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Old 01-17-2005, 08:27 PM   #1
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Exclamation 51 Gmc Wiring, Raditor

[SIZE=7]I have a 51 gmc project truck the body work is done it is apart so i would like to start wiring it. It is on a camero sub frame and has a 77 corvett 350 in it. so it would be a 12 volt system it also has a firebird collum in it. I was wondering if anyone knows a good wire kit like painless but cheaper i am only 16 and on a very tite budget. I need something not to hard to use. Thanks.

Also does any one know if the stock raditor will cool the 350 with a tranny cooler, its a 1/2 ton thanks again for all the help.

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Old 01-18-2005, 03:09 PM   #2
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wiring harness

I read that ezwiring has a nice wiring harness. Check out their website ezwiring.com.
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Old 01-19-2005, 11:23 PM   #3
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Welcome to the forums.

Here are a couple of kits that are like half price of a Painless kit.Around $160.

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Old 01-20-2005, 11:06 AM   #4
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I have used several EZ-Wiring kits in restorations and street rods. I think for the money, they are as good as you will find. You can get them with black wire or colorcoded like GM. Both are labeled every 5 inches. Their book has decent instructions for wiring to GM columns and different charging systems. They also have new switches available at decent prices. I just finished putting one of their 18 circuit colored harnesses in a 67 pickup. JM2c.
I also have a friend who builds 47-53 chevys and he runs the stock radiator. If you use a front steer subframe, sometimes you have interference with the steering box. Hope this helps. Frank
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Old 01-21-2005, 03:43 AM   #5
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I'm real happy with the EZ-Wire install I did:
See Here

And as long as you're at it, check out these other wiring projects I did since -- they REALLY make a HUGE difference! :
Mad Electrical Improvements

Wiring an Electric Fan with TWO Relays

Headlight Relays

Understanding Fusible Links

Wiring Dome Light to Door Switches

Have fun, bro'!!!
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Old 01-21-2005, 04:26 AM   #6
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Nice how to article Alan,great job.
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Old 01-21-2005, 05:02 AM   #7
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Thanks, Rusty

I love making improvements on my truck and it's fun sharing the info with others.
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Old 01-23-2005, 12:02 PM   #8
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Great information, Alan. I was reading through through the various links on your site (MADD) in particular. Geat information. On the other part, I was glad to see that there were some less expensive options to the Painless brand. I still have a LARGE amount of time (and money) away from being ready for the wiring but, I'm a research nut. The more I can read, the better I feel about money that I'm spending on the panel.
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Get at that panel, bro'! REPLACE your daily driver with it (forget about show) and you'll save a ton of money every year on car payments ... then you'll be able to have fun driving it!
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Old 01-24-2005, 09:44 AM   #10
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