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#88490 09/18/2004 7:14 PM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 102 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 102 | Hey folks.
I got the 'ez wiring' harness a few days ago, now i need to figure out how it goes in. i can figure out everything except the ignition system.
can someone with experience with this harness give me some feedback? i have already installed a new alternator, and coil with resistor.
i am particularly confused about the red wire, and the pink wire.
am am converting the truck to 12 volts
the truck is a 48 3/4 tonne
the alternator is a delco remy 94 amp from an 84 camaro (it is new)
the coil is 12 volt
thanks a lot everyone
1948 3600 thriftmaster
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#88491 09/19/2004 3:44 PM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 |
~~ Alan Horvath 1954 Chevy PickupSinging his praises in thePassing Lane | | |
#88492 09/19/2004 4:04 PM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 55 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 55 | This is what I was looking for. How do you guys like the EZ Wire setup? I've been looking at wiring harnesses for my '68 C-10, and people say that Painless is the way to go. They cost $308.99 compared to $175 or so for the EZ wire.
What are the pro's and con's with y'alls so far? Thanks. John
1968 Chevy C-10, 250 and 3 speed on floor, Hedman headers, Offy intake, Edelbrock 600cfm 4 barrel, HEI
1966 Chevy C-10, motor and tranny went into the '68. Waiting to be restored.
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#88493 09/20/2004 1:34 AM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 102 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 102 | Well, I think I got it figured out the truck started up yesterday for the first time with a 12 volt system.
Now I have a new question:
The EZ wiring harness comes with a key ignition plug attached to the harness. Which ignition do I order from GM that will fit the plug, and will fit into the original key hole (the same size as the lighter plug)?
As far as reviews for the EZ wiring set up goes, I’m so far very happy with it. The instruction book is pretty basic but if I can figure it out I think anyone could.
The only problem I’ve had is the wires to run to the rear end for the tail lights etc. were too short, but adding a few feet of wire was a snap anyway.
I ordered the big harness and found I don’t need more than half of the circuits, but if I ever go with power locks, windows, antenna, ac, etc. I have them handy.
Horvath – I read through your page a few times, but I didn’t want to get too complicated without knowing the basics. I’ll upgrade my setup like yours once I get everything working properly (I also bypassed the amp meter for simplicities sake).
1948 3600 thriftmaster
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#88494 09/21/2004 4:00 AM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 | bigchevy66 -- EZ-Wire is basically the same kit as Painless ... I think painless includes ground wires, but for the price difference I was happy to do my own ground wires! Gecko -- EZ-Wire includes two ignition plugs; one of which will fit any GM column. I had no problem with the tail light wires -- the wires in my kit reached, no problem! I also did all those upgrades about a year after I installed the EZ-Wire harness ... they are wonderful improvements and after doing the EZ-Wire kit, all those improvements were much simpler to do than they would have been before hand! Before I did the EZ-Wire kit I knew absolutely nothing about auto-electrical ... but afterwards, wow -- I felt like an expert! 
~~ Alan Horvath 1954 Chevy PickupSinging his praises in thePassing Lane | | |
#88495 09/25/2004 4:24 AM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 102 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 102 | i had a hell of a time finding an ignition that would fit. i even took a picture of the ignition plug and took it into all of the parts stores in my area (including the chevy and GM dealers) no one had anything that would plug right in. there was one close match but it was $130.00.
i ended up calling ez wiring and asked what model ignition i should ask for to simplify things. the guy said i should just cut off the plug and buy a $12 ingnition swith. thats what i did, and all is well. the chevy and GM dealers were adament about how almost every models ignition switch is different.
1948 3600 thriftmaster
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#88496 09/25/2004 2:04 PM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | just one question, will i be able to get rid of the terminal blocks on the fenders? i would like to clean up the looks of the wiring and not have a jumble here and there. also i replaced the taillights with led bedroll lights and strip lights under the tailgate any problems with that?
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
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#88497 09/26/2004 2:40 AM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 | We b Old -- You can definitely get rid of those terminal blocks ... you won't need them -- with the EZ-Wire kit, you'll be rewiring the whole truck ... and you'll run those wires as you please; they won't require the terminal blocks at all.
I put the bedroll tail lights in my truck, too ... you won't have any problems there either.
~~ Alan Horvath 1954 Chevy PickupSinging his praises in thePassing Lane | | |
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