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Technical wiring harness pickup truck

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by WP38, Dec 3, 2015.

  1. WP38
    Joined: Jan 23, 2015
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    IMG_1725.JPG Starting to think about a wire harness for the truck. I see different ones advertised with a number of Circuits . require a GM connector for steering. Speedway , Painless , American Auto wire . I was thinking between 15 and 20 circuits . The price also vary . I know you get what you pay for. Any advice on product and number of circuits. I will be running a electrical fan / Sterio / Maybe air down the road.. 305 engine th350 trans. has a carb. Thanks
     
  2. Inked Monkey
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    Rebel Wiring is my go to
     
  3. Jim636
    Joined: Aug 3, 2013
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    from Wyandotte

    I used a EZ wiring harness in my 40 pickup and 49 Fleetline . Went pretty smooth.
     
  4. Firecat7
    Joined: Dec 11, 2011
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    DO NOT GO TO RON FRANCIS!...........EZ works well. very simple . I like the bigger fuse panel (like GM)....over their compact mini fuse. unless space is an issue. Have at it.
     
  5. WP38
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    Looks like a decent price and on my way to Florida only a 12 hour drive from my home
     
  6. rusty rocket
    Joined: Oct 30, 2011
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    Check out kwik wire from fon dulac Wisconsin. I have two of there panels. The are pretty affordable.
     
  7. Blade58
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    from apopka ,Fl

    Always leave room for expansion it will be easier now to lay out the wiring then later, the extra wiring for the A/C can be rolled up under the dash
     
  8. ratrod72
    Joined: Sep 23, 2014
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    I used American Autowire in my 53 chevy truck .. Very pleased with it an everything you need to wire entire truck is in kit.. All light sockets light switch ignition switch dimmer switch an uses a gm type full size fuse block...
     
  9. I used a Kwik Wire in my Ford and I liked it. The Rebel 9+3 is nice too. Kwik Wire tipped my hand since I could download the instructions before I bought it.
     
  10. Dangerous Dan
    Joined: Jul 10, 2011
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    I used a 21 circuit Speedway kit, complete in every way. Well marked wire, instructions and drawings excellent, everything needed such as switches , terminal ends, wire ties and the best part it only cost me $149 with free freight. Check for speedway coupons when ordering. All in all a very simple system to install and uses all GM plugs which are included.
     
  11. WP38
    Joined: Jan 23, 2015
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    Thanks for all the different options will check them out. Speedway discontinued this one. They mentioned a new one is coming out in January . Not sure where it is made.
     
  12. Aviator
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    Why not Ron Francis? What is the problem?
     
  13. I used Bob Miller's Rebel Wiring in my avatar, went pretty well, also used his wiring in a 1950's Chris Craft boat I wired, worked great, very affordable.
     
  14. WP38
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    I think I will go with American Wire Highway 22 seems like a good package. Little more pricey but you get the light switch etc. Thanks
     
  15. Firecat7
    Joined: Dec 11, 2011
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    Haven't used a Francis in a bit. customer brought me one the other day. Good Gawd , what an ass backwards way to wire a vehicle. mount the box ...then go to the terming point (coil, alt, lite , etc) then run backwards to the panel , crimp terminate there. way harder to make a neat harness. access to panels once mount,(usually up in hard to reach places) way harder to do the work. wires running in and out that could have been avoided by just routing to the point of use under the hood. Just ridiculous. Have a TPI panel to mount....the damn thing is a foot long...... counted over 45 wires to route out thru firewall. are you kidding me, Oh yes, and ass backwards from termination back to panel. Terrible Product
     

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