Hello to all, I am getting ready to re-wire my 67 and was wondering if anyone had any pro's or con's on the aftermarket harnesses available out there. I know I want to upgrade to the newer style fuse systems for the many add-ons my vehicle will have. Any thoughts, feelings, or experiences would greatly appreciative.

Thanks,

David

M&H is great

I have also heard great things about American Autowire.

How much do you know about electrical systems? About working with wiring?

To change fuse types you will need a generic hot rod wiring panel. These products provide the basic stuff but there will be a lot of details you have to figure out and fabricate yourself. For example the panel will provide a basic single wire power feed for the heater fan. But your fan probably has 3 or 4 wires involved in the circuit. Same kinda thing on windshield wipers/washer.

Basic lighting circuits are pretty simple so they are covered for the most part. You probably do not have any extras there like the later cars (marker lights and such).

M&H does great factory style plug in and play wiring harness products. So does Factory Fit.

For generic hot rod stuff an important consideration is the support available to help you get it working. I made a couple of calls when I was looking into this myself. I was very happy with the knowledge available through that simple phone call to American Autowire, they seemed to want to help and make sure I was a satisfied customer. I was less impressed with the information I got from another popular vendor who had more of a take it or leave it attitude.

I have also heard great things about M&H too. That who I plan to deal with when I get to the point of wiring my 66. They can even add a few circiuts for aftermarket gages and the newer style fuses.

Replacing mine with MH as i'm taking it apart to see if fits right.Excellent so far.Haven't got to the dash stuff.Save the easiest for last.not really thinking of putting the tach lights on a connector so can leave in when pulling dash out.pain trying to reach up there to plug them in.

I second the vote for M&H wirrings harness's :thumbsup:.. could be that I live close enough to drive over to pick them up in person & they know me on sight :) I've never had a problem with one & they've always been in stock !! for what I belive a very fair price....what else could you ask for ?? fair price avaible & works like its suposed too ?? :D

Sounds like M&H is the way to go.. Thanks alot for the help.....

David

My shipment from American Autowire just arrived yesterday. I ordered a "Highway 22" kit, which will allow me to easily wire up things like dual electric fans, MPFI hot & switched, electric fuel pump, big stereo system and all the basic infrastructure any car needs. Modern blade fuses, relays, circuit breakers, labeled wire sheathing, seems to be a complete kit. The jury is out on how well it installs, but I will most likely post a thread sometime soon with plenty of pix during the install process.

RiskyVt, I look forward to hearing how everything goes for you.

Thanks,

David

http://www.wiringharness.com/

I recommend M&H they did some custom work for me for my 1964. They added HEI dist, Mini starter, and Electric choke.

Lots of good replies. I'd second the vote for American Autowire as I've used many of their products and have always been more than happy. I've never tried M&H so I can't comment on them (from posts here, I will try M&H soon). To upgrade to "modern" fuses you will have to go with a fairly generic kit. I don't know of anyone that incorporates ATC or ATO fuses into OEM type harnesses. If you understand electrical systems, you should be able to use one of the generic kits for your car. I might add, I'm personally unimpressed with Painless products. They seem to rely on too much on spring ang crimp connections. These tend to be unreliable over time, especially on high current circuits.
Just my .02 before taxes.

My shipment from American Autowire just arrived yesterday. I ordered a "Highway 22" kit, which will allow me to easily wire up things like dual electric fans, MPFI hot & switched, electric fuel pump, big stereo system and all the basic infrastructure any car needs. Modern blade fuses, relays, circuit breakers, labeled wire sheathing, seems to be a complete kit. The jury is out on how well it installs, but I will most likely post a thread sometime soon with plenty of pix during the install process.

Did you ever get those pics and write up going?