If you are building a vintage truck, it will most likely require new wiring at some point. Whether the original wiring is old, brittle, has splices, or has already been removed, fresh wiring is critical to trucks dependability. Whether you’re working on a singular task or doing a complete rewire, your classic Chevrolet/GMC pickup’s viability and safety rely on a properly working electrical system.
Due to today’s automotive aftermarket, there is no reason not to do the wiring yourself. Rewiring the truck helps you save money and provides peace of mind.
Vehicle-specific kits are available to replace existing or missing wiring. If you plan to do custom wiring, universal kits are available as well. Either type of kit can be installed without an abundance of electrical knowledge. With some basic tools and time, you can wire your truck just like the professionals.
In How to Wire Chevy & GMC Trucks: 1947–1987, veteran how-to author Dennis W. Parks rewires a 1970 Chevrolet C10 and a 1955 Chevrolet truck. Everything is included—from the basics of wiring lights, the starter, and the alternator to a stereo with satellite audio, air conditioning, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) lighting. If you want to complete this task yourself or if you want to learn how it is done before hiring a professional, this book covers it all.
Each Haynes manual is written for the do-it-yourselfer and provides step-by-step instructions based on a complete disassembly of the vehicle. This hands-on experience provides the reader with specific and detailed instructions for performing everything from basic maintenance and troubleshooting to a complete engine overhaul. The models covered in this title are:
Chevrolet:
- Blazer, 1967-91
- C10 Pickup, 1967-87
- C15 Pickup, 1967-74
- C15 Pickup, 1975-78
- C15 Suburban, 1968-74
- C15 Suburban, 1975-78
- C1500 Pickup, 1967-74
- C1500 Pickup, 1979-86
- C1500 Suburban, 1968-74
- C1500 Suburban, 1979-86
- C20 Pickup, 1967-87
- C20 Suburban, 1967-91
- C25 Pickup, 1967-74
- C25 Pickup, 1975-78
- C25 Suburban, 1968-74
- C25 Suburban, 1975-78
- C2500 Pickup, 1967-74
- C2500 Pickup, 1979-86
- C2500 Suburban, 1968-74
- C2500 Suburban, 1979-86
- C35 Pickup, 1967-74
- C35 Pickup, 1975-78
- C3500 Pickup, 1967-74
- C3500 Pickup, 1979-86
- K10 Pickup, 1967-87
- C10 Suburban, 1967-91
- K10 Suburban, 1967-91
- K15 Pickup, 1967-74
- K15 Pickup, 1975-78
- K15 Suburban, 1967-74
- K15 Suburban, 1975-78
- K1500 Pickup, 1967-74
- K1500 Pickup, 1979-86
- K1500 Suburban, 1967-74
- K1500 Suburban, 1979-86
- K20 Pickup, 1967-87
- K20 Suburban, 1967-91
- K25 Pickup, 1967-74
- K25 Pickup, 1975-78
- K25 Suburban, 1968-74
- K25 Suburban, 1975-78
- K2500 Pickup, 1967-74
- K2500 Pickup, 1979-86
- K2500 Suburban, 1968-74
- K2500 Suburban, 1979-86
- K35 Pickup, 1967-74
- K35 Pickup, 1977-78
- K3500 Pickup, 1967-74
- K3500 Pickup, 1979-86
- Suburban, 1967-74
- V1500 Pickup, 1987
- V1500 Suburban, 1987-91
- V2500 Suburban, 1987-91
GMC:
- C10 Pickup, 1967-87
- C10 Suburban, 1967-91
- C15 Pickup, 1975-78
- C15 Suburban, 1968-74
- C15 Suburban, 1975-78
- C1500 Pickup, 1967-74
- C1500 Pickup, 1979-86
- C1500 Suburban, 1968-74
- C1500 Suburban, 1979-86
- C20 Pickup, 1967-87
- C20 Suburban, 1967-91
- C25 Pickup, 1967-74
- C25 Pickup, 1975-78
- C25 Suburban, 1968-74
- C25 Suburban, 1975-78
- C2500 Pickup, 1967-74
- C2500 Pickup, 1979-86
- C2500 Suburban, 1968-74
- C2500 Suburban, 1979-86
- C35 Pickup, 1967-74
- C35 Pickup, 1975-78
- C3500 Pickup, 1967-74
- C3500 Pickup, 1979-86
- Jimmy, 1967-91
- K10 Pickup, 1967-87
- K10 Suburban, 1967-91
- K15 Pickup, 1967-74
- K15 Pickup, 1975-78
- K15 Suburban, 1967-74
- K15 Suburban, 1975-78
- K1500 Pickup, 1967-74
- K1500 Pickup, 1979-86
- K1500 Suburban, 1967-74
- K1500 Suburban, 1979-86
- K20 Pickup, 1967-87
- K20 Suburban, 1967-91
- K25 Pickup, 1967-74
- K25 Pickup, 1975-78
- K25 Suburban, 1968-74
- K25 Suburban, 1975-78
- K2500 Pickup, 1967-74
- K2500 Pickup, 1979-86
- K2500 Suburban, 1968-74
- K2500 Suburban, 1979-86
- K35 Pickup, 1967-74
- K35 Pickup, 1977-78
- K3500 Pickup, 1967-74
- K3500 Pickup, 1979-86
- Suburban, 1967
- V1500 Suburban, 1987-91
- V2500 Suburban, 1987-91
Does not include diesel engine or 305 cu.in. V6 gasoline engine information
The popular how-to series with full color photography, fresh designs, step-by-step instructions, more practical and easy-to-use content, and written by the top experts in the industry. A new edition of one of our more popular backlist how-to titles, incorporating an attractive design, significantly updated text, and full-color photography. This is a step-by-step restoration guide for all Chevy light-duty trucks from 1928 onwards.
Updates include:
- Upgrading to power steering
- Pressure oiling for "Stovebolt" six and electronic fuel injection upgrades
- Converting to 12 volt electrics
- New information on disc brakes and power brakes
- Updated suppliers listing
