I have been told to use their crimp tool

 

I was going to get a crimp tool set off amazon, whats the deal with their crimp tool, aside from being close to $200 dollars

 

I installed this kit in my 69 a couple of years ago. It's pretty easy and straight forward. I did use a lot of split loom but that was my choice. I would recommend the crimp tool as well since it crimps the insulation and bare wire "prongs" simultaneously and correctly. There are essentially three portions to the harness and you can somewhat install accordingly - front lighting/engine, main cabin, rear lighting. I also think it's probably easier to install if your interior is out of the way but maybe not necessary? Also, if you are adding options (gauges, console, etc.) make sure you get those additional harnesses from AAW.

 

They said with this kit they are all part of the included wiring for the console gauges so thats nice, no extra harnesses required. So we will see if thats the case when I get the kit.

 

Regarding split loom, don't use the plastic crap at auto part stores. There are suppliers online that sell the various types, Grey-heat resistant, and Blue-fire resistant stripe in various widths (1/4, 3/8. 1/2, 3/4) in 50'-100' rolls for not much $. Well worth it

 

I had planned on getting some nice looms, what brand did you go with? I will probably just get black, but I want to make this look and work as good if not better than when it rolled off the line.

 

SoCal you have a sample website that I could check out your recommendation?

 

Your wiring harness uses Packard 56 style connectors. Remember Packard 56. You might have to buy some extra terminals if you mess up.

This link might be helpful.
https://www.camaros.net/threads/nee...need-guidance-on-full-wiring-harness.491038/?post_id=1783402038#post-1783402038


Split loom can become addictive.

Split loom covers the printing on the wires. Now you need a label maker.

 

omg what an amazing job, you want to come help me with mine

What is the tape on the looms and did you use labeler or something?

 

TechFlex

You can get it from Amazon, Grainger...

Bunch of different types, flame or heat resistant, split and non split... depending on what you're doing.

When you use a labeler, you can get clear shrink sleeve to go over it so it stays on.

 

^^^ what he said. I am pretty sure I used tech flex and I bought it in 3 different diameters. I used heat shrink on the ends to keep it neat and unfortunately, wasn't hip enough to use the labeler but would've if I had thought/known about it.

 

A cheaper crimper will not crimp this particular lug shown below. This is the only lug that the standard ratcheting crimpers will not crimp. You see the two ears at the bottom of the lug? My Astro 9477 crimper will not clear the two points at the bottom of the lug. There are not many of these lugs used in the wiring harness. You can buy the $200.00 crimper, or you can use a different style lug and plug. I chose a third option. I bought a cheap $7.00 crimper that can handle this lug. It is hard on my hands, but it works.

I now use weatherpac or metripack connectors. They are superior to the Packard 56 style. They are waterproof. They don't corrode. They snap together.

If you decide to cover your wires with sheathing, buy some heat shrink tubing that has glue in the inside to the tubing. The heat shrink tubing that does not have glue will slip off the nylon mesh tubing.

I use a piece of black heat shrink tubing with glue. The label goes on top of the black heat shrink. Then I use a piece of clear heat shrink tubing that does not have glue. The clear goes over the label to hold it in place and prevent it from tearing.

 

A big +1 to everything tp_smith wrote. I used an American Autowire on a restomod Nova and the kit was very good. As noted you do need to deal with Packard 56 connectors. I used Metri-pack and weather-pack connectors for all the system circuits added to the AAW harness.

 

A big +1 to everything tp_smith wrote. I used an American Autowire on a restomod Nova and the kit was very good. As noted you do need to deal with Packard 56 connectors. I used Metri-pack and weather-pack connectors for all the system circuits added to the AAW harness.

That's what I did too.

OP
Buy a kit with an assortment of connectors, and a shrink tubing kit.

 

There are several different kinds of split wrap. I like the woven style better than the braided style.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-890351

The guys are correct. A good pair of open barrel crimp pliers is a must have. Several vendors sell Packard 56 terminals and housings. Some are far cheaper than others. Pays to shop. I’ve had good luck with Kwik Wire out of Wisconsin but it’s been some years now.

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