Complete rewiring

[dukkie]

72 C20 LWB, elect fan, elect fuel pump, HEI, 90's serpentine belt system with internal regulated alternator, NON A/C, Cab...

Which one should i get?

ez wiring http://www.ezwiring.com/wiring_harness.html

hotrod wires http://www.hotrodwires.com/12Circuit.html

painless wiring pickup http://www.shopatron.com/products/pr...er=10104/302.0

painless wiring street rod http://www.shopatron.com/products/pr...er=10102/302.0

forum member here has one for sale?

[Daddy Brim]

I used the Painless 18 circuit part # 10206 http://www.shopatron.com/home/search...=10206&x=7&y=7 you will need to do some splicing and soldering, but it comes with extra circuits for power windows. fuel pump, fans etc.

[leddzepp]

I would vote for American Autowire or M and H....but I do not see either in your poll

[lil hoodlum]

You really should be looking for a wiring harness that has the circuits for everything you will be needing. A 12 circuit wiring harness is just the bare minimum. You should look it at least an 18 circuit wiring harness. I used the Painless wiring harness made for our trucks. It has the correct connections included. I used the 18 circuit truck wiring system (1967-1972) part # 10206. I installed it close to 10 years ago and have had no issues with it. Jegs has it for $388.00!

http://www.jegs.com/i/Painless-Perfo...d=#moreDetails

Good luck!

Keith

[Tmwoodall]

Originally Posted by leddzepp

I would vote for American Autowire or M and H....but I do not see either in your poll

I did a lot of reading/searches on this topic the passed few weeks. I came to the conclusion that AAWire was the way to go.

[54belair]

Ive used ez wire twice and painless once. Currently have a new ez wire that will go in the 68 when Im ready.

I think they are all good----and fairly easy to use----ez wire is cheaper and the quality is as good.

[workinprogress67]

Painless 18 circuit as mentioned by keith. Take Your time and it will turn out great. i got mine from jegs with a 100 dollar rebate from painless. it was well worth it.

[CG]

I vote for American Auto Wire also. Ive never seen such a nice complete kit before.

[dukkie]

Originally Posted by leddzepp

I would vote for American Autowire or M and H....but I do not see either in your poll

If i knew of them i would include it too

[schurg]

out of curiosity..do these 'universal' kits come with plugs or pigtails that connect to all the accessories in the truck? like the ignition plug, gauge plug, headlight switch, wiper switch, etc. or do you have to reuse the ones you currently have(which seems kinda useless to have to use old connecters). I know some kits come pre terminated, others are more bulk. just curious what others are doing when it comes to the connecters.

[68C10HotRod]

Originally Posted by Tmwoodall

I did a lot of reading/searches on this topic the passed few weeks. I came to the conclusion that AAWire was the way to go.

I'm going agree with LedZepp & Tmwoodall on the American Autowire too. I have been installing one of these in my 72 Burb using the truck version & it would be perfect for a truck. Very complete & gives you all the correct sockets to make it a near factory install. Also having each wire labeled every couple inches makes it real easy to install. It assumes HEI setup. Not the cheapest around $450 but well worth it.

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by schurg

out of curiosity..do these 'universal' kits come with plugs or pigtails that connect to all the accessories in the truck? like the ignition plug, gauge plug, headlight switch, wiper switch, etc. or do you have to reuse the ones you currently have(which seems kinda useless to have to use old connecters). I know some kits come pre terminated, others are more bulk. just curious what others are doing when it comes to the connecters.

that is where AAW classic Update shines. No reusing any of you 40 year old connectors or bulb receptacles. All new and included with AAW harness including factory guage connection or Autometer. Wiper switch not included but headlight, dimmer, and ignition (except in column applications) are.

[white 67]

I used the painless 18 curcuit on my truck but i wish i had not. It has extra wires for everything which is nice but i dont have any of that stuff so now i just have a bunch of unused wires. The harness was not bad i just didnt get the right one for my use.

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by white 67

I used the painless 18 curcuit on my truck but i wish i had not. It has extra wires for everything which is nice but i dont have any of that stuff so now i just have a bunch of unused wires. The harness was not bad i just didnt get the right one for my use.

AAW uses multi plug connections for all those extra circuits, so if you do not use them you do not have 20 feet of wire to cut off or roll up under the dash. I hope you terminated all the unused wires or pulled fuses to kill power to them

[Tom Vogel]

AAW.... period

[eightbanger]

Dukkie, I'd vote AAW too man, it's what i'll use when the time comes...heard only god things about them.

[dukkie]

the poll is tied 5 to 5 EZ Wiring and Painless -Truck with zero votes on the others.. Sounds like had i known of and included American Auto Wire they would be at 7

[dukkie]

Originally Posted by 54belair

Ive used ez wire twice and painless once. Currently have a new ez wire that will go in the 68 when Im ready.

I think they are all good----and fairly easy to use----ez wire is cheaper and the quality is as good.

This is basically what i was trying to figure out.. if some vendors charge 4-500 why than can this vendor sell equivalent product for 180

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

that is where AAW classic Update shines. No reusing any of you 40 year old connectors or bulb receptacles. All new and included with AAW harness including factory guage connection or Autometer. Wiper switch not included but headlight, dimmer, and ignition (except in column applications) are.

this is information i am unaware of ez, hotrod, painless all require using for example my existing last 2 inches of every wire connection, bulb socket, ect. their porduct just ends as a cut wire and leave it to me to figure out the rest ie. crimp connector, twist nut, solder, or a potato to complete the new wire to my existing end points

And to understand yall correctly you are saying AAW includes new ones with their kit?? in addition they throw in a headlight and ignition switch as well?

[LEX]

AAW sounds so complete, neat and easy. I see you're local. Are you doing the install yourself or having someone do it?

This is what sold me on the AAW kit. I don't have it, yet, but will be buying their kit soon.

69-72 Truck - YouTube

[flatfoot77]

I'd also go with American Auto Wire their wiring is superior to all the rest they use haevy duty wire and connectors plus you can buy direct from them and cut out the middle man.
www.americanautowire.com
I used their harness to repair the A/C harness and you can see the difference in quality.

[eurospec1]

Originally Posted by dukkie

This is basically what i was trying to figure out.. if some vendors charge 4-500 why than can this vendor sell equivalent product for 180





this is information i am unaware of ez, hotrod, painless all require using for example my existing last 2 inches of every wire connection, bulb socket, ect. their porduct just ends as a cut wire and leave it to me to figure out the rest ie. crimp connector, twist nut, solder, or a potato to complete the new wire to my existing end points

And to understand yall correctly you are saying AAW includes new ones with their kit?? in addition they throw in a headlight and ignition switch as well?

EZ wire is not far from me in Florida, Im working with one of their harnesses now on a different project, when i called the tech line i was actually speaking to the owner, who is also the builder/designer/tech guy from the sound of it. Its a great product, and i believe a very small operation and he gave me a ton of help over the phone, which is probably why the price point is much lower. Im happy with it so far and will be putting one in my 68.

[Tmwoodall]

Originally Posted by flatfoot77

I'd also go with American Auto Wire their wiring is superior to all the rest they use haevy duty wire and connectors plus you can buy direct from them and cut out the middle man.
www.americanautowire.com
I used their harness to repair the A/C harness and you can see the difference in quality.

Buying direct cost an extra $90 FYI. RockAuto has them for 439.

[CG]

I bought my AAW kit from a board vendor and saved money over buying it direct. And yes the kit comes with headlight switch and ignition switch (with new keys). So you may to have your doors rekeyed if you want to run the same key on everything.

Cant remember which board vendor I bought it from >=(

[dcasalena]

American Autowire part#510089.
Rockauto usually has the best price.

[dukkie]

Originally Posted by LEX

AAW sounds so complete, neat and easy. I see you're local. Are you doing the install yourself or having someone do it?

Doing it all myself. Just ordered new cab mounts so id like to tackle both of these at the same time while everythings going back together

Originally Posted by CG

Cant remember which board vendor I bought it from >=(

thats the most important part CG!!!!!

was it Musclerodz?