I purchased the American Autowire kit last fall, have yet to install it.
Spoke to a guy named Skip there, he answered all of my questions. Kit is
VERY complete, will connect to my newer column with ign, turn signal and
dimmer sw. Kit also came with those three switches too. Installs in stages,
easy to read diagrams. I used to test run/check marine electrical systems
years ago so this shouldn't be too different. Yes, I went the $$$ route,
because I saw too many marine systems come back that were pieced together by
the new owner. They tried to put in numerous aftermarket elec. stuff. A-A
has plenty of room for add-ons. Plus salvage yards in my area are quite
pricey too! Got everything I'll need in one box.
My 2 cents....ok, way more than 2 cents
Ed in Mich
'57 3100
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tommy" <foster@amug.org>
To: "AKBurke" <akburke@cableone.net>
Cc: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 5:08 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] American Autowire -- Classic Update wiring kit??
> What about AKBurke's original question... Has anyone used the American
Autowire
> classic Update Series, specifically the '55 - '59 2nd complete wiring
system?
> It's part number 500481. If so, were there any tradeoffs for having a kit
> specific to a particular truck? If not, why?
> Thanks
> Tom
> Gilbert, AZ
> '55 p/u 2nd
>
> AKBurke wrote:
>
> > Well...it's time to stop waffleing and put some money down for a wiring
> > harness...why is this so difficult??
> >
> > It's for my '49 Panel...typical mild street rod...350/350 with basic
lights,
> > radio and A/C..possibly power windows (at a later time)....nothing
wild/out
> > on the edge...and it's being put in by an "electrically challenged"
> > hobbyist. Although I was able to replace the the basic 6-volt stock
harness
> > (with a Chevy Duty kit) when I first got the panel and before I took it
all
> > apart for the restore....but all that confidence seems ages old.
> >
> > I'm eyeing the Classic Update kit from American Autowire...it's
specifically
> > for the AD trucks....there was an article that touted it as easy to
install
> > and flexible enough for my needs....handles a variety of gauges, extra
> > circuits etc....the issue is the price....they want $439.....for a
wiring
> > harness!!!
> >
> > Now, I'm thinking that if I buy a cheaper kit I might end up paying that
> > much anyway with frustration and extra parts, connectors, and more
> > frustration etc. The Painless, Ron Francis, universal 12 and 18 circuit
> > kits are considerably cheaper.
> >
> > What are your thoughts??...is this kit worth it??
> > -A
> > '49 3105
> > '49 3104
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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