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Who has the best harness in regards to ease of installment. I was thinking about getting a painless but another thread brought up a few more that sound good but Painless is the one I hear the most about. So which harness is the easiest to install for a novice?
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From what I have been reading, most kits are fairly basic. I mean, they are all labeled every 6 inches ON the wire. I ordered a rebel-wire harness (posting pics in the other thread shortly) and I am suprised at the quality, it seems really nice just looking at it and all. I plan to install it this weekend, given pulling the old harness and installing this one should be a 2-3 day straight job. I hope anyways.

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I appreciate it. I saw your post but I didn't want to Hijack. Your thread was the one that got me thinking about other options because I have always been told painless was the best and easiest to replace.
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Got a Painless in the 69. Easy installation, wires labeled every 8-12 in. Manual is decent to work with.


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I installed a Painless harness in a 36 chevy street rod I had in a previous life. It was well made and relatively easy to install. I was very happy with the end result.
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Im with you layedout72, I would have to believe that any "name brand" wiring harness would be acceptable. Nothing could justify a $500 spread.
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I bought this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0171783790

Not installed yet, but looks nice... and worth the cost.

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71PA_Highboy wrote:I bought this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0171783790

Not installed yet, but looks nice... and worth the cost.

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I think I am going to go with painless. Might be a little more expensive but I think it's worth it. Now any suggestions as to who to buy it from?
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I had a freind get one from EZ Wiring for his '39 Dodge PU street rod...
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With the Painless Kit for our trucks work with an electronic ignition or would I need to get one for a different year?
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