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what do people think of the

(1947-54) Classic Wiring Update Kit
from Classic Parts
Part # : 52-081
Year : 47-54

looking for simple and easy, not necessarily original.
using 12V ,with HEI ...

http://www.classicparts.com/1947-54-Classic-Wiring-Update-Kit/productinfo/52-081/#.VVtXXudHf48

$524.95

YOUR OPINION OF THIS PRODUCT ??

Opinion ahead. Stock harness, 150.00. Added circuits, 450.00 and up. Stock harness in cloth, 450.00. All work. All seem made well. What are you planning to use it for? Only "opinion" that matters, yours. Good Vendors are good vendors. Some "stock" harness will need extras if you converted to 12 Volt. "Hot Rod" custom harness will have stuff you don't need. Use a good vendor. All other "opinions" won't matter much. I have not heard much in the way of bad reviews about wire quality. Some issues with fit and connectors. Most are from honest mistakes made by the purchaser. Good vendor will help, if needed. So, use a good vendor and know what you want. End of opinion.

That kit is made by American Autowire, one of the best. I have one from them in my 1956 and it was easy to install and they have GREAT tech support.

All of their wires are marked about every 10" with there location name spelled out like Left Front Turn, Tach, Hi-Beam etc.

Each wire on the harness will need to be custom cut to length and have a terminal end crimped on. The kit will come with OEM "F" type terminals so you'll need a high quality crimper to give you professional results. I got my crimper from Dell City and it was about $40 delivered, check it out here.

http://www.delcity.net/store/Open-Barrel-Terminal-Ratchet-Crimp-Tool/p_714008

I would use them again.

Mike B

I have a American Auto Wire one also.

http://www.americanautowire.com/view-product/power-plus-20-wiring-system/

Love the kit. Easy to install.

If i may suggest one thing. Buy and install the high power headlight relay kit. I had my light running off the light switch then switched to the high power relay kit and they are brighter and you are then ready for aftermarket lights if you ever go that way.

Good suggestion Wolfcub!

I ended up putting an Ididit steering column in my truck and I wanted the dimmer switch on the end of the turn signal lever. Ididit sold me a headlight controller to work with their column and it turns out to be a product from American Autowire. So just be accident I ended up with a headlight relay/control module which takes the load off of the original headlight switch.

Again, I'm verry happy with their kit, even though it's pricey I'd buy one again.

Mike B

I have used the ez wiring harness on all of my cars and those odd my clients not expensive uses modern mini fuses and the box has plenty of accessories if you need them.the fuse box is nice and small. Best bang for your bucks.

EZ in my 47 GMC. Worked well and was only $180-

I just purchased a 12 circuit harness from hot rod wires. Slightly more expensive than the EZ but the customer service is unbeatable. Will be installing it this weekend.

Thanks,
I think I want the easiest to install, 12Volt, with noting fancy
unfortunately,I may not be thinking far enough ahead,but hopefully this harness will include everything I will nedd

I thought the description said they were cut to length ??

I build my own. About $100 or less depending on modern wire of vintage wire look.

also looking at LMC

12 volt

I finished installing my harness from Hot Rod Wires this weekend. Cranked her up last night. I couldn't be happier with the harness, instructions and customer service. Feels like a new truck.