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    Summit Racing has this kit cheaper with free shipping




    American Autowire 500423 - American Autowire Classic Update Series Wiring Harness Kits

    Wiring Harness, Classic Update Series, 18 Circuit, Front Mount Fuse Block, Standard Length, Chevy, Kit



    Part Number: AWW-500423

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    T-Rex - 21 circuits will handle the items you have listed. If you use a Painless harness, you will probably have to use some circuits for loads different than they are labeled for. The other item that comes to mind is you will need some relays also, for things like the the electrical fuel pump and other higher current switched loads. If you end up needing more circuits, you can use the same fuse blocks as ChevyNut has.

    At the risk of giving you too many options, there is another that I am using on a 56 Chevy I'm currently building: it's a system called Infinity Box, and is computer based. I have never used it before, am an electrical engineer, and thought I'd try it. It has some nice features, although it's pretty pricey. Attached are a few pictures of my installation.

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    Those are some pretty cool wiring setups, but all I know is the simpler you keep it, the easier it is to troubleshoot and repair when something doesn't work. Late model new cars are a prefect example. The OE tri5 wiring is about as simple as it gets. I=E/R

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    I did the AAW Classic on mine. Invest in a good crimp tool

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    I'm with you on that RD... Keep It Simple Sam!~

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    Quote Originally Posted by JT56 View Post
    I did the AAW Classic on mine. Invest in a good crimp tool
    Did you use the tool AAW recommends or something different ?

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    Kwikwire.

    Love the kit and its made nicely with an incorporated kill switch. Have one going in my 55 wagon. I installed an AAW harness for a guy last spring, and in my opinion it couldn't compare.

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    I did the AAW Classic Update kit on my 57 9 passenger wagon (before I sold it). First time ever doing a complete rewire of a car. It was easy, as long as you follow the instructions and stay with it circuit by circuit until you are done. It came with all the new end fittings needed....some of the other kits dont have the end connectors specific to your year.

    Invest in a good crimp too. One like this...described as WHPT-18E - Delphi Weather Pack Metri-Pack "Easy Crimp" Crimping Tool 24-14 AWG - Made In USA
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    Quote Originally Posted by scorpion1110 View Post
    Kwikwire.
    Love the kit and its made nicely with an incorporated kill switch. Have one going in my 55 wagon. I installed an AAW harness for a guy last spring, and in my opinion it couldn't compare. S
    Interesting that the Kwikwire harness uses the same universal fuse holders that I'm using.

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    Cant comment where they buy their parts Chevynut. But if you and Kwikwire are sourcing the same block then I'd say you both are in good shape.

    I am not an expert but I put a Lectric Limited harness in a 65Vette, a Painless harness in a 66Nova, a factory fit in an Impala (I think) an American Autowire Harness in a 48 Chevy Pickup, and then Kwikwire harnesses in a 68 Chevy Pickup, a 46 Chevy Coupe and now the 55 Handyman. Have used Ron Francis stuff also.

    Not an expert but have done a fair amount of wiring, and again IMHO Kwikwire is the best most complete kit.

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