wiring your own c10

[ryans69chevy]

Has anyone ever custom wired their c10. Instead of buying a whole kit that is "pre wired". I'm wondering if anyone has bought a fuse block and a spool of wire and started wiring everything up. I think it would be kinda cool to do this and might save some money. Let me know what you guys think.

Thanks,
Ryan

[jocko]

Hmm. I do not think you'll save money, but who knows. With the quality of the aftermarket offerings - I don't recommend unless you are mesmerized by the idea of electrons. If most or even half of your existing were good, then yeah, go for it - but since you are talking specifically about re-wiring the WHOLE truck - this situation is tailor made for an aftermarket (or even original repro) complete wiring kit.

My 2 cents only, and I understand the desire to do the "custom" or "self-done" approach - but I'm not convinced you'll be glad you chose this route when you're halfway through the home-made jobby. Installing a pre-made is work enough

Having said all that - if it's what you really want to do, for a learning experience/bragging rights, etc, then by all means go for it.

[ItsRandy]

I once re-wired a '57 Belair and I am still in therapy trying to regain my self confidence. It sounds like fun until you get a few days into it...then it quickly turns into the recurring nightmare the wakes you up in the middle of the night. The number of different spools of wire (gauge and colors) you need to buy to do it right is cost prohibitive and there is the time...oh, the time. I don't recommend it.

[jocko]

I make that TWO steamin turds in your Wheaties now.... Whatcha think? Kit convinced yet?

[PanelDeland]

Just so your wheaties don't get too bad,I'll pee in your post toasties too.Even the race guys hate wiring the minimal amount of circuits they need for a race car.They don't do lights,brake lights dash lights or even any accesories such as radio,clock or any amenities.As stated above,the parts,wire and connectors will probably run you about the same as a harness whether factory style or aftermarket.

[scotts72heavyhalf]

Here`s my two cents, I am about finished with the American auto wire kit on my 69C10, I bought the custom upgradeable kit as my truck has an HEI, Trans cooler fan, 700R4 with electric converter lock, single wire alt , custom cluster autometer guages and so on, and have spent the last week mounting, running wires, making all the connections with the tools you can rent from them, which are a must if you dont have them, and now that I am close to being finished and fingers have stopped bleeding I am proud to say it looks and works beautiful. The great directions and tech help from American auto wire was so helpful. I think I would have been even crazier had I tried it from scratch and I consider myself pretty handy with projects. I would consider it money ahead to go with a kit, the right tools and any company that has real person tech support to help that knows their products.

[Sport/Truck]

Don't do it, it will cost you more in the long run. Get a good harness like American Auto Wire or M&H. You'll be much happier.

[RanchFlyer]

I did it on a custom car 25 years ago. That would be about the time painless and those type guys were getting big. I redid it 6 years later with a proper kit. I will never do ground up wiring again. I even have a painless kit for the race car I am collecting parts for currently. As said above that's less than 10 circuits.
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[ryans69chevy]

Thanks for the advice guys. I just thought it might be a cool winter project when I get to that. I might just have to get the kit then haha.

Thanks,
Ryan

[FRENCHBLUE72]

If the $$$ is the issue look at the ez wire harness very easy to use and the price is right..