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1967chevytruckguy · 09-09-2013, 11:40 PM

what is the best wiring harness out for my 67 chevy c10 ??? I'm going to be buying one soon and need to know what is the best out there !

**396ci** · 09-10-2013, 01:22 AM

i would ask yourself: what are the plans for my build? since these trucks had limited 'circuits' a painless kit is a nice upgrade for a/c, power windows, hei, etc. i wanted a stock look so i bought the standard under dash but had the engine harness pre-wired for hei and 1 wire (aka internally regulated) alternator. i got them from early classic industries in fresno, ca. hope that was helpful and good luck with your build.

magwakeenercew2jh · 09-10-2013, 01:39 AM

Got my M & H from Early Classic Enterprises. Did it on an earlier build. Will do it on the next one.

MARKDTN · 09-10-2013, 07:34 AM

'Lectric Limited and M&H are both good. I think both will do "upgrades" in the engine compartment like later alternator and HEI. I strongly recommend a factory harness for a basic build. If you go aftermarket Painless style you have to have patience and tools to do it right. You have to be willing to route and protect and find all the right ends to get a good product. By the time you do all that, you are much better off buying one that is done.

**Tom Vogel** · 09-10-2013, 09:39 AM

AAW Classic Update or M&H

cdowns · 09-10-2013, 09:59 AM

the main thing that causes loads of problems with wiring is guys just dont understand the concept of grounding and it's importance to makin things work

1967chevytruckguy · 09-11-2013, 08:29 PM

i was thinking of ordering one of painless factory look alike .are they any good ?

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-11-2013, 09:02 PM

I like M&H.

So.Cal.Super · 09-11-2013, 09:31 PM

I've been told M&H and American Autowire are almost the same. I ordered an AAW and am working with it now and love it. more expensive, yes. But it has all the plugs and sockets and it's going well so far.

**truckdude239** · 09-11-2013, 10:11 PM

Aaw

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-12-2013, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by So.Cal.Super

I've been told M&H and American Autowire are almost the same. I ordered an AAW and am working with it now and love it. more expensive, yes. But it has all the plugs and sockets and it's going well so far.

I never dealt with AAW so I can't speak for them. I have bought M&H harnesses before and they are US made. The guy who rigs your harness signs it personally. They have the correct lengths, correct GM color codes and wire gauges, and correct Packard style connectors. Even the little plastic [shootin' shell] bullet that fits the hole in the fender skirt just snaps right in. Yes, they ain't cheap.

**Tom Vogel** · 09-12-2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 1967chevytruckguy

i was thinking of ordering one of painless factory look alike .are they any good ?

NOT the same.

*Fitz* · 09-12-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 1967chevytruckguy

what is the best wiring harness out for my 67 chevy c10 ??? I'm going to be buying one soon and need to know what is the best out there !

"Best" is a matter of application and opinion. If you are going the pure restoration route, M&H auto electric is what all of the anal retentive car show guys use. Their insulation, connectors, colors and wire sizes are exactly what the factory used when they built the car BUT you pay for it. A harness from them for a 67, A/C truck will cost over $800.00.

If you go the resto-rod route like I did the Painless performance #10206 (18 circuit harness) is a good choice because it uses modern fuses, not the glass ones and allows for fan relays, electric fuel pump relays, power windows and all the other stuff these trucks never had but are really nice if you drive it much. Also, every wire is very clearly marked with the circuit name imprinted every foot or so on the wire. That's going to set you back about $525.00

There are MUCH fancier ways to wire a truck...I saw one in Anaheim that the builder spent $1700.00 on a computerized panel and a bunch of tech that will probably go bad in a year or two so for me "best" is the painless harness.

greyno3 · 09-13-2013, 01:57 AM

This is the one I was looking at for my '72 C-20.

http://www.americanautowire.com/shop...-1969-72-truck

**Tom Vogel** · 09-13-2013, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by greyno3

This is the one I was looking at for my '72 C-20.

http://www.americanautowire.com/shop...-1969-72-truck

THAT is the right one.

09-10-2013, 01:22 AM	#2
396ci Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 771	Re: wiring harness advice needed !! i would ask yourself: what are the plans for my build? since these trucks had limited 'circuits' a painless kit is a nice upgrade for a/c, power windows, hei, etc. i wanted a stock look so i bought the standard under dash but had the engine harness pre-wired for hei and 1 wire (aka internally regulated) alternator. i got them from early classic industries in fresno, ca. hope that was helpful and good luck with your build. __________________ Brian XNGH ECV Chapter 58 1972 Jimmy / Blazer Project 2wd 1974 Chevy Crew Cab Shorty

09-10-2013, 01:39 AM	#3
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: wiring harness advice needed !! Got my M & H from Early Classic Enterprises. Did it on an earlier build. Will do it on the next one. __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 09-11-2013 at 10:09 PM.

09-10-2013, 07:34 AM	#4
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,137	Re: wiring harness advice needed !! 'Lectric Limited and M&H are both good. I think both will do "upgrades" in the engine compartment like later alternator and HEI. I strongly recommend a factory harness for a basic build. If you go aftermarket Painless style you have to have patience and tools to do it right. You have to be willing to route and protect and find all the right ends to get a good product. By the time you do all that, you are much better off buying one that is done. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

09-10-2013, 09:39 AM	#5
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: wiring harness advice needed !! AAW Classic Update or M&H

09-10-2013, 09:59 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: wiring harness advice needed !! the main thing that causes loads of problems with wiring is guys just dont understand the concept of grounding and it's importance to makin things work __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-09-2013, 11:40 PM	#1
1967chevytruckguy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Auburn alabama Posts: 155	wiring harness advice needed !! what is the best wiring harness out for my 67 chevy c10 ??? I'm going to be buying one soon and need to know what is the best out there !

09-11-2013, 08:29 PM	#7
1967chevytruckguy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Auburn alabama Posts: 155	Re: wiring harness advice needed !! i was thinking of ordering one of painless factory look alike .are they any good ?

09-11-2013, 09:02 PM	#8
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,107	Re: wiring harness advice needed !! I like M&H. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

09-11-2013, 09:31 PM	#9
So.Cal.Super It'll Buff Out! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 603	Re: wiring harness advice needed !! I've been told M&H and American Autowire are almost the same. I ordered an AAW and am working with it now and love it. more expensive, yes. But it has all the plugs and sockets and it's going well so far. __________________ "Instructions are just another mans opinion" Become a Supporting Member http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Man Card Rules http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634550 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 400 LWB

09-11-2013, 10:11 PM	#10
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,228	Re: wiring harness advice needed !! Aaw __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

09-13-2013, 01:57 AM	#14
greyno3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spokane,Washington Posts: 107	Re: wiring harness advice needed !! This is the one I was looking at for my '72 C-20. http://www.americanautowire.com/shop...-1969-72-truck



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