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Who's rewired their '55-'57 Chevy truck?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by terd ferguson, Oct 8, 2009.

  1. terd ferguson
    Joined: Jun 13, 2008
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    terd ferguson
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    Mine is a 235 manual. If you rewired yours, what did you use? Were you happy? Did the kit have everything you needed?


    Thanks very much in advance.
     
  2. brigrat
    Joined: Nov 9, 2007
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    brigrat
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    from Wa.St.

    American Auto Wire, very happy
    Theres a Hammer here on the board that sells kits also and I will be trying him next.
     
  3. zman
    Joined: Apr 2, 2001
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    zman
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    from Garner, NC

    Rebel Wire will do you right. HAMB discount and all....
     
  4. Used all three major wire companys. rebel is hands down the best for the money. In saying that you will have to furnish a few things the others have in the kits. But these are things most of us have in the garage anyway.. IMHO
     
  5. crackerass54
    Joined: Jun 1, 2009
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    from dallas

    anything but "it's a snap" they suck monkey butt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! all the others i've tried worked out well. IMO rebel wire
     
  6. oldskew
    Joined: Oct 4, 2009
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    from idaho

    american auto wire!!
     
  7. squirrel
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    I used the $100 repop harness that now costs a few hunnerd bucks. This was about 5 years ago.

    So listen to those guys....
     
  8. oneratfink57
    Joined: Feb 12, 2006
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    oneratfink57
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    from Wisconsin

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EZ-W...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item35a4077008

    used it on my 57 chevy.... Bel-air :) its a generic wiring harness. its 21 circuit so its got alot of crap you dont need but its cheaper than most 8 circuits, so just cut em away and tape em up. This kit was complete and ready to go. all wires are labeled and color coated. this encorporates the modern mini fuses good luck. if this ebay item sells out just type in EZ wiring and another one will pop up
     
  9. I used an original version because of the generator from Classic Parts of America. Not to difficult butconfusing at times. Did notice they were short some of the Bargman connectors for the headlights and got no where with their customer service dept. Ended up picking them up at a swap meet.
     
  10. Sphynx
    Joined: Jan 31, 2009
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    Sphynx
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    from Central Fl

    I use my dad he builds his own and uses GM color code . I never really understand why these guys that build everything from ground up cant wire a car ?:eek::eek::eek:
     
  11. I used a ron frances bare bones kit and loved it. was easy to use. I used a chevy kit on my 52 mopar and even with that it was a cake walk. BUT Try a HAMB vender if we have one in these times we should support our own. Bob
     
  12. dannyego
    Joined: Mar 12, 2008
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    rebel. do it. do it. its cheap labeled well and they use the good stuff.
     
  13. 4 pedals
    Joined: Oct 8, 2009
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    4 pedals
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    from Nor Cal

    I won't suggest a manufacturer, but buy one ready made for your truck. I've found the generic ones to be way more work than they are worth if you can buy one that already fits.

    Devin
     
  14. Lil' Billy
    Joined: Dec 9, 2006
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    Lil' Billy
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    from Georgia

    Ditto to that!
     
  15. terd ferguson
    Joined: Jun 13, 2008
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    Thanks for the advice guys. Rebel it is.
     

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