Thread: who makes the best wire harness

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I am thinking of rewiring my T-bucket since I have come to the realization that I won't be running it this summer until it is safe... oh, well. I have been looking at all sorts of harnesses and was wondering, do you basically get what you pay for? Who makes the best one for the $$$? also, how many circuits should I get? I bought a stereo and LCD TV for it, but won't be installing them just yet. Thanks again guys for your knowledge!

For the money I like the EZWire kits they work great and are easy to install. There are many good kits out there and most have hefty prices. I've installed 3 of the EZWire kits recently and I really like the instructions they are easy to read and follow.

I agree on the ezwire, i put one in the merc ,works great so far

I like the Painless kits. The color coding is great and all the wires are labeled the entire length of the wire. Fuse box, flashers, and all the connectors are really first rate. I hate electrical problems, to me the quality justifies the higher price......

Thanks everyone, I too hate wiring problems and will probably anny-up for the painless kit.

not looking forward to this project...

I am wiring my Deuce with a Painless 12 circuit kit right now. I am quite pleased with it. I also highly recommend soldering all of your crimp connections with any application.

Kitz

I have a basic wiring FAQ on my site...

http://www.clparts.com/faqwiring.html

Mike

I like Centech, and they will tailor the harness for your specific components. And their tech guy is a street rodder so he understands and knows to ask the right questions.

Originally Posted by braundc

I am thinking of rewiring my T-bucket since I have come to the realization that I won't be running it this summer until it is safe... oh, well. I have been looking at all sorts of harnesses and was wondering, do you basically get what you pay for? Who makes the best one for the $$$? also, how many circuits should I get? I bought a stereo and LCD TV for it, but won't be installing them just yet. Thanks again guys for your knowledge!

Try painless they make the best and the most easy to install or you can contact M&H Wiring in santa springs ca they can make you a custom loom with what you need ,painless is very complete somethings you mite need need check out there web sites or hit the junk yards find a car with a loom that is similar to what you need what motor or should i ask" have a good day

Originally Posted by DennyW

Check this out.

http://www.streetrodderweb.com/tech/0408sr_total5/

http://www.martelbrothers.com/catalo...p-1-c-606.html

Better price:

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...part=prf-10308

This looks much better to me: $209.98: At least it has some color (coding).

ok, I am ready to buy. Does anyone see any reason I cannot use this Painless kit, instead of the Painless T harness? Is one better for my application? Thanks!

heres the extreme condition harness and description...

8-Circuit Universal Extreme Condition Harness w/Machine Pre-terminated Fuse Block & Relays
Every circuit is protected with a fuse AND a 30-amp relay for maximum reliability. Oversized, TXL, color coded, high temp wire is used throughout. You cant make it any tougher or any more reliable!
Kit Includes:
Start, Ignition, Electric Water Pump, Electric Fan, Electric Fuel Pump #1, Electric Fuel Pump #2, Lights, & Accessories and comes with 18 feet of wire per circuit, terminals, wire ties, fusible link, rubber grommet, and easy to follow instructions...

and here the T harness...

#10308 - We took our Modular Chassis Harness and,
after sitting down with members of the National T-Bucket Alliance, designed a harness specifically to address the needs of T-Bucket owners. This compact, streamlined,
simple to install harness has the basic circuitry a T-Bucket needs: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, hazards, horn, gauges, wipers, radio, electric fan, electric choke and one accessory circuit. Each wire is color-coded and printed the entire length for ease of installation.
As an added plus, the fuse block is modular so if you decide at some point to add additional accessories to your bucket, you can easily snap another four circuits into place.

thanks for the help! I am a novice at this.

Not sure there is a proper answer to this question. All of the major wiring manufacturers make a competent kit, some may be better for particular cars or wiring requirements. Most are good quality and will meet the needs. Painless is a favorite as is American Autowire, and Quik Wire, EZ Wire and Ron Francis. I like Ron Francis because I prefer to run only the wires I need and still have growth potential. Others are prewired and if you don't use all of the connections then you got to find a place to hide them. But it really is personal choice.

The T bucket is a basic 8 circut harness with 1 accessory and it was supposto be designed along with the NTBA's help ( National T Bucket Allience ) but they made 1 big oopsie, they put in GM steering colum connectors when 99% of the time a str8 colum is used, 1 with no internal wiring. I'v heard a couple complaints about this, having to bypass the connectors.

the 2 pictured above are both painless, just wondering if there is any significant difference between the 2 that I may be overlooking... The extreme one looks like it covers the same things, just with better components.

Do Not use "It's a Snap" Wires are too short to get to the ign. switch in a "T". Plus about 5 other too short wires. They won't sell you any more to extend them either!

i vote for "EZ wiring". it's cheap, color coded, labeled, and all the sections are pre-organized (front, rear, engine, dash).

this was my first wiring job. it took a little while for me to understand the basics of how it all works, but then it was easy. i did use a "painless" rocker switch panel. i'd go with them for any swiches, but EZs harness is as good as any other.