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Old December 13th, 2017, 06:43 PM
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Wiring Harness

I was in the market for a 70 442 complete wiring harness. I there a prefeffed vendor? I've found 3, since they are all quite expensive I'd like some first hand advice from people who have replaced their harnesses. Thanks
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Old December 14th, 2017, 08:46 AM
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I have used a both M&H Reproduction and also American Autowire. Both are exact reproductions of original wiring. No modification is needed. They are plug and play.
http://www.wiringharness.com/
https://www.americanautowire.com/

Hope this helps.
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GH Thanks for the input. Ever tried Painless? Looks like they tossed their hat into the ring.


http://www.enginelabs.com/news/new-p...ring-harnesses
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GH Thanks for the input. Ever tried Painless? Looks like they tossed their hat into the ring.


http://www.enginelabs.com/news/new-p...ring-harnesses
I never tried them but from what others have said "Painless ain't Painless" lots of modifications and crimping.

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Old December 14th, 2017, 11:23 AM
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Here is another item that I found very useful. Makes life a whole lot easier working with wiring.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-70-Old...hWXarb&vxp=mtr

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Old December 14th, 2017, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by gh5168
I have used a both M&H Reproduction and also American Autowire. Both are exact reproductions of original wiring. No modification is needed. They are plug and play.
http://www.wiringharness.com/
https://www.americanautowire.com/
x2 American Autowire. I have purchased their wiring harnesses through Fusick Automotive -
http://fusickautomotiveproducts.com/
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Old December 14th, 2017, 02:35 PM
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M&H for me.

Their customer service after the sale is top notch.

BTW, a new harness is cheap insurance against bad wiring and a car fire.

Ask me how I know.
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I used M&H also. I had them build it without the resistor wire so I can run an HEI without having to run a new wire, and they also set it up for an internally regulated alternator.
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Thanks everyone for the input, nothing like first hand info. Nice to know you can customize the harness also. Hope Santa is taking notes. Have a great holiday everyone!
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Thanks everyone for the input, nothing like first hand info. Nice to know you can customize the harness also. Hope Santa is taking notes. Have a great holiday everyone!
You didn't say if you are looking for direct fit or one you need to customize? If you're looking for Direct Fit, I believe American Auto Wire is the only company that makes one with mini fuses.

https://www.americanautowire.com/sho...sic-update-kit

I can say first hand that they have great tech support if needed. If this kit were out when I wired my car, I would have used it with no questions asked.

I will also say that I've heard Painless is not as it sounds....
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Originally Posted by csouth
You didn't say if you are looking for direct fit or one you need to customize? If you're looking for Direct Fit, I believe American Auto Wire is the only company that makes one with mini fuses.

https://www.americanautowire.com/sho...sic-update-kit

I can say first hand that they have great tech support if needed. If this kit were out when I wired my car, I would have used it with no questions asked. I ended up using an AAW universal harness.

I will also say that I've heard Painless is not as it sounds....
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