69 Complete Re-Wire
#1
10-26-2008, 09:53 PM
69 Complete Re-Wire
I've got to completely rewire my car and American Autowire has a kit (#500686) that is supposed to be designed specifically for the 69 Camaro. It says it has all the Factory connectors, same color codes, plus it has provisions worked in for new gauges pakages, HEI Dist, late model AC and stuff. They list it for $540 but you can buy it on Ebay for $460 with free shipping all day long. Has anyone used this kit before or know anyone who has? Or another kit you've used that I should look into?? Here's a link to look at it on American Autowires website...
http://0193647.netsolstores.com/inde...p;ProdID=24132
http://0193647.netsolstores.com/inde...p;ProdID=24132
#2
10-27-2008, 07:55 PM
RE: 69 Complete Re-Wire
I've used the 500661 kit for my 1968 Camaro. It is really complete and then some. It comes with connectors for bothoriginal or after market switches and gauges. It even have provisions for speed sensors and computers, etc. All of the terminals are included and the only hassle is that it is time consuming to install because all of the wires are longer than they need to be and you have to route them and cut to fit and then install all the terminals. But, if you take your time and wrap the harness as you go it looks professional when finished. The instructions are very detailed and all of the wires have where they go stamped onto each wire. I think it is probably the best aftermarket wire set available.
#3
10-30-2008, 10:44 PM
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Casselberry, FL
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RE: 69 Complete Re-Wire
This is the piece that I am waiting for from my body guy. I am not sure what kit he ordered for me but I know it was around 250$ for the kit. He says it is complete with everything I need. I will ask him tomorrow what kit he ordered for me and where he got it from.
#4
10-31-2008, 11:23 AM
RE: 69 Complete Re-Wire
ORIGINAL: orocker
This is the piece that I am waiting for from my body guy. I am not sure what kit he ordered for me but I know it was around 250$ for the kit. He says it is complete with everything I need. I will ask him tomorrow what kit he ordered for me and where he got it from.
This is the piece that I am waiting for from my body guy. I am not sure what kit he ordered for me but I know it was around 250$ for the kit. He says it is complete with everything I need. I will ask him tomorrow what kit he ordered for me and where he got it from.
#5
11-01-2008, 10:56 AM
RE: 69 Complete Re-Wire
I like to use Painless Wiring's harnesses whenever I do anything older (LS1 builds, I'm using Street and Performance engine harnesses). never hada problem with them. I have had a few friend's say they didn't want to spend the money and went with the "$250.00" harnesses and they were NEVER worth it. some sucked right from the beginning while others looked decent, but a few years later they would start failing in different ways (mostly the connectors). some had poor directions, markings, wrong connectors, too short of wires, etc, etc...
Painless has "car specific" harnesses and they've been in the game a long time. they have schematics and block diagrams with their harnesses, so if you don't understand one you can probably understand the other
just my two cents
Painless has "car specific" harnesses and they've been in the game a long time. they have schematics and block diagrams with their harnesses, so if you don't understand one you can probably understand the other
just my two cents
#6
11-01-2008, 12:08 PM
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Casselberry, FL
Posts: 1,242
RE: 69 Complete Re-Wire
Ok this is what my buy says he has used in the past and he really likes it.Comesfrom www.speedwaymotors.com& the wiring harness is $150. He is putting it into an old mustang he is turning into an Elinor. Used it on his roadster he did and alot of other old cars he restores. Check it out for yourself.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/2345...No=910%2064001
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/2345...No=910%2064001
#7
11-01-2008, 08:46 PM
RE: 69 Complete Re-Wire
ORIGINAL: 1969 SS
I like to use Painless Wiring's harnesses whenever I do anything older (LS1 builds, I'm using Street and Performance engine harnesses). never hada problem with them. I have had a few friend's say they didn't want to spend the money and went with the "$250.00" harnesses and they were NEVER worth it. some sucked right from the beginning while others looked decent, but a few years later they would start failing in different ways (mostly the connectors). some had poor directions, markings, wrong connectors, too short of wires, etc, etc...
Painless has "car specific" harnesses and they've been in the game a long time. they have schematics and block diagrams with their harnesses, so if you don't understand one you can probably understand the other
just my two cents
I like to use Painless Wiring's harnesses whenever I do anything older (LS1 builds, I'm using Street and Performance engine harnesses). never hada problem with them. I have had a few friend's say they didn't want to spend the money and went with the "$250.00" harnesses and they were NEVER worth it. some sucked right from the beginning while others looked decent, but a few years later they would start failing in different ways (mostly the connectors). some had poor directions, markings, wrong connectors, too short of wires, etc, etc...
Painless has "car specific" harnesses and they've been in the game a long time. they have schematics and block diagrams with their harnesses, so if you don't understand one you can probably understand the other
just my two cents
#8
11-01-2008, 08:50 PM
RE: 69 Complete Re-Wire
ORIGINAL: orocker
Ok this is what my buy says he has used in the past and he really likes it.Comesfrom www.speedwaymotors.com& the wiring harness is $150. He is putting it into an old mustang he is turning into an Elinor. Used it on his roadster he did and alot of other old cars he restores. Check it out for yourself.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/2345...No=910%2064001
Ok this is what my buy says he has used in the past and he really likes it.Comesfrom www.speedwaymotors.com& the wiring harness is $150. He is putting it into an old mustang he is turning into an Elinor. Used it on his roadster he did and alot of other old cars he restores. Check it out for yourself.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/2345...No=910%2064001
#9
11-03-2008, 12:05 AM
RE: 69 Complete Re-Wire
another big advantage Painless has over that kit, is that it is a "model specific" harness so it has the proper connectors, it bolts exactly in the factory spot and you know it will have enough length of wires that you will need, but it is alsomany times better than the stock harness