[srfwagn]

I'm working on a '65 project wagon, and although am not near wiring anything up; wanted to get some feedback from anyone who has used aftermarket wiring harness's such as Painless, etc.

I'm not sure if I should just stick with OE type harnesses or try an aftermarket harness.

Are the aftermarkets like painless specific to car model or are you doing a lot of cutting/splicing? I assume the color codes match the OE wiring diagram or are you just starting from scratch? I was looking at some painless ads in the Classic Industries parts catalog and there are quite a few.

I don't see myself adding anything electrically to the wagon from stock other than aftermarket A/C and the use of a 1-wire alternator.

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[bkhotrod]

just finished installing the e-z wire 18 circuit kit inmy 63, was very happy with it very straight forward....

 

[Chucks71]

Ill second the EZ wire kit. While I have not installed it yet it
looks very straight forward and all wires are marked the length
of the wire so you almost can't screw up (I need that)Great
price on them too.

Chuck

 

[1quik69]

I just finished installing the American Autowire Classic Update harness. It is a quality piece with good instructions and free tech help. They give you more pieces than you need.

 

[srfwagn]

Thanks for the feedback guys. When I read 18 or 15 ckt harnesses; I assume that refers to the individual fuses? I guess I'm not even sure what stock was to know how many I would need, but will read up.

Are the EX kits individual harnesses or a "1 harness does it all" kind of deal?

Thanks again!