Full Wiring Replacement Question

[babybolt]

One of my friends restored a 67 Mustang and put one of those aftermarket wiring kits that cost $900 from NPD...and it didn't work.  He spend several months and finally took the car to a custom electrical auto guru, and he couldn't make it work either.  Just straight stock Shelby dash gauge and a Pertonix ignition.  He tore it all out and bought an Alloy Metal reproduction harness from Branda and all was good.

[67428GT500]

I don't recommend Branda. However, NPD also carries Alloy Metal Products. Ask for Molly. They also give a Veteran's discount on large orders and free shipping.
I avoid Branda like the plague after a few items were supposed to be NOS that I bought for my Shelby and the weren't.

                                                                                                  -Keith

[TomP]

I forget what brand it was but someone wanted me to install a complete aftermarket wiring harness and it was all GM color codes and Weatherpak connectors except that it had no plug in connection at the firewall. You had run all the wires through a large hole and the wires to the headlights and taillights would have run the whole length with no plugs. Not real convenient to work on when the alternator and ignition and temperature and oil pressure senders all have to be undone and can't be unplugged at the back of the engine.

[chris401]

I forget what brand it was but someone wanted me to install a complete aftermarket wiring harness and it was all GM color codes and Weatherpak connectors except that it had no plug in connection at the firewall. You had run all the wires through a large hole and the wires to the headlights and taillights would have run the whole length with no plugs. Not real convenient to work on when the alternator and ignition and temperature and oil pressure senders all have to be undone and can't be unplugged at the back of the engine.

The American Wiring kit for my F-250 is like that

[CV355]

This is all good info, guys.  I appreciate it as always.

[urchinhead]

For anyone else interested in restoration or original style parts, C&G Ford sells factory style harnesses for most 60s Fords. They are made by a small company in Oregon called Bauer Electronics that will also custom replicate or modify your harness if you have the patience to wait a couple of months.

[67428GT500]

For anyone else interested in restoration or original style parts, C&G Ford sells factory style harnesses for most 60s Fords. They are made by a small company in Oregon called Bauer Electronics that will also custom replicate or modify your harness if you have the patience to wait a couple of months.

I have seen some of Bauer's work. It's replacement quality but doesn't look like the original wiring.  Alloy Metal in NY is a Ford contractor. They rarely sell directly to the public but were very helpful being I was willing to send them a couple of original items like the trunk and underhood light, door harnesses and Shelby unique items to use for pattern copies.