Wiring Harness for your Classic Car! ep.1

[@TheRoadhammer379]

I have building harnesses for 30 yrs, before that I used Ron Francis harnesses. I like building mine because I can add relays and power distribution blocks etc and it's just cool building stuff. I used to sell my harnesses in the 90s and 2000s, at car shows and auto events, now I build them more as a hobby for mud boggers, drag racers, pulling trucks etc, I do pretty good by word of mouth. Your video was excellent, informative and should serve as a guide for DIYers, and that's one of the greatest benefits of KZbin. Thank you for the content.

[@redhathacker]

what's a good place to get all the connectors I would need? I'm looking at this wiring harness. I have no idea what these connectors are called.

[@TheJontue]

Interesting I see this comment. I’ve been looking into a Ron Francis harness for a 68 Cougar for a few years now just haven’t pulled the trigger. When you did use the Ron Francis were you satisfied with it? Chances are I will let a shop install the new harness when I get it. I would love to try myself but chances are it would take me forever 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@OswaldMangor]

What would be you charges if want buy harness from you for my LN166 Hilux?

[@jamesbehrick9588]

I used a Kwik Wire kit on my project and had absolutely no issues. And it was reasonably priced!

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

That’s great. I haven’t used Kwik wire yet, I’ll have to give that a try

[@arshadhussain5212]

Sir what is the price this wiring please in US dollar and sir your city name please

[@KristianDaKid]

About to get started on my first ever project. I’m a youtube diy mechanic so this wiring harness stage is a bit intimidating! Great video ! I’ll watching the rest and I’ll be back for more guidance and inspiration 😂 67 dreamStang here I come! Thanks for an awesome video!

[@jameslangford4748]

BEAUTIFUL ! I am a novice with my first rod and this is exactly what I need to go through rewiring my ride properly. I really appreciate you making this series of videos. Thank you so much.

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

No problem thank you for watching!

[@tjakr3869]

Your recommendation for looking at the loom, laying it out, organizing and visualizing is the most important/critical step from my perspective. It’s not so overwhelming this way.

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

Thank you! Exactly my thought

[@jimmyward2122]

Question about what colors of wires from under hood to ignition switch in cab 1951 Ford F1 6 volt has turn signal switch push button start

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

Follow the wires from the turn signal and push button, the wires could have been changed out 7 times in the last 80 years, I would hate to tell you colors and they be wrong and cause you more issues. Always follow the wires from the source and see on any wiring issue

[@chuckdaugherty2682]

I have a 1934 IHC 1 1/2 ton stake bed truck. I have an estimate of $2500 - $4500+ to re wire. Am I lost?! This seems outrageously high. Goodness! I can count the wires on one hand along with the things they connect to. Surely if a harness exists it couldn’t be anywhere that range for it and labor. Second option is purchase necessary wires and connect. On verge of a stroke 😳

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

Hi Chuck, I usually don’t like to talk about pricing online because they are always capable of changing depending on car and electrical needs as well as supply price changes. But I’ll make an exception here. I charge $1,200 for install labor, plus the wire harness that’s usually around $435, plus any more electrical accessories. My price is around typical pricing. I also guarantee the harness for the life of the purchaser. Feel free to message me on instagram if you have more personal questions

[@chuckdaugherty2682]

@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop thank you for your response. Greatly appreciated 👍

[@g.o.b.2558]

I've used a couple Rebel Wire kits and I'm very happy with the quality. Where did you get your giant Flathead gasket?

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

A friend of mine makes them and sells them, I’ll see if I can find his Instagram name

[@danielsantos8625]

I know this was a year ago, but my question is, how do you get power to the panel? I have it mostly installed in my truck but I’m not sure how to power the fuse panel.

[@slick-px4pq]

The harness should have a large gauge red wire that goes to the battery

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

Slick-px4pq is correct, your harness should have a 4 gauge power wire for supplied power. Some run it to the battery and some run it to the battery terminal on the starter solenoid. Which harness do you have?

[@justinme8175]

I want to rewire my 91 Chevy obs ext cab. I plan on Ls swapping in the future. Just want to know which harness I need to get from painless?

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

First and foremost you need to get the correct Holley Terminator XMax for the LS motor, the rest of the wires will be for simple things like turn switch/fuel pump etc. A lot of different harnesses will work for the truck side, the best brands are Painless, American Auto Wire and Haywire. You can’t go wrong with a generic 21 circuit from either one of those brands.

[@justinme8175]

@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop I’m watching you videos right now. How you explain things is top tier!!! How much do you think is a far price to do a job for my truck?

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

Thank you I appreciate it. I’m in Virginia btw, I have some set prices but things are subject to change depending on parts prices etc so I don’t usually like to give quotes on KZbin where the comments are visible for years and years. Shoot me a message on any social media

[@JDWard-Jeepster]

The biggest problem I have with most premade harnesses is they are only made for specific models. I tend to like custom cars and they are really only done right by building your own from scratch. It has to do with how simple of a build you are doing as well. I am a jeep guy which helps.

[@101bodybuilding3]

Do you who I can have install the painless wire harness in my 1981 c10 in Florida ?

[@gwarbong]

Use velcro in place of zip-ties. Thank you for the video💪

[@OswaldMangor]

Where can I get a complete harness like this for my LN166 hilux. Please advise.

[@phillipa7595]

About halfway through a c10 harness that was generic from eBay for $100. Can’t complain, could have a better installation guide but not bad at all. Color codes are MOSTLY correct. Can’t beat it

[@powerband5235]

Are the ebay kits just as good as the painless kits Quality wise?

[@phillipa7595]

@powerband5235 I didn't have any issues. Besides a standalone harness for the engine from Bpautomotive, the chassis harness was my first wiring project. No sweat, everything pretty much laid right back in from where the original harness was. I did take out and unpin stuff I didn't need before like power windows, etc. But cannot complain, I don't see paying 800 dollars or so vs literally a hundred bucks shipped.

[@phillipa7595]

@powerband5235 quality wise only, painless is better, no doubt but..there were no loose connections, wire is average quality, I think it was a good purchase. I did change out the relays and fuses it came with because they were garbage.

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

There are a lot of good quality name brand wiring harnesses that are affordable, check them out price wise and check reviews to see what you think. Haywire, Rebel Wire, American Auto Wire are a few that come to mind

[@phillipa7595]

@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop +1 for sure, American Auto Wire is who I would probably use next.

[@frankjones4094]

Thank you for doing this series. I'm getting ready to do my 69 C 10.

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

Thanks Frank I am glad I could be of some help

[@chuckb9867]

Unbelievable head gasket hanging on the wall what's it too just so you know I like to use a thing called a Power Probe number three I found some very hard to find shorts with that fast looking forward to your series on wiring

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

Thanks for watching Chuck! I love the power probe, I should probably talk about that on one of the videos. The head gasket is fake but made to look like a Flathead ford

[@patriciamueller5279]

I have had excellent experience with Ron Francis kits. Simple, straight forward, super easy to follow instructions. Cannot recommend highly enough.

[@advancedstreettechnology2081]

A ohm Metter mainly to check continuity?

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

That’s correct!

[@BradyAde-jj3fx]

What should I get for a 1988 dodge Daytona shelby a dash harness

[@RickyFolger]

Install new wire harness ln1500 4x4 Chevy 7 ch

[@Ajdv65]

I’m being quoted 1800 in labor to install entire harness on ls swapped Chevy nova Is that a fair price? You’re videos help me a lot brother please keep em coming 🤙🏼

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

Hello, yes this is a fair price, you can look up the Holley Terminator X wiring harness, that’s what I would use if it was me and they aren’t cheap! I hope all goes well. Thank you for watching my videos

[@casimirobuenabista]

Where is ep. 2?

[@ArchCityCraftsman]

Hey man love your work, it's actually inspired me to pull a 1971 Dodge polara custom with a 318 and 17k miles out of a family barn and into my garage shop. Cars sat for 30+ years as a mouse house. All wires under the hood are gone from the mice. Is there any reason you can think of why the haywire 21 kit wouldn't work for me? Im not a mechanic never done this before but am a firefighter and a carpenter so I'm sure I can figure it out at least hope ha ha

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

Thank you for watching! I wouldn’t see why it wouldn’t work, probably would be perfect, I’ve put that exact harness into a couple C bodies already. Give them a call and let them know I sent you, they might give you a discount!

[@ArchCityCraftsman]

@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop thanks man I will do that tomorrow. Keep up the strong work, you helped me wire new plug wires today, made them myself. I've never even seen a points car so this is totally new to me. Not easy to figure out the wiring when nothing is there, being foreign to cars, example I saw it has a restrictor mounted opposite of the distributor but the wires were chewed off at the voltage restrictor (regulator) so no clue how it was set up, no battery so I'm assuming it is a 12v system but restricted to 6v to the dash (going off one of your videos) but no way to confirm it. The good old fluke will be used more than ever before ha ha. I did check the omes with every wire and they were pretty consistent but is there a target reading to know the connection is solid?

[@tjakr3869]

Awesome topic

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

Thank you!

[@psmith535]

Great information, and sweet beard baby!

[@TineyGrouse]

How long did it take to complete the wiring ?

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

I charge 24 hours labor to install a new harness

[@cesarr.5469]

I had emailed brothers truck (Holley) for advise on complete wiring harness for a 1971 gmc c2500 but they said they didn’t had for my truck,so for any guys reading this ,any advise for recommendations I should get ? Thank you in advance

[@camushushuaia]

Hi! im having to redo the wiring on my car, what kind of wires do you use? because those looks like standar house wires, i dont know if i need some specific kind of wire for cars

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

Hello. Automotive wire is very different from house wire. Look up Automotive Primary Wire from Wiring Depot website. You’ll be able to order everything you need there. If you have to replace the whole harness most harness companies will send you everything you need except a couple ground wires

[@camushushuaia]

@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop Excelent! Thanks!!! illl have to look if i can import them, im from argentina ands its kind of difficult to order this kind of stuff, but ill look for it!

[@camushushuaia]

@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop Hi! me Again!!!! hahahaha i was looking on online shops for those wirings, and i have a question, the Circular Silver things you have on the fusebox, what functions does those have? Where i havent seen on any installation in here yet.

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

@@camushushuaia when looking for wiring just look for Automotive Grade, I’m sure someone over there sells them and hopefully you won’t have to import but I’m not sure. The silver circles are “flashers” they are going to make the blinkers blink

[@camushushuaia]

@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop Thanks!

[@MizTori]

I have a 1938 Hillman Minx roadster. it had a 6 volt system in it. I took all of the old out & bought a painless.

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

Is it still 6 volt or did you upgrade to 12 with the painless

[@MizTori]

@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop upgraded to 12.

[@fredgupton138]

What is the name brand of the first one you are doing

[@StepvanDan]

I am going to replace my wiring on 74 chevy p 20 ,i think i can ,i think i can ,lol thanks for the video, big hugs from MN

[@romansena1983]

DIYER here, Looking to rewire my 55 Chevy 3100. I am no mechanic or electrician but am capable of learning and figuring it out. Most likely going to go with Haywire. I am also new to classic vehicles and dont want to sell myself short on the number of circuits. Also not looking to run power windows or seats. Basic stuff. However, I do see myself upgrading engine components which may need some new dash equipment. So my question is will a 21 Circuit be good enough or is it to much, not enough.......? Thx in advance

[@JonathanWhoever]

Soon I'll be wiring a 69 vw. I want to put the fuse and relays under the driver's back seat. Looks I may have to extend the column harness.

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

I’m sure you will have to, you could always put the fuse box in the trunk as well and it would be a little closer

[@JonathanWhoever]

@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop a/c will be interfering with stock location. And have every circuits protection only a couple feet from the battery won't hurt. But I have dumb ideas everyday, will see.

[@leighbratcher1998]

I am glad I found this video series. I am going to start rewiring a Datsun Roadster 2000 in the near future.

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

Awesome! Thank you for watching

[@zarraskruger6041]

Hi bro, I have a 1983 Rangrover, and I don't know what the previous dude did but I definitely want to get a new harness, what would you suggest, Don care for new/digital or old clock works. Let me know, car starts fine and headlights work and the pressure gage but nothing els xD

[@andrewforster4974]

I have a 1971 ford f100 that I'm trying to use a 1977 f150 wiring harness cause I can't afford a new wiring harness so it's been a long battle trying to figure it out

[@OldJeepGarage]

Thanks for all the great info. I'm rewiring my '68 Wagoneer with a EZ harness..so I need better information. The EZ harness instructions are not great for a beginner DIYer.

[@fredtalks-diyfortheaverage9298]

Thanks for the video. Can you tell me where the 12v fuse power to the headlight switch comes from? I don't see a wire in the harness for it so I'm guessing I'm going to have to use another circuit to power it?

[@dcdelis]

What kind of wiring harness would you recommend for a first generation toyota tacoma 2003. Toyota doesn’t sell them anymore. Used ones all seem to be sloppily cut out.

[@jasonhenderson1158]

Can you help me out with a scenario I can’t seem to find an answer on? I want to keep my generator on my 1959 ford ranchero. It has a 352 fe and I’m really not ready to fork out the money to get an alternator quite yet. Can a new harness still work with a generator, if so how is it wired into it?

[@nashfamily721]

That scared me cause I just recently bought a 79 power wagon I'm trying to learn how to wire.

[@FichyRichyGaming]

Is the wiring harness u are talking about is called “Haywire” correct?

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

That’s correct

[@FichyRichyGaming]

@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop thank you!

[@nonetheless01]

The aaw kits are a fee hundred more but my understanding is they come with new upgraded switches , not saying it makes up totally but has to count a good ways toward the added expense .

[@aroundlinemen]

Got 56,63 f100 to do thank s and 51 f 3 too . Great job 🇺🇸 are they made in USA ?

[@kylewordmatter144]

Where you located I have Oldsmobile

[@advancedstreettechnology2081]

Great video how long does a job like this take?

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

I usually have a car in and out within a week

[@advancedstreettechnology2081]

@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop thanks for the fast reply.. this is my 1st one so I wanted to Guage a timeframe..

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

@@advancedstreettechnology2081 No problem! Good luck!

[@tonygomez2379]

Any one in orlando Florida that could do my car electric?

[@keithskustoms2311]

where is the series? cant find the other videos

[@gotrust4741]

What about kwik wire

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

I haven’t had a chance to use Kwik wire, but I do like their coil kill switch on the fuse box

[@Evan-rq2ee]

what should i get for a 1968 C10, needs a rewire and i havent done this

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

I would give haywire a call, they will set you up with the correct harness for your exact electrical needs.

[@Evan-rq2ee]

@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop sounds good, might contact them. is painless wiring good? i found one that says it would fit the truck

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

@@Evan-rq2ee painless is good quality, just very expensive.

[@Evan-rq2ee]

@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop okay, just gave a call to haywire. their prices are great and they said the E series would go great with the truck, you got any experience with that harness?

[@stevec5632]

What kind of loom do you put them in?

[@chriskennell8500]

Anyone know what this connects to?

[@stevec5632]

What kind of loom do you put them in?

[@austinjohnson8745]

Any chance you can go in depth on the steering column ignition and turn signal switches would definitely be a great help to getting my Camaro back in the road

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

No problem!

[@austinjohnson8745]

@@WiredCustomsSpeedShop much appreciated 👍

[@lifestyleraceing5468]

Switch one is the radio wires