Wiring Harness Full Replacement - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bmrrwolfe · 04-17-2019, 11:12 AM

I was looking to get a full new harness for my 1972 SWB, I was looking at a Painless harness but ran across this one, and was curious if I am missing something on the cost savings here?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-1972-C...53.m1438.l2649

I know it is missing the headlight, dimmer and iginition, but looks like it includes everything else at 1/4 of the cost of the Painless. Anyone ever try one of these, and was it worth it, or am I better off spending the money on a Painless or American Autowire?

bmrrwolfe · 04-24-2019, 03:16 PM

Any Recommendations??

**Wgesnerjr** · 04-25-2019, 06:35 AM

sounds ok but what is your plan for the headlights, dimmer, and ignition? Are these circuits fused or protected by a fuseable link in the stock setup? I am not farmilar enough with the 72 but those are question that need answers.

**mongocanfly** · 04-25-2019, 05:44 PM

I would suggest a kit that has everything you need...check into American autowire ....tell them what you have and let them recommend what to get...like wgesner points out...your still gonna need alot more than the Ebay kit offers..

a.c.ward · 04-26-2019, 07:11 AM

I have used this kit before on a customers truck. Not for the beginner, if you are looking for a stock style harness, I highly encourage the painless harness. I am an electrical guy, and probably one of the only guys who actually likes wiring, and can make any brand harness work, with the proper amount of time and effort. A painless harness will install in less than two full days, the harness your link is for took me over a week to install, but in its defense, it has some really nice thick heavy gauge wires.

It does have circuits for headlights, prewired ignition switch (GM column mount switch) and outputs for gauges. some modifications (ok, a lot of modifications) are necessary for 67-72 trucks.

BTW, unless you are upgrading to Newport style wiper motor and switch, do not loose your wiring from stock wiper switch to motor, that part of the wiring is not included in any kit except painless exact fit harness.

hope this helps

ask away any questions you may have

04-17-2019, 11:12 AM	#1
bmrrwolfe 1970 C10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 212	Wiring Harness Full Replacement I was looking to get a full new harness for my 1972 SWB, I was looking at a Painless harness but ran across this one, and was curious if I am missing something on the cost savings here? https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-1972-C...53.m1438.l2649 I know it is missing the headlight, dimmer and iginition, but looks like it includes everything else at 1/4 of the cost of the Painless. Anyone ever try one of these, and was it worth it, or am I better off spending the money on a Painless or American Autowire?

04-24-2019, 03:16 PM	#2
bmrrwolfe 1970 C10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 212	Re: Wiring Harness Full Replacement Any Recommendations??

04-25-2019, 06:35 AM	#3
Wgesnerjr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 737	Re: Wiring Harness Full Replacement sounds ok but what is your plan for the headlights, dimmer, and ignition? Are these circuits fused or protected by a fuseable link in the stock setup? I am not farmilar enough with the 72 but those are question that need answers. __________________ Jay Gesner Atlanta, GA 1985 C10 Long Bed 4X2 LS 5.3, 4L60E Father/Daughter Project

04-25-2019, 05:44 PM	#4
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,588	Re: Wiring Harness Full Replacement I would suggest a kit that has everything you need...check into American autowire ....tell them what you have and let them recommend what to get...like wgesner points out...your still gonna need alot more than the Ebay kit offers.. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

04-26-2019, 07:11 AM	#5
a.c.ward Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: killeen tx 76542 Posts: 193	Re: Wiring Harness Full Replacement I have used this kit before on a customers truck. Not for the beginner, if you are looking for a stock style harness, I highly encourage the painless harness. I am an electrical guy, and probably one of the only guys who actually likes wiring, and can make any brand harness work, with the proper amount of time and effort. A painless harness will install in less than two full days, the harness your link is for took me over a week to install, but in its defense, it has some really nice thick heavy gauge wires. It does have circuits for headlights, prewired ignition switch (GM column mount switch) and outputs for gauges. some modifications (ok, a lot of modifications) are necessary for 67-72 trucks. BTW, unless you are upgrading to Newport style wiper motor and switch, do not loose your wiring from stock wiper switch to motor, that part of the wiring is not included in any kit except painless exact fit harness. hope this helps ask away any questions you may have __________________ A C Ward Retired US Army 66 El Camino 67 SWB underwent major Surgery- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=776475



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