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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by carpunk, Nov 26, 2012.

  1. carpunk
    Joined: Sep 13, 2004
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    carpunk

    anybody know the best deal out there on a ready made basic wiring loom?
    like ez or painless but a bit less painless in the pocket!
     
  2. Mr48chev
    Joined: Dec 28, 2007
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    Sometimes the cheapest isn't the best way to go when it comes to wiring. Rebel wire is real popular with the guys on here and they seem to have great customer service.

    I'd be careful of the dirt cheap harnesses on Ebay as at least one of them just sends the basic wire and you have to supply your own wire to run to the lights and accessories. I bit off on one and it will end up in my boat tail roadster that will be bare bones and a length of five strand trailer light wire will hook up the lights on both ends and be about all I need anyhow. It was real cheap for a reason.
     
  3. Don's Hot Rods
    Joined: Oct 7, 2005
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    Don's Hot Rods
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    from florida

    On the price scale, Rebel is extremely reasonable for what you get and the quality. I used to do wiring from scratch but I can buy a Rebel kit for less than the components would cost me separately. Good kit, easy to follow instructions too. I still have a big box of left over wire from the last Rebel kit as they really supply more than you will need.

    Don
     
  4. Rebel wire......
     
  5. n847
    Joined: Apr 22, 2010
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    What are you calling wire loom? The wrap that goes around the wire is usually refered to as "loom". If you want a wiring harness like EZ or Painless. I would recomend you contact Tugmaster here on the HAMB he sells Rebelwire. Check it out. I was going to run my own wires and priced it all out even from the swap meet you can't beat his prices. Shoot him a PM he will fill you in on the details. I think he may even give you a HAMB discount. Check out the links below.

    http://www.rebelwire.com/

    http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=614260
     
  6. If your doing a tri 5 Chevy. I think you should look at the American Auto wire modified for the tri 5. If your building a hot rod rebel is the best for the money
     
  7. 327Eric
    Joined: May 9, 2008
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    buy a fuse block and wire your own. easier than unwinding and running a "universal" harness.
     
  8. dt50chev
    Joined: Mar 15, 2005
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    Don't wire your own unless you have lots of time to kill. Use a pre made harness, it will save you lots of time and aggravation. Wires are marked and color coded for easy installation and troubleshooting if you have a problem later on. Of course I am biased towards Rebel products, as I am a dealer, but they really do offer the best bang for the buck. Built in flashers for turn signal and hazard lights as well as built in horn relay makes for a compact package, unlike EZ wire which has the components all separate. Whether you purchase from me or Tugmaster, get the Rebel kit. PM me if you need any help.
     
  9. carpunk
    Joined: Sep 13, 2004
    Posts: 83

    carpunk

    thanks for the advice i was kind of expecting sub $100 kits though even places like speedway do kits for about 130 and some of the kits on ebay for 89 look ok anybody usd them? its just for a basic rod i just havent git time these days to make one
    and i need another for 60s car but stlil pretty basic
     
  10. chrisntx
    Joined: Jan 20, 2006
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    from Texas .

    I prefer to do my own wiring. Who do you like for fuse panels?
     
  11. Primered48
    Joined: Aug 14, 2012
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    I'm installing a Rebel kit in my 48 coupe now. I would recommend them to anybody. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1354576894.063998.jpg
     
  12. GREASER815
    Joined: Dec 2, 2008
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    I put a Rebel Wire 9+3 in my car. Was the second car I wired, super easy to follow even for a first timer, you get a HAMB discount, if you have questions you can call and talk to a REAL person, only way I would go. Oh yeah, and it is all USA made stuff.
     
  13. usmile4
    Joined: Jul 28, 2005
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    I've used 2 Rebel kits. Great product and support from guys who know cars.
     
  14. Rebel,
    Tried 1 about 8 years ago.
    Really liked it, have used at least 20 since.
    Best on the market.
     
  15. 39 Ford
    Joined: Jan 22, 2006
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    39 Ford
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    This is my favorite way, not any less costly, but you can install only the wires you need and when done you will know how it works.
     
  16. 39 Ford
    Joined: Jan 22, 2006
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    39 Ford
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    Six fuse panels are made by Buss and cost about $10.00. I used 2, one always hot and one for acc. Use a relay to activate the panel off your ign. switch.
     
  17. chrisntx
    Joined: Jan 20, 2006
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    chrisntx
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    from Texas .

  18. jcapps
    Joined: Dec 30, 2008
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    jcapps
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    from SoCal

    Last edited: Dec 3, 2012
  19. I would purchase the Speedway over anything e-bay. I have used the $130 Speedway before and have zero complaints. The other names mentioned of course are all very good, and REBEL wire unit is available from one of our HAMB members. Best of luck, TR

    BTW if this is your first time, I highly recommend the $8 book: How to wire your Street Rod also from Speedway.
     
  20. jcapps
    Joined: Dec 30, 2008
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    jcapps
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    from SoCal

    customer had me wire a car with a speedway kit that he already bought. The harness/fuseblock was wired incorrectly. Took extra hours to find the issue. Spend more, save more
     
    Last edited: Dec 3, 2012
  21. chrisntx
    Joined: Jan 20, 2006
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    chrisntx
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    from Texas .

    ----switches and dimmers and everything you need---maybe if you are building a T bucket.
    I got 12 100 foot rolls of wire, American made, 12 colors off ebay for $144 and will probably have most of it left over as I replace one wire at a time on my 1950 Ford
     
  22. jcapps
    Joined: Dec 30, 2008
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    from SoCal

    No... everything you need for a car, not a t bucket, read up on American autowire, not a bare bones harness but a fully inclusive kit
    one wire at a time, seriously............229 for a whole kit, including dimmer, headlight switch, all connectors and a brand new fuse panel. You have 12 rolls of wire nothing else for 140.
    Thats fine for you but in all seriousness you will be there a while.
     
    Last edited: Dec 3, 2012
  23. Blake84
    Joined: Feb 4, 2012
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    I just finished with the 12 circuit speedway first time wiring a car with zero skills....few trouble shooting calls to a buddy and it was super easy

    I have zero complaints with it and it was about $130.
     
  24. carpunk
    Joined: Sep 13, 2004
    Posts: 83

    carpunk

    hmm thanks sounds like speedway is the way to go unless the swap meet vendors have some better deals?
     
  25. 2 nailbender
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    I like the panels form ;affordable street rods; He's got differant sizes for your needs, super simple, no extra wires hang around .panel with wire kit is OK
     
  26. Speed~On
    Joined: Apr 28, 2011
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  27. I wired my roadster from scratch 3 years ago. I'm now in the process of installing a Rebel 9+3 harness I bought from Todd (Tugmaster) here on the HAMB. It is a very nice set-up and Todd is a great guy to deal with. I'll never wire my own again, and mine worked, but it didn't have the quality of the Rebel 9+3. Under $200.00 shipped with two extra connectors for the GM lights and column plug for turns etc.
     
  28. Blake84
    Joined: Feb 4, 2012
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    If you get speedway and have questions feel free to ask. I can take pictures of anything you need and because all wires are colored I can help explain by looking at where each of my wires go. I'm still working on turn signals and gauges but that's all that's left. Once I heard the engine start and headlights and brakes worked I said the hell with the rest I want to go driving and I'm slacking on finishing it up haha
     

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