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Carbo
12-13-2011, 11:19 PM
After doing searches I came up with nothing so I'm looking for some help.
I'm going to be doing some interior work on my 69 camaro here the next few months and one of the things I want to do is upgrade the stock glass fuse panel to the blade fuses. I've got all of the accessory blades tapped into as well as most of the circuits so needless to say I have plenty of wires plugged into the fuse panel. I want that cleaned up and I figured the best way would be to add a new blade fuse panel. Can I just get away with adding the fuse panel like this one http://www.painlessperformance.com/webcatalog/largeview.php?SearchField=30001 or this one
http://www.painlessperformance.com/webcatalog/largeview.php?SearchField=30003 without changing the wiring or should you change the entire wiring harness in the compartent as well? If possible, I would like to change out the fuse block only without having to change all of the wiring.

I've read that painless can be anything but so if you know of a better route, maybe like AA, all I'm all ears.

Thanks in advance
SLO_Z28
12-14-2011, 02:50 PM
I sold my painless kit as soon as I laid eyes on the AAW kit. If youre going to be in the car that deep, youre better off doing it right the first time. I like the AAW Highway 22 kit:
http://www.americanautowire.com/highway22.html

http://www.americanautowire.com/images/highway/500695.jpg

Its not as intimidating a job as it seems, the hardest part is pulling the dash apart, and even that is just time consuming.
Carbo
12-14-2011, 04:43 PM
Yeah, I spoke with AAW and looks like I'm going that route. They recommended doing the update install kit which will be doing the whole car. Just what I wanted to do...:(

At least it will be done right.
Carbo
12-14-2011, 05:13 PM
I sold my painless kit as soon as I laid eyes on the AAW kit. If youre going to be in the car that deep, youre better off doing it right the first time. I like the AAW Highway 22 kit:
http://www.americanautowire.com/highway22.html

http://www.americanautowire.com/images/highway/500695.jpg

Its not as intimidating a job as it seems, the hardest part is pulling the dash apart, and even that is just time consuming.

I do have a question for you, did you buy the crimping and splicing tools? They go for a bout a $100 a piece. I don't think I want to drop another $200 on tools after dropping $500 on a wiring kit. Did you buy these tools or rent them? Are they really needed to make the job easier?
SLO_Z28
12-14-2011, 08:45 PM
I do have a question for you, did you buy the crimping and splicing tools? They go for a bout a $100 a piece. I don't think I want to drop another $200 on tools after dropping $500 on a wiring kit. Did you buy these tools or rent them? Are they really needed to make the job easier?

They do make the job easier, and I already had them because I use them at work.
Carbo
12-14-2011, 09:24 PM
The right tools always make it easier. AAW said they would rent them for about 60% of the price but through experience I've learned you use specialty tools more than once. Besides, you all know as well as I, the car is never done and I'm sure I'll be adding more electrical components down the road. Looks like I'll forking out more money....then again it's only money. :P

Thanks for the advice guys.
innovations
12-14-2011, 10:57 PM
I have wired over 20 cars and all I use is EZ Wire. Easy is for sure! Can't beat the price at $165 and never had any problems what so ever.
Vegas69
12-14-2011, 11:14 PM
The crimper is a must. I have one I'd let you borrow on a handshake deal.
Carbo
12-14-2011, 11:52 PM
The crimper is a must. I have one I'd let you borrow on a handshake deal.

Hey Todd, thanks. I may take you up on that. This project won't happen for another two months or so cause I'm buying parts piece by piece. I'll be installing a new dash, gauges, custom console and steering column.

I'll be in touch and I'll buy you a beer after the handshake:thumbsup: