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| | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 443 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 443 | I have to completly re-wire my 57. Most of the old harness in mine has been cut & missing. I am looking to keep a 235 in it, so I was wondering what I should get for a wire harness? No P/W, no add ons, just original truck. I see Jim Carter & American classic has the harness for just under $200. Anyone ever got a harness from them?
1957 Chevrolet 1/2-ton Stepside LB in the Gallery My Photobucket shots The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." - John Stuart Mill (1806 - 1873) | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 | I have never bought one, but I have a GMC that the previous owner installed a JC harness. It looks good to me, and I am very particular. I run over the road 18 wheelers and electrical problems stop more trucks than mechanical problems. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 257 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 257 | I just purchased an EZ Wiring harness through recommendations on this site. I have a '50 with no bells and whistles and I'm just trying to make it run, so I opted for the 15 circuit kit for $170 ($191 with shipping), and seem to be removing more circuits than I'm keeping. It arrived quickly and I'm in the midst of installing it. So far I'm happy with the quality, but the instructions leave a bit to be desired. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 443 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 443 | Thanks guys. I would like to get good instructions with the wires, since mine was scavanged before I got it. There are not that many things to connect, so with instructions it shouldn't be that hard.
1957 Chevrolet 1/2-ton Stepside LB in the Gallery My Photobucket shots The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." - John Stuart Mill (1806 - 1873) | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 | RedGreen..I have the EZ Wire on my 53' also and understand what your saying about the instructions for a specific vehicle. But remember that they are not made for specific units but only offer destrucions for the Big 3. Then you must deal with the stomp starter issue and that took a couple of faxes and a couple of phone calls but they did offer help.
I still have a battery drain issue that I am thought was in the turn signals but am now beginning to think it may have to do with my electric chokes. I THINK I wired it to a circuit on the key but frankly can't remember and haven't looked. It's a pretty low priority right now. But all in all I still recommend the EZ Wire kits. I have a friend who builds hotrods for a living and that is all he uses. Good kit and great value compared to the robbers selling for $500. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 257 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 257 | I agree with the value of the system. I went with the EZ because, being a wiring rookie, I wanted something to start with instead of trying to piece it together myself. I figure you're going to have to modify any system you buy unless you have a completely original truck, but then as moneypit said, you're going to pay through the nose for it.
I'll start a new post with specific questions I have on the harness as to avoid highjacking this thread. | | |
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