I need some new wiring. what should i do? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MobbinINmy69 · 10-16-2009, 11:32 AM

I'm 19 and this is my first car/project. As of right now my windshield wipers and blinkers don't work. Most of my fuse block is burnt out, and seeing how i live in the Northwest i find that my windshield wipers and blinkers are a tad bit important.

I also would like to get my radio and heater and other accesories working but my wiring is pretty messed up. So my Real question is - Should i buy a wiring harness/kit? or should i just buy some wiring and a new fuse block and do it all myself?

71tahoe · 10-16-2009, 02:29 PM

My vote is to do it right. You might be able to find a decent used wiring harness pretty cheap but if there are already problems you might just get a repeat performance of the meltdown. There are several members up in your area that may be able to help and some are vendors.

You can serarch in these forums for parts:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=8
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=195

Vendor list:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a....php?f=87&a=10

71tahoe · 10-16-2009, 02:30 PM

BTW Welcome from Arkansas -- the new Northwest (it's been raining since June).

dwcsr · 10-16-2009, 03:02 PM

If you have little to no experience in rewiring then buy a kit. If you want the chalenge then buy some wire but be warned rewiring is a PIA even for those that have experience.

wHATANERD · 10-16-2009, 03:10 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas, when It come to 40 year old wiring, I would buy a kit and replace it. I'm seen several of our trucks in junkyards that have caught wire under the dash due to old wiring.

cdowns · 10-16-2009, 03:30 PM

by burned is the insullation melted off// if the insullation isn't melted and the fuse holder isnt melted b4 buying anythin i'd star with some goje and start cleaning up one wire at a time to verify condition having the proper wiring diagram to id each wire and i'd also remove and trace all obvious nonstock wires then with small wire brush and a scotchbrite pad clean up all contacts in the fuse holder// that way you can get a realistic overall view of the condition of your wiring system b4 spending any money for a replacement

decodan · 10-16-2009, 07:45 PM

Hello and welcome,
I would do the complete wiring harness. I have installed several of them and I find using one of the Haywire harnesses is the best. They are not cheap but are well worth the money. Depending on what you want in your vehicle you can use either the 7 or 14 circuit system.

Do it right and do it once, just my 2 cents.
Best of luck, Dan

MobbinINmy69 · 10-17-2009, 01:09 AM

Thank you all for the warm welcome! i really appreciate it

I'll be sure to post some pictures of "Dorothy." I love my mom and Wizard of oz is her favorite movie.

What's the best place to order a wiring harness from? and which is the best brand? I know Decodan said Haywire, but i've also heard Painless and Deluxe were good, reliable brands?

MobbinINmy69 · 10-17-2009, 02:14 AM

Here are the pictures of my 1969 Chevy C10 Stepside - "Dorothy"

foosed · 10-17-2009, 01:29 PM

that bumper looks pretty good on there.

**DPowers** · 10-17-2009, 05:42 PM

http://www.bowtiebits.com/
http://www.lmctruck.com/
http://www.classicparts.com/
http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/
http://www.truckandcarshop.com/
http://www.rebel-wire.com/
http://www.wiringharness.com/
http://www.americanautowire.com/

MobbinINmy69 · 10-17-2009, 10:02 PM

ya i pulled the bumper off of a 75 blazer in order to drive it home. Not sure if i wanna find an original bumper or buy a roll pan.

10-16-2009, 11:32 AM	#1
MobbinINmy69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tacoma, Wa Posts: 24	I need some new wiring. what should i do? I'm 19 and this is my first car/project. As of right now my windshield wipers and blinkers don't work. Most of my fuse block is burnt out, and seeing how i live in the Northwest i find that my windshield wipers and blinkers are a tad bit important. I also would like to get my radio and heater and other accesories working but my wiring is pretty messed up. So my Real question is - Should i buy a wiring harness/kit? or should i just buy some wiring and a new fuse block and do it all myself? __________________ '69 Chevy Stepside 350sbc 4speed automatic 2wd ~There is nothing wrong with America that the faith, love of freedom, intelligence and energy of her citizens cannot cure. ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower Last edited by MobbinINmy69; 10-16-2009 at 11:41 AM.

10-16-2009, 02:29 PM	#2
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: I need some new wiring. what should i do? My vote is to do it right. You might be able to find a decent used wiring harness pretty cheap but if there are already problems you might just get a repeat performance of the meltdown. There are several members up in your area that may be able to help and some are vendors. You can serarch in these forums for parts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=195 Vendor list: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a....php?f=87&a=10

10-16-2009, 02:30 PM	#3
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: I need some new wiring. what should i do? BTW Welcome from Arkansas -- the new Northwest (it's been raining since June).

10-16-2009, 03:02 PM	#4
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: I need some new wiring. what should i do? If you have little to no experience in rewiring then buy a kit. If you want the chalenge then buy some wire but be warned rewiring is a PIA even for those that have experience.

10-16-2009, 03:10 PM	#5
wHATANERD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uvalde, Tx Posts: 407	Re: I need some new wiring. what should i do? Welcome to the board from Texas, when It come to 40 year old wiring, I would buy a kit and replace it. I'm seen several of our trucks in junkyards that have caught wire under the dash due to old wiring. __________________ 1969 C/10 Longbed undergoing rebuild. Old Chevy's Never Die, They Just Rust Around The Edges Last edited by wHATANERD; 10-16-2009 at 03:13 PM.

10-16-2009, 03:30 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: I need some new wiring. what should i do? by burned is the insullation melted off// if the insullation isn't melted and the fuse holder isnt melted b4 buying anythin i'd star with some goje and start cleaning up one wire at a time to verify condition having the proper wiring diagram to id each wire and i'd also remove and trace all obvious nonstock wires then with small wire brush and a scotchbrite pad clean up all contacts in the fuse holder// that way you can get a realistic overall view of the condition of your wiring system b4 spending any money for a replacement __________________ 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

10-16-2009, 07:45 PM	#7
decodan C-20 Long Stroker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Frohna, MO Posts: 137	Re: I need some new wiring. what should i do? Hello and welcome, I would do the complete wiring harness. I have installed several of them and I find using one of the Haywire harnesses is the best. They are not cheap but are well worth the money. Depending on what you want in your vehicle you can use either the 7 or 14 circuit system. Do it right and do it once, just my 2 cents. Best of luck, Dan __________________ "A Hand Shake Is Your Word." Decodan ************************ 1951 Chevrolet Suburban 1952 GMC Suburban 1963 Mercury Comet 2-dr (Sorry, I know) 1963 Mercury Comet 2-dr Parts Car, (better than what I originally started with) 2010 F-150 4WD 2015 Subaru Outback (what the hey, got to have one that is not a gas hog)

10-17-2009, 01:09 AM	#8
MobbinINmy69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tacoma, Wa Posts: 24	Re: I need some new wiring. what should i do? Thank you all for the warm welcome! i really appreciate it I'll be sure to post some pictures of "Dorothy." I love my mom and Wizard of oz is her favorite movie. What's the best place to order a wiring harness from? and which is the best brand? I know Decodan said Haywire, but i've also heard Painless and Deluxe were good, reliable brands? __________________ '69 Chevy Stepside 350sbc 4speed automatic 2wd ~There is nothing wrong with America that the faith, love of freedom, intelligence and energy of her citizens cannot cure. ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower

10-17-2009, 02:14 AM	#9
MobbinINmy69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tacoma, Wa Posts: 24	Re: I need some new wiring. what should i do? Here are the pictures of my 1969 Chevy C10 Stepside - "Dorothy" __________________ '69 Chevy Stepside 350sbc 4speed automatic 2wd ~There is nothing wrong with America that the faith, love of freedom, intelligence and energy of her citizens cannot cure. ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower Last edited by MobbinINmy69; 10-17-2009 at 02:27 AM.

10-17-2009, 01:29 PM	#10
foosed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huron, sd Posts: 463	Re: I need some new wiring. what should i do? that bumper looks pretty good on there. __________________ 1970 c/10 swb (show truck) 1972 custom/10 deluxe 4x4 (restoration pending) 2011 silverado ecsb z71 (daily driver)

10-17-2009, 05:42 PM	#11
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,443	Re: I need some new wiring. what should i do? http://www.bowtiebits.com/ http://www.lmctruck.com/ http://www.classicparts.com/ http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/ http://www.truckandcarshop.com/ http://www.rebel-wire.com/ http://www.wiringharness.com/ http://www.americanautowire.com/

10-17-2009, 10:02 PM	#12
MobbinINmy69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tacoma, Wa Posts: 24	Re: I need some new wiring. what should i do? ya i pulled the bumper off of a 75 blazer in order to drive it home. Not sure if i wanna find an original bumper or buy a roll pan. __________________ '69 Chevy Stepside 350sbc 4speed automatic 2wd ~There is nothing wrong with America that the faith, love of freedom, intelligence and energy of her citizens cannot cure. ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower

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