There’s a lot going on at American Autowire. Here’s a rundown of the latest news.
New product #1
Ford Ignition Switch
This switch is a universal 4-position switch that uses Ford style keys that all Ford drivers want. It includes a retaining nut and authentic looking Ford Type chrome bezel as well as terminals. Part # 500927 retail $39.00.
New Product #2
Kit Car Electrical SystemOur new Kit Car Electrical System is a comprehensive kit that is geared towards builders of kit cars that use fiberglass bodies and are tailored towards Cobras.
At the heart of the kit is our venerable Highway 15 fuse panel to facilitate all of your power distribution. This modular style panel features a small footprint and a one-sided loading method that is often necessary for dealing with tight kit car compartments. From there we have modified the sub-assemblies of the standard Highway 15 kit to provide greater flexibility in switch selection but have also included our dash mounted turn signal switch, hazard switch and headlight switches that are the most popular with our kit car customers. Since most kit cars utilize fiberglass bodies, we have included our All Copper Grounding Kit ($140 value) to ensure a reliable and gremlin free complete copper electrical circuit. The kit also includes a Ford style ignition switch, a Ford 3G alternator adapter harness, and 5/32” dash indicator LED’s. This kit is a must have for anyone serious about building a high quality kit car. As with all of American Autowire’s kits the Kit Car Electrical System comes with complete easy to follow color instructions and schematics. Part # 500948 retail $599.00.
Also available is the Kit Car Electrical System for GM based kit cars. This kit includes everything in the 500948 mentioned above but exchanges a Ford ignition switch for a GM style ignition switch and doesn’t include the 3G Ford alternator harness. Part #500976 retail $579.00
New Product #3
Classic Update Kit for 1964 – 1967 Chevelle/Malibu
This kit will be available in about 30 days (Jody gets the 1st one!) and will include all the same features as the other kits in the Classic Update Series.
It will include:
Replacement headlight switch with internal 30 amp circuit breaker included. Retention collar nut, adjustable length shaft, and custom knob are also included.
Standard turn signal flasher, hazard flasher, and horn relay mounted on fuse panel.
Fuse box designed to fit in original location. All required hardware supplied. New ATO fuse allow easy fuse and circuit breaker accessibility. Harness is laid out and formed to allow for nearly all after market accessories such as; gauge packages, wiper systems, heat and air conditioning systems, etc.
Original switch connector bodies! (Exclusive to American Autowire)
Steering column connectors will plug directly into most after market steering columns as well as 1969 and later GM columns which utilize stock GM turn signal switches The original column can also be wired by using the supplied mating connector and terminals.
Along with wiring for your original dome/interior lighting we have included separate underdash light sockets.
Instrument Cluster wiring is designed with a “cluster harness disconnect” system for easy service and assembly. All original terminals, connectors (exclusively from American Autowire), and light sockets are also supplied for original cluster gauges. However, the best aspect of the disconnect system is that any gauge cluster package can be easily and neatly wired in. This includes AUTOMETER, CLASSIC INSTRUMENTS, COVAN CLASSICS, DAKOTA DIGITAL, STEWART WARNER, and VDO just to name a few.
Rear body harness assembly is designed to plug into the main harness in the original connector bodies. Flexibility in harness design allows for original or custom routing. Rear body wiring includes backup light wires and mating connectors for backup light leads. License plate lead, connectors, and terminals included. Fuel tank sender wire and terminal included.
EXCLUSIVE! You’ll find all the original style light socket pigtails packed into every aspect of this system making it the most complete system of it’s type in the industry!
New floor dimmer switch is provided. Wire length and connection accommodate original floor mount dimmer switch.
EXCLUSIVE! Original bulkhead connector for the engine and front light wiring is included and ready for installation. Original routing of the new harness without any body modifications!
Engine wiring includes connectors for original points type as well as H.E.I. distributors. Power and tach connectors supplied for GM H.E.I. distributors. Alternator connectors are supplied for GM “SI” series internally regulated alternators. GM “CS” series alternator adapter is available separately.
Front lighting includes extra long leads for special routing when custom under hood appearance is desired. All headlight, park light and directional light connectors and terminals are provided, as well as a switched trigger wire for electric fan relay (usually recommended with AC).
New website:
www.americanautowire.com
New online shop:
shop.americanautowire.com
Web Special:
Courtesy Light Connection Kit & TWO Led bulbs
SEMA:
We're exhibiting this year! Booth 50030. A very special car will be featured in our booth.
That about sums it up!
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