After almost paying 3k to rewire my 57 Chevy Bel-Air, I saw this video and decided to go with an American Auto Wire harness and do it myself. I didn't think I could do it myself but My Friend Pete convinced me otherwise. Thank you Pete for convincing me to go with this product. I was intimidated when I first opened up the box but I remembered what you said in the video and looked at it in sections. Kind of like opening up a jigsaw puzzle. its a mess at first glance but everything falls into place and I'm glad I saw this video and went with this product. Thanks for mentioning this product and if you're ever in Vegas, look me up, I'll buy you a beer or twelve since American Auto Wire is too cheap to send you royalties. Looking forward to finishing wiring up my car.
Hello my friend pete.....I see your new vid here so thought i'd write a note and say hi, and that I think you are one of the last few breeds who actually like to work "because if you don't work on it, it ain't ganna get done"...
Down here we usually need to refurbish the old harness. Usually wanna be electricians mess up and pull new wire here and there instead of tracing the culprit wire in the harness. A lot of trouble shooting and tracing,retaping,etc. went in my latest project (1994 Corolla).
After 5 years since this was filmed do you still like and use this wiring harness company? How about a harness for a 1965 Ford F250 camper special? Many thanks...Rob
So can you not use kwikwire for the mustang? I have a 66 coupe that needs a wire harness and I noticed one of your videos where you recommend kwikwire. I was hoping I could use kwikwire.
Huh. Interesting video. A lot more on theory and mentality than I was expecting lol. Thumbs up for all the ranting and cussing tho, pretty entertaining.
I built the body, dash, & engine harnesses for my 67 grand prix, back in the 80's. Nuttin like what we have today was available back then. only oem was available at a very high price. And then not all three harnesses were to be had. So needless to say, I visited many a salvage yards looking for connector's and certain colored wires and lamp sockets. Today's re builder's are spoiled rotten with all that's available. At least we didn't have to fuck with " aftermarket bull shit " body parts. Salvage yards were a valuable asset in those days.
I notice some guys hide the wiring harness in the engine compartment is this something you're going to do with this mustang or are you going to locate it in the factory positions?
They do a lot of advertising of food products on the America's test kitchen T.V. show.It's interesting what brands are supposed to be the best and what they have to say about them.
American Autowire is a great company to go to. I went threw them for my 79 RS Camaro and my 70 Heavy Chevy Chevelle. If your using aftermarket acc and need a harness for any of it, AA will make it. There layout is great and very detailed and labeled well. Anyone who is into Chevy/GMC trucks from 46-87 and need anything for there trucks including a wire harness, brotherstrucks.com is the best place to go to hands down. There products are great and they have just about everything a person could need for there truck. They make and fabricate just about all there parts. They have saved me and my mates from a lot of headaches. They are great people to talk to and are very knowledgeable.
I purchased a AAW classic update series to re-wire my '68 firebird. I would agree you get good connectors and factory style plugs, etc. although the wire they provide is crap! It is the smallest gauge they can get away with, the print on the wire is blurry, hard to read. The instructions they provide are hard to follow, not thorough, if you plan adding any circuits other than factory your on your own to figure it out. I had to print out my own instruction manual because the printed manual they provide is hard to read, as if they were trying to save on paper clumping sections together. (many times left scratching your head trying to follow directions) Definately not the kit for the first time DIY installer for damn sure.
Without all the cussing and swearing it's hard to do the job, with all the shit that happens during the start to finish, " Fuck now that was a job well done "😎
contact the company's you buy stuff from, let them know you have a big youtube audience, and if they could hook you up with what ever you need, in return for a shout out. I see other youtubers get alot if free shit and discounts from company's just for a shout out.
Hey Pete if you'd stop the profanity the vendors might like you better. I mean you are free to cuss all you want but this is probably a good reason why they are not being real nice to you.
After almost paying 3k to rewire my 57 Chevy Bel-Air, I saw this video and decided to go with an American Auto Wire harness and do it myself. I didn't think I could do it myself but My Friend Pete convinced me otherwise. Thank you Pete for convincing me to go with this product. I was intimidated when I first opened up the box but I remembered what you said in the video and looked at it in sections. Kind of like opening up a jigsaw puzzle. its a mess at first glance but everything falls into place and I'm glad I saw this video and went with this product. Thanks for mentioning this product and if you're ever in Vegas, look me up, I'll buy you a beer or twelve since American Auto Wire is too cheap to send you royalties. Looking forward to finishing wiring up my car.
thx for the pep talk Pete. I just started wiring up an old suzuki intruder motorcycle. need to slow down and be PATIENT! thx again.
Hello my friend pete.....I see your new vid here so thought i'd write a note and say hi, and that I think you are one of the last few breeds who actually like to work "because if you don't work on it, it ain't ganna get done"...
I love you man!!! I just started my 73 Chevy truck.. your video is inspiration to me. Thanks for all you do
used an ez-wiring 21 in my 1978 chevy mud truck that has more newer items like electric fuel pump, etc.. and LOVE IT...
Hi Pete, Hi John. As usual, good information for all of us. Thanks for taking the time and God bless.
Down here we usually need to refurbish the old harness. Usually wanna be electricians mess up and pull new wire here and there instead of tracing the culprit wire in the harness. A lot of trouble shooting and tracing,retaping,etc. went in my latest project (1994 Corolla).
After 5 years since this was filmed do you still like and use this wiring harness company? How about a harness for a 1965 Ford F250 camper special? Many thanks...Rob
I went with the American auto wire on my 63 C10 works great
So can you not use kwikwire for the mustang?
I have a 66 coupe that needs a wire harness and I noticed one of your videos where you recommend kwikwire.
I was hoping I could use kwikwire.
Good info there Pete. Could use that when I go to wire up my 68.
Huh. Interesting video. A lot more on theory and mentality than I was expecting lol. Thumbs up for all the ranting and cussing tho, pretty entertaining.
Hey Pete, maybe it's time for a new intro? And more blues and rock music for the captions?
I built the body, dash, & engine harnesses for my 67 grand prix, back in the 80's.
Nuttin like what we have today was available back then. only oem was available at a very high price. And then not all three harnesses were to be had. So needless to say, I visited many a salvage yards looking for connector's and certain colored wires and lamp sockets.
Today's re builder's are spoiled rotten with all that's available.
At least we didn't have to fuck with " aftermarket bull shit " body parts. Salvage yards were a valuable asset in those days.
I notice some guys hide the wiring harness in the engine compartment is this something you're going to do with this mustang or are you going to locate it in the factory positions?
your right about that pete painless wiring harnesses shouldnt be called painless. It should be called pain in the ass wiring harness.
Well, now I'm motivfuckinvated to hardness up my 74' F100, thank you
American auto wire is assembled in the USA so another reason to support them.
thanks for all the tips and info pete..greatly appreciated.
They do a lot of advertising of food products on the America's test kitchen T.V. show.It's interesting what brands are supposed to be the best and what they have to say about them.
Thank you Pete Explained very well.
can you point me to a harness for a 1948 chevy truck if so i would like one that i can maybe do an engine sway to an ls or keep it original
How many of those Ford Coupes you got at your shop Pete?
American Autowire is a great company to go to. I went threw them for my 79 RS Camaro and my 70 Heavy Chevy Chevelle. If your using aftermarket acc and need a harness for any of it, AA will make it. There layout is great and very detailed and labeled well.
Anyone who is into Chevy/GMC trucks from 46-87 and need anything for there trucks including a wire harness, brotherstrucks.com is the best place to go to hands down. There products are great and they have just about everything a person could need for there truck. They make and fabricate just about all there parts. They have saved me and my mates from a lot of headaches. They are great people to talk to and are very knowledgeable.
Hey pete love the videos. have you ever tried speedway they got me to never go back to painless price and quality are great.
i would love to see more wiring video's great job man.
Looks Good Pete.
I want the step by step video of wiring a car! damn you pete, just go through some of it at least and show how easy it really is.
I can`t believe you got rid of Max. I think you did it for another project :) Good luck with the new VW.
+Jim Bo 007 He did it to pay for Minnie's Dr. bills.
That makes more sense, thank you ! jim
Jim Bo 007 No sweat.: -)
I purchased a AAW classic update series to re-wire my '68 firebird. I would agree you get good connectors and factory style plugs, etc. although the wire they provide is crap! It is the smallest gauge they can get away with, the print on the wire is blurry, hard to read. The instructions they provide are hard to follow, not thorough, if you plan adding any circuits other than factory your on your own to figure it out. I had to print out my own instruction manual because the printed manual they provide is hard to read, as if they were trying to save on paper clumping sections together. (many times left scratching your head trying to follow directions) Definately not the kit for the first time DIY installer for damn sure.
I wired my 69 Mustang with American auto wire and I'm in the process of a efi swap
Volkswagen John guy said it best
I guess you didn't know about Kwik Wire at the time you did the wiring
great video Pete!
Damn Pete! All those toolboxes yours, or did you have another couple clown mechanics move in?
+Rustler They belong to SUPER DAVE and Rick.. They will be heading out on the 28th of this month---WOOPY! I get my shop back..
Taking Notes.
so which one is the better,, AMERICAN WIRE or KWIK WIRE. ????
gonzo gary kwik wire for sure
Same thing
Thanks Pete.
Hopefully they got harneses for a 64 chevelle ss
If there's a video on installing the A/C I can't find it, damn it
+mcinkyt I haven't made it yet, but it's coming soon.. Pete
I like this,guy hus,ranting is,entertaining lmfaooo
Cut the mustard and slice the bread, that gives me an idea for a sandwich! Lol
Ron francus wireing is good to
Without all the cussing and swearing it's hard to do the job, with all the shit that happens during the start to finish, " Fuck now that was a job well done "😎
nicely explained
Wow. That's awesome.
thanks for the video
So he made another video and said kwik wire is better.
Sweet
contact the company's you buy stuff from, let them know you have a big youtube audience, and if they could hook you up with what ever you need, in return for a shout out. I see other youtubers get alot if free shit and discounts from company's just for a shout out.
dang $800 for wires?
Start throwing some 0 gauge into the mix and see what it adds up to. :-)
Hey Pete if you'd stop the profanity the vendors might like you better. I mean you are free to cuss all you want but this is probably a good reason why they are not being real nice to you.