Wiring Harness Kit Decision

[bull1966]

Hey Fella's,

I've got my 64 C10 pretty much ready to go back together, and I'm starting to think wiring harness. Did a complete frame off, so I took out ALL of the old wiring.

LMC has two wiring kits: the first one is specific to the truck, and it runs about 700 bucks. The second is a general kit, and it fits most trucks from the 60's era. It cost around 350.00

My question: Is there a major difference between the two? Will the general one fill the bill, or would I be wasting money? Just wanted to see if any of you have experience with the LMC harness kits

[markeb01]

Here are a few threads that may help in your decision making.
67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=367293&highlight=wiring+kit
67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=389204&highlight=wiring+kit
67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=374456&highlight=wiring+kit

No matter what kit you select, just remember you can never have too many grounds. Every light bucket should have a separate ground wire attached and run to the frame. The factory depended on tiny 18 gauge wires for many of the original grounds while other relied on just the sheetmetal. After 40+ years of rust and crud numerous problems appear particularly with the tail lights and blinkers.

On my truck I ran the negative battery cable to the engine block, and another cable from that engine bolt to the frame. Another wire goes from the frame bolt to the radiator bulkhead, and all front grounds connect to that bolt, and grounding problems are a thing of the past.

For superior headlight performance, here's a thread on how to include headlight relays on a 1960-61.

67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=387693

On a 1964 just ignore to two separate high beam bulbs and the rest of the diagram remains the same.

[60apache575]

I purchased my wiring harness kit for a 1960 chevy truck from American Auto Wiring bout 3 years ago from a hot rod shop on the web and paid under $500 bucks. I have been installing the kit on and off bout a year. (truck still under construction) Happy with the product, the kit is made for oem with updated accessories for modern trucks. It comes with all the switches on dash, dimmer switch, (except for wiper and heater switch). When you are ready to wire, start with fuse block and work your way out of cab. The kit comes in sections and separate bags. Check it out. www.americanautowire.com/60-66truck.htm

[60apache575]

Let me try this again. www.americanautowire.com/60-66truck.html

[bull1966]

Thanks Guys,

Good info all around. I'm gonna do the same thing on my ground wire as well.

Appreciate it

[bull1966]

Aug 4, 2010 10:41:43 GMT -7 markeb01 said:

Here are a few threads that may help in your decision making.
67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=367293&highlight=wiring+kit
67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=389204&highlight=wiring+kit
67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=374456&highlight=wiring+kit

No matter what kit you select, just remember you can never have too many grounds. Every light bucket should have a separate ground wire attached and run to the frame. The factory depended on tiny 18 gauge wires for many of the original grounds while other relied on just the sheetmetal. After 40+ years of rust and crud numerous problems appear particularly with the tail lights and blinkers.

On my truck I ran the negative battery cable to the engine block, and another cable from that engine bolt to the frame. Another wire goes from the frame bolt to the radiator bulkhead, and all front grounds connect to that bolt, and grounding problems are a thing of the past.

For superior headlight performance, here's a thread on how to include headlight relays on a 1960-61.

67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=387693

On a 1964 just ignore to two separate high beam bulbs and the rest of the diagram remains the same.

Excellent upgrade! Thanks

[bull1966]

Aug 5, 2010 15:52:31 GMT -7 60apache575 said:

I purchased my wiring harness kit for a 1960 chevy truck from American Auto Wiring bout 3 years ago from a hot rod shop on the web and paid under $500 bucks. I have been installing the kit on and off bout a year. (truck still under construction) Happy with the product, the kit is made for oem with updated accessories for modern trucks. It comes with all the switches on dash, dimmer switch, (except for wiper and heater switch). When you are ready to wire, start with fuse block and work your way out of cab. The kit comes in sections and separate bags. Check it out. www.americanautowire.com/60-66truck.htm

Looks to be a better deal than LMC offers. Did you have any issues or problems with there kit?

[60apache575]

bull1966, havent finished the wiring job because I want to buy led taillights and chrome the front grill and park light lens covers, but the kit is great. The only thing I had to do is extend the 3 wires to the dimmer switch on the floor.