Hi all,
I am looking to replace the wiring (bumper to bumper) in my 65 convertible…recently pulled the heater box and figured it was a good time to do so with more room opened up under the dash. I am trying to decide between the American Autowire Kit 510125 https://www.cjponyparts.com/american-autowire-complete-wiring-harness-classic-update-kit-1965-1966/p/WHC6466/ and a combination of 2 OE kits- an under-dash kit and a CJ’s kit that I’m told should cover everything else bumper-to-bumper https://www.cjponyparts.com/cj-classics-under-dash-wiring-harness-usa-made-for-warning-lights-and-3-speed-heater-built-after-4-1-1965/p/WUD1B/ and https://www.cjponyparts.com/wiring-kit-with-3-speed-heater-and-gauges-v8-coupe-and-convertible-1965/p/WK65H/ . The AAW kit says it is recommended for MODIFIED vehicles…does anyone know why this is? My vehicle is fairly stock…only additional modifications I could see down the road are 4R70W swap, an electric fan, and maybe an improved stereo/sound system. Does the AAW kit include everything I’d need? Fairly simple to install (not a lot of splicing/crimping, etc.?) I have a 1-wire 100 amp alternator; I’m told the stock harness is intended for 60amp max alternators. Other than that, would the stock OE harness be simpler to install, assuming I swap alternators, and still meet all my needs? Does it include everything; would I have to order some other harnesses separately (convertible top, fuel sending unit, just a few I don’t see listed). It looks like I would be spending around the same amount regardless (Over $700), which is more than I want to spend, but figure its better to do it right the first time…
Thanks,
Pat
I am looking to replace the wiring (bumper to bumper) in my 65 convertible…recently pulled the heater box and figured it was a good time to do so with more room opened up under the dash. I am trying to decide between the American Autowire Kit 510125 https://www.cjponyparts.com/american-autowire-complete-wiring-harness-classic-update-kit-1965-1966/p/WHC6466/ and a combination of 2 OE kits- an under-dash kit and a CJ’s kit that I’m told should cover everything else bumper-to-bumper https://www.cjponyparts.com/cj-classics-under-dash-wiring-harness-usa-made-for-warning-lights-and-3-speed-heater-built-after-4-1-1965/p/WUD1B/ and https://www.cjponyparts.com/wiring-kit-with-3-speed-heater-and-gauges-v8-coupe-and-convertible-1965/p/WK65H/ . The AAW kit says it is recommended for MODIFIED vehicles…does anyone know why this is? My vehicle is fairly stock…only additional modifications I could see down the road are 4R70W swap, an electric fan, and maybe an improved stereo/sound system. Does the AAW kit include everything I’d need? Fairly simple to install (not a lot of splicing/crimping, etc.?) I have a 1-wire 100 amp alternator; I’m told the stock harness is intended for 60amp max alternators. Other than that, would the stock OE harness be simpler to install, assuming I swap alternators, and still meet all my needs? Does it include everything; would I have to order some other harnesses separately (convertible top, fuel sending unit, just a few I don’t see listed). It looks like I would be spending around the same amount regardless (Over $700), which is more than I want to spend, but figure its better to do it right the first time…
Thanks,
Pat