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Re: [oletrucks] American Autowire -- Classic Update wiring

To: AKBurke <akburke@cableone.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] American Autowire -- Classic Update wiring
From: Tommy <foster@amug.org>
Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 14:08:27 -0800
What about AKBurke's original question... Has anyone used the American Autowire
classic Update Series, specifically the '55 - '59 2nd complete wiring system?
It's part number 500481.  If so, were there any tradeoffs for having a kit
specific to a particular truck?  If not, why?
Thanks
Tom
Gilbert, AZ
'55 p/u 2nd

AKBurke wrote:

> Well...it's time to stop waffleing and put some money down for a wiring
> harness...why is this so difficult??
>
> It's for my '49 Panel...typical mild street rod...350/350 with basic lights,
> radio and A/C..possibly power windows (at a later time)....nothing wild/out
> on the edge...and it's being put in by an "electrically challenged"
> hobbyist.  Although I was able to replace the the basic 6-volt stock harness
> (with a Chevy Duty kit) when I first got the panel and before I took it all
> apart for the restore....but all that confidence seems ages old.
>
> I'm eyeing the Classic Update kit from American Autowire...it's specifically
> for the AD trucks....there was an article that touted it as easy to install
> and flexible enough for my needs....handles a variety of gauges, extra
> circuits etc....the issue is the price....they want $439.....for a wiring
> harness!!!
>
> Now, I'm thinking that if I buy a cheaper kit I might end up paying that
> much anyway with frustration and extra parts, connectors, and more
> frustration etc.  The Painless, Ron Francis, universal 12 and 18 circuit
> kits are considerably cheaper.
>
> What are your thoughts??...is this kit worth it??
> -A
> '49 3105
> '49 3104
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