Replacing entire/all harness-need advice

[Mike]

So, this summer my 1970 will be in the garage for some work. It will be hot as Mars here in Florida and i am looking forward to using my new mini split AC unit in there!  I have read TONS of threads on here so first off...THANK YOU to all those who contributed. I learned a lot already. Seems like a lot of you like the AAW harness/kit which i hadnt even considered until reading here on FGMCC. I was piecing individual harnesses out of Ausleys, npd, etc... but the AAW kit looks like what i want to do. Question, does it allow for all options? I have power windows, does it have that/those harnesses? I would also like to add the under hood and courtesy lights under the dash. Car is originally a BBC with A/C, does the harness accommodate that? I see some, like on Ausleys, where it might be different if it was a small block. And where y'all getting your LEDs from? I replaced a bunch back about 10 years ago, cant recall where i got them from. Those all need to go too. Will also be replacing the instrument panel but that will be a separate post as I know its a lot to cover. Thank you for your help! 

[willie]

Hey Mike, I have been here for more than 15 years, and learn something new almost everyday!!!  I used AAW for my 72 but was keeping her stock. You on the other hand are adding and changing things out. What i would do is call AAW and let them know what your plans are when you are ordering what you need. They at that time will tell you what harness you will need for that change or add on. Everything should be plug and play. My $.02 is to do the dash and gauges at the same time as i think that is a different harness for sure!  

Someone with more knowledge for sure will chime in and confirm this i am sure.

Good Luck, and keep us updated!

[Mike]

1 hour ago, willie said:

Hey Mike, I have been here for more than 15 years, and learn something new almost everyday!!!  I used AAW for my 72 but was keeping her stock. You on the other hand are adding and changing things out. What i would do is call AAW and let them know what your plans are when you are ordering what you need. They at that time will tell you what harness you will need for that change or add on. Everything should be plug and play. My $.02 is to do the dash and gauges at the same time as i think that is a different harness for sure!  

Someone with more knowledge for sure will chime in and confirm this i am sure.

Good Luck, and keep us updated!

Definitely doing the harnesses and dash/gauges at the same time. I just started two threads because the harnesses seem to be fairly cut and dried, but lots of variations on what people do with gauges. ANd yes I would def call AAW. Thank you Willie.

[jft69z]

3 hours ago, Mike said:

 Question, does it allow for all options? I have power windows, does it have that/those harnesses?

It does allow for all sorts of options, each with its own circuit if wanted. It does NOT include the actual power window harness itself. I re-use the existing ones if they're in good shape, or AAW can provide you with a duplicate one from their OEM harness line.

 

I would also like to add the under hood and courtesy lights under the dash.

The AAW kit already comes with the under dash courtesy lights, you'd have to add an underhood light. An OEM one would be suggested as it has a mercury type switch to turn it on/off with the hood actions.

 

Car is originally a BBC with A/C, does the harness accommodate that? 

Yes, the original factory A/C harness will plug right into the AAW kit, or as earlier, they can provide you with an exact, new replica of the A/C harness.

 

MIke,

See the responses in red above. If the those answers don't help, call me at 716-622-0214. I can walk you through it.

Joe T