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1980c-10 mybaby · 03-01-2010, 03:29 PM

Hey guys my 1980 chevy c-10 is not coming along to hot after following some wires around the cab through the front end alot of them are cut and bitten..... looking for information on ordering a new wiring harness not worried about price.... just looking to get it replaced so i can get her on the road..... if anyone could send me a link/ links that would be nice

Thanks guys

bigblock73 · 03-01-2010, 03:39 PM

Painless has a NICE 73-87 specifi kit. I have one, love it.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-01-2010, 04:21 PM

ive never ordered one but ill second painless as they seem to do good by those who have needed a new harness

fire120ball · 03-01-2010, 10:20 PM

How tuff is it to redo the wiring? because mine is EVERYWHERE and the wires are old and need some attending too.. so 1-10?

bigblock73 · 03-01-2010, 10:22 PM

I would say 1-10 with 10 being EASIEST...about a 7 or 8.

MrBeast · 03-01-2010, 11:07 PM

+1 for painless wiring, they have a mighty fine product.

Tezjoe84 · 03-01-2010, 11:13 PM

Same here, i haven't used their stuff personally, but i have had tons of friends/family doing rebuilds and street rods etc that has used their gear, and they have nothing but praises for their products.

dan76 · 03-01-2010, 11:17 PM

Does this forum have a vendor for a wiring harness? I've checked the marketplace forum and didn't see any.

Painless is an excellent product but also has a price. I've visited their shop in Fort Worth a couple of summers ago and was impressed with their organization, test benches and tech support.

Let us know what you do.

moneyeater · 03-02-2010, 03:20 PM

I installed a Ron Francis Expres kit and i´m very happy with it!
Installation took me and my buddy 2 weekends and 3 gallons of coffee!
I had to change some circuits because of other laws here in germany.That took time!
If you can read instructions and have basic knowledge you can do it!
Volker

1980c-10 mybaby · 03-03-2010, 01:27 AM

moneyeater did you use the WR-85 kit for your truck? its the first kit that is under the retro rides section?

flamingbig10 · 03-03-2010, 01:35 AM

I've done two ez 2 wire 22 circuit kits very simple but takes a little common since http://stores.homestead.com/ez2wire/...GTO/Detail.bok

bagged81 · 03-03-2010, 01:07 PM

I am in the process of redoing mine and it is more than I anticipated but I hate wiring. I am using a general 18 circuit kit Rebel Wire kit and I am keeping it as simple as possible with as few components as I can.

bigblock73 · 03-03-2010, 01:58 PM

The benefit of the Painless harness...it bolts in/on the firewall exactly like the factory one did...and the instructions are 73-87 specific...for the most part. well worth it IMO.

camshaftgsxr · 03-03-2010, 02:12 PM

painless painless painless, just keep the factory plugs handy for comparison on how the wires are organized into them, i know for a fact the wires on the headlight plugs in the painless harness were in the wrong spots (at least on the harness i got), its a super easy fix but good luck trying to figure out why your high beams are glowing when the low beams are the only ones supposed to be on..went through head lights and a switch before we dug the old harness out of the trash..

camshaftgsxr · 03-03-2010, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

I would say 1-10 with 10 being EASIEST...about a 7 or 8.

easy yes... quick? hell no! lol

moneyeater · 03-03-2010, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1980c-10 mybaby

moneyeater did you use the WR-85 kit for your truck? its the first kit that is under the retro rides section?

I used the XP 66 GM based EXPRESS system!
Volker

soule64 · 03-05-2010, 11:25 AM

I also used a painless direct fit. Kind of pricey considering I did not need or use many of the circuits (my fault though). I also had pins in wrong spots in the headlight connector. Also had to reuse several old connectors due to changes in year design (windshield wiper motor comes to mind) that were not supplied with the kit. I got mine from Pace Performance.

03-01-2010, 03:29 PM	#1
1980c-10 mybaby Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: charlotte nc Posts: 302	Where to order a new wiring harness? Hey guys my 1980 chevy c-10 is not coming along to hot after following some wires around the cab through the front end alot of them are cut and bitten..... looking for information on ordering a new wiring harness not worried about price.... just looking to get it replaced so i can get her on the road..... if anyone could send me a link/ links that would be nice Thanks guys

03-01-2010, 03:39 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Where to order a new wiring harness? Painless has a NICE 73-87 specifi kit. I have one, love it. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-01-2010, 04:21 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Where to order a new wiring harness? ive never ordered one but ill second painless as they seem to do good by those who have needed a new harness __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-01-2010, 10:20 PM	#4
fire120ball Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Livermore,CA Posts: 155	Re: Where to order a new wiring harness? How tuff is it to redo the wiring? because mine is EVERYWHERE and the wires are old and need some attending too.. so 1-10? __________________ 73 Chevy k10 In progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post3552552 2000 Trans Am, ls1, 6 Spd http://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance...years-old.html

03-01-2010, 10:22 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Where to order a new wiring harness? I would say 1-10 with 10 being EASIEST...about a 7 or 8. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-01-2010, 11:07 PM	#6
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: Where to order a new wiring harness? +1 for painless wiring, they have a mighty fine product. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

03-01-2010, 11:13 PM	#7
Tezjoe84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ardmore, Ok Posts: 255	Re: Where to order a new wiring harness? Same here, i haven't used their stuff personally, but i have had tons of friends/family doing rebuilds and street rods etc that has used their gear, and they have nothing but praises for their products. __________________ Joe 1957 Chevy 3100 Stepside

03-01-2010, 11:17 PM	#8
dan76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 441	Re: Where to order a new wiring harness? Does this forum have a vendor for a wiring harness? I've checked the marketplace forum and didn't see any. Painless is an excellent product but also has a price. I've visited their shop in Fort Worth a couple of summers ago and was impressed with their organization, test benches and tech support. Let us know what you do.

03-02-2010, 03:20 PM	#9
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: Where to order a new wiring harness? I installed a Ron Francis Expres kit and i´m very happy with it! Installation took me and my buddy 2 weekends and 3 gallons of coffee! I had to change some circuits because of other laws here in germany.That took time! If you can read instructions and have basic knowledge you can do it! Volker __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red

03-03-2010, 01:27 AM	#10
1980c-10 mybaby Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: charlotte nc Posts: 302	Re: Where to order a new wiring harness? moneyeater did you use the WR-85 kit for your truck? its the first kit that is under the retro rides section?

03-03-2010, 01:35 AM	#11
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Where to order a new wiring harness? I've done two ez 2 wire 22 circuit kits very simple but takes a little common since http://stores.homestead.com/ez2wire/...GTO/Detail.bok __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

03-03-2010, 01:07 PM	#12
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	Re: Where to order a new wiring harness? I am in the process of redoing mine and it is more than I anticipated but I hate wiring. I am using a general 18 circuit kit Rebel Wire kit and I am keeping it as simple as possible with as few components as I can. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

03-03-2010, 01:58 PM	#13
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Where to order a new wiring harness? The benefit of the Painless harness...it bolts in/on the firewall exactly like the factory one did...and the instructions are 73-87 specific...for the most part. well worth it IMO. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-03-2010, 02:12 PM	#14
camshaftgsxr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Asheville, N.C. Posts: 785	Re: Where to order a new wiring harness? painless painless painless, just keep the factory plugs handy for comparison on how the wires are organized into them, i know for a fact the wires on the headlight plugs in the painless harness were in the wrong spots (at least on the harness i got), its a super easy fix but good luck trying to figure out why your high beams are glowing when the low beams are the only ones supposed to be on..went through head lights and a switch before we dug the old harness out of the trash.. __________________ Last edited by camshaftgsxr; 03-03-2010 at 02:17 PM.

03-05-2010, 11:25 AM	#17
soule64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 197	Re: Where to order a new wiring harness? I also used a painless direct fit. Kind of pricey considering I did not need or use many of the circuits (my fault though). I also had pins in wrong spots in the headlight connector. Also had to reuse several old connectors due to changes in year design (windshield wiper motor comes to mind) that were not supplied with the kit. I got mine from Pace Performance.



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