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| | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 84 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 84 | I'm switching my '51 half ton from 6v to 12v. I thought while im at it, i'd rewire everything since the original wiring is in rough shape.
I'm looking for anyone's insight on whether I should use a premade harness or rewire everything one strand at a time and attach it to an aftermarket fuse block.
I understand the ease of the harness but thought there might be + or - of both applications.
Thoughts? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 | I have rewired my truck one wire at a time. Very easy to do as long as you have good wire, connectors and a crimping tool.
There is a schematic in the back of the shop manual which also specifies wire gauge. If you are going to 12v you can use a smaller gauge wire.
The only difficult part I had was accessing the instrument panel because of the tight working area. However that same problem exists even if you are using a new wiring harness.
If you need more either Email or send me a PM.
Bill | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 |
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Jim & Caroline
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 226 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 226 | are you looking to make it look stock? With original Cloth covered wire? If so, I do make some harness for some vendors. I can sale you what ever color and guage you need. You might be better off just buying a harness that is done for you. I can point you to some vendors. I will be getting a pattern for your type of truck once. I get a chance to find a good original to make copies from. drop me a call. visit my website Poetsseatauto.com and my phone number is at the top of the page.
Poets Seat AutoAppraisals, Parts, ServicePast: General Motor's Master Technician Member: Northeast Chevy/GMC Truck ClubPhone Number: 413.774.5856 Collector of: 1951 Army Chevy Burb barn door,53 GMC COE,two 1934 Chevy Truck,1935 Chevy Army Truck.1950 Gmc Suburban clamshell these are just my chevy/gmc trucks.
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