Re: Aftermarket wiring kits
[Re: busboy]
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10/18/17 07:23 PM
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Thanks for the replys all, sounds like it's a decent kit. No aftermarket add ons for my build but original harnesses are not in great shape so now's the time to avoid these problems down the road.
Oh yeah, it's a hybrid.....it burns gas and tires!
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Re: Aftermarket wiring kits
[Re: busboy]
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11/15/17 06:05 PM
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Looking forward to your progress. I plan on using the original fuse box and just using new wires.
I have mechanical Aptitude. I can screw up anything.
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Re: Aftermarket wiring kits
[Re: moparx]
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11/15/17 06:54 PM
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make sure to use a quality crimping tool which one or ones would you recommend?
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Re: Aftermarket wiring kits
[Re: bboogieart]
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11/15/17 06:58 PM
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I plan on using the original fuse box and just using new wires. that's what I did on a 65 dart & it was ALOT of work (& this was a bare bones vehicle). I set the harnesses on the floor & made up the new one next to it & added one wire in the new one & cut the old wire out of the old one till the new one took shape & the old one dissappeared. I used larger wires on some circuits & it is critical to use the same colors/colors with tracers as the original ones & there are companies that will sell you any length of any gauge wire of any color or color with tracer.
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Re: Aftermarket wiring kits
[Re: moparx]
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11/15/17 07:02 PM
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make sure to use a quality crimping tool I have never had an issue with my "cheapo" crimping tool. The secret is to make a proper crimp. Size it properly. Put the split in the connector in the round side and force the raised punch side into the solid part of the connector. Can't pull it out of the connector. Just my experience.
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Re: Aftermarket wiring kits
[Re: bboogieart]
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11/15/17 10:01 PM
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make sure to use a quality crimping tool I have never had an issue with my "cheapo" crimping tool. The secret is to make a proper crimp. Size it properly. Put the split in the connector in the round side and force the raised punch side into the solid part of the connector. Can't pull it out of the connector. Just my experience. Noted
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Re: Aftermarket wiring kits
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11/17/17 12:48 PM
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make sure to use a quality crimping tool which one or ones would you recommend? double R, i have quite a few, depending on the job at hand, and the type of connection required. i have a klein, and a bluepoint lineman's pliers, sever types of AMP ratcheting crimpers, crimpers for insulated and non insulated terminals, crimpers for molex, deuche [not sure of this spelling], weatherpack, and a cool hydraulic heavy cable crimper i stumbled into while searching for something else, that does from 8ga. to 00battery cable. that tool was only $20, and is an import, but works fantastic ! some tools crimp both the connector and insulation at the same time, while with some, you need to do each separately. i also have a couple of plug wire terminal crimpers. for strippers, i have several "squeeze" the handles together types that automatically strip the insulation [my snapon tool being the one i use the most] as well as the more common types you see where you place the tool on the insulation, then pull the wire. other tools i consider "musts" for wiring are the tools used to remove terminals from main connectors, of which there are several, as well as eyeglass screw drivers, picks, and many items i have made for odd jobs over the years. and the BEST advice i can give on wiring is : "practice with your tools using quality terminals and scrap wire." the terminals will be sacrificial, but doing this will show you how your tools work [and there are differences between different brands of the same tools], and allow you to polish a technique that works the best for you. don't know if this answered your question or not.
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Re: Aftermarket wiring kits
[Re: moparx]
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11/17/17 02:45 PM
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but doing this will show you how your tools work and there are differences between different brands of the same tools, and allow you to polish a technique that works the best for you. don't know if this answered your question or not. it certainly did , thank you. I've heard of those that pull the insulation all in one motion & if I was doing alot of this I would spring for one of those types. & I'm a believer in good soldering.
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Re: Aftermarket wiring kits
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11/26/17 05:03 AM
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I installed an American Autowire HWY 15 kit. It's quality stuff for sure. Their tech support is absolutely outstanding. The kit you are buying has all the subharnessess with it. I had to build all of mine. I would do it again. It's pretty stupid to spend a boatload of money on 50 year old technology if you don't care about stock appearance.
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