How to clean up your under dash wiring?

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Originally Posted by Skinny Kid

Wiring is one of the most overlooked parts of any classic car. The oem tape is good, but since it sounds like you aren't too concerned with originality 3M friction tape works well. I like it on custom builds because it has a nice look and feel and stays in place really well. Just take your time wrapping the harness. Also, try to use a few zip ties as possible and none of those insulated crimp connectors. Try to solder and heat shrink where ever possible. I always get vehicles in my shop that have daisy chained wiring with those connectors everywhere. Not only do they add resistance which adds up, but it just looks bad. If you have the cab that stripped down it wouldn't be a bad idea to replace the harness with a new one like American Autowire. Not only is the quality top notch, but it will be all new including newer style ATC fuses, but also has circuits for A/C and other accessories you may want in the furure. Just my .02

Good ideas. I have a few of the insulated connectors, and they have heat shrink over them so they don't really stand out. I don't have the budget for a new harness right now, I thought hard about it when I was building the truck, but the factory wiring is in really good shape (California truck stored inside it's whole life).

I'll try the solder gun when I have the carpet out, sounds like a sleeker look.

I'll give the friction tape a try, thanks.