Wiring harness

[firebirdzig]

I posted this in the wrong thread so I'm going to ask it again in the correct thread. I'm planning on re-wiring my 68 firebird. I will be running an after market radio, gauges, upgraded head lights ect. I was looking at the painless 12 or 18 circuit set up and then I was told about American auto wire. I was wondering what you guys have run and which you prefer.

[Classic Nova & Performance]

We have used & sold the American Autowire Classic Update harnesses for several years. They build an excellent harness & their tech department is second to none if you need them. We've installed other manufacturer's harnesses that were supplied by the customer, but have found the AAW harness to be the most complete. They are clearly marked along the wire (as are most quality harnesses). Harnesses come with extra length wire to allow for custom routing, and the appropriate connectors for your connections. Key with these type of kits is to have a quality set of wire crimpers for installing the connectors. Otherwise, you will have issues down the road with poor connections.

For what its worth, we chose the AAW Classic Update harness to use on our Crossroads Nova project. The project will have the same type of electrical upgrades you mentioned.

[Z06vet]

I second the AAW harness. The classic update is a more work but has provisions for everything you might need and plenty of wire to run things where you want. Just buy or rent a pair of the correct crimpering pliers. It will make things go much smoother.

[68metal]

How much time did it take to remove the old harness and completely install the new harness?

[Spork82]

AAW is nice since they come with oem style connectors which is a bonus, and as noted by CNP get a good set of crimpers.

Typical install for a first timer is about 25-40 hrs depending on your knowledge level. Longer if you want to re-loom the harness and tuck it

[astroracer]

How much time did it take to remove the old harness and completely install the new harness?

I'll recommend AAW also.
It doesn't matter how much time it takes, just don't hack up the old harness to get it out (it's great for reference when installing the new one) and take plenty of pics while removing the old one. Take your time installing the new harness and make it look factory.
Mark

[68metal]

the reason I ask is because I may have to pay someone to do it for me. I want to keep the price in line.

[67RSRAG]

My 17 year old son did mine with AAW Classic update series. The kit is perfect except for some of the connectors they give you for the headlight portion. You should budget 25 - 40 hours for a first timer like mentioned above. It took him about 35 hours, but he had to wire the hideaway light harness which you don't have, he also soldered the taillight connections for a cleaner look that took a little longer. But it was straight forward and his first time. We have Autometer gauges,LS motor, Convertible, and the RS lights which are electrical as well as Vintage air. I would recommend doing it yourself. On a scale of 1 -10, I would say it is a 3 on the difficulty level.