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Jemezcrusher · 08-25-2016, 09:01 AM

Trying to decide which wiring harness to go with. Put an AAW Classic update harness in my 55 Sedan. Works great, no issues and everything was relatively easy. Cost was 466.00 at the time I did it. Looking at the 50 3100 update harness best price I can find is over 500...

They do offer a 13 circuit harness that is more universal for about 300.

Truck will be modified, but no AC, power windows, locks or any of that. Stock steering column. Just the basics but do want an "modern" harness.

Can't justify the 500 for the Classic update as I don't need all those circuits. Brothers and others have some universal sets ranging from 200-300 but trying to figure which is best

solidaxel · 08-25-2016, 09:16 AM

13 circuits should be enough for your project
AAW is a nice kit, I have used It's a Snap, and EZWire and these have been good quality parts and no issues

Rude Dude · 08-25-2016, 09:20 AM

My brother bought a universal one from Speedway for his 40 Chevy coupe it was a lot cheaper in cost and each wire was labeled. He said it was an easy install and would buy again.

MiraclePieCo · 08-26-2016, 03:14 AM

Speedway harness is manufactured by EZ Wire. I have used both; they are identical. Good quality, economical price. My only complaint: some of the wires were too short to reach their destinations. I had to spice them longer.

I have also used Painless. Smaller wire diameter makes it easy to handle. All the wires are more than long enough to reach. Costs more.

72Mountaineer · 08-26-2016, 08:13 AM

Forget customer service with EZWire.

solidaxel · 08-26-2016, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 72Mountaineer

Forget customer service with EZWire.

There kit makes for great learning experience!!

OrrieG · 08-26-2016, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 72Mountaineer

Forget customer service with EZWire.

I had to call them three times and everytime the owner answered the phone and cleared up my question off the top of his head. Maybe luck, but I was happy with the product (21 Circuit System) and help I got.

Mac the Yankee · 08-26-2016, 10:44 AM

Glad you started this thread! I'm looking at using an AAW for my '59 panel, but not sure if I want to go with the specific kit for my truck or use the GM color code and save a couple $$... have a good friend who is telling me to spend the extra money, but budget it tight (as always)- is the extra cost really worth it???

Jemezcrusher · 08-26-2016, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mac the Yankee

Glad you started this thread! I'm looking at using an AAW for my '59 panel, but not sure if I want to go with the specific kit for my truck or use the GM color code and save a couple $$... have a good friend who is telling me to spend the extra money, but budget it tight (as always)- is the extra cost really worth it???

Mac, I will likely go with the AAW 13 circuit harness. The complete classic update I used on my sedan was nice, but my truck does not have nearly as many needs. Pretty basic and for half the money, seems like a no brainer.

If it is the same quality with fewer circuits should be fine

Wrenchbender Ret · 08-26-2016, 03:04 PM

I use the one from Speedway also. $150. It works out good & you couldn't buy all the stuff for that.

08-25-2016, 09:01 AM	#1
Jemezcrusher Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Jemez Springs, NM Posts: 435	Wiring Harness Trying to decide which wiring harness to go with. Put an AAW Classic update harness in my 55 Sedan. Works great, no issues and everything was relatively easy. Cost was 466.00 at the time I did it. Looking at the 50 3100 update harness best price I can find is over 500... They do offer a 13 circuit harness that is more universal for about 300. Truck will be modified, but no AC, power windows, locks or any of that. Stock steering column. Just the basics but do want an "modern" harness. Can't justify the 500 for the Classic update as I don't need all those circuits. Brothers and others have some universal sets ranging from 200-300 but trying to figure which is best

08-25-2016, 09:16 AM	#2
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Wiring Harness 13 circuits should be enough for your project AAW is a nice kit, I have used It's a Snap, and EZWire and these have been good quality parts and no issues __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

08-25-2016, 09:20 AM	#3
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: Wiring Harness My brother bought a universal one from Speedway for his 40 Chevy coupe it was a lot cheaper in cost and each wire was labeled. He said it was an easy install and would buy again. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

08-26-2016, 03:14 AM	#4
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Wiring Harness Speedway harness is manufactured by EZ Wire. I have used both; they are identical. Good quality, economical price. My only complaint: some of the wires were too short to reach their destinations. I had to spice them longer. I have also used Painless. Smaller wire diameter makes it easy to handle. All the wires are more than long enough to reach. Costs more. __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

08-26-2016, 08:13 AM	#5
72Mountaineer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where Mountaineers are free Posts: 406	Re: Wiring Harness Forget customer service with EZWire.

08-26-2016, 10:44 AM	#8
Mac the Yankee Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Winder, GA Posts: 274	Re: Wiring Harness Glad you started this thread! I'm looking at using an AAW for my '59 panel, but not sure if I want to go with the specific kit for my truck or use the GM color code and save a couple $$... have a good friend who is telling me to spend the extra money, but budget it tight (as always)- is the extra cost really worth it???

08-26-2016, 03:04 PM	#10
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: Wiring Harness I use the one from Speedway also. $150. It works out good & you couldn't buy all the stuff for that.



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