'55 Chevy Wiring with American Autowire Part 2 - Instructions? Never heard of her...

[@mikenath3640]

I have never installed a full wiring kit. This has been entertaining and informational for me.

[@MontanaGarage]

Thanks Mike I appreciate you watching. Hope all is well down in CO!

[@daveoverholt8540]

Absolutely Love the beginning of this video!! A great sounded sbc in a 55 Chevy with a Montana sunset - priceless!!

[@MontanaGarage]

Thanks Dave! It is great to FINALLY be driving this thing. You know, just in time for winter... Hopefully we have a bit of warm weather left to enjoy it.

[@als57chev76]

I really liked your drive at the start of this video Brad. Between the engine sound and the tranny whine, doesn't get much better than that for a "Car Lover!"

[@MontanaGarage]

Thanks man. I am digging being able to drive this thing a bit finally.

[@OutBoardTink62]

Always fun driving our old 55S I enjoy it & luv teh thumbs ups .Sounds sweet ..........

[@MontanaGarage]

Thanks man. Nothing better than cruising in a '55 Chevy, right?

[@davidsantos8206]

Well this brought back a lot of fond memories. I did an AAW wiring kit in my 57 Gasser about 10 years. Seems I recall having to do some improvising myself. I was not happy with their universal ignition, headlight or wiper switches, so I ordered new switches from Danchuck and switched the wires over to fit the original factory connectors. And they are very thorough in the amount of wires that they give you. Way more than I needed, as I wasn't going to be running power windows, door locks etc. In a Gasser. But I saved the wires incase the next guy decides he doesn't want a Gasser and might want some of the power options that I didn't. Definitely an expensive kit, but definitely worth the money. Thanks for the video. And the sense of accomplishment you get after rewiring your whole car, is priceless

[@MontanaGarage]

Thanks David. I agree that the switched could be a bit better. Other than that, the kit seems pretty spot on for what I needed. It sure is nice to have everything in the car work - dome lights, blinkers, flashers, etc., etc. Hardly any of that stuff worked when I used to drive the car before. I appreciate you always watching.

[@howiemook7701]

Sounds strong Brad . Who needs a radio when you have engine tunes like that😊

[@MontanaGarage]

The music of our people Howie. No radio needed, right? Thanks for following along.

[@davidson2004fatboy]

WOW !!! GREAT BLOODY JOB Brad !!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@MontanaGarage]

Thanks a ton!

[@Zazu2You]

Nice work on the 55's wiring installation. This is always a tough thing to do. You quite calmly accomplish these tasks!! Cheers!! 😎

[@MontanaGarage]

I struggled a bit as usual, but the kit makes it simple enough for most people to handle it . Thanks!

[@michaelcarmack4731]

Man that thing runs awesome

[@MontanaGarage]

vrooom vroom

[@ksokie63]

Hey Brad👋, you got to love wiring. Its a tedious process. Lots of checking and routing of wires. But your doing a great job. Thanks for sharing. Have a great evening👍

[@MontanaGarage]

Thanks man!

[@raymondantonio4145]

Great job buddy but all of a sudden I have a hankering for spaghetti! That opening scene banging through the gears! Awesome man! Have a great week buddy!

[@MontanaGarage]

Thanks Ray. Yeah I am digging banging through the gears on this thing. SO fun.

[@terrybledsoe1509]

Finally, was able to watch part 2 of you wiring the 55. Great instructions and organization although Moose was not available to give his seal of approval. All the little nuances that you find really help everyone else that is doing a wiring kit. Regardless of who the manufacturer is, the people that write the instructions know what they are doing and often do not use the correct group of words to paint a clear picture. The little stumbles that you encounter makes me respect your channel even more. The people that edit the video and make it appear to be seamless really do the viewers a disservice. Hopefully when you get part 3 edited and loaded for viewing, my neck will be healed, and I can break out the popcorn and drinks for a proper viewing. I really enjoy your channel and look forward to new content. Most viewers probably underestimate the amount of work that it takes to film, edit, and upload. For doing this, double fist bumps my friend, Keep Mobbin'

[@MontanaGarage]

Het Terry triple fist bumps to you for always watching! I hope you're getting healed up. There should be some more wiring content coming soon. Keep Mobbin'!

[@guywerry6614]

SOUNDS GREAT - the ride at the intro, that is.

[@MontanaGarage]

Glad you liked it!

[@bigblockkings1031]

Yes those little tubes are for windshield washer wiper thingys .I don't remember how the cable hooked up but maybe you can ask Sonny at RatGas garage. I sent him a complete wiper unit for his wagon. Ouch that hurt. My 55 is now automatic. Maybe someday I'll go back to the muncie 😊

[@MontanaGarage]

What? Automatic? Blasphemy! Haha just kidding, auto are cool ,too. ( No there not I'm just trying to make you feel better) haha Doesn't matter what tranny is in your car it is awesome regardless. I should probably look into the wiper thing, as I still don't have anything hooked up. Someday...

[@bigblockkings1031]

@@MontanaGarage 🤣😂🤣 Thanks for trying to make me feel better.

[@jeffhill2089]

On standard cars as old as your 55 the purple wires go to a clutch switch, on my 55 chevy pickup it is under the floor against where the pedal comes thru.

[@MontanaGarage]

Good to know. Mine has been hacked from stock for years, so no clutch switch in site. Thanks for watching!

[@55gaser26]

Car sounds great , enjoying your build series.

[@MontanaGarage]

Much appreciated Gasser!

[@Zman700T]

The way you are wiring your kill switch is exactly like I did mine this year in my own '55... works good! Keep up the good work!

[@MontanaGarage]

Thanks man. Yeah, I know there are other ways to do it, but this it seems to work. Thanks for watching.

[@briankinnear7461]

Everything is looking super neat. Lots of good information. These kits make it so much easier. I've helped wire a buddy's '69 Camaro race/street car about 35-ish years ago. Should have been a really simple job with minimal circuits but because he wanted to make it a street car also we had to do so much extra wiring....from scratch. Look forward to more. Be safe and stay well.

[@MontanaGarage]

Thanks Brian. I'm not sure I could handle this project from scratch, but with the kit I can fumble my way through.

[@lonniekiser3612]

Dang Brad , that's the way u do a introduction to a video, seems like it's running real good 👍👍 It's been a long time since I did any wiring and I can remember everything I did because it ran me crazy 🤣 Some nice work Bud must have worked haven't seen it smoking 😂 Have a good one Bud 👍✌️

[@MontanaGarage]

So far I haven't let any smoke out of the wires, so I must have done something right! Thanks for always watching Lonnie!

[@vehdynam]

Always enjoyable ! thank you.

[@MontanaGarage]

Much appreciated friend!

[@brianhayes7618]

Run good where have you been

[@MontanaGarage]

I know I need to make more time for KZbin. Working on it... Thanks for watching and asking!

[@gdfitzgibbon]

Ok, I’m building a 56 2 door seadan. It’s taken me two months to get as far as I am. Everything works from the dash rearward. No, the dash ain’t done. Dakota digital speedo/gauges, (needs a place for the computer), MSD digital 6al, electric fuel pump, electric engine cooling fans, battery in the trunk, trunk light, third brake light, air conditioning, cruise control, more, more, more……and yes the aftermarket switches 1. Don’t fit, 2. Looks stupid, and all the stock stuff fits and works. Oh, mine is gonna be a fully capable street/race car.

[@MontanaGarage]

Sounds like a cool project. I agree the switches could be a bit better. Thanks for watching.

[@ramrodou812]

yup. over thinking. i'm guilty of it as is many others, i'm sure. not sure how to cure it except to just think it thru once, weigh the options, pick one and pull the trigger. this was a great video, nonetheless.

[@MontanaGarage]

Thanks man. I am definitely guilty of overthinking just about everything. Thanks for watching!

[@MagaRickn]

What rear gears are you running?? Seems to wind out quite a bit between shifts. ;)

[@MontanaGarage]

Thanks for watching Rick. I put a 4.56 rear gear in the 9 inch. I am planning on adding a gear vendors overdrive to help with the highway cruising.

[@MagaRickn]

Interesting! I have 4:56 in my 56 Chevy, from the old days. I have a 427 in the other end, or it will be back in the other end. I'm looking to put 3:55's or 3:70's, if I can find a Positrac like mine. Good video. I am also going to do the wiring thing too!@@MontanaGarage

[@snakebite2841]

👍👍

[@MontanaGarage]

👊👊👊

[@mikeburnett7028]

What’s your rear gear ratio?

[@MontanaGarage]

I went with 4.56 rear gear. It's obviously not much of a highway cruiser, but I have a tall tire in the rear and I built it trying to be quickish. I hope to add a gear vendors overdrive this winter. Thanks for watching!

[@rustedjunkgarage3316]

Great job Brad, the wiring is coming along nicely, and the drive at the beginning was super cool. 🫵🏼💯🆒🇺🇸

[@MontanaGarage]

Thanks man. Glad you enjoyed it!