painless wiring project

[jade2ghost]

Just got myself a painless wiring kit 4 my 69rr just wondering if any1 had any tips or hints. I was also wandering what would be the easiest way 2 re-wire the dash section. (does the dash remove easily or the gauge cluster itself? ) Any help would b great. Ill try n get sum pics up soon

 

[cr8crshr]

You would have been better off purchasing the M&H offerings from Year One. They are pricey but are completely "plug-n-play" and are spot on. Painless is more for a "Hot Rod" application than what you are attempting. Their name is not quite correct as they are a "Pain in the ***" to work with. I have used them before and will always prefer the M&H over any other offering. This is just my opinion mind you. Best of luck to you when trying to figure out the "Pain in the ***" offering you just got....

 

[Dako]

Got to agree with cr8crshr on this.

Unless you are installing custom gauges, or adding a bunch more electrical options, a plug-n-play harness is the way to go...be it M&H, Year One, etc. Their harnesses have the factory style tapes and wrappings and go in in minutes, not days. The time you save is well worth the difference in price.

 

[cr8crshr]

Some how though I don't think it will change his mind...:sign13:

 

[jade2ghost]

I like the painless in the sense that it doesn't have glass fuses and will bypass my bulkhead, have had nothing but trouble with it

 

[cr8crshr]

I like the painless in the sense that it doesn't have glass fuses and will bypass my bulkhead, have had nothing but trouble with it

That is why there are replacement harnesses and parts out there that will clean up and correct your problems without a complete re-wire. And, there is no need to change from tube fuses to pin type unless you are upgrading all the electronics and such including adding a high amp and wattage/high out put alternator or Stereo. Then maybe yes, it might be better. But if Pain in the *** is the way you want to go, then that is a personal choice that really cannot be commented upon. As always though good luck with it and let us know how it worked out for ya. I dare say though that there are a lot out there that would avoid their offerings all together....

 

[Budnicks]

I would suggest you go to www.myMopar.com find the appropriate schematics for under tools/references for your car, the gauges are supplied by 12 volts {pink wires, from the fuse box, if I remember correctly}, then go thru a voltage limiter, that reduces it down to 5 volts for the printed circuit board, that the gauges get their feed from, Evans Wiring Harnesses or M&H Wiring Harnesses {Year One Exclusive} are easier plug & play original type harnesses, but the Painless Muscle-car harness can be done easily too, follow their instructions & the wires are all marked really well... you could try Mad Enterprises @ www.madelectrical.com for the connectors, plugs etc., schematics/diagrams & some great tech information too... if you run into problems call the tech guys at Painless Performance 1-817-244-6212, they are great people too... also a 1969 Plymouth Factory Service Manual, will help also, it has a bunch of great schematic/diagrams too... you can get color schematics/wire diagrams from Year One still too "I think"... I got some for my 68 RR's a few years ago, easier to read than black/white drawings/diagrams... I don't have a scanner or digital camera that will work with my new computer, or I would just post them all for ya... Good Luck & make sure to take your time, take/make some detailed notes, especially when taking stuff apart {keep all the connectors & ends}, make sure to keep wires away from heat & moving parts, you may need to reuse a bunch of the original connectors, if you can't get replacements... I would highly suggest to use, zip ties, soldier & shrink wrap everything, then tape /wrap wires, not just the cheapo crimp style connections, make tabs & easy to identify labels, so you can find stuff easily, especially when under the dash, it's a PITA unless it's removed the gauge panel at least, you will need to drop {just lower} the steering column to get the gauge panel access out, makes under dash stuff much easier...

 

[jade2ghost]

Hey guys I really appreciate all ur help