Aaw wiring harness questions

[JAPPO]

i just ordered a aaw classic for my 70rs any tips/ advice would be greatly apprecitated, i got all the front taken apart but the underdash looks intimidating do i just hacking it apart or what?

[renegade6]

I did one on a 57 Chevy truck and it is was pretty easy. Make sure you have the correct crimpers. If I remember correctly, I had to cut some of the zip ties that were on the harness from the package but, it was pretty self explanatory.

[JAPPO]

so every piece of wiring is taken out, so if i start hacking it apart cuz there is alot under the dash im safe

[uraceulose]

Every wire comes out except for like the last part of the license plate light.
Just take your time and use aaw tech support. I started with the rear and worked my way forward. Take into account how long the wires will need to be once everything is put back together/must be hidden. And also keep in mind what modifications may be done in the future.

[uraceulose]

Get a pair of ratcheting strippers, some heat shrink tubing, a lighter, pair of wire cutters AND the best crimpers you can afford. (wish I woulda went ratcheting on the crimpers and used heat shrink) :/

[JAPPO]

thanks for the info wasnt sure if EVERYTHING COMES OUT, looking under the dash i said WTF thats alot of wires, off to gut for wire

[renegade6]

Make sure you have the packard crimpers or ones that do the double crimps. You can also rent them from AAW.

[JAPPO]

bought a crimper from my local tool store, it has spots to crimps sizes a thru e not sure what size i am suppose to be using i do ok with the single connectors but the double are giving me probs, the end result is the connector comes to a point not sure what i am doing wrong!!!!!!!!!!!then AAW doesnt give any extra connectors for u f@ck up????????

[SkinsandJrfan]

Soder and shrink wrap are your friends. Use them.

[JAPPO]

this might sound retarded but do use flux when i solder, doing it know without???not really flowing where i want it

[makoshark]

this might sound retarded but do use flux when i solder, doing it know without???not really flowing where i want it

Is there a Google translation for this?:)

[TheJDMan]

this might sound retarded but do use flux when i solder, doing it know without???not really flowing where i want it

You can use flux core solder or have the flux seperate. DO NOT USE ACID CORE SOLDER!!!!!!

[BuzzKillian]

Solder every connection. I didn't at fiirst and had some pull out.

I also ordered extra connectors, because I know I would screw a couple up.

Take your time and read the directions they are your friend.

[NOT A TA]

As mentioned use flux either way. Also you may not be heating the wire & connector hot enough for the solder to flow out.

[dhutton]

There are videos on the AAW website and you-tube that show you how to properly crimp for their harnesses. Take the time to watch them and buy or rent the proper crimpers or you will have a heck of a time troubleshooting bad crimps. One or two bad crimps can drive you crazy....

[RK71SS]

I recently finished a complete rewire of my 71 rs/ss with the aaw kit. I bought some packard crimpers on ebay. They were a bit tricky on the first crimp but after that it was a breeze. I did the whole rewire in about six hours and everything but the wiper motor worked. I had it plugged in wrong. I was very happy with the outcome and quality of the kit. I only used solder where aaw recommended. AAW does supply you with some extra terminals. Good luck

[uraceulose]

There's a whole little bag labeled "extra/practice" connectors. It's not that bad, really.

[DirtShark]

Soder and shrink wrap are your friends. Use them.

True story...very good advice

[70Uglybird]

Really a rewire start to finish in 6 hours in a 2nd gen? I would love to get my nest cleaned up...

[RK71SS]

Really. It was not too tough. The instructions were pretty clear. The big help was having every original piece of wire out of the car. If you familiarize yourself with the layout of the original parts, the aaw kit makes a lot of sense. The toughest part was building the pin connector for the original instrument panel. Really not that hard but it was time consuming. I did spend an additional two hours after the install, and making sure it all worked, cleaning up my routing in the trunk and under the hood.

I did have an issue with aaw's neutral safety switch mount. The switch was perfect but the mount sucks. Fortunately I had ordered a mount from another supplier that was a match for the stock part and fit the aaw switch exactly. I needed this as I converted the car from auto to manual trans.

[JAPPO]

im almost done about six wires to, took me way longer than six hours, its hot here in vegas in the garage with no a/c. the aaw kit is awesome only had to call tech support once.

[RK71SS]

That is great.

No a/c in Vegas in the summer? I am surprised you could find the phone, I would be delirious!

[JAPPO]

in the house yes garage no

[RK71SS]

thats good, it was about 110* in my garage yesterday, no fun