My first two trucks had that dimmer switch from the factory. Watching because I'm hoping to get a 1980 Chevrolet k20 (4x4 three quarter ton) that might need rewiring
@ good luck. I love the 80’s squarebody K series. 10 years ago people told me I was crazy and that they were hideous. I told them THEY were hideous!😂… meanwhile 10 years later and you cant touch em.
I’ve been intimidated by automotive wiring because it looks so complicated, but since watching your very articulate manner of explaining the process, it makes me more confident in doing it myself.
You think car wiring is complicated? you should see Airplane wiring , most of it is white with numbers on them and very few colored wires. but everything being labeled makes the troubleshooting and finding circuits much easier.
Great video. I have a small hot rod shop and only do complete builds. I find it interesting to see how others do things. I’m looking forward to watching the series. If I may offer a suggestion for a quick topic to cover, it is well worth the few dollars to make sure that you use flush cutting cutters instead of flesh cutting cutters on the zip ties. $15 for cutters that leave the zip tie smooth and flush is way cheaper than using a pair of dikes that leaves the edge sticking out 1/8” and possibly a trip to urgent care for 7 stitches when you have to stick your arm in a tight spot. Great content and great subject. I’m with you about it is just a bunch of small circuits. I find one circuit and build it then start over and it’s not so bad!
@@marcusloftis2779 Thanks for the awesome review. Yes! I use flush cutters… often what happens is, I’ll snip of a zip tie with whatever is closest to me but I go through it all and flush cut them afterwards. Been poked enough times to learn the hard way lol
Thanks! I am that guy. Had my wifes 1955 F100 for 20 years and the guy I bought it from loved spaghetti piece meal no terminal block. I have put this off for a long time and want to get it back up and runnig as it has been down for a few years. Now with the 70th anniverary let's do this! Hopefully the follow on videos are sooner than later.
WOW! Thank you - nobody has ever done that on my channel before. Im blown away.. really! First, let me say that the 53-56 Ford trucks are one of the coolest Fords to leave the factory, and though I build mainly Chevy’s, I love all classics, and it was my Dad’s 74’ Grand Torino that got me into messing with cars in the first place when I was just a kid. And yes… part two is coming this weekend!! Thanks again!
Awesome tutorial. Everyone seems to opt for the vehicle specific & expensive harnesses but my gear head buddy talked me into a 21 circuit harness similar to this, which saves hundreds $$, so great to see relevant & informative content for it.
@@gabrielrea1346 Its the PERFECT harness for that! Good luck and thanks for watching. I just released part 2 last weekend - hope I earned your subscription!
Thanks you vidieo is well done . I worked in aviation most of my life and we quit using zip ties and went back to wax cord which has been used from back in the 40's. I'm glad I stumbled on to your RUclips. Thanks
@@deraldhughes7288 Thanks so much! Do you guys still use these solder sticks that I used on the brake lines? Ive heard they’re pretty common in aviation.
Good job, I enjoyed watching your video. I do wiring as a side gig, Right now I am about 2/3 of the way through wiring a 72 GMC pickup. And have a 71 Mach 1 and an early MG to go. I use American Autowire. I notice you don't or maybe haven't tapped up the bundle under the dash. I quit taping underdash harness, I wire tie it every two inches or so, that way if there are any problems in the future it makes it easier to trace. And if the customer wants the underdash tapped I find that wire using wire ties to hold it all together, if you need to add, or move wires around it makes it easier.
Yep! I have the LS harness, vehicle harness zip tied into two separate and straight bundles behind the dash, I zip tied into two about every 5-6 inches. Keeps it all nice and clean and easily accessible like you said!
@@brianmcnabb5417 hahahah… always a day late and a dollar short, right? Yeah, I put one in my 79’ Trans Am and I was really happy with it. Is your truck done?
@intheshoptv I need to plumb the fuel system and then it'll be ready to run..keep these coming, really enjoy your content and it's also very useful 👌. I appreciate you
Another option is using velcro cable ties they are strong, reusable and specifically designed for cable management they are soft and don't pinch the wire like zip ties do. Not that zip ties won't work just another option love the vid
@@anthonycampos9645 yup. They work well too. A little less cost-effective if you have a lot of wiring, but I think they’d be great for a one-off project! Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment!
I’m impressed with your ability and the way your teaching this to who so ever lol ?? Well I think it’s me !!! I bought a 98 Dodge Ram 1500 and a kid had at it first before I got it and I’m so aggravated with the wiring and shorts that I just bought a harness for it from Amazon it’s a 21 circuit but it should be closed. The only thing different is. It’s basically for a Chevrolet but it can be used for a Dodge or Ford. I just don’t know how everything is gonna come together anyway thanks for the video man, I will be watching.
@@barryloftin4159 thanks for the kind words. Yeah… I find its soooo much easier to rip it all out and start over. With thr exception of new vehicles… there’s so much tech shoved in them that there must be literal miles of wires. Good luck - released part 2 last week
In the process of building a sleeper street/ drag and drive car and I was dreading the idea of wiring but I knew it wouldn't be too bad. This video definitely helped me out for planning it all🙏
Working with the same harness for my 82 squarebody and this video gives me a little more confidence to tackle this part of the build. Looking forward to the rest of the videos in this series.
@@showspeedsoundtv7513 Love the squarebody - a mid 80’s step side k10 is on my wish list. Thanks man, thats good to hear… You got this, and Im always here if you have any questions! Good luck and thanks for watching.
Awesome, this is just what Im looking for. I have a 70 Torino and the thought of rewiring has been too daunting and I just havent bothered. This might give me the courage, thanks.
Thanks! Relative story - My Dad’s 74’ Gran Torino was the first car I ever worked on. I was just a kid but I remember fixing the butterfly on the carburetor and got the thing to run smoothly… ever since that moment, I was in love with cars. Hey…. You got this!!
Cool video. I have the same harness that will be going into my 46 Chevy PU. This series should be very helpful. I'm looking forward to seeing more. Thanks.
Sure it will help me, have to rewire my 69 Camaro. Bought an American Autowire kit and have been dreading to getting it started. You sure made it simple to digest 👍
You are helping me. I have a 1957 Chevy 3200 with a Gen IV 5.3 and 4L60e in it. Like you, I replace the chassis harness and used a stand alone engine harness. I am interested in seeing how you make the two harnesses “live together” for things like gauges, alternator, sensors, and the like. I also have power seats out of a BMW. I want those to work as well. You have done a great demonstration here. Thank you.
@@myoneblackfriend3151 Thanks! Honestly, other than ignition, both harnesses are pretty mostly independent. The gauges will work off your engine sensors and stand alone LS harness, and the alternator is controlled via ECM. The only time the two harnesses meet, are the two pink switched ignition wires. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Awesome video really appreciated just pick up a 1971 c/10 short bed yesterday and it came with a brand new painless harness I’m not big on wiring a absolute novice but feeling way more confident hope to see your follow up videos 🫡
@@emmanuelely8388 thanks so much thats really great to hear! Hey live the truck… the 67-72 is the next truck Im going to build. Another wiring video is coming up next - thanks for watching!
I used that same Speedway harness for my 70 GTO, close to factory, but the only issue I had was the fuse block. I had to actually install it upside down, then it bolted right in. High quality wire, I used actual factory connectors. All in all it turned out great. Great tutorial video.
@@Rick-Williams59 it makes a lot of sense fitment-wise to install it upside down for sure! For me, the upside down lettering would drive my OCD up a wall though lol 😂
I used this same kit for my 67 C10. Other than no reverse light wiring, it is a solid kit and half the price of the american autowire (which has the reverse light wire). I used the dark blue accessory wire to feed the reverse light switch and the third brake light wire for the rest of the reverse circuit to the back of the truck. I also bought a six pack of various colored striped wire on ebay to wire up power seats, electric choke, electric fuel pump, and transmission kickdown (TH400) using the accessory pigtail.
@@keithbrann5086 Yeah I have to figure out reverse light wiring. My trans does all of that signaling internally in the TCM and communicates via CAN bus. I might use the 3rd brake light wire for that. We shall see
Thank you this video is very good we really appreciate this information. I, like a lot of guys was dreading this job but with your help am looking forward to starting this project. We bought the budget wiring harness on Amazon and it doesn’t have color instructions like the kit you are using but works ok. Looks like you have helped a lot of people to get over their fear of the spaghetti factory under the dash I know you inspired me so thanks again and looking forward to your next video.
I used a similar kit to rewire my entire 65 f100, I did use the cheap amazon/ebay version but its a similar concept to this kit. Also in the process of doing the same on my 76 Fiat 124. My Mom has a 60 Thunderbird that I am doing a painless kit on. It can be intimidating at first but honestly I enjoy wiring.
SUPER informative! So going to be mega useful when I eventually get and old F100 70ish model year! Might be usefula s well for my 69 mustang fastback, but its harness is pretty good still
Great video, I'm currently restoring a 1983 Ford F100 and was thinking of re-wiring it as old wires may not last for ever and don't want to have a fire due to old wires. This makes it pretty easy to re-wire. There may be other circuits that may not be in there like cruise control and it may end up being original , but for the most part is gonna be new . And price is much cheaper then Painless from what i've seen so far. Thanks.
Glad I found you. Building a 54 Chevy 3100 5.3 powered and using Hwy 22 American Autowire. I like how you are breaking things down. Never attempted this before but when ready at least I'll have a little more understanding. 🤙😉 Merry Christmas to ya!
Nice video I got the same kit I did notice it didn’t show to much on the ignition switch section,and for some reason my courtesy lights stay on constantly idk why haha thanks far all the helpful tips
Great job and I love your details for the everyday person. Why didn’t you use different color looms or different color heat shrink over the wires and then label each one?
Thanks for explaining this so simply. I just bought a 1974 ford maverick and almost none of the wires are good they've been chewed through by rats. Fixing them would be more work and cost more. It's going to be a restomod anyway so starting off with a new harness is probably easier too
My pleasure! Oh yeah… rip all that out for sure. So much easier and cheaper to throw a new harness in and have the peace of mind. Good luck with the project! (74? PS - my dad’s 74’ Gran Torino is what got me into cars when I was a kid)
Awesome video! I just subscribed to the channel and will start binge watching your build. Im building a 48' Chevy with an LS and have that same Speedway 22 circuit wire harness in my shopping cart. I'm really hoping that you make a video on connecting the Speedway wire harness to the LS engine harness. Thanks again for the video, very helpful.
thank you!!! I will film just about the ENTIRE wiring. Believe it or not… the LS doesn’t really need much integration to the vehicle harness at all! Since it has its own harness and sensors, ignition wire and fuel pump wiring, the only thing left is attaching the LS wire harness to your gauges. In fact, I think the ONLY part of the LS harness that touches the Speedway harness is the pink ignition wire and of course the starter. Which by the way will be in THIS WEEKENDS video coming up! Thanks for the sub - glad to have you on board. And check out some of my playlists - they will be very helpful for what you’re building specifically.
@intheshoptv I'd also like to see how the LS harness connects to the gauges. I'm assuming you have an OBD2 gauge cluster going in... I'm eyeballing some Dakota Digital gauges for mine and have been curious how the interface works. Looking forward to the next video. 😎
I just watched and subscribed your video on the plasma cutter review /gift a way .I would like to throw my name in the hat for the win.great review of the machine but I particularly like the fact the you reviewed the machine in the title and not mention the weather color of the sky and what hand is the proper one for wiping. That made me subscribe without thinking about the plasma cutter. Much appreciated 0
Yes! Another viewer asked about that earlier, and its a great question! Yeah you could absolutely do that and it would work it very well. Thats a matter of individual taste and available space in each specific video. For the sake of shooting an instructional video (and for my OCD lol) - I needed to keep the writing on the fuse block right side up! 😂
Funny I was just thinking the same thing. I've got a 41 Dodge pickup truck. We're going to put on an S-10 that I bought. It is a 350 chevy engine with nitrous. Should be interesting.
Awesome I have watched I few video on wiring kits and your video has been the easiest to understand. Getting of track what size wilwood brake buster Ann bore size are you using and where can I buy that kit from please
Thank you! Glad to hear that! I made a video on that whole lit a few months ago, here’s the link: ruclips.net/video/Q_h9Y6SSznU/видео.htmlsi=TvdH_5RygipyhbMK
Im a retired electrician and always bought and kept a zillion different colored tapes. Now that Im not messing with 240, 208, and 277/480 anymore… I refuse to buy anything but one color lol 😂
Great info! Thanks for sharing! I'm doing my LS swapped 66 C10. This really hit the mark. I have a OE style chassis harness, Dakota digital cluster, and an Amazon LS swap harness. Would it be easier to get a Universal chassis harness than to modify the OE style harness? Also, what 12 volt power distribution did you use? Thanks again!
If you mean your harness is original to the vehicle - then yes, I’d recommend changing it for a few reasons. The obvious is that all that old wire gets oxidized and doesn’t carry current as well, the grounds being the biggest problem, the insulation gets brittle and cracks which opens you up to dead shorts. And if nothing else… its just a time saver, rather than trying to “figure out” everything thats been done to the OE harness over the years and all the mysterious gremlins that start appearing. I mean maybe if it was unmolested and in impeccable condition, but thats usually pretty rare. Thanks for watching… the 66’ is a cool year. Good luck with your project!
Tech tip: flush cutters for snipping zip ties flush at the buckle; leaves a clean buckle instead of some level of sharp end that'll cut me at a later date (i hate that, maybe that's just me)
Great information I have done a few wiring projects but you reminded me of and learned few things what was that white switch panel 5x5 that had power wires attached ? Thanks
@@kittykitty643 Its something I like to do with all my builds: basically, rather than run a wire through the cab/cabin/body and tap the starter or battery every time I need 12v, I run a single heavy duty #8 fused wire into the cab and attach it to a separate small extra fuse block. Its essentially like having a direct connection to your battery, in the cab WITH some extra available fused circuits. Here’s the link: amzn.to/408mQus
Very informative video I have a bus coach motor home with some 12v & 24v power can I use a harness system like this to rewire the bus motorhome as wiring is was done in 1984 I would like to rewire it completely information would be a big help ,what type of harness to use etc I'm in Queensland Australia if you can help would be cool Cheers cliff
Hi Cliff. I dont see why not, with the exception that you’d likely need to extend some of the wiring, especially for the rear components. Good luck and thanks for watching
Very informative. I’m currently wiring up my coyote swapped ‘82 Mustang. I’m using the Ford control pack which is a standalone harness for the engine. Does your LS engine have a stand alone harness? If so, are there any of the engine control wires from the Speedway harness that are needed for the LS engine harness?
The LS does have its own harness and I’ll touch on that a little coming next. Most of your engine wiring will likely not get used unless you’re using any mechanical gauges + of course, starter & ignition which some of will be covered next video
I am in the beginning stages of my wiring for the '49 truck. I started by doing the same thing you recommend with the bundles. I laid mine out three times and rewrapped them twice. I will be going from a stock inline six engine to a twin turbo but want to have a driver before the swap. So I am interested in how you remove the wires you won't be needing.
@intheshoptv outstanding. I am using the Painless 21 Circuit and am also curious what you do with wires you aren't going to use at all and those which you might use in the future. My 235 inline 6 doesn't use the auto choke, fuel pump, tach but I will use the pump and tach in the future. Many of the accessories aren't used now but I might want to use them in the future, like the auto antenna and third brake light. Can't wait to learn more. We are just cleaning up the firewall and installing the sound mat, so your videos are coming out just in time.
@@intheshoptv question about grounding and wiring. I am used to a two wire system with a hot and a ground. The Painless I purchased doesn't have a ground to the lights and blinkers. This doesn't make sense to me understanding how electrical wiring works in a house but this is throwing me for a loop. How do I ground the lights if there isn't a wire for it?
Thank you! No sir… all Automotive-grade GXL wire!! If I had to nit pick, I’d say the little bag of butt connectors and spade terminals they throw in aren’t to my liking… but I always use all my own connectors, tape and consumables anyway - so that part of it doesn’t matter to me anyway.
@@bjroberts6521 With most of them, you’d probably have to extend some circuits… dimmer, headlight switch, brake switch etc. Also, if you have heat or AC, that would likely prohibit it
@@UcantBeSerious03 Im going to reupholster a 88-98 OBS bench seat. Its fits so good and is really comfortable. They came in buckets too. Im going to install the heated elements when I reupholster it.
@@intheshoptv Thanks for the info. I have the bone stock seat from 55 that on the drivers sides the springs are broke so there is a 2x4 wedged in there to keep the driver propped up. lol I'm tossing the idea with caddy suv 3rd row seats just cause of the seatbelts built into the seat.
@@intheshoptv Yes it's alot of work. And that's the part that is scary. Because the work is all over the vehicle, unlike a simple stereo swap. and electronics is usually a mystery to most people.
@@jaymzgaetz2006 Ha! Thats another hobby of mine from another time in my life. Logic pro, protools, avid…. What a nightmare. I have problems checking my email lol. Thanks for watching
@@grumpy1962R right here: ruclips.net/video/b1osjC28n5o/видео.html It features two more circuits, including different types of ignition, from a standard key switch to the most amazing push-button start kit Ive ever seen. Filming part 3 right now too.
I install one of the cheap Chinese harnesses , don't . Always buy a name brand hardness it will save you a lot of time and be much easer for the less experienced person to use . Ron Frances and American auto wire and Painless are my picks .
You skipped the part about removing unnecessary circuits from the fuse block. This should be done BEFORE you consider mounting it in the vehicle. Aint any way that truck used 22 circuits
Didn’t skip it. Thats only something I’d suggest if one is concerned about weight (in which case they’d probably be installing a smaller harness to begin with). Otherwise, having some extra circuits taped into the harness isnt a bad idea at all.
@@onegymflipper3091 explaining is important with wiring. I said in the beginning of the video, I want people understand this stuff, not just see and copy.
@@intheshoptv Talk to much..? Actually one of the best auto wiring classes/videos out there! Apparently onegymflipper your unable to comprehend important full information generously being taught in an in-depth lesson. Hmmm.., curious did you get past junior high..?
PARTS USED - SPEEDWAY MOTORS 22-Circuit Universal Automotive Aftermarket Wiring Harness Kit
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My first two trucks had that dimmer switch from the factory. Watching because I'm hoping to get a 1980 Chevrolet k20 (4x4 three quarter ton) that might need rewiring
@ good luck. I love the 80’s squarebody K series. 10 years ago people told me I was crazy and that they were hideous. I told them THEY were hideous!😂… meanwhile 10 years later and you cant touch em.
I’ve been intimidated by automotive wiring because it looks so complicated, but since watching your very articulate manner of explaining the process, it makes me more confident in doing it myself.
Thats really awesome to hear, starting the next one Thursday!
You think car wiring is complicated? you should see Airplane wiring , most of it is white with numbers on them and very few colored wires. but everything being labeled makes the troubleshooting and finding circuits much easier.
@ I can relate. I used to troubleshoot and wire industrial ventilation control panels 🙄, 3 billion wires, all energized, all the same color. Not fun
Same. I want good reliable wiring but have felt overwhelmed until now
@ That’s my goal! You got this!
Great video. I have a small hot rod shop and only do complete builds. I find it interesting to see how others do things. I’m looking forward to watching the series. If I may offer a suggestion for a quick topic to cover, it is well worth the few dollars to make sure that you use flush cutting cutters instead of flesh cutting cutters on the zip ties. $15 for cutters that leave the zip tie smooth and flush is way cheaper than using a pair of dikes that leaves the edge sticking out 1/8” and possibly a trip to urgent care for 7 stitches when you have to stick your arm in a tight spot. Great content and great subject. I’m with you about it is just a bunch of small circuits. I find one circuit and build it then start over and it’s not so bad!
@@marcusloftis2779 Thanks for the awesome review. Yes! I use flush cutters… often what happens is, I’ll snip of a zip tie with whatever is closest to me but I go through it all and flush cut them afterwards. Been poked enough times to learn the hard way lol
I’ve spent a lot of money on a lot of dubious things, but spending the money on a good harness is money I’ll happily spend each and every time.
@@trevorthompson572 yessir!
Found this at the perfect time. I finally saved enough to finish my Camaro, and the wiring has me nervous. Can't wait for the rest of the series.
@@supertaco7019 Thanks! I just released the second video in the series last week!
Thanks! I am that guy. Had my wifes 1955 F100 for 20 years and the guy I bought it from loved spaghetti piece meal no terminal block. I have put this off for a long time and want to get it back up and runnig as it has been down for a few years. Now with the 70th anniverary let's do this! Hopefully the follow on videos are sooner than later.
WOW! Thank you - nobody has ever done that on my channel before. Im blown away.. really! First, let me say that the 53-56 Ford trucks are one of the coolest Fords to leave the factory, and though I build mainly Chevy’s, I love all classics, and it was my Dad’s 74’ Grand Torino that got me into messing with cars in the first place when I was just a kid. And yes… part two is coming this weekend!! Thanks again!
@@intheshoptv you are very welcome nicely done!
Awesome tutorial. Everyone seems to opt for the vehicle specific & expensive harnesses but my gear head buddy talked me into a 21 circuit harness similar to this, which saves hundreds $$, so great to see relevant & informative content for it.
They really do make a lot of sense if its not a 100% OE resto. Hope it’s helpful and thanks for watching!
I love you found this while i was scouring for what harness to use for my 70's k10 this will work perfect!!!
@@gabrielrea1346 Its the PERFECT harness for that! Good luck and thanks for watching. I just released part 2 last weekend - hope I earned your subscription!
I just bought this kit for my 68 mustang. You just earned a subscriber. Can’t wait to see more videos on it.
Thank you I appreciate that. Yessir, lots more to come
Thanks you vidieo is well done . I worked in aviation most of my life and we quit using zip ties and went back to wax cord which has been used from back in the 40's. I'm glad I stumbled on to your RUclips. Thanks
@@deraldhughes7288 Thanks so much! Do you guys still use these solder sticks that I used on the brake lines? Ive heard they’re pretty common in aviation.
Good job, I enjoyed watching your video. I do wiring as a side gig, Right now I am about 2/3 of the way through wiring a 72 GMC pickup. And have a 71 Mach 1 and an early MG to go. I use American Autowire. I notice you don't or maybe haven't tapped up the bundle under the dash. I quit taping underdash harness, I wire tie it every two inches or so, that way if there are any problems in the future it makes it easier to trace. And if the customer wants the underdash tapped I find that wire using wire ties to hold it all together, if you need to add, or move wires around it makes it easier.
Yep! I have the LS harness, vehicle harness zip tied into two separate and straight bundles behind the dash, I zip tied into two about every 5-6 inches. Keeps it all nice and clean and easily accessible like you said!
Great video…looking forward to part 2.
Me too, thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. Seeing is believing...haha. I have been concerned on the how to and break down of this. Really clear now. Well done.
@@carloscordova2404 Thats fantastic to hear! There will be lots more to come… thanks for watching!
I've done american autowire and painless harnesses. This is a good thing you're doing.
I appreciate that. I really had big hopes for this video series and think it would be a good way of helping people
Very informative. Confidence booster, very much appreciated. Thanks for the video 🫡
Thank YOU for watching and for the comment!
I have the exact same harness for my 56 truck. I needed this video about a year ago. 😅.nice job great video once again.
@@brianmcnabb5417 hahahah… always a day late and a dollar short, right? Yeah, I put one in my 79’ Trans Am and I was really happy with it. Is your truck done?
@intheshoptv I need to plumb the fuel system and then it'll be ready to run..keep these coming, really enjoy your content and it's also very useful 👌. I appreciate you
@ yessir, will do! That’s awesome to hear. Good luck, hope you’re rolling soon. Love these trucks
Another option is using velcro cable ties they are strong, reusable and specifically designed for cable management they are soft and don't pinch the wire like zip ties do. Not that zip ties won't work just another option love the vid
@@anthonycampos9645 yup. They work well too. A little less cost-effective if you have a lot of wiring, but I think they’d be great for a one-off project! Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment!
Bro... thank you so much for this video! This has always been terrifing to me, this is quality content.
Thank YOU for the kind words man. Makes it all worth it! And thanks for watching!
I’m impressed with your ability and the way your teaching this to who so ever lol ?? Well I think it’s me !!! I bought a 98 Dodge Ram 1500 and a kid had at it first before I got it and I’m so aggravated with the wiring and shorts that I just bought a harness for it from Amazon it’s a 21 circuit but it should be closed. The only thing different is. It’s basically for a Chevrolet but it can be used for a Dodge or Ford. I just don’t know how everything is gonna come together anyway thanks for the video man, I will be watching.
@@barryloftin4159 thanks for the kind words. Yeah… I find its soooo much easier to rip it all out and start over. With thr exception of new vehicles… there’s so much tech shoved in them that there must be literal miles of wires. Good luck - released part 2 last week
In the process of building a sleeper street/ drag and drive car and I was dreading the idea of wiring but I knew it wouldn't be too bad. This video definitely helped me out for planning it all🙏
Really glad to hear that man! Good luck with your project… sounds cool! (I always wanted to do the same thing to a 3rd gen Trans Am GTA)
@intheshoptv that Trans am would be beautiful, can't wait to see your truck all finished up
@ me too lol
Amazing work man, well done....Wires are definitely intimidating, yours are clean and crisp.
@@PrimeG2 thank you! Laying it out like that removes so much of that intimidation factor!
This is great. You’re a great teacher. Looking forward to pt2
Thanks so much! Should be out this weekend!
Subscribed. 55 Cadillac. Thank you.
Sweet ride!!! Thanks for watching. I did part 2 last week if you’re interested. Part 3 shod be this coming weekend
Thanks again, Mike. You just relieved a lot of my anxiety about tackling the wiring in my '56.
@@SteveFalco-i7h you’re welcome, Im going to go over as many circuits as I can in this series to try and help people out and simply the whole process
Great information. I like that tape, never heard of it. A lot cleaner than electrical tape
Thank you! Yeah, it’s fantastic for working with automotive harnesses! Thanks for watching!
Working with the same harness for my 82 squarebody and this video gives me a little more confidence to tackle this part of the build. Looking forward to the rest of the videos in this series.
@@showspeedsoundtv7513 Love the squarebody - a mid 80’s step side k10 is on my wish list. Thanks man, thats good to hear… You got this, and Im always here if you have any questions! Good luck and thanks for watching.
Awesome, this is just what Im looking for. I have a 70 Torino and the thought of rewiring has been too daunting and I just havent bothered. This might give me the courage, thanks.
Thanks! Relative story - My Dad’s 74’ Gran Torino was the first car I ever worked on. I was just a kid but I remember fixing the butterfly on the carburetor and got the thing to run smoothly… ever since that moment, I was in love with cars. Hey…. You got this!!
@@intheshoptv Thanks man, Would you be able to recommend an appropriate kit to suit? With the diagrams is better. The Painless ones are too confusing.
@@1Coolbanana Im a huge fan of the Speedway kit in the video! Just makes it much easier for people that are apprehensive. amzn.to/40AoGER
Wow, Well Done!
Thank you, much appreciated!
Very easy to follow, great job. "Kudos"
@@67Redlines thank you! Lots more to come.
Bundleruski! I like the way you laid everything out.
@@stanherman5604 thanks brother. That’s the key!
Cool video. I have the same harness that will be going into my 46 Chevy PU. This series should be very helpful. I'm looking forward to seeing more. Thanks.
Thanks for watching. Hope it helps & good luck with your project.. 46 has a cool grill on it. They’re somewhat rare too. Very cool
Sure it will help me, have to rewire my 69 Camaro. Bought an American Autowire kit and have been dreading to getting it started. You sure made it simple to digest 👍
You got this! Awesome car btw - love the 69!
Very good video to get a person headed in the right direction!
Thanks! Hope it helps people.
You are helping me. I have a 1957 Chevy 3200 with a Gen IV 5.3 and 4L60e in it. Like you, I replace the chassis harness and used a stand alone engine harness. I am interested in seeing how you make the two harnesses “live together” for things like gauges, alternator, sensors, and the like. I also have power seats out of a BMW. I want those to work as well. You have done a great demonstration here. Thank you.
@@myoneblackfriend3151 Thanks! Honestly, other than ignition, both harnesses are pretty mostly independent. The gauges will work off your engine sensors and stand alone LS harness, and the alternator is controlled via ECM. The only time the two harnesses meet, are the two pink switched ignition wires. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Thanks for posting! I have the exact same harness. I was getting that knot you were talking about.
You’re welcome! Yeah, thats frustrating for sure. Hope it helped you get it sorted out!
Super well explained. Thank you!
Really glad to hear that. Thank you for watching and for the comment!
Thank you for this video, I have the American Autowire kit for my 77 f100 and now I’m anxious and pumped up to start mine 😂
Thanks for watching… You got this!!! 💪
Awesome video really appreciated just pick up a 1971 c/10 short bed yesterday and it came with a brand new painless harness I’m not big on wiring a absolute novice but feeling way more confident hope to see your follow up videos 🫡
@@emmanuelely8388 thanks so much thats really great to hear! Hey live the truck… the 67-72 is the next truck Im going to build. Another wiring video is coming up next - thanks for watching!
Awesome presentation and delivery. Very well covered and easy to follow explanations. Subscribed!
Wow! Thanks - I really appreciate the kind words, the view and the sub!
glad your channel was recommended to me( by youtube). Excellent video. Subscribed.
@@Halfwheelhell Thank you so much! Hope some of the other videos on my channel will be helpful or cool to you too!
I used that same Speedway harness for my 70 GTO, close to factory, but the only issue I had was the fuse block. I had to actually install it upside down, then it bolted right in. High quality wire, I used actual factory connectors. All in all it turned out great. Great tutorial video.
@@Rick-Williams59 it makes a lot of sense fitment-wise to install it upside down for sure! For me, the upside down lettering would drive my OCD up a wall though lol 😂
Thank you. A good comprehensive video!
Thanks. Much appreciated!
GREAT VIDEO
Thank you!!
Rad thanks for this man
Thank you! You’re very welcome
I used this same kit for my 67 C10. Other than no reverse light wiring, it is a solid kit and half the price of the american autowire (which has the reverse light wire). I used the dark blue accessory wire to feed the reverse light switch and the third brake light wire for the rest of the reverse circuit to the back of the truck. I also bought a six pack of various colored striped wire on ebay to wire up power seats, electric choke, electric fuel pump, and transmission kickdown (TH400) using the accessory pigtail.
@@keithbrann5086 Yeah I have to figure out reverse light wiring. My trans does all of that signaling internally in the TCM and communicates via CAN bus. I might use the 3rd brake light wire for that. We shall see
Thank you this video is very good we really appreciate this information. I, like a lot of guys was dreading this job but with your help am looking forward to starting this project. We bought the budget wiring harness on Amazon and it doesn’t have color instructions like the kit you are using but works ok. Looks like you have helped a lot of people to get over their fear of the spaghetti factory under the dash I know you inspired me so thanks again and looking forward to your next video.
Thanks so much for watching, and sticking around for the next one!
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Thanks for the video. I’m building a 55 chev pu right now and I’ve never wired a car. This video is right on time.
@@walterabraham5367 PERFECT! 👌 thanks for watching and good luck with your project… thats an excellent year 😂
@ I work right down the street from speedway in Phoenix so that’s cool.
Great job on your truck and video I will be waiting for the next one
Thanks so much, I really appreciate that
I used a similar kit to rewire my entire 65 f100, I did use the cheap amazon/ebay version but its a similar concept to this kit. Also in the process of doing the same on my 76 Fiat 124. My Mom has a 60 Thunderbird that I am doing a painless kit on. It can be intimidating at first but honestly I enjoy wiring.
Good luck with your project and thanks for watching
Thank you
Thank YOU for watching!
SUPER informative! So going to be mega useful when I eventually get and old F100 70ish model year! Might be usefula s well for my 69 mustang fastback, but its harness is pretty good still
Thanks! Oh yeah, it’d be perfect do
That!
Thanks Mike really nice well explained video love it keep them coming.
Thanks man - glad you liked it! Yessir… lots more to come!
Great video, I'm currently restoring a 1983 Ford F100 and was thinking of re-wiring it as old wires may not last for ever and don't want to have a fire due to old wires. This makes it pretty easy to re-wire. There may be other circuits that may not be in there like cruise control and it may end up being original , but for the most part is gonna be new . And price is much cheaper then Painless from what i've seen so far. Thanks.
@@steamy1225 thanks I hope it helps. Sounds like a cool project. Lots more videos to come in this series
Glad I found you. Building a 54 Chevy 3100 5.3 powered and using Hwy 22 American Autowire. I like how you are breaking things down. Never attempted this before but when ready at least I'll have a little more understanding. 🤙😉 Merry Christmas to ya!
Very cool project. Good luck and thanks for watching- lots more to come!
@intheshoptv Excellent, and looking forward to them.😎
Nice brother!!! A kit like that makes it way easier to wire your vehicle!!!
Thanks! Yes it does. Wire is good quality too
@intheshoptv Very nice!!!
Thx 🙏🏾. I’m wiring my 1973 Impala
@@bossman6449 thank YOU for watching. Sounds like a cool project!
Nice video I got the same kit
I did notice it didn’t show to much on the ignition switch section,and for some reason my courtesy lights stay on constantly idk why haha thanks far all the helpful tips
Top secret: the ignition circuit just might be the next video 😉
@ thank a lot I’ll keep my eye’s peeled
Awesome video thanks
@@phildoleebowitz5335 you’re welcome. Thanks for watching and for the comment!
Great job and I love your details for the everyday person.
Why didn’t you use different color looms or different color heat shrink over the wires and then label each one?
@@bajankayak Thank you, I really appreciate that! Well, mostly because the wires are all labeled already, and color coded.
Thanks for explaining this so simply. I just bought a 1974 ford maverick and almost none of the wires are good they've been chewed through by rats. Fixing them would be more work and cost more. It's going to be a restomod anyway so starting off with a new harness is probably easier too
My pleasure! Oh yeah… rip all that out for sure. So much easier and cheaper to throw a new harness in and have the peace of mind. Good luck with the project! (74? PS - my dad’s 74’ Gran Torino is what got me into cars when I was a kid)
Really well explained. Thank you for your time. New subscriber here.
@@douglashart5059 thanks so much. Expanding on it a bit more in the next video. Lots more to come! Appreciate the sub!
Awesome video! I just subscribed to the channel and will start binge watching your build.
Im building a 48' Chevy with an LS and have that same Speedway 22 circuit wire harness in my shopping cart. I'm really hoping that you make a video on connecting the Speedway wire harness to the LS engine harness.
Thanks again for the video, very helpful.
thank you!!! I will film just about the ENTIRE wiring. Believe it or not… the LS doesn’t really need much integration to the vehicle harness at all! Since it has its own harness and sensors, ignition wire and fuel pump wiring, the only thing left is attaching the LS wire harness to your gauges. In fact, I think the ONLY part of the LS harness that touches the Speedway harness is the pink ignition wire and of course the starter. Which by the way will be in THIS WEEKENDS video coming up!
Thanks for the sub - glad to have you on board. And check out some of my playlists - they will be very helpful for what you’re building specifically.
@intheshoptv I'd also like to see how the LS harness connects to the gauges. I'm assuming you have an OBD2 gauge cluster going in... I'm eyeballing some Dakota Digital gauges for mine and have been curious how the interface works. Looking forward to the next video. 😎
@ yessir! Thanks so much!
I just watched and subscribed your video on the plasma cutter review /gift a way .I would like to throw my name in the hat for the win.great review of the machine but I particularly like the fact the you reviewed the machine in the title and not mention the weather color of the sky and what hand is the proper one for wiping.
That made me subscribe without thinking about the plasma cutter.
Much appreciated 0
The giveaway ended a while ago but we have another one coming VERY soon
what do you think about flipping the whole fuse panel 180 so the wires come from the top?
Yes! Another viewer asked about that earlier, and its a great question! Yeah you could absolutely do that and it would work it very well. Thats a matter of individual taste and available space in each specific video. For the sake of shooting an instructional video (and for my OCD lol) - I needed to keep the writing on the fuse block right side up! 😂
Funny I was just thinking the same thing. I've got a 41 Dodge pickup truck. We're going to put on an S-10 that I bought. It is a 350 chevy engine with nitrous. Should be interesting.
Awesome I have watched I few video on wiring kits and your video has been the easiest to understand. Getting of track what size wilwood brake buster Ann bore size are you using and where can I buy that kit from please
Thank you! Glad to hear that! I made a video on that whole lit a few months ago, here’s the link: ruclips.net/video/Q_h9Y6SSznU/видео.htmlsi=TvdH_5RygipyhbMK
Using the colored scotch 35 tape for temp doesn’t leave residue as opposed to 33. We use it for marking wire bundles at work for wire pulls.
Im a retired electrician and always bought and kept a zillion different colored tapes. Now that Im not messing with 240, 208, and 277/480 anymore… I refuse to buy anything but one color lol 😂
Great info! Thanks for sharing! I'm doing my LS swapped 66 C10. This really hit the mark. I have a OE style chassis harness, Dakota digital cluster, and an Amazon LS swap harness. Would it be easier to get a Universal chassis harness than to modify the OE style harness? Also, what 12 volt power distribution did you use? Thanks again!
If you mean your harness is original to the vehicle - then yes, I’d recommend changing it for a few reasons. The obvious is that all that old wire gets oxidized and doesn’t carry current as well, the grounds being the biggest problem, the insulation gets brittle and cracks which opens you up to dead shorts. And if nothing else… its just a time saver, rather than trying to “figure out” everything thats been done to the OE harness over the years and all the mysterious gremlins that start appearing. I mean maybe if it was unmolested and in impeccable condition, but thats usually pretty rare. Thanks for watching… the 66’ is a cool year. Good luck with your project!
what distribution block are you using? the one where you made the 12V connection from the battery to the main power wire from the fuse block.
Here you go: amzn.to/427teDM
Tech tip: flush cutters for snipping zip ties flush at the buckle; leaves a clean buckle instead of some level of sharp end that'll cut me at a later date (i hate that, maybe that's just me)
One of these days I’ll switch over… Im so used it already lol
Great information I have done a few wiring projects but you reminded me of and learned few things what was that white switch panel 5x5 that had power wires attached ? Thanks
@@kittykitty643 Its something I like to do with all my builds: basically, rather than run a wire through the cab/cabin/body and tap the starter or battery every time I need 12v, I run a single heavy duty #8 fused wire into the cab and attach it to a separate small extra fuse block. Its essentially like having a direct connection to your battery, in the cab WITH some extra available fused circuits. Here’s the link: amzn.to/408mQus
Very informative video I have a bus coach motor home with some 12v & 24v power can I use a harness system like this to rewire the bus motorhome as wiring is was done in 1984 I would like to rewire it completely information would be a big help ,what type of harness to use etc I'm in Queensland Australia if you can help would be cool
Cheers cliff
Hi Cliff. I dont see why not, with the exception that you’d likely need to extend some of the wiring, especially for the rear components. Good luck and thanks for watching
Very informative. I’m currently wiring up my coyote swapped ‘82 Mustang. I’m using the Ford control pack which is a standalone harness for the engine. Does your LS engine have a stand alone harness? If so, are there any of the engine control wires from the Speedway harness that are needed for the LS engine harness?
The LS does have its own harness and I’ll touch on that a little coming next. Most of your engine wiring will likely not get used unless you’re using any mechanical gauges + of course, starter & ignition which some of will be covered next video
Awesome ❤thank you
Thanks! I appreciate you watching
Thank you for this!
You’re very welcome. Hoping it helps lots of people.
I am in the beginning stages of my wiring for the '49 truck. I started by doing the same thing you recommend with the bundles. I laid mine out three times and rewrapped them twice. I will be going from a stock inline six engine to a twin turbo but want to have a driver before the swap. So I am interested in how you remove the wires you won't be needing.
Very cool! I’ll definitely go over that!
@intheshoptv outstanding. I am using the Painless 21 Circuit and am also curious what you do with wires you aren't going to use at all and those which you might use in the future.
My 235 inline 6 doesn't use the auto choke, fuel pump, tach but I will use the pump and tach in the future. Many of the accessories aren't used now but I might want to use them in the future, like the auto antenna and third brake light.
Can't wait to learn more. We are just cleaning up the firewall and installing the sound mat, so your videos are coming out just in time.
@@keithkallio8838 Im so glad they’re helpful! Good luck with your project!
@@intheshoptv question about grounding and wiring. I am used to a two wire system with a hot and a ground. The Painless I purchased doesn't have a ground to the lights and blinkers. This doesn't make sense to me understanding how electrical wiring works in a house but this is throwing me for a loop. How do I ground the lights if there isn't a wire for it?
I was hoping to be late to the party so i can watch the next one back to back but nooo i have to wait
I appreciate that you guys stick around!
My LS swap stalled because I’m just about to the point of installing my AAW classic update wiring kit.
You got this brother!
Hey Mike, another quality video! Is the wire copper? Or the Chinese standard copper clad aluminum?
Thank you! No sir… all Automotive-grade GXL wire!! If I had to nit pick, I’d say the little bag of butt connectors and spade terminals they throw in aren’t to my liking… but I always use all my own connectors, tape and consumables anyway - so that part of it doesn’t matter to me anyway.
How did you do all the battery connections? I have a 59 big window that I want to put battery under the bed but what’s the connection pieces you have
@@startemyoung4330 Have several videos showing it all. Here’s the playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLS6i13ij_WMmwcpofnsWqjymNiubw9MWG&si=oX8cNR7uWLV8W4JW
Can you see any issues putting the fuse block on the passenger side?
@@bjroberts6521 With most of them, you’d probably have to extend some circuits… dimmer, headlight switch, brake switch etc. Also, if you have heat or AC, that would likely prohibit it
Which seats are you going to use that are heated? I need some buckets for my 55 big window
@@UcantBeSerious03 Im going to reupholster a 88-98 OBS bench seat. Its fits so good and is really comfortable. They came in buckets too. Im going to install the heated elements when I reupholster it.
@@intheshoptv Thanks for the info. I have the bone stock seat from 55 that on the drivers sides the springs are broke so there is a 2x4 wedged in there to keep the driver propped up. lol I'm tossing the idea with caddy suv 3rd row seats just cause of the seatbelts built into the seat.
@ Yeah integral seatbelts are a big plus. Will they fit?
Wiring is easy..
The hard part is.. making it last, look good, diagnosis.
And work right lol
@@intheshoptv
Yes it's alot of work. And that's the part that is scary. Because the work is all over the vehicle, unlike a simple stereo swap. and electronics is usually a mystery to most people.
@@turboflush yessir
I’ll do everything on a car, rebuild everything part, paint it, whatever you name I’ll do it, one thing I’ll never touch is wiring.
You CAN DO THIS!
Really wish I had seen this video before I did my 99 land Rover defender. I had to do the whole wiring twice 😢😭.
Oh no! Did you get it sorted out right?
I'm very glad you got rid of the fusable link. Those are not a good idea.
@@vortexgen1 Ive had people want to fight me to the death arguing that but… I agree.
Dig that plain english wire color chart. If only they used plain english for music recording software.
@@jaymzgaetz2006 Ha! Thats another hobby of mine from another time in my life. Logic pro, protools, avid…. What a nightmare. I have problems checking my email lol. Thanks for watching
Where did you purchase from? eBay,Amazon, etc
@@fuddwacker4803 you can get it from Speedway Motors directly, or right here: amzn.to/41OUqa8
Hi name is steve, you posted a viedo about sound deadening material is there any way to contact you
@@healthyconcepts3915 Sure - we have an email address in our video descriptions.
Where’s part 2
@@grumpy1962R right here:
ruclips.net/video/b1osjC28n5o/видео.html
It features two more circuits, including different types of ignition, from a standard key switch to the most amazing push-button start kit Ive ever seen. Filming part 3 right now too.
@@intheshoptv I’m hoping to install a floor style start button like old school trucks. I want it to be a mystery to 99% of people
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@@yvonnepritchard8301 👍back atcha!
I install one of the cheap Chinese harnesses , don't . Always buy a name brand hardness it will save you a lot of time and be much easer for the less experienced person to use . Ron Frances and American auto wire and Painless are my picks .
@@wrenchmanhotrods1247 Im very happy with the Speedway Motors harness. Uses all GXL wire. They’ve been great 👍
You skipped the part about removing unnecessary circuits from the fuse block. This should be done BEFORE you consider mounting it in the vehicle. Aint any way that truck used 22 circuits
Didn’t skip it. Thats only something I’d suggest if one is concerned about weight (in which case they’d probably be installing a smaller harness to begin with). Otherwise, having some extra circuits taped into the harness isnt a bad idea at all.
you talk too much and not enough wiring
@@onegymflipper3091 explaining is important with wiring. I said in the beginning of the video, I want people understand this stuff, not just see and copy.
@@intheshoptv Talk to much..? Actually one of the best auto wiring classes/videos out there!
Apparently onegymflipper your unable to comprehend important full information generously being taught in an in-depth lesson. Hmmm.., curious did you get past junior high..?