I had an American auto wire harness and it was garbage. Followed petes advice and now i recommend kwik wire for anyone doing this task. Thanks pete! Helped me get my 71 challenger back on the road after 20+ years! Great in depth video to boot.
I bought a painless kit for my 62 C10, I'm absolutely completely impressed. It came with a 130 page detailed manual for my application, everything is like GM OEM but updated, I can get fuses, flashers & relays from anywhere. I honestly don't know how you can do better for under $400 After doing some research & listening to home boy ramble on.. my advice, go with a painless kit
Absolutely great job Pete. As car guys, we find something we like and we stick with it. Honestly, this is how most of us end up married as well! (LOL) As an auto tech for decades, my early career started with a wiring diagram that folded out 8 page long in the back of the factory service manual. Head lights on the left of page 1, tail lights on the right of page 8. Everything else was in the middle with wire colors only. I am passionate about proper wiring, colors, terminal position, grounds and how to use a digital multi meter to perform voltage drops, opens, shorts & high resistance. Many don’t know but a “Sun Roof” (Or Moon Roof) has four channels with hoses that go down both “A” pillars and “B” pillars and terminate at the rocker panel drain. Clog these up with tree leaves or daily debris, and you have water under the carpet & seats. This causes opens, shorts, power to grounds, all kinds of issues. Thanks again for bringing this companies product to our attention. Thanks Pete!
Thank you so much for sharing this. I have my Dad's '76 F250 that caught on fire quite a while back. It has a 460 out of a continental instead of the original 390. I only have a basic understanding about wiring. Been struggling to decide how to start fixing it. Don't have the money to pay someone to do it. Also would like to be able to understand it. I decided that ripping out all the existing wire would be the safer way to go. Trying to understand wiring diagrams I found this video. The basic harness is exactly what I need! I love that everything is grouped and clearly marked for this dummy. I am so happy now- I might actually be able to fix it myself!!!
Excellent episode Pete. I really appreciate your detailed (no BS) explanation. Especially since I was looking at replacing the wiring harnesses of a Datsun 240Z I’m considering purchasing.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR! Me And MInnie Hopes Everyone Is Well and Happy For This Ending of a LONG YEAR and the Start Of A NEW YEAR!
Thank you Pete for showing us this, That has to be the nicest harness i have seen. Even American Auto Wire for example. You and Minnie have a Great Holiday season and, We will talk soon. Shane
Watched this video and figured I’d buy the Kwick wire kit based on your review. Yes the instructions are nice. But man they couldn’t have made this “universal” harness much shorter. There isn’t many wires I don’t have to extend. Your better off to pay half the price and get a painless harness at least you’d get what you pay for. This kit is nice but not worth the money. Especially with the length of their wires
Ya know, based on what you've shown here, I think I will also use one of these kits in my build... Know this vid is old but it looks like the quality is still there and the price is reasonable... Thanks Pete
Exlent. So how would you go into wiring LT1 5th gen. 455, use stand alone wiring harness or is there somthing cheaper as good out there. For 33 buick street rod.
I'm just starting out, I'm restoring my 1984 Ford Ranger 2.3L long bed, glad you covered more than enough wire. like the thickness/length. I have a question. how many circuits do I need. and what do I do if I have extra wires? I have the old harness to lay out. I thinking of going with water proof, what do you think? Don't plan to drive it in a lake, but may go through a puddle, or normal down poor road rain. I have standard windows. Just have brake lights, reverse lights (2) each. parking lights 6 may go to 8, I have a hood light, dome light two head lights high beam low beam. Gas tanks (2). AC unit, no electric fan, electronic ignition. installing a Holley Spider. What is a circuit? speakers behind the seat. and under the dash. Original Radio standard cigarette lighter. I could go big but would have all the extra. Looks like 14 circuit water proof $445.00
Just like Pete said it, in his early videos he only buys the tool's that works; man is a classic straight up professional can clearly see it in his year's in the business and work he's been putting in.
Thanks, Ive used Painless twice before, and you're right, they are smaller wires and hard to read wires. Painless does have a good manual and good phone tech support.
Pete thanks my brother watching your videos has been a great learning and motivational experience. I am currently restoring a 81 Z28 first restoration project for me .Please keep up the great videos t you are making they are a big help. Thanks Dean Fortunato Cooper City,Florida
It drives me crazy that you tuber kids like Tanner Fox , Roman Attwood and Fusey tube steak are making big big $$ bucks from videos of shit mean while you have been putting great videos for years and are still doing it hard . cheers
What gets in my craw is that the channels I mentioned have millions of views and make big bucks BUT have no real content . Attwood (smile more ) Fousey tube ( fuck knows) Tanner Fox ( look at the car I just bought and proceed to destroy in gold wrap) Meanwhile Pete puts out videos that actually show you a skill.
Damn, Where were these people back in 1980 when I was building my 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix ? Back then was a lot more difficult to tackle vehicle wiring as to everything you need today is just a push button away. We really had to scrounge around for many items we needed, but in way, looking back, it was ( to me ) more rewarding. Pete, remember the days of scrounging?
I got mine and was very impressed. Not only a very good thick manual, each wire has its use right in it. Printed on the coating of the wire. A very good choice for the money. I'll post again once done to let everyone know just how hard or easy it was to use.
Pete SOLD! it is really self evident which is the better product. Thanks I had never heard of this company but when the time comes . I will be giving them a call to talk about my wants and needs for my project. While pretty fair at most thing mechanical, wiring has always been a short coming . Lots of uncertainty and confusion. So have always avoided when possible or even change the project to minimize the wiring, This was possible because my "brother from another mother" was a wiring savant. He has moved out of state. So now i have to deal. Dam I miss Bill been buds since HS . Last century 1977 on... Once again my thanks to our friend Pete!!!... Have a good one
I’m working on a 86 gmc caballero(el Camino), I’m trying to see if that type of harness will work on mine??? Tired to reach Kiel wire yesterday but couldn’t get nobody…
Thanks for making this video, I am from Australia, and I have to wire an Fastback Celica (and im not electrically inclined past doing some stereo installations), I assessed the instructions and documentation from quite a few kits available, and after seeing this I was sold. Have ordered a 22 circuit Kwik Wire Kit :)
Say Pete, i have a 1980 C10 Big 10 SILVERADO 350 5.7 . She's a everyday work truck. Which wiring harness would you recommend . Please advise thankyou Robert.
Holy crap this company is the bomb, just placed my order after watching this and then actually looking at their website/product and literally hundreds of customer reviews!
I've never wired a car before, but this helped me decide on a 14 circuit Kwikwire harness for my '73 Mercury Montego GT. The factory harness is garbage, so I imagine this is going to make the finished car a lot more reliable 😁
Just got one for a 70 nova. I’m not a wire guy at all. It’s a very nice harness but I’m having a hard time just trying to get the fuse box mounted. It’s not fitting in the stock location. I’m sure I’m doing something wrong but I’m giving up for now and try it later
I came across your video and I like it I been shopping around for a wire harness for my gmc topkick and I really like what u said about them so I got on line and ordered my harness threw them so I want to tank you very much and I like it video keep up the great work thanks
I’m curious to know if I can eliminate my ecm and run this kwikwire setup. 53’ ford stand alone Holley sniper efi and dual sync distributor. AC,, power windows, and Dakota digital gauges. This wiring looks a lot better than the rats nest I have going on now that I just ripped out. Difference between chassis powered and ecm?
Hey DIY. I have an 87 yj I want to rewire. Tell me how to tell what harness I will need. It’s just the base model that has had splices and new wire runs etc that are now hard to trace with lots of opens and you probably know or can imagine. My son is letting my daughter use it as her first vehicle. Id like to make this a good operating Jeep. Anyway, thx for sharing and look forward to your advice.
I got this online parts co.that says I can replace the harnesses on my '85 Ford Ranger by installing an Holley Carburator but it said discontinued hmm.
Thanks brother you've helped me a lot over the last couple years that I've been messing with my car. I'm watching your body work and painting and studying it hopefully I can get a cheap welder and some body work tools. Choosing the right wiring harness is going to help me a lot also. Your videos are awesome thanks for the great you really helped me out a lot 👍💪👌
Merry Christmas Pete & Minnie and to all the characters down at SWRNC. This video helped me tons. I'm at the wiring stage of a '80 Z28 restoration and was stalled as to what to buy. I'll call Kwik Wire today to place my order and let them know where I learned about them.
Thanks and Merry Christmas To you.. When you call Kwik Wire ask for Chris Wix.. Tell him you saw the video on DIYAUTOSCHOOL... You won't regret it.. Pete
You sound like Tommy Lee Jones. What if I don't have a welder to tac that main unit onto the firewall? How should I go about mounting it? Hopefully going to start rewiring my 74 Duster soon. Thanks for your vids.
When do you decide its time to use a brand new harness vs reuse the existing one? I recently parted out a car that was so badly infested that I had to shovel the interior out one scoop at a time. And yet, the entire wiring harness was still usable. In the project I'm working on now, the previous owners hacked things up a bit but it's nothing you can't fix with a bit of solder and heat shrink.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HONEST OPINION ON WIRE HARNESS;I I BROUGHT 21 CIRCUT WIRE HARENESS FROM JEGS PERMANCE WHICH IS PAIN LESS WIRE IT VERY DIFFCULT TO DO MY LIGHT SWITCH ON JEEP DURIND LIGHT DONT WORK I WIRE EXCALTY WAY TELL YOU DONT WORK ;YOU KEY ON START JEEP AND DONT TURN OFF I ITS BEEN PAIN IM ABOUT READY CUT EVERTHING OUT START OVER , NOT ASKING INPUT JUST AGREE PAINLESS WIRE SYSTEM NOT EASY THANK YOU FOR TIME, GOOD VIDOES
Painless for my GTO was 130 pages and color photos everywhere and not stapled on the corners. It is a book. Granted this one has binders on it, but that is the only difference in the book.
Thanks for the awesome info on the Kwikwire harness. I checked their website out and nothing for a old nissan. I've got a few questions about wiring up a full standalone harness for the bare essentials. If you have some time please comment back and I'll email you my questions.
I used their wire harness 10 years ago for my 1953 Ford hardtop. It was great, instructions also had many scenarios depending on alternator or generator, was very upgrade friendly. I will buy from them again for the next hot rod!
Pete I've been watching your videos from some time from Brisbane; Australia. I've used a kwikwire harness in my 1971 XY Fairmont sedan and although a few mods were needed to suit the RHD aussie ford (i started with a 14 circuit GM harness) it was a nice easy deal. Keep up the good work Pete; not only have a learned a hell of a lot watching your videos but have been very careful when engaging shops to do work I'm not capable of doing myself - and your videos ensured i knew what i was looking for when speaking to shops.
Once again a great video. Im going to put a new harness in my camaro and will strongly look at their product. My car has an ls swap and i hope they can help me out. Theres alot of criticts out there it seems. Screw them all. Loved the video
I bought a kwik wiring kit for 1976 f150, I cant seem to find a video on how to install it though. My particular harness is a universal one, but this really doesn’t matter much. I’m trying to figure out how to remove the old harness without damaging anything but I can’t find any videos on how to do so. Have any tips?
Might I add, I took this wiring harness and my truck to a guy who wanted to charge me $1700 to install this. I don’t know if this is a regular type of price, but I would rather do it myself
YES--Your right I did make a video on American Auto Wire.. There is a BIG DIFFERENCE between them and Kwik WIre.. The American Auto Wire Harness is a Proprietary Wire Harness -- Meaning -- It is specifically made for that car and is a Factory Replacement with extra's and costs $800.00 plus dollars... The KWIK WIRE Harness is an Aftermarket UNIVERSAL Harness that will work in any car or truck and is less then half the price Then American Auto Wire.. It all depends on how your restoring your vehicle and what your using as your accessorys.. The American Auto Wire Company Harness's have all the factory connections just like OEM and are for the people that are using Factory Gauges, Factory Ignitions, Factory Engines and want that OEM Factory Look.. The Kwik Wire Harness is designed for use as a Street Rod/Hot Rod/Rat Rod/Custom Car Wire Harness which is the More Popular of the two kinds... There is also company such as Rebel Wire and Painless Wire which is the competition of Kwik Wire.. The "OTHER" guys directions I used in the video was Rebel Wiring.. And as for Painless---There's nothing Painless about them all the way from their HIGH PRICES to there THIN COMPUTER WIRE SIZE Harness's.. Believe me, if your restoring your car KWIK WIRE is the #1 Overall Choice for Electrical Automotive Wiring... Thanks for bringing that subject up... And Thanks for Watching.. Pete
Pete,i can't thank you enough for doing this video.I'm trying to do a early GTO and while I'm some time before being able to rewire etc, I always have tried to learn what may be best when I need it. In hopes I can complete this project I want TO SAY THIS HELPS ME DECIDE WHAT WILL BEST SUIT MY NEEDS! THANKS.
hey whats up, i see none of the comments have been replied to, was gonna ask if you ended up going with this wiring kit? if so, how had it been holding up?
@@hmurillo90 i had no luck on finding the right harness for my particular build yet, i kinda put it aside for the time being. I decided to build a workshop for my vehicle in aspect of having everthything organized when i do a major tear down.on it.. have you made a decision on which wiring harness to go with for you project yet?
Hi Pete. Love the videos. How well do you think a harness like this would work in a '74 Beetle that is getting a complete redo and will be running an EFI Subaru engine? I know the computer harness is a separate beast but for the rest of the car I don't see why it would be an issue? Thoughts?
I believe the actually make a wire harness especially for a VW BUG! Call them or get on line and check them out.. I believe it would be alot easier to install this harness then the factory style Bug Harness... Ive done it before and it's the worst car I ever wired up!
Merry Christmas Pete, family, and especially Minnie from a displaced Dallas boy living in Virginia. I enjoy all your videos and have learned quite a lot. Happy New Year too
Pete, great video and thanks so much for saving me from going the painful route as that is where I was headed. When I saw the manual, I was sold. I knew right there these boys weren't messing around. Merry xmas to everyone at SWRNC
Thanks for the info. I am getting close to the end and my son is getting close to needing me to help him wire his 1953 Ford truck with a 58 j2 Oldsmobile engine. I may not be here for him but that is a easy he could wire it up! Thanks
You didn't talk about how they connect to a PCM or ECM computer. Or how about the injectors, O2 sensors, MAP, etc. Are these just for carb cars? I'm doing an engine swap, 95 LT1 going into a 83 Camaro.
Tom Strickland for carb cars. I was looking around on their website, they do have some harnesses for LT and LS series vehicles. Give me a call, they’ll hook you up
I bought a Painless wiring harness in a box from a fellow car guy, and all I've heard about it is negative. Maybe it's too expensive? Presently I plan to use it for my project and searching for the reason for all the hate towards the company.
No, that was Street & Performance, but he said the owner died and they are out of business now. The S&P may have been too short because he is using the truck engine with the tall manifold.
great review Pete! and i believe, when a manufacturer makes the effort to produce a good instruction manual, it means he wants you to do it right and securely.i'm sure you wouldn't want the car to burn down. Enjoy the Holiday and be safe.
Hello Pete : Question here , 71 chevelle front and rear window frames - pins that hold clips that trim attaches to . When restoring glass channel what or how do you replace missing pins/clip studs or whatever they call them . Thanks Bob from LI NY
Great informative video..many thanks. Was wondering if you had an opinion on the Painless wiring harness kits say for the first generation Ford Broncos 66 to 77? Happy New Year....Rob from Saranac Lake, NY
I got a aftermarket harness from a clown place on my 66 vete and it didn't work when I was done and I got a guy like you to go over other said I had it right then he found they had it switch I called them and they said it's not possible for them to make it mistake
..I have the 22 circuit KWIK WIRE kit out in the garage for my "56 Chevy truck. Been sittin' there for a couple of years. I didn't buy it because it was cheap. It looked like the best bang for the buck. You're right Pete: I need to get off my fat, lazy ass and get back to work! Are you still in Texas? Great video, Pete.
Never heard of these guys at qwick. But this guy's looking for sponsorship. Pinning the stock harness is your best bet........... But PSI harnesses is a way better option. But not cheap. As well it comes wrapped.
Comparing wire sizes between harness brands by looking at them is not a valid comparison. Most brands use cross-link wire which comes in three insulation thicknesses; TXL, SXL, and GXL. That 14awg wire can be thinner on one harness and thicker on another with the conductor being the same. Depends on what was used. Overall looks like a good harness.
hey great video thanks pete really helped me out on my decision on who to buy wiring harness from but this set u were showing us is pretty much just a body harness correct a engine harness would be a separate buy right hope u reply
This harness is a complete harness from start to finish, Engine Group, Headlight Group, Tail Light Group, Instrument Group, ect.. it will wire your whole car up with one harness..... Get the 14 or 20 circuit and you'll be glad you did.. Pete
When you call them ask for Chris Wix and tell them you watched the video.. Thanks Pete--They also sell a smaller 4 circuit harness that would work great on your chopper..... Check out there website and see for yourself...
I had an American auto wire harness and it was garbage. Followed petes advice and now i recommend kwik wire for anyone doing this task. Thanks pete! Helped me get my 71 challenger back on the road after 20+ years! Great in depth video to boot.
I bought a painless kit for my 62 C10, I'm absolutely completely impressed. It came with a 130 page detailed manual for my application, everything is like GM OEM but updated, I can get fuses, flashers & relays from anywhere. I honestly don't know how you can do better for under $400
After doing some research & listening to home boy ramble on.. my advice, go with a painless kit
I was done with the dummy pretty quick . I will buy painless just because dude is a tool.
I spent months looking for this video after looking into changing my wiring harness and finally I found it! Kwikwire here i come!
Absolutely great job Pete. As car guys, we find something we like and we stick with it. Honestly, this is how most of us end up married as well! (LOL) As an auto tech for decades, my early career started with a wiring diagram that folded out 8 page long in the back of the factory service manual. Head lights on the left of page 1, tail lights on the right of page 8. Everything else was in the middle with wire colors only. I am passionate about proper wiring, colors, terminal position, grounds and how to use a digital multi meter to perform voltage drops, opens, shorts & high resistance. Many don’t know but a “Sun Roof” (Or Moon Roof) has four channels with hoses that go down both “A” pillars and “B” pillars and terminate at the rocker panel drain. Clog these up with tree leaves or daily debris, and you have water under the carpet & seats. This causes opens, shorts, power to grounds, all kinds of issues. Thanks again for bringing this companies product to our attention. Thanks Pete!
Well. I just purchased the 14 circuit kit based on this video. No nonsense, just the facts. Looking forward to installing it in my 1980 Jeep CJ7.
Did you install yet and if so how did it go?
@@confroggin1 No. Unfortunately the plan I had didn’t work out. The kit is still in the box.
Thank you so much for sharing this. I have my Dad's '76 F250 that caught on fire quite a while back. It has a 460 out of a continental instead of the original 390. I only have a basic understanding about wiring. Been struggling to decide how to start fixing it. Don't have the money to pay someone to do it. Also would like to be able to understand it. I decided that ripping out all the existing wire would be the safer way to go. Trying to understand wiring diagrams I found this video. The basic harness is exactly what I need! I love that everything is grouped and clearly marked for this dummy. I am so happy now- I might actually be able to fix it myself!!!
Excellent episode Pete. I really appreciate your detailed (no BS) explanation. Especially since I was looking at replacing the wiring harnesses of a Datsun 240Z I’m considering purchasing.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR! Me And MInnie Hopes Everyone Is Well and Happy For This Ending of a LONG YEAR and the Start Of A NEW YEAR!
Merry Christmas to you and yours buddy
Merry Christmas!!
diyautoschool Merry Xmas Pete! thanks for the lessons dude
merry christmas to you and minnie and the pups.
Thank you Pete for showing us this, That has to be the nicest harness i have seen. Even American Auto Wire for example. You and Minnie have a Great Holiday season and, We will talk soon. Shane
Thanks for your video u saved me I was about to buy my hardness from the other guy lol I took a look and the difference is huge thanks again buddy
Watched this video and figured I’d buy the Kwick wire kit based on your review. Yes the instructions are nice. But man they couldn’t have made this “universal” harness much shorter. There isn’t many wires I don’t have to extend. Your better off to pay half the price and get a painless harness at least you’d get what you pay for. This kit is nice but not worth the money. Especially with the length of their wires
Ya know, based on what you've shown here, I think I will also use one of these kits in my build... Know this vid is old but it looks like the quality is still there and the price is reasonable... Thanks Pete
Exlent. So how would you go into wiring LT1 5th gen. 455, use stand alone wiring harness or is there somthing cheaper as good out there. For 33 buick street rod.
I'm just starting out, I'm restoring my 1984 Ford Ranger 2.3L long bed, glad you covered more than enough wire. like the thickness/length. I have a question. how many circuits do I need. and what do I do if I have extra wires? I have the old harness to lay out. I thinking of going with water proof, what do you think? Don't plan to drive it in a lake, but may go through a puddle, or normal down poor road rain. I have standard windows. Just have brake lights, reverse lights (2) each. parking lights 6 may go to 8, I have a hood light, dome light two head lights high beam low beam. Gas tanks (2). AC unit, no electric fan, electronic ignition. installing a Holley Spider. What is a circuit? speakers behind the seat. and under the dash. Original Radio standard cigarette lighter. I could go big but would have all the extra. Looks like 14 circuit water proof $445.00
Just like Pete said it, in his early videos he only buys the tool's that works; man is a classic straight up professional can clearly see it in his year's in the business and work he's been putting in.
Thanks, Ive used Painless twice before, and you're right, they are smaller wires and hard to read wires. Painless does have a good manual and good phone tech support.
Pete thanks my brother watching your videos has been a great learning and motivational experience. I am currently restoring a 81 Z28 first restoration project for me .Please keep up the great videos t you are making they are a big help.
Thanks
Dean Fortunato
Cooper City,Florida
It drives me crazy that you tuber kids like Tanner Fox , Roman Attwood and Fusey tube steak are making big big $$ bucks from videos of shit mean while you have been putting great videos for years and are still doing it hard . cheers
shoominati23 Attwood and Fousey do some sort of stage show I watched their vlogs for a month and still couldn't work out what they do .
shoominati23 fousey is always doing giveaways. theres one going on now.
shoominati23 then why would you say he doesnt do giveaways.
What gets in my craw is that the channels I mentioned have millions of views and make big bucks BUT have no real content . Attwood (smile more ) Fousey tube ( fuck knows) Tanner Fox ( look at the car I just bought and proceed to destroy in gold wrap) Meanwhile Pete puts out videos that actually show you a skill.
tony butcher yeah. Furious pete is cool shows us how to eat and work out.
Damn, Where were these people back in 1980 when I was building my 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix ? Back then was a lot more difficult to tackle vehicle wiring as to everything you need today is just a push button away. We really had to scrounge around for many items we needed, but in way, looking back, it was ( to me ) more rewarding. Pete, remember the days of scrounging?
I got mine and was very impressed. Not only a very good thick manual, each wire has its use right in it. Printed on the coating of the wire. A very good choice for the money. I'll post again once done to let everyone know just how hard or easy it was to use.
Pete SOLD! it is really self evident which is the better product. Thanks I had never heard of this company but when the time comes . I will be giving them a call to talk about my wants and needs for my project. While pretty fair at most thing mechanical, wiring has always been a short coming . Lots of uncertainty and confusion. So have always avoided when possible or even change the project to minimize the wiring, This was possible because my "brother from another mother" was a wiring savant. He has moved out of state. So now i have to deal. Dam I miss Bill been buds since HS . Last century 1977 on...
Once again my thanks to our friend Pete!!!... Have a good one
I’m working on a 86 gmc caballero(el Camino), I’m trying to see if that type of harness will work on mine??? Tired to reach Kiel wire yesterday but couldn’t get nobody…
Thanks for making this video, I am from Australia, and I have to wire an Fastback Celica (and im not electrically inclined past doing some stereo installations), I assessed the instructions and documentation from quite a few kits available, and after seeing this I was sold. Have ordered a 22 circuit Kwik Wire Kit :)
Say Pete, i have a 1980 C10 Big 10 SILVERADO 350 5.7 . She's a everyday work truck. Which wiring harness would you recommend
. Please advise thankyou Robert.
Do you have videos on wiring the Chevy square bodies 1979’?
Identify what’s what etc..
Holy crap this company is the bomb, just placed my order after watching this and then actually looking at their website/product and literally hundreds of customer reviews!
I've never wired a car before, but this helped me decide on a 14 circuit Kwikwire harness for my '73 Mercury Montego GT. The factory harness is garbage, so I imagine this is going to make the finished car a lot more reliable 😁
How did it go thinking about getting that harness
were is the bulk head fiting to many holes i dont want drill or weld back in but it is a very good video
Just got one for a 70 nova. I’m not a wire guy at all. It’s a very nice harness but I’m having a hard time just trying to get the fuse box mounted. It’s not fitting in the stock location. I’m sure I’m doing something wrong but I’m giving up for now and try it later
Compared to others I have worked with the KWIK harness are very nice I will definitely use them on my Camaro project
My friend Pete, YOU are the Man. Merry Christmas!!!
Very Informative ! Big Norm ? Oh I get it lol Where in Central Fl to get 1970 Nova completely rewired ?
I came across your video and I like it I been shopping around for a wire harness for my gmc topkick and I really like what u said about them so I got on line and ordered my harness threw them so I want to tank you very much and I like it video keep up the great work thanks
i love kwikwire and you for showing me this company a few years ago
Very nice. Thank you for this. How long would you say it generally takes to install one one of these its? (say, the 8 circuit)
I’m curious to know if I can eliminate my ecm and run this kwikwire setup. 53’ ford stand alone Holley sniper efi and dual sync distributor. AC,, power windows, and Dakota digital gauges. This wiring looks a lot better than the rats nest I have going on now that I just ripped out. Difference between chassis powered and ecm?
Which one do u recommend I should get for 86 montecarlo ls power windows 20 or 22 to be as close to original
Hey DIY. I have an 87 yj I want to rewire. Tell me how to tell what harness I will need. It’s just the base model that has had splices and new wire runs etc that are now hard to trace with lots of opens and you probably know or can imagine. My son is letting my daughter use it as her first vehicle. Id like to make this a good operating Jeep. Anyway, thx for sharing and look forward to your advice.
its gonna be KwikWire for me all the way from here on in
Would you recommend a certain one for a 1976 international Scout ii ? It’s going to need to be completely rewired
I've also got a 1976. A guy on a Scout forum recommended the 22-circuit from Kwik Wire, but I'm still doing research as well.
Do you know where I can find me a wiring harness for 1984 Ford F-150 straight 6 Happy Thanksgiving and please let me know something
I got this online parts co.that says I can replace the harnesses on my '85 Ford Ranger by installing an Holley Carburator but it said discontinued hmm.
Doing an engine swap (upgrade) 83 Camaro 95 LT1 engine. Do these harnesses include the AC wiring?
Nevermind, I didn't go far enough into this video.
Thanks brother you've helped me a lot over the last couple years that I've been messing with my car. I'm watching your body work and painting and studying it hopefully I can get a cheap welder and some body work tools. Choosing the right wiring harness is going to help me a lot also. Your videos are awesome thanks for the great you really helped me out a lot 👍💪👌
Merry Christmas Pete & Minnie and to all the characters down at SWRNC. This video helped me tons. I'm at the wiring stage of a '80 Z28 restoration and was stalled as to what to buy. I'll call Kwik Wire today to place my order and let them know where I learned about them.
Thanks and Merry Christmas To you.. When you call Kwik Wire ask for Chris Wix.. Tell him you saw the video on DIYAUTOSCHOOL... You won't regret it.. Pete
You sound like Tommy Lee Jones.
What if I don't have a welder to tac that main unit onto the firewall? How should I go about mounting it? Hopefully going to start rewiring my 74 Duster soon. Thanks for your vids.
When do you decide its time to use a brand new harness vs reuse the existing one? I recently parted out a car that was so badly infested that I had to shovel the interior out one scoop at a time. And yet, the entire wiring harness was still usable. In the project I'm working on now, the previous owners hacked things up a bit but it's nothing you can't fix with a bit of solder and heat shrink.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HONEST OPINION ON WIRE HARNESS;I I BROUGHT 21 CIRCUT WIRE HARENESS FROM JEGS PERMANCE WHICH IS PAIN LESS WIRE IT VERY DIFFCULT TO DO MY LIGHT SWITCH ON JEEP DURIND LIGHT DONT WORK I WIRE EXCALTY WAY TELL YOU DONT WORK ;YOU KEY ON START JEEP AND DONT TURN OFF I ITS BEEN PAIN IM ABOUT READY CUT EVERTHING OUT START OVER , NOT ASKING INPUT JUST AGREE PAINLESS WIRE SYSTEM NOT EASY THANK YOU FOR TIME, GOOD VIDOES
Painless for my GTO was 130 pages and color photos everywhere and not stapled on the corners. It is a book. Granted this one has binders on it, but that is the only difference in the book.
Getting kwik wire for sure now thanks again for the info...
Thanks for the awesome info on the Kwikwire harness. I checked their website out and nothing for a old nissan. I've got a few questions about wiring up a full standalone harness for the bare essentials. If you have some time please comment back and I'll email you my questions.
Pitino I have a 1967 ford f100 truck wish one should I buy I trust you.
I really thank you alot brother for the information , I'm new on restoration but yuo answer the question about the wiring on my d200 dodge
i just contacted this company and told them how i found them and how impressed i am with their product.
Sounds like a deal Gary---Merry Christmas to you and family...
I have a 1968 chevelle looking to replace. Whole car any ideas on the best choice to order from just need bone stock
Order the wire kit with the options you want. That way you don't have to do an upgrade later
I used their wire harness 10 years ago for my 1953 Ford hardtop. It was great, instructions also had many scenarios depending on alternator or generator, was very upgrade friendly. I will buy from them again for the next hot rod!
What harness for a 72 skylark? With a 350 and a 4 speed manual.
Pete I've been watching your videos from some time from Brisbane; Australia. I've used a kwikwire harness in my 1971 XY Fairmont sedan and although a few mods were needed to suit the RHD aussie ford (i started with a 14 circuit GM harness) it was a nice easy deal. Keep up the good work Pete; not only have a learned a hell of a lot watching your videos but have been very careful when engaging shops to do work I'm not capable of doing myself - and your videos ensured i knew what i was looking for when speaking to shops.
Thanks for the COMFERMATION all the way from AUSSIE!
Would that wire harness be good for a 1967 mustang ?
Once again a great video. Im going to put a new harness in my camaro and will strongly look at their product. My car has an ls swap and i hope they can help me out. Theres alot of criticts out there it seems. Screw them all. Loved the video
Hey Pete... Do you think that Kwik would be the best choice for my 73 Chevy pickup?
Love all your videos Pete but I was looking forward to your Christmas Special. Thanks for all your videos.
I bought a kwik wiring kit for 1976 f150, I cant seem to find a video on how to install it though. My particular harness is a universal one, but this really doesn’t matter much. I’m trying to figure out how to remove the old harness without damaging anything but I can’t find any videos on how to do so. Have any tips?
Might I add, I took this wiring harness and my truck to a guy who wanted to charge me $1700 to install this. I don’t know if this is a regular type of price, but I would rather do it myself
Hey Pete in a previous video you said American auto wire was a good company. Is kwik better than Aaw.
YES--Your right I did make a video on American Auto Wire.. There is a BIG DIFFERENCE between them and Kwik WIre.. The American Auto Wire Harness is a Proprietary Wire Harness -- Meaning -- It is specifically made for that car and is a Factory Replacement with extra's and costs $800.00 plus dollars... The KWIK WIRE Harness is an Aftermarket UNIVERSAL Harness that will work in any car or truck and is less then half the price Then American Auto Wire.. It all depends on how your restoring your vehicle and what your using as your accessorys.. The American Auto Wire Company Harness's have all the factory connections just like OEM and are for the people that are using Factory Gauges, Factory Ignitions, Factory Engines and want that OEM Factory Look.. The Kwik Wire Harness is designed for use as a Street Rod/Hot Rod/Rat Rod/Custom Car Wire Harness which is the More Popular of the two kinds... There is also company such as Rebel Wire and Painless Wire which is the competition of Kwik Wire.. The "OTHER" guys directions I used in the video was Rebel Wiring.. And as for Painless---There's nothing Painless about them all the way from their HIGH PRICES to there THIN COMPUTER WIRE SIZE Harness's.. Believe me, if your restoring your car KWIK WIRE is the #1 Overall Choice for Electrical Automotive Wiring...
Thanks for bringing that subject up... And Thanks for Watching.. Pete
Thanks for your input Pete. I love your videos and I really like following your LS video set.
Is that a 68 Ford torino in the back?
What should you pay to get these installed what’s a fair price because I have Ben getting crazy quotes for a rewire
Norm walked up looking like Bilbo Baggins.. hahahaha
Pete, I have also used Kwik Wire for years. Met them at a show many years ago, good people, great product.
Pete thanks for all the great tips and tec over the years. Hope this year brings you all that you wish for.
thanks Pete..........I was just looking for this on wiring for my car........thanks for the info have a great Christmas and New Year
Ill be here painting the 69 Mustang on Christmas day.. If I can get that done---It will be a GREAT CHRISTMAS for me!
I wish I could be there to help you.......you sure have helped me a lot with your videos..........thanks
Pete,i can't thank you enough for doing this video.I'm trying to do a early GTO and while I'm some time before being able to rewire etc, I always have tried to learn what may be best when I need it. In hopes I can complete this project I want TO SAY THIS HELPS ME DECIDE WHAT WILL BEST SUIT MY NEEDS! THANKS.
Thanks this is great info, im going with Kwik Wire now
hey whats up, i see none of the comments have been replied to, was gonna ask if you ended up going with this wiring kit? if so, how had it been holding up?
@@xraaurusreal97 that’s exactly what I am looking for
@@hmurillo90 i had no luck on finding the right harness for my particular build yet, i kinda put it aside for the time being. I decided to build a workshop for my vehicle in aspect of having everthything organized when i do a major tear down.on it.. have you made a decision on which wiring harness to go with for you project yet?
Hi Pete. Love the videos. How well do you think a harness like this would work in a '74 Beetle that is getting a complete redo and will be running an EFI Subaru engine? I know the computer harness is a separate beast but for the rest of the car I don't see why it would be an issue? Thoughts?
I believe the actually make a wire harness especially for a VW BUG! Call them or get on line and check them out.. I believe it would be alot easier to install this harness then the factory style Bug Harness... Ive done it before and it's the worst car I ever wired up!
diyautoschool Thx Pete, I will have to give them a call. I'm a long ways off wiring but like to have all my ducks in a row early.
great video Pete. i bet those guys sell the door jam rubber wire conduets i need for my caddy!
Yeah they got them.. Merry Christmas Mike!
Merry Christmas Pete, family, and especially Minnie from a displaced Dallas boy living in Virginia. I enjoy all your videos and have learned quite a lot. Happy New Year too
Merry Christmas back at ya... Good Luck in Virginia...
Pete, great video and thanks so much for saving me from going the painful route as that is where I was headed. When I saw the manual, I was sold. I knew right there these boys weren't messing around. Merry xmas to everyone at SWRNC
FUCK PAINLESS! There's nothing Painless about their shit!
Great video Pete. Thanks and keep the content coming
Thanks for the info. I am getting close to the end and my son is getting close to needing me to help him wire his 1953 Ford truck with a 58 j2 Oldsmobile engine. I may not be here for him but that is a easy he could wire it up! Thanks
You didn't talk about how they connect to a PCM or ECM computer. Or how about the injectors, O2 sensors, MAP, etc. Are these just for carb cars? I'm doing an engine swap, 95 LT1 going into a 83 Camaro.
Tom Strickland for carb cars. I was looking around on their website, they do have some harnesses for LT and LS series vehicles. Give me a call, they’ll hook you up
So do you not like painless wiring?
I bought a Painless wiring harness in a box from a fellow car guy, and all I've heard about it is negative. Maybe it's too expensive? Presently I plan to use it for my project and searching for the reason for all the hate towards the company.
That was interesting and helpful. Thanks for making it. Maybe one day I️ will do my 1961 Impala. It needs it.
This was very informative Pete. Thanks for all your tips. Merry Christmas to you, Minnie, and Axle!
Kwik wire is what I am going to use in my Truck..... good to hear that it is good product. Merry Christmas!!!
I wish I woulda watched this video before I bought my 20 circuit painless harness
Is this the harness that's going in the LS that was too short???
No, that was Street & Performance, but he said the owner died and they are out of business now. The S&P may have been too short because he is using the truck engine with the tall manifold.
great review Pete! and i believe, when a manufacturer makes the effort to produce a good instruction manual, it means he wants you to do it right and securely.i'm sure you wouldn't want the car to burn down. Enjoy the Holiday and be safe.
Your exactly right.. It's all about doing it right and helping one an other to make it all happen!
now are these universal or car specific. im doing a 69 camaro rightt now and ill give it a try since you say its good. i do like the booklett.
I only see universal on Kwikwire's page
Thanks for the breakdown very helpful.
Hello Pete : Question here , 71 chevelle front and rear window frames - pins that hold clips that trim attaches to . When restoring glass channel what or how do you replace missing pins/clip studs or whatever they call them . Thanks Bob from LI NY
Great informative video..many thanks. Was wondering if you had an opinion on the Painless wiring harness kits say for the first generation Ford Broncos 66 to 77?
Happy New Year....Rob from Saranac Lake, NY
I got a aftermarket harness from a clown place on my 66 vete and it didn't work when I was done and I got a guy like you to go over other said I had it right then he found they had it switch I called them and they said it's not possible for them to make it mistake
Very good illustrations sir
..I have the 22 circuit KWIK WIRE kit out in the garage for my "56 Chevy truck. Been sittin' there for a couple of years. I didn't buy it because it was cheap. It looked like the best bang for the buck. You're right Pete: I need to get off my fat, lazy ass and get back to work! Are you still in Texas? Great video, Pete.
MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR my friend Pete and Minnie.
Same to you Tommy,, Merry Christmas!
Pete this is a great video. Never thought to think you could cover this.
Do u customer wire harness
Never heard of these guys at qwick. But this guy's looking for sponsorship. Pinning the stock harness is your best bet...........
But PSI harnesses is a way better option. But not cheap. As well it comes wrapped.
Comparing wire sizes between harness brands by looking at them is not a valid comparison. Most brands use cross-link wire which comes in three insulation thicknesses; TXL, SXL, and GXL. That 14awg wire can be thinner on one harness and thicker on another with the conductor being the same. Depends on what was used. Overall looks like a good harness.
hey great video thanks pete really helped me out on my decision on who to buy wiring harness from but this set u were showing us is pretty much just a body harness correct a engine harness would be a separate buy right hope u reply
This harness is a complete harness from start to finish, Engine Group, Headlight Group, Tail Light Group, Instrument Group, ect.. it will wire your whole car up with one harness..... Get the 14 or 20 circuit and you'll be glad you did.. Pete
THANKS a million Pete. Awesome video extremely helpful. God bless you and your Family this Christmas. May you have a prosperous New year.
Another great video. I will be getting the kwik wire kit for my 67 flh HD. Pete you definitely get it.
When you call them ask for Chris Wix and tell them you watched the video.. Thanks Pete--They also sell a smaller 4 circuit harness that would work great on your chopper..... Check out there website and see for yourself...