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Years back I re-wired my stock 49 using connectors, wires and the schematic in the shop manual. I went wire to wire and it was pretty simple and works perfectly. Now I am thinking of going with one of the big name harness kits because my ignition and headlight switches are getting old and I really don't like the squirrel's nest of wires under the fuse box. It would be nice to have new components like switches and real fuses.
Maybe I have a mental block but when I read how easy it is to install one I these kits I start asking myself questions and the one which comes to mind is how does the juice get to the new fuse box? I know its a dumb question but I assume it comes from the same source as the original. And with my add-on turn signals will I have to do some complicated rewiring?
Thanks

Blu,
On my Ron Francis kit the main power lead from the starter to the fuse panel was included along with the 1 wire alternator set up wich I requested.
Every wire was included in the kit along with new headlight plugs and a connector to hook to a 70's chevy steering column including the brake light switch.
Best thing I did was call there customer service an told them exactly what i wanted to do and what steering column, alternator and stuff like that I was using and had NO PROBS.
Everything was in the kit.
Tim

Thanks Tim. This truck is all stock except for the turn signals and a 12 volt system. I do not plan on changing the steering column and was hoping the brake light switch and turn signal wiring in a kit would take that into consideration.

I agree with SW-Radial. I installed a Ron Francis harness and it was a snap! Their tech assistance is top notch if you have any problems. I had never done anything like that before and everything works. I had also told them everything I wanted to do and they made the kit.

I also agree with fasteddie, the customer service dept. at Ron Francis is TOP NOTCH!
Tim

However does anyone know of a company that would replicate the original wiring in a 49 without having to go to a later model column, alternator and does consider the aftermarket turn signals?

As I understand it Painless and Ezwire both have model specific kits. Mine was from American Auto Wire and I choose the kit that allowed me to place the fuse panel wherever I wanted it. All wires were about 8 feet longer than needed. I would suggest this kit for anyone that wanted to customize their wiring.

YNZ

Try Rhode Island Wiring Service. They make harness for the restorers. You can always build your own-- it ain't that hard if you just take your time.

I have done my own but years ago and now, as I wrote at the outset, I am concerned about the original switches and the mass of wires under the fusebox.