63 C10 wiring harness. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Murse66 · 02-17-2017, 03:13 AM

Hey y'all, have a 63 C10 that needs a new harness, looking for a good source, have seen them in LMC truck, just looking for opinions. Currently has a regulator want to convert to alternator as well but have never done it.

**PGSigns** · 02-17-2017, 07:27 AM

What I use is the American auto wire classic update harness. I have one in my 65 and another one on the shelf for my Suburban. Will give you plenty of room to ad stuff to the truck, gets rid of the amp gauge and allows for a one wire alternator. It is a good bit of work to put one in but if you take your time and follow the instructions it really is a good setup.
Jimmy
http://www.americanautowire.com/prod...d-restoration/

Murse66 · 02-17-2017, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by PGSigns

What I use is the American auto wire classic update harness. I have one in my 65 and another one on the shelf for my Suburban. Will give you plenty of room to ad stuff to the truck, gets rid of the amp gauge and allows for a one wire alternator. It is a good bit of work to put one in but if you take your time and follow the instructions it really is a good setup.
Jimmy
http://www.americanautowire.com/prod...d-restoration/

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Murse66 · 02-17-2017, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by PGSigns

What I use is the American auto wire classic update harness. I have one in my 65 and another one on the shelf for my Suburban. Will give you plenty of room to ad stuff to the truck, gets rid of the amp gauge and allows for a one wire alternator. It is a good bit of work to put one in but if you take your time and follow the instructions it really is a good setup.
Jimmy
http://www.americanautowire.com/prod...d-restoration/

Thanks for the info, I'll give it a shot.
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MikeN · 02-17-2017, 10:29 AM

M&H

www.wiringharness.com

Chance66C10 · 02-17-2017, 11:18 AM

I also installed the American Auto Wire Update kit in my 65. I completed the install in one day, and that was my first time ever installing a complete wiring harness in a vehicle.

Chance

Murse66 · 02-18-2017, 06:10 PM

MikeN thanks for the link, great looking truck! Chance66C10, nice to hear it is a good install, thanks for the feedback.

**PGSigns** · 02-22-2017, 07:31 AM

A good bit of the harness on my truck was not very good. The 50 years had taken a toll on the plastic. So they went into a box of junk truck wire. One thing that you could do is become a premium member and post a want ad in the for sale section. Lots of folks here with loads of parts and I am sure you can find what you need.
Jimmy

Northwest Outlaw · 02-23-2017, 03:20 PM

I ordered engine harness and front harness from Classic Parts and am very pleased with fitment and quality
http://www.classicparts.com/Wiring-H.../products/205/

1hihum · 02-23-2017, 08:07 PM

American Autowire all the way! You get a little more with them than with Painless (new key switch, headlight and dimmer switches too). They include all of the socket ends as well. But the part I like the most about their kit...all of the wires are labelled right on the wire for the entire length of the wires! And their tech support is outstanding as well, should you need it!

boat · 02-23-2017, 10:24 PM

American auto wire was an easy hook up on my 63 I would go with it agin if i build another truck

02-17-2017, 03:13 AM	#1
Murse66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 5	63 C10 wiring harness. Hey y'all, have a 63 C10 that needs a new harness, looking for a good source, have seen them in LMC truck, just looking for opinions. Currently has a regulator want to convert to alternator as well but have never done it.

02-17-2017, 07:27 AM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 63 C10 wiring harness. What I use is the American auto wire classic update harness. I have one in my 65 and another one on the shelf for my Suburban. Will give you plenty of room to ad stuff to the truck, gets rid of the amp gauge and allows for a one wire alternator. It is a good bit of work to put one in but if you take your time and follow the instructions it really is a good setup. Jimmy http://www.americanautowire.com/prod...d-restoration/ __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

02-17-2017, 10:29 AM	#5
MikeN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 805	Re: 63 C10 wiring harness. M&H www.wiringharness.com

02-17-2017, 11:18 AM	#6
Chance66C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 22	Re: 63 C10 wiring harness. I also installed the American Auto Wire Update kit in my 65. I completed the install in one day, and that was my first time ever installing a complete wiring harness in a vehicle. Chance __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 SWB

02-18-2017, 06:10 PM	#7
Murse66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 5	Re: 63 C10 wiring harness. MikeN thanks for the link, great looking truck! Chance66C10, nice to hear it is a good install, thanks for the feedback.

02-22-2017, 07:31 AM	#8
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 63 C10 wiring harness. A good bit of the harness on my truck was not very good. The 50 years had taken a toll on the plastic. So they went into a box of junk truck wire. One thing that you could do is become a premium member and post a want ad in the for sale section. Lots of folks here with loads of parts and I am sure you can find what you need. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

02-23-2017, 03:20 PM	#9
Northwest Outlaw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 228	Re: 63 C10 wiring harness. I ordered engine harness and front harness from Classic Parts and am very pleased with fitment and quality http://www.classicparts.com/Wiring-H.../products/205/ __________________ 1961 Chevy Apache "BoomStick" -First build, lots of plans, little experience. What's the worst that could happen? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694506

02-23-2017, 08:07 PM	#10
1hihum Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Land of the Lost...Bay area,CA Posts: 80	Re: 63 C10 wiring harness. American Autowire all the way! You get a little more with them than with Painless (new key switch, headlight and dimmer switches too). They include all of the socket ends as well. But the part I like the most about their kit...all of the wires are labelled right on the wire for the entire length of the wires! And their tech support is outstanding as well, should you need it!

02-23-2017, 10:24 PM	#11
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	Re: 63 C10 wiring harness. American auto wire was an easy hook up on my 63 I would go with it agin if i build another truck __________________ STEVES 63 BUILD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=412554 GIBSON63 YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/1gibsonl4



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