Technical Wiring kits

I need to rewire my '40 Ford tudor standard from scratch. It will be a basic driver with a modern drive train. Carb and distro. No electronics. No AC, cruise or big sound systems. Just the basics. Can anyone recommend a basic kit they used with success or something they they would say to stay away from?? I would appreciate hearing about your experiences. Thanks

 

I put a Rebel Wire kit in a 1958 Biscayne, seemed to work fine.

 

Stay away…Yes I know bagging Hoffman group again. I should have done more research before I purchased my "keep it clean" pro15 circuit wiring kit. Bought it super cheap at a swap meet , now I know why it was so cheap. My bad I did not realise keep it clean was a Hoffman group. Got the jitters when I saw that. I just thought cool a complete rewire on our shoebox coupe with 15 more fuses than the old original wiring( none)
Instructions looked ok but are instructions not meant to be identical to the product?
Wire labelling did not match the colour in the instructions , red must mean green. 3 identical pink wires and it says pink , violet and lt pink. Says white with black trace ,must mean blue, there were no wires with a trace colour. The labelling is missing on some and others waaaay to far apart. Not fair on my ageing eyes. No cable ties. What else is missing. I know for sure there will be many more mistakes, but at this point I threw in the towel .
No I am not colour blind , I can colour match paint. But sure felt colour blind.
Bought a new REBEL wire kit , easy as.

 

I just picked up an EZ Wiring 12 circuit harness for my 26 Tudor. Have not installed it yet, but looks to be good quality.

 

I used a Painless kit on my Model A. It is a well put together kit with excellent quality. They also have a great installation manual.

I recently did a 66 Olds 442 and I forget the kit name (owner purchased), but the wires are all loose and you connect them one at a time at the fuse panel. If I had that one to do over I would have connected all the wiring before installing the fuse panel. While it sounded like a good idea to install and wire the accessory then run the wire to the fuse panel, I found it to be a big PIA in practice.

 

Another vote for Rebel. USA made with quality wire. I've used 2 of their 9+3 kits. First one easy peasy because I had my old boss/mentor there to ***ist. 2nd one was my '54 Ranch Wagon that I did solo since my boss/mentor p***ed (Miss you Ron) Anyway only had a few minor issues that I might have been able to muttle through on my own but a quick call to Rebel's excellent tech support and all was golden. Plus, Rebel is an Alliance vendor here on the HAMB. Yes, there are other quality kits but just seems right IMO to support an Alliance vendor.

 

Rebel.

Total up the number of circuits that you think that you might need, and add 3.

Then you will not have to rip anything up if you want to add something.

 

I've been happy with the Rebel kits I've used, quality of the kit is good and the tech help is great, American made too and a good value (especially if you are an Alliance member)

 

All we use is American Autowire for over 23 years now.

 

I used the "Bare Bonz" kits from Ron Francis on my '32 and '40, and would use their kits again. Very good tech help and catalog wiring "tips", high quality components, and probably the best accessory selection, imo.

 

Same here, everything you will ever need is in that box and enough wire to do a bus. HRP

 

I have used two EZ Wiring Kits (and they were) in two different cars to this date. Very easy to follow instructions
and the wires are marked every foot so it is easy to locate. The Tech Dept was very helpful when needed.

 

I had a good experience with Rebel. I used it on a 56 Ford.

 

I'm a fan of Centech because of their fuse panel. I used their kit on my 32 but I don't like the switches that come with most kits. Because I'm familiar with Ford stuff, I use a 72 F100 ignition switch for the double sided key and a 96 mustang light switch because you can buy the switch and plugin easily. Lots of personal choice involved in this. Make sure you get GXL rated wire. The good wire withstands heat so much better than the lowcost stuff. I use connectors that have heat shrink on them. They cost more but are weatherproof on the wire end and add some strength to the wire. The items you don't want trouble from are the ones that I spend a little more to get the best parts that are applicable to what I'm doing. Your results may vary.

 

I will throw out another Rebel Wire endor*****t. Best technical service I have ever received from a company. They will literially stay on the phone with you as you work through issues in real time on your vehicle.

 

Have used Painless and Rebel and would go with either again. Rebels support is first rate.

 

Using a haywire

 

I’ve done a couple of EZ Wire kits….worked great

 

Rebel or painless , both are good and easy to work with !!!

 

I’ve done only Dennis Carpenter original OEM kits and Painless and I highly recommend the Painless and picked up one in the cl***ifieds a few months ago for my convertible

 

I have used Painless, Rebel and E-Z Wire. I don't see any difference between any of them as to the job they do or installation ease. I currently have 4 personal projects all coming up for total wiring. I went with E-Z Wire 12 circuit all black for them all and got a good discount purchasing them all at once. Currently doing my 53 F-100 and the same unit will be installed in my 40 Ford Coupe. Nothing to it. Ya just gotta have some basic understanding of the job at hand.

 

I all depends on which oil you're using.

 

I used a Kwik Wire 14-circuit kit in my Ford. GREAT instructions, easy to follow.

 

Lucky for me I don't need "instructions", just forethought and common sense.

 

Haywire kits are good if you call you will talk to the owner very helpful.

 

Same here. Both are Made in the USA and have great tech support. The main advantages of Rebel Wire is a) cost, b) small company, c) you might talk to the owner in a tech call and d) they may be more familiar with simple hot rod builds than Painless.

 

Coach Controls.

 

I used a Centech on my roadster. I have installed a couple of Painless kits and a couple of Ron Francis kits. All nice.

 

I bought a Rebel 9+3 kit and will be installing it in a month or so. I built a few harnesses from scratch several years ago, but I'm getting older and decided to take the easier route this time. What I received from Rebel looks very good, but what sold me on their kit was the feedback from HAMBers that contacted their service for ***istance, if needed. I don't expect to need their help, but it's nice to know they'll be there, if needed.

 

Ah, someone with some cl***. These kits are the bomb! I use nothing else, and I recommend nothing else. Most expensive! Most worth it! If you have a simple car to wire, buy a simple kit. If you are wiring a masterpiece, this is your huckleberry!