New wiring from Classic POA?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**rideblue00** · 12-27-2013, 11:04 AM

Im ready to buy new wiring. Has anyone bought the repro wiring from Classic Parts of America (classic parts.com) formerly Chevy Duty? I have considered getting a universal wiring kit, but I'm not an electrician, and i don't plan on adding any upgrades. The truck is going to stay all original. Im sure i could install a kit like that but don't want to take the time for that.

donthekawguy · 12-27-2013, 03:09 PM

I haveonly used the two rear harnesses for the tail lights from them. They are really good quality and fit perfect. I plan on getting the rest of them in the future.

**rideblue00** · 12-27-2013, 04:07 PM

ok cool. i was wondering about the fit of the connectors.

**60-66** · 12-27-2013, 08:14 PM

Do you know what brand they sell ? I can speak from much experience with American Autowire . http://www.americanautowire.com/ They made me a complete new harness bumper to bumper for my 1960 K10 Suburban and built me a Chevy engine conversion harness for my 1965 GMC with HEI and 100amp alternator with 454. All was plug and play. They have all the original GM blue prints from Packard who made many of the parts and harnesses for GM.

**rideblue00** · 12-27-2013, 09:04 PM

I don't know if they specify a brand. I will have to look that up.

ChevySixty6 · 12-27-2013, 10:16 PM

I've used their harnesses and haven't had any problems. Everything fit like the factory from what i could tell. I'd use them again.

**rideblue00** · 12-28-2013, 09:26 PM

So that's cool thanks guys.

19GMC66 · 12-29-2013, 10:45 AM

I bought the wiring kit from Classic POA and it was an American Autowire kit, very easy to use and good quality

**rideblue00** · 12-29-2013, 11:15 AM

ok sweet, thanks. I think I've decided to get their stuff then.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 12-29-2013, 11:29 AM

I just put an american autowire turn signal switch in my truck. It is made with GM Tooling and is very tight. Seems to be nice quality and is still working.

**rideblue00** · 12-29-2013, 12:08 PM

I just priced out the individual made harnesses for CPOA and its $600. I see the kit Classic Update Series 52-083 is $524, I'm guessing you have to assemble this kit. I just want plug and play. I also see the same kit on ebay for $466. Still on the fence now...

TJ's Chevy · 12-29-2013, 12:19 PM

You could go with a wiring kit from Painless....I don't know if they make OEM or universal for the 60-66 chevy trucks. I do know they make universal but not sure on OEM. Good luck and hope you find something suitable to your needs.

donthekawguy · 12-29-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rideblue00

I just priced out the individual made harnesses for CPOA and its $600. I see the kit Classic Update Series 52-083 is $524, I'm guessing you have to assemble this kit. I just want plug and play. I also see the same kit on ebay for $466. Still on the fence now...

The reason I'm doing one harness at a time is cost. But I know they will alll fit and will go together nicely.

1963c-10 · 12-30-2013, 11:10 AM

Back when I was using CPOA I purchased most of my harness's from them. About 90% satisfied with them. They had the fuel and turn signals wired wrong....took an hour or so to figure out the issue and correct it. Also had issues with getting the factory cluster plug to fit the repop main harness. I ended up buying a new cluster harness to fix the issue. But other than that I didn't have any issues. The rest was plug, route and play.

**rideblue00** · 12-30-2013, 11:13 AM

OK cool thanks, still trying to decide

**Chevy Fleetside** · 12-30-2013, 11:32 AM

I just put a universal harness in my 65.. I would go with one that is a ready plug in. By the time you are done the time is worth it. Here are some that are easy.
Stock with gauges. http://www.americanautowire.com/shop/dash-harness-21611
Stock with warning lights. http://www.americanautowire.com/shop/dash-harness-21610 , These two are just under dash. This one is a whole truck.
http://www.americanautowire.com/view...evrolet-truck/ just a few out of millions...

**rideblue00** · 12-30-2013, 11:45 AM

Ok that whole kit looks like some of the termination has already been done. Which would be good. I understand that some of it will need some ends tho

**rideblue00** · 12-30-2013, 11:47 AM

Im gonna call AAW and ask a few questions.

**rideblue00** · 12-30-2013, 11:48 AM

I also see that summit sell this kit(500560) for $466 !

**Chevy Fleetside** · 12-30-2013, 11:46 PM

Well you can call AAW and buy it from Summit. They will still answer your Questions

**rideblue00** · 01-01-2014, 04:23 PM

Well i finally decided on what to do. I went and dug out my harness, and i can use the under dash stuff, but need new stuff to the back and front bumpers. So i just ordered the harnesses from CPOA.

**yelmer** · 01-01-2014, 04:50 PM

aaw is the best I have used. there is some cheaper ones ,but the clips and colors do not look right

12-27-2013, 11:04 AM	#1
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,865	New wiring from Classic POA?? Im ready to buy new wiring. Has anyone bought the repro wiring from Classic Parts of America (classic parts.com) formerly Chevy Duty? I have considered getting a universal wiring kit, but I'm not an electrician, and i don't plan on adding any upgrades. The truck is going to stay all original. Im sure i could install a kit like that but don't want to take the time for that.

12-27-2013, 03:09 PM	#2
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,129	Re: New wiring from Classic POA?? I haveonly used the two rear harnesses for the tail lights from them. They are really good quality and fit perfect. I plan on getting the rest of them in the future. __________________ 66 shorty

12-27-2013, 04:07 PM	#3
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,865	Re: New wiring from Classic POA?? ok cool. i was wondering about the fit of the connectors.

12-27-2013, 08:14 PM	#4
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: New wiring from Classic POA?? Do you know what brand they sell ? I can speak from much experience with American Autowire . http://www.americanautowire.com/ They made me a complete new harness bumper to bumper for my 1960 K10 Suburban and built me a Chevy engine conversion harness for my 1965 GMC with HEI and 100amp alternator with 454. All was plug and play. They have all the original GM blue prints from Packard who made many of the parts and harnesses for GM. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

12-27-2013, 09:04 PM	#5
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,865	Re: New wiring from Classic POA?? I don't know if they specify a brand. I will have to look that up.

12-27-2013, 10:16 PM	#6
ChevySixty6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 84	Re: New wiring from Classic POA?? I've used their harnesses and haven't had any problems. Everything fit like the factory from what i could tell. I'd use them again. __________________ Members i've met: LiLRed66

12-28-2013, 09:26 PM	#7
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,865	Re: New wiring from Classic POA?? So that's cool thanks guys.

12-29-2013, 10:45 AM	#8
19GMC66 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 146	Re: New wiring from Classic POA?? I bought the wiring kit from Classic POA and it was an American Autowire kit, very easy to use and good quality

12-29-2013, 11:15 AM	#9
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,865	Re: New wiring from Classic POA?? ok sweet, thanks. I think I've decided to get their stuff then.

12-29-2013, 11:29 AM	#10
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: New wiring from Classic POA?? I just put an american autowire turn signal switch in my truck. It is made with GM Tooling and is very tight. Seems to be nice quality and is still working. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

12-29-2013, 12:08 PM	#11
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,865	Re: New wiring from Classic POA?? I just priced out the individual made harnesses for CPOA and its $600. I see the kit Classic Update Series 52-083 is $524, I'm guessing you have to assemble this kit. I just want plug and play. I also see the same kit on ebay for $466. Still on the fence now...

12-29-2013, 12:19 PM	#12
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: New wiring from Classic POA?? You could go with a wiring kit from Painless....I don't know if they make OEM or universal for the 60-66 chevy trucks. I do know they make universal but not sure on OEM. Good luck and hope you find something suitable to your needs. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

12-30-2013, 11:10 AM	#14
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: New wiring from Classic POA?? Back when I was using CPOA I purchased most of my harness's from them. About 90% satisfied with them. They had the fuel and turn signals wired wrong....took an hour or so to figure out the issue and correct it. Also had issues with getting the factory cluster plug to fit the repop main harness. I ended up buying a new cluster harness to fix the issue. But other than that I didn't have any issues. The rest was plug, route and play. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

12-30-2013, 11:13 AM	#15
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,865	Re: New wiring from Classic POA?? OK cool thanks, still trying to decide

12-30-2013, 11:32 AM	#16
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: New wiring from Classic POA?? I just put a universal harness in my 65.. I would go with one that is a ready plug in. By the time you are done the time is worth it. Here are some that are easy. Stock with gauges. http://www.americanautowire.com/shop/dash-harness-21611 Stock with warning lights. http://www.americanautowire.com/shop/dash-harness-21610 , These two are just under dash. This one is a whole truck. http://www.americanautowire.com/view...evrolet-truck/ just a few out of millions... __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536



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12-30-2013, 11:45 AM	#17
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,865	Re: New wiring from Classic POA?? Ok that whole kit looks like some of the termination has already been done. Which would be good. I understand that some of it will need some ends tho

12-30-2013, 11:47 AM	#18
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,865	Re: New wiring from Classic POA?? Im gonna call AAW and ask a few questions.

12-30-2013, 11:48 AM	#19
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,865	Re: New wiring from Classic POA?? I also see that summit sell this kit(500560) for $466 !

12-30-2013, 11:46 PM	#20
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: New wiring from Classic POA?? Well you can call AAW and buy it from Summit. They will still answer your Questions __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

01-01-2014, 04:23 PM	#21
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,865	Re: New wiring from Classic POA?? Well i finally decided on what to do. I went and dug out my harness, and i can use the under dash stuff, but need new stuff to the back and front bumpers. So i just ordered the harnesses from CPOA.

01-01-2014, 04:50 PM	#22
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	Re: New wiring from Classic POA?? aaw is the best I have used. there is some cheaper ones ,but the clips and colors do not look right

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