Re: Painless Wiring
[Re: mikemee1331]
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10/12/11 12:52 PM
10/12/11 12:52 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 11,076
Berlin, N.J.
abodyjoe
I Live Here
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I Live Here
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 11,076
Berlin, N.J.
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RapidRobert, can send you a message (mailbox is full) so i'll post it!
i was looking at new fuseblocks on this site today and ran across this - http://www.painlesswiring.com/webcatalog/largeview.php?SearchField=10127&SearchAll=Classic Cars
it seems complete from end to end and the price is about the same as you were going to pay for just an underdash set. i know it's not as simple as a repro but it might be worth it to you to check out 
i don't like the 99 cent crimps for new light sockets. its just a problem waiting to happen. also doesn't look all that complete. looks to me that your going to be using a ton of old wiring to complete that thing.
i used the american auto wire highway 22 kit ( http://www.americanautowire.com/highway22.html ) to do my dart. now thats a very complete kit. gives you everything to run new wires all the way to each light socket. none of this crappy pep boys 99 cent crimp connectors. its protected by a mega fuse, comes with new headlight and high beam switches and all connectors to install them, i used weather pack connectors for the turn signal harnesses,front side markers and the tail light harnesses. i also changed over to the gm style turn signal connector (supplied with the kit). the fuse box has the flashers built in, has relays for electric fan built in and i believe a fuel pump relay built in. the box isn't pre wired so you have plenty of options of where you want to put it. all the wiring is heavier gauge then the stock stuff that was in the car. the charging and ign system is cake to adapt to the kit. it will handle just about anything i want to throw at it down the road. has spots for a/c, fuel pump, power windows wouldn't be a problem. can run a high amp alt with no worries.
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The Highway 22 Complete Wiring Kit includes all the necessary wiring for headlights including: a three position headlight switch; a 40 amp electric fan or fuel pump relay; heavy duty power and accessory expansion; micro-relays for horns and turn signals; an accessory harness for radio, electric wipers, heater, air conditioning, fuel pump, and interior lighting. This kit also contains a floor mounted dimmer switch; an ignition switch that has been designed for either dash or column mounting, and includes all the connectors and terminals. The Highway 22 was designed to promote complete mounting flexibility and creativity in specialty electrical systems.
Additional Features:
Modular wiring system
22 power circuits supported through 15 fuses and 1 circuit breaker
Battery and accessory power tap studs provided for system expansion
Panel protected with a 175 amp Mega-Fuse junction block with a 8 gauge panel feed wire
Nylon mechanically secured panel containing secondary push-back locks, has a 7-1/2" x 4-1/2" footprint, 3-3/8" in height, and mounted on a (G10) non-conductive epoxy base
All power buss bars are constructed of 6 gauge copper
All wires are constructed from heat resistant (-60F- +275F)
GXL heavy-wall wire with laser printed circuit identification every 2 inches
GM color coded wires for ease of installation
All power circuits wires are 12 gauge constructed
New front loaded vibration proof self- locking (Hooke's Law) screw down terminal connection
Dedicated battery and ignition circuits for electronic fuel injection (EFI) Kit contains 3 relays (Horn, Turn Signal & 40 amp Electric Fan or Fuel Pump)
Turn signal and hazard flasher circuits provided
8 gauge alternator feed wire provided
The kit is set-up for a GM "SI" internally regulated alternator or GM 1-wire
Alternator diode is also provided
Kit includes 3 (In-dash Ignition, Headlight & Alum. Knob and Floor Dimmer) switches
GM in-column ignition switch connectors provided, along with 3-7/8" GM steering column connectors with male and female terminals
Plugs directly most 69-74 GM column and most aftermarket steering columns or use the terminals and connector provided to mate to any column
Spare circuits available (for power windows, locks, cruise, etc.).
Engine compartment (oil pressure, water temp, tach, starter, neutral safety, brake switch, ignition switch, distributor (GM HEI or Points), coil, main power and alternator)
Chassis wiring (fuel pump, electric fan, headlights, running lights, brake lights, 3rd brake lt., directional, license plate, radio, heat & AC, and wipers)
Full color schematic of overall vehicle wiring along with individual harness subkit instructions for trouble-free installation.
few more pictures of the install.. http://www.automotiverewire.com/Navagation/Joes71Dart.htm
here is the article from when i wired my car.
couple of drawings we made up when doing my car that may help ya out no matter what kit you use..
It's better to keep your mouth shut and give the impression that you're stupid than to open it and remove all doubt. www.MoparMisfits.com
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Re: Painless Wiring
[Re: mikemee1331]
#1092864
10/12/11 10:44 PM
10/12/11 10:44 PM
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Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,034
NW Indiana
deansrr
top fuel
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top fuel
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,034
NW Indiana
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I used the painless and was very happy with it, just alot of work, as with all of them, I can get you one for $339 plus shipping
1973 Road Runner
1974 Satellite (for sale)
1973 240z (wifes)
1993 Ramcharger (thanks Devil)
2002 Honda S2000
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