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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by bobo, Jan 6, 2011.

  1. Scott De Shields
    Joined: Mar 23, 2011
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    Used their #15 kit in my coupe with out problems. Ran wires looms thru reproduction wire loom for a more stock look.
     
  2. dodored
    Joined: Feb 5, 2007
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    from Concord NC

    I had actually investigated this for my '31 roadster. You can buy the cloth wrapped wire in bulk on Ebay. It comes in several different colors and sizes and is not all that expensive. What I was going to do is purchase a fuse panel (maybe even a vintage glass fuse type) and just wire the thing myself. With a roadster and a early Ford column it is not that complicated. The Harley aftermarket has wire in circuits that can provide a push button turn signal that is self canceling.

    For the final point, I think that the waxed thread bundling is the balls for serious back dating a traditional vehicle.
     

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  3. Tikitaxi
    Joined: Apr 13, 2012
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    from NorCal

    Used American on my '56 Chevy, great kit, great support, no complaints.
     
  4. Who makes the best basic kit for a ride that doesn't need many circuits? So many kits have way more circuits than needed for a simple system.
     
  5. Don's Hot Rods
    Joined: Oct 7, 2005
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    from florida

    In that situation the Rebel kit is perfectly fine. I used one in my 27 and was impressed with it for the money. I simply snipped out circuits I didn't need, like wipers, third brake light, heater, etc.

    Don
     
  6. Heres the thread for it :

    http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=164464
     
  7. thebronc4019
    Joined: Oct 25, 2005
    Posts: 230

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    from New Jersey

    Another vote for American Autowire. Did my last project with it and zero problems. As said earlier, "You get what you pay for."
     
  8. AHotRod
    Joined: Jul 27, 2001
    Posts: 12,216

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    What are you up to building buddy? :D
     
  9. Hey Glenn, it's some kinda old Ford truck with one of those Chevrolet motors with the goofy looking valve covers that kinda look like a W.:D
     
  10. Steves32
    Joined: Aug 28, 2007
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    from So Cal

    Still highly recommend AAW. I like that extra un-used circuits can be left in the box instead of all coiled up under the dash.

    As for cloth covering- I didn't like the multi color wires under the hood so I sleeved them w/ a nylon black braid. I've done this to 5 cars now- works out great.
     
  11. Tacson
    Joined: Jul 14, 2006
    Posts: 850

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    thanks for the responses guys.

    Don,
    I think we talked before about AAW. I had a unopened AAW Highway 15 and sold it because I thought I was going to sell a project. Now I have changed my mind. I will purchase a Highway 22 this time for the extra circuits plus Im planning to run a non-traditional OT Ford 5.0 EFI HO and AOD drivetrain
     
  12. nunattax
    Joined: Jan 10, 2011
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    from IRELAND

    don when i visited naples fl it rained in the evenings,i would keep the wiper circuit just in case.it hasnt stopped raining here for months
     
  13. Irishman
    Joined: Mar 28, 2012
    Posts: 148

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    The last loom i purchased was an EZ Wiring product. It was ok quality but some of the crimping was sub par. Ideally I'd prefer something with crimped terminals that are also soldered.
    I have to say some of the harness people appear to be sticking it to the customer with production cost vs sale price. I spent many years in a wiring harness production facility.
     
  14. prpmmp
    Joined: Dec 12, 2011
    Posts: 1,129

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    Ron Francis Wire Works!! Excellent!! Centech (spelling?) second choice. Pete
     

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