Classic Update Harness | Ford Truck (1957-60)
Plug-n-play headlamp buckets. On a 1957 truck. The front lighting on these trucks is where most rewires go sideways. Corroded bucket wiring; brittle insulation and a headlight switch that has been hot to the touch since the Reagan administration. This kit hands you new plug-n-play headlamp bucket extensions; a new headlight switch with a 25-amp breaker built in and front leads long enough to route the engine bay however you like. Behind the dash it is the compact ATO panel in a closed box with two mounting pads; every circuit named on the inside of the lid; Highway Series spring steel terminals on the circuits that carry real current. The ignition switch comes with its retainer and keys. The dash bezel does not - plan on reusing yours or buying one before the dash goes back together. All F series bodies including the panel truck. Under dash courtesy lamps and door jamb switches are in the kit; so is the cluster disconnect for factory or aftermarket gauges.
Install Level: Moderate
Accommodates all F series body applications including the panel truck.
Replacement headlight switch with an internal 25-amp circuit breaker; adjustable length shaft and custom knob.
Turn signal flasher; hazard flasher and horn relay are mounted on the harness.
New compact ATO style fuse panel fully encased in a closed box assembly with two mounting pads and mounting hardware included.
The fuse cover lid is labeled on the inside identifying every circuit by description and its fuse rating.
High amperage output circuits use the same spring steel reinforced terminals found in the Highway Series kits.
Original switch connector bodies are included.
Steering column connectors plug into most aftermarket columns or stock 1957-60 Ford columns using the adapter and terminals included.
Separate under dash courtesy lamp assemblies and door jamb switches are included for use with your original dome and interior lighting feeds.
Instrument cluster wiring uses a cluster harness disconnect system with original terminals; connectors and lamp sockets for the factory cluster and a clean path to Dakota Digital; Classic Instruments; AutoMeter or VDO packages.
Rear body harness plugs into the main harness at the left kick panel with long leads; it mates into the stock Ford tail and backup lamp pigtails and includes a license plate lamp lead and a fuel tank sender wire with tank unit connection.
A new floor dimmer switch is provided; wire length and connection suit the original floor mounted dimmer.
Engine wiring includes feeds for coil; tach; water temperature; oil pressure; electric choke and electric speedometer plus a heavy gauge alternator feed and fusible link; a Ford Gen III series alternator adapter is available separately.
Front lighting leads run long for stock or custom routing and include a switched trigger wire for an electric fan relay.
New plug-n-play headlamp bucket extensions are included.
A new ignition switch with retainer and keys is included; the dash bezel is not supplied and must be purchased new or reused from the truck.
Lead time field reads 2-4 Weeks. The listing also states that all Classic Update Kits are averaging 4-5 weeks from date of order; plan for the longer figure.
This Classic Update Harness comes with everything you need for your 1957-60 Ford truck, including color schematics and easy to understand instructions for an easy install. For the full list of features, please read our provided details.
Details
- Will accommodate all F series body applications including panel truck.
- A replacement headlight switch with internal 25-amp circuit breaker, adjustable length shaft, and custom knob.
- Standard turn signal flasher, hazard flasher, and horn relay mounted on harness.
- NEW compact ATO-Style fuse panel that is fully encased in a closed box assembly with two mounting pads (mounting hardware included). The fuse coverlid is labeled on the inside identifying all circuits by description and their respective fuse ratings. All high amperage output circuits incorporate the same superior spring steel reinforced terminals that are used in our Highway Series kits.
- The harness is laid out and formed to allow for nearly all aftermarket accessories such as; gauge packages, wiper systems, heat, and air conditioning systems, etc.
- Original switch connector bodies – an American Autowire exclusive feature.
- Steering column connectors can plug directly into most aftermarket steering columns or stock 1957-60 Ford columns using the adapter and terminals included.
- Separate under dash courtesy lamp assemblies and door jamb switches are also included for use with your original dome/interior lighting feeds.
- Instrument Cluster wiring is designed with a “cluster harness disconnect” system for easy service and assembly. Original terminals, connectors, and lamp sockets (another American Autowire exclusive) are provided for stock cluster connections. The system will also connect into most popular aftermarket gauges such as DAKOTA DIGITAL, CLASSIC INSTRUMENTS, AUTOMETER, VDO, and others.
- Rear body harness assembly plugs into the main harness at the left kick panel location and our longer leads allow for stock or custom routing of the wires. Rear body wiring includes backup light lead wires and connectors along with stop and tail light lead wires and connectors to mate into the stock Ford tail and back up lamp pigtail assemblies. A license plate lamp leads connection and a fuel tank sender wire with a tank unit connection is also included.
- The new floor dimmer switch is provided for ease of installation. Wire length and connection accommodate the original floor mount dimmer switch.
- Engine wiring includes feeds for coil, tach, water temperature, oil pressure, electric choke, and electric speedometer (if needed). A heavy gauge alternator feed and fusible link are also included for any typical high output 1-wire or internally regulated alternator. Connectors supplied for power and tach leads for GM style H.E.I. Distributors along with various oil and temp senders. A Ford Gen III series alternator adapter is available separately.
- Front lighting includes extra long leads that can be routed for stock or optional appearances. All headlight, parking light, and directional light leads, along with a switched trigger wire for an electric fan relay (usually recommended with AC) are provided. Mating terminals and connectors are also provided to complete your custom installation.
- New plug-n-play headlamp bucket extensions are included.
- New ignition switch with retainer and keys are included (customer must purchase a new, or reuse, their original dash bezel).
*All Classic Update Kits are currently averaging 4-5 weeks from date of order.
Vendor: American Autowire
Application: 1957-60 Ford F series trucks including the panel truck
Contents: main dash harness; fuse panel; engine and front lighting wiring; rear body harness; instrument cluster wiring; color schematics and instructions
Accommodates all F series body applications including the panel truck.
Replacement headlight switch with an internal 25-amp circuit breaker; adjustable length shaft and custom knob.
Turn signal flasher; hazard flasher and horn relay are mounted on the harness.
New compact ATO style fuse panel fully encased in a closed box assembly with two mounting pads and mounting hardware included.
The fuse cover lid is labeled on the inside identifying every circuit by description and its fuse rating.
High amperage output circuits use the same spring steel reinforced terminals found in the Highway Series kits.
Original switch connector bodies are included.
Steering column connectors plug into most aftermarket columns or stock 1957-60 Ford columns using the adapter and terminals included.
Separate under dash courtesy lamp assemblies and door jamb switches are included for use with your original dome and interior lighting feeds.
Instrument cluster wiring uses a cluster harness disconnect system with original terminals; connectors and lamp sockets for the factory cluster and a clean path to Dakota Digital; Classic Instruments; AutoMeter or VDO packages.
Rear body harness plugs into the main harness at the left kick panel with long leads; it mates into the stock Ford tail and backup lamp pigtails and includes a license plate lamp lead and a fuel tank sender wire with tank unit connection.
A new floor dimmer switch is provided; wire length and connection suit the original floor mounted dimmer.
Engine wiring includes feeds for coil; tach; water temperature; oil pressure; electric choke and electric speedometer plus a heavy gauge alternator feed and fusible link; a Ford Gen III series alternator adapter is available separately.
Front lighting leads run long for stock or custom routing and include a switched trigger wire for an electric fan relay.
New plug-n-play headlamp bucket extensions are included.
A new ignition switch with retainer and keys is included; the dash bezel is not supplied and must be purchased new or reused from the truck.
Lead time: 2-4 Weeks
Listed price 1298.00 USD
Variant count: 1
No published wire gauge chart; harness length or shipping weight on this listing
Complete replacement wiring for the dash; engine; front lighting and rear body circuits of that cab.
Published applications:
1957-60 Ford F100 F250 and F350 trucks
1957-60 Ford panel truck
1957-60 Ford Trucks
