Like Kleantouch said, it is set up for lots of accessories that are not in these trucks. You gotta figure out what you want to keep and store for future use and what you want to flat out remove. If you are not one for electrics, try something that is allready fabbed up so you just have to remove and replace. Wish I could help you with name brands but Painless was all I looked into. I was foolish just thinking the major name-brand Painless was "the $h!t". Had I to do it all over I would have weighed my alternatives like you. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

09-23-2004, 12:16 AM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I have heard very good thing's about the ron francis harness' never installed one but have seen the in a number of street rod's and they all looked of very good quality... __________________ 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..

09-21-2004, 02:29 AM	#3
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	Thanks for the info.

09-21-2004, 01:31 PM	#6
Kleantouch Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lake Charles LA Posts: 138	I bought the Painless 68-72 harness and the a/c add-on- it was a pretty easy install- instructions were pretty straightforward and the tech line is an 800# and the guys there are pretty knowledgable- I bought it because I thought the fuse block would go in the original hole- well, it did- but I had to enlarge it first to fir- that was the only drawback- set up for voltage regulator, single wire alt, points disty, HEI, ready for most anything. I would have spent the extra money on a ron francis had I not seen the Painless chevy truck harness. Good luck- wiring isn't that hard- getting a good ground is.

09-23-2004, 02:05 AM	#9
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	Good info. thanks

09-23-2004, 12:37 PM	#10
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	M&H is the best for these year trucks, it almost installs itself. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.



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