Anyone use one of these? It looks like just their 12 circuit kit and not a year specific harness. Any ideas other than the Painless brand? or are they woth it? Also, I understand the Painless does not come with connectors (not 100%, saw this on musclecar tv) where can I get new connectors too?

I have said this before, but worth repeating. We have used AAW harnesses (factory Fit) for 15 years in our restorations. Back in the day when we did nut and bolt national level original restorations, Factory Fit always was perfect. They are made from original GM blueprints, and tooling. The others work, these are the best. Now the Classic Update is our most popular harness as we have switched from mostly original restorations to pro Touring cars. And again, nothing else can compare.

At GPSuperStore.com, we only sell AAW / Factory Fit. There is a reason for that. And you can get the best price on Group purchase right now at the GP SuperStore.

Even with the GP Store discount you will still spend more on a AAW harness then the generic Painless 12 circuit, but if you use a AAW harness, you won't have to go to confessional for all the bad words you said installing the Painless harness, LOL!

http://gpsuperstore.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104

Thanks Franks, I'd much rather get it right the first time!

To add a bit... there are really three paths you can follow to "restore" your electrical system:

1. Replace the entire system including all harnesses with a generic hot rod product. These are very inexpensive to buy and a LOT of work to install and will require a significant technical savvy to be successful. For example basic light circuits will be provided in these harnesses but things like wipers and heater will not. Oh sure they will provide a power feed wire for these accessories, but if you look at the factory devices you will find a lot more going on than a single power wire. Also expect to spend a few dollars on proper connectors and terminals to plug into factory devices. Lots of work to put one of these in completely and correctly.

2. You can buy reproduction factory style harnesses from folks like Factory Fit (American Auto Wire) or M&H. These will cost a lot more but will just plug in and play with no muss and no fuss. You can even get certain very common upgrades/modifications incorporated into these harnesses like HEI ignition and internal regulator alternator wiring. Very nice products.

3. You can overhaul your original harnesses using terminals and other pieces from American Auto Wire. I personally went this way, starting out with a new non-rusty fuse block and a roll of non-adhesive vinyl harness tape. This can be a good option if you want to do lots of modifications but with a factory OEM look.