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Nomadjunkie · 11-28-2010, 03:50 PM

I am about to order a wiring harness for my 57 but have read mixed reviews
on what brand to buy. I bought the truck and it came with no wiring what so ever. I have limited wiring experience so the easier the better.

Let me know what you think !
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sgtusmc · 11-28-2010, 04:17 PM

Your links didn't work for me.

Nomadjunkie · 11-28-2010, 04:47 PM

link ? I didn't post a link

sgtusmc · 11-28-2010, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomadjunkie

link ? I didn't post a link

Sorry, I miss read your post.

magicoolbus · 11-28-2010, 05:54 PM

I think the type of wiring harness you need really depends on what you are trying to do. If it's a stock truck, then the stock replacement wiring harness that is avail from any aftermarket would work fine. That's what I used, I got mine from Grumpy's here in AZ. Very complete and while the instructions are not super detailed, they did a good job of guiding me!

If you are putting in a late model engine/drivetrain and going with a modern interior, then the painless wiring harness would be your best bet.

solidaxel · 11-28-2010, 06:01 PM

I have used both E-ZWire and ItsA snap, I think the itsasnap was a better product.

bobinbc · 11-28-2010, 06:16 PM

Could you give a little more detail please? In what way was it better? thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel

I have used both E-ZWire and ItsA snap, I think the itsasnap was a better product.

**DPowers** · 11-28-2010, 06:23 PM

http://www.wiringharness.com/

wigadore · 11-28-2010, 06:24 PM

I am far from an expert at electrical systems and a friend introduced me to Painless Wiring's wiring harnesses. I would use them again as they where simple and straight forward. I am sure there are others out there as easy...I just don't have any experience with anything else.

http://www.painlesswiring.com/

solidaxel · 11-29-2010, 03:01 PM

I was able to get answers faster from I A Snap.
There were less wires in the 21 circuit for things like left and right back up light!
I found it easier and less confusing to wire my 55 GMC than the 53 which was the EZ wire. The price was the same but there was more information with the I A Snak kit.
JM2CW

11-28-2010, 03:50 PM	#1
Nomadjunkie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada Posts: 31	Wiring harness questions I am about to order a wiring harness for my 57 but have read mixed reviews on what brand to buy. I bought the truck and it came with no wiring what so ever. I have limited wiring experience so the easier the better. Let me know what you think ! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

11-28-2010, 04:17 PM	#2
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: Wiring harness questions Your links didn't work for me. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

11-28-2010, 04:47 PM	#3
Nomadjunkie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada Posts: 31	Re: Wiring harness questions link ? I didn't post a link Last edited by Nomadjunkie; 11-28-2010 at 04:48 PM.

11-28-2010, 05:54 PM	#5
magicoolbus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 513	Re: Wiring harness questions I think the type of wiring harness you need really depends on what you are trying to do. If it's a stock truck, then the stock replacement wiring harness that is avail from any aftermarket would work fine. That's what I used, I got mine from Grumpy's here in AZ. Very complete and while the instructions are not super detailed, they did a good job of guiding me! If you are putting in a late model engine/drivetrain and going with a modern interior, then the painless wiring harness would be your best bet. __________________ JB from AZ 1969 Chevy Sub K10 1957 Chevy 3200 1962 VW Beetle 1957 Willys CJ5

11-28-2010, 06:01 PM	#6
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Wiring harness questions I have used both E-ZWire and ItsA snap, I think the itsasnap was a better product. __________________ 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

11-28-2010, 06:23 PM	#8
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,454	Re: Wiring harness questions http://www.wiringharness.com/ __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

11-28-2010, 06:24 PM	#9
wigadore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 75	Re: Wiring harness questions I am far from an expert at electrical systems and a friend introduced me to Painless Wiring's wiring harnesses. I would use them again as they where simple and straight forward. I am sure there are others out there as easy...I just don't have any experience with anything else. http://www.painlesswiring.com/ __________________ 1949 GMC Pickup A lack of planning on your part... ...does not constitute and emergency on mine. Last edited by wigadore; 11-28-2010 at 06:27 PM.

11-29-2010, 03:01 PM	#10
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Wiring harness questions I was able to get answers faster from I A Snap. There were less wires in the 21 circuit for things like left and right back up light! I found it easier and less confusing to wire my 55 GMC than the 53 which was the EZ wire. The price was the same but there was more information with the I A Snak kit. JM2CW __________________ 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



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