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    4/25/2013 12:09 PM  #1

    carnutjoe
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    Replacing old wiring, complete

    I'm going to replace the wiring on my 1968 Mustang Convertible, 289, Automatic, Vintage Air A/C and Non-Power Brakes and Top. There two major wiring makers, Painless and American Auto. If anyone has done this job I would appreciate any comments of the two, such as quality, ease of installation or any other issues with either one. Thanks for the time.
    Joe

     

    4/25/2013 2:46 PM  #2

    Don
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    Re: Replacing old wiring, complete

    After researching part numbers off vendors wireharness's I found this place

    http://www.ynzyesterdaysparts.com      I purchased all my under dash wires from them,, 66 model

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    4/25/2013 2:59 PM  #3

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    Re: Replacing old wiring, complete

    Painless ain't, neither is AAW, but of the two AAW is the way to go, primo customer support.

    This is what you have to look forward to!.  :O

     
     

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    4/26/2013 8:36 AM  #4

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    Re: Replacing old wiring, complete

    Thanks for the info guys. After checking both products I like the extra's AAW offers vs Painless as you suggested Rudi. Thanks for the site Don, looks like another good place to find the hard to get stuff. Since I'd like to replace the whole nest in the car I think AAW is the way I'll go. They also offer a better price on the complete harness. Hey Rudi is your Stang at that stage or is that a before picture. It looks like one of my before pictures. As they say "been there, did that". I should have done the wiring new insted of using the old harness, but I went and bought the A/C for the better half. Not a better choice for a Convertible, since I like driving with the top Down.
    Thank again guys,
    Joe

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    4/26/2013 9:07 AM  #5

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    Hey Joe....may I suggest Naragansett Reproduction wireing harnesses...just like the factory....401-3643839...you will go thru hell and back with the kits.....jj

     

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    4/26/2013 11:57 AM  #6

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    Re: Replacing old wiring, complete

    carnutjoe wrote:

    Thanks for the info guys. After checking both products I like the extra's AAW offers vs Painless as you suggested Rudi. Thanks for the site Don, looks like another good place to find the hard to get stuff. Since I'd like to replace the whole nest in the car I think AAW is the way I'll go. They also offer a better price on the complete harness. Hey Rudi is your Stang at that stage or is that a before picture. It looks like one of my before pictures. As they say "been there, did that". I should have done the wiring new insted of using the old harness, but I went and bought the A/C for the better half. Not a better choice for a Convertible, since I like driving with the top Down.
    Thank again guys,
    Joe

    That photo was about 5 months ago, these are now.
     

     

     

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    4/26/2013 12:02 PM  #7

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    Re: Replacing old wiring, complete

    Joe don't know about vintage AC but keep in mind AAW states their fuse block mounting will interfere with stock AC.

    If this forum can't fix it, it isn't broke.
     

    4/27/2013 9:11 AM  #8

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    Re: Replacing old wiring, complete

    Great Job Rudi ! Nice lay out in the engine compartment and  interior, good luck on the show circuit. When I figure out how to post pic's I'll get some on Thanks for the lead Joe, I'll give them a call. Thanks for all the responses guys,

    Joe

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    4/30/2013 10:46 AM  #9

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    Very clean install Rudi.  The hidden wiring is a nice touch.

     

    4/30/2013 1:58 PM  #10

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    Re: Replacing old wiring, complete

    Don wrote:

    After researching part numbers off vendors wireharness's I found this place

    http://www.ynzyesterdaysparts.com      I purchased all my under dash wires from them,, 66 model

     
    thanks for this link! I didnt think anyone made wiring harnesses for my 64 fairlane, but they list one

     

    8/19/2013 7:53 PM  #11

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    Re: Replacing old wiring, complete

    Although AAW says the harness will interfere w/ A/C,  there is enough slack to move fuse box over so A/C will clear thru firewall.
     

     

     

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