Wiring

Wall05 said
I recently purchased a new wire harness from American wiring. Has anyone done one that could give information on one to make the process simple. Its for a 67 cuda

you got the American AutoWire A-body kit? or a generic kit?

If you got the A-body kit, it is EASY. Don't let these guys stress you. I'm a complete idiot with wiring, and I had no real issues.
my suggestions:

1. Get a nice set of ratcheting barrel crimpers. I used the ones from Klein PN: VDV200-010KIT
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CTHF2MC/?tag=joeychgo-20

2. Get a nice set of compound wire strippers. I used the Klein Katapults PN: 11063W
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BC39YFQ/?tag=joeychgo-20

3. Use F6 split loom cover on the harness. I installed the whole harness just using big cheap white zip ties. Then drove it for a few weeks to ensure everything was right, made updates as needed, then pulled the whole harness out. I used the tiny black zip ties and the F6 loom cover, and reinstalled it
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=industrial&field-keywords=F6+split+loom

4. Use F4 self galvanizing harness tape instead of plain electrical tape or the factory style non-adhesive harness tape. This stuff is ROCK SOLID once in place. Looks very very clean
https://www.amazon.com/F4-Tape-Self-Fusing-Silicone-MIL-SPEC/dp/B01IVNQ7RC/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519657499&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=F4+harness+tape

5. Print American AutoWire's instructions and make a flip book, read it like 10 times and look at the pics closely.

6. Take your time with the bulkhead stencil

7. The kit calls for you to re-use a few bits from the factory harness. Inspect them well, clean the contacts, and assemble it all with dielectric grease

8. The kit is intended to be used with a "1-wire" alternator, so no provisions to run the factory VR or alternator. I run a little 3-wire Hilux denso (good time to upgrade) and just used the keyed hot circuit for the electric choke to excite it, ran a sensing wire to the starter relay stud, and a charge wire direct to the battery.

9. Kit doesn't come with door switches, so I picked up a new set for piece of mind.

10. Snap harness routing pics. The factory manuals or schematics won't help you know how to route the harness cleanly. TAKE GOOD PICS

seriously, the install was simple, the hardest part being wear and tear on my back working in the cramped spots, but pulling the front seats and steering column really made it easy. Feel free to message me if you need any help along the way, good luck!