Aftermarket wiring harnesses-EZ Wiring vs. American Autowire

[f100matt]

So, I am pretty new to this whole wiring thing, and it is time to replace the harness in my truck. I have read on this forum that a lot of people have been using the EZ wiring kits with good success. My only concern is with my level of experience and the level of instruction that comes with the kit. I also came across a post from turtle1056, who mentioned the American Autowire Highway 15 Kit. viewtopic.php?f=1&t=24686&p=214260&hili ... re#p214260
It appears to be a little more self explanatory, but is it worth the extra money? I don't mind spending more if it makes it easier for me to do a good job. The next question would be, should I get the 22 circuit or the 15 circuit? In addition to the stock equipment, the only things I plan on adding are an aftermarket radio and a cb radio.

Can anyone suggest a good how to book on autowiring for a beginner?

Thanks for the suggestions

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Highway-15-Wiri ... 8e&vxp=mtr

[William-in-St George]

12-15 circuits are plenty. Keep in mind that you may want to add AC or electric choke in future. I personally prefer the one block fuse block like the original. After that it's whatever is best price. Look on ebay for universal wiring harness. I got mine for 60 bucks, wish I'd bought 2. I use a step drill bit to get through the firewall. I eliminate the ford bulkhead connectors whenever possible. I also run the rear wiring through the floor in cab under the seat. I use a power post mounted near the fuse block (wherever you decide to put it) fed by a 10gage wire from the battery to power the ignition switch, lights and fuse block. There is more so post back as you get started. Wiring these old Fords is not complicated. No really its easy, we can help. IMHO!

[kstones63]

I used the American Autowire Highway 22 in my truck. Was it worth the difference in cost over the ezwiring kit? It was to me, but I have P/W,PDL Cruise A/C, EFI engine, electronic gauges, electric fans and the list goes on and on. I wanted to be able to terminate the wires easier at the fuse box.
For a normal install, I am not sure if it would be worth the difference in money. I have not installed an EZ Wiring kit so I can't say for sure but the A.A. harness was easy to install.

Kevin

[DanH]

Talk about being new to rebuilding one of these old trucks, I bought a Ron Francis custom harness that was supposed to fit exactly my 66 with the modifications I specified (back up lights, rear mounted gas tank, Ididit column with neutral safety switch, AC, stereo, electric fan). Some of it was correct, but it's still essentially a universal/GM harness. I guess I was just inexperienced and assumed that all the connectors were already there. I don't think it was worth the money.

[cwindsor]

I got my American Wire harness in today and started pulling wires... Easy to read instructions and plenty of wire to reach everything.

[matt2491]

American Autowire. All day erry day.