Classic Update Harness | Ford Truck (1953-56)
The chrome bezel comes with it. Small thing. It is also the piece everybody discovers is missing at ten at night with the dash half back together and no way to finish the ignition switch. This Classic Update kit for the 1953-56 Ford truck includes the ignition switch; the retainer and the chrome dash bezel. That is the detail you appreciate on install day. Behind it sits the compact ATO fuse panel in a closed box; two mounting pads; hardware included and every circuit named on the inside of the lid. Highway Series spring steel terminals carry the high amperage circuits. All F series bodies including the panel truck. Under dash courtesy lamps and door jamb switches are in the kit and the rear harness mates into the stock Ford tail and backup pigtails. Cluster disconnect at the dash for the factory gauges or a Classic Instruments package. Color schematics and instructions in the box.
Install Level: Intermediate - complete harness replacement; dash and under hood wiring
Accommodates all F series body applications including the panel truck.
Replacement headlight switch with an internal 30 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 1953-56 Ford columns using the adapter and terminals included in the kit.
Separate under dash courtesy lamp assemblies and door jamb switches are included alongside your original dome and interior lighting feeds.
Instrument cluster wiring uses a cluster harness disconnect system with original terminals and connectors for the factory cluster and a clean path to AutoMeter; Classic Instruments; Stewart Warner 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.
A new ignition switch; retainer and chrome dash bezel are included.
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 1953-56 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 30 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 1953-56 Ford columns using the adapter and terminals included in the kit.
- Separate under dash courtesy lamp assemblies and door jamb switches are also included for use along 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 and connectors (another American Autowire exclusive) are provided for stock cluster connections. The system will also connect into most popular aftermarket gauges such as AUTOMETER, CLASSIC INSTRUMENTS, STEWART WARNER, 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 lead connection, as well as a fuel tank sender wire with tank unit connection, is also included.
- A 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 for you to complete your custom installation.
- The new ignition switch, retainer, and chrome dash bezel are included.
Dont forget to add: 1953-56 Ford Trucks SoundShield Truck Kit - A total truck interior soundproofing solution.
*All Classic Update Kits are currently averaging 4-5 weeks from date of order.
Vendor: American Autowire
Application: 1953-56 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 30 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 1953-56 Ford columns using the adapter and terminals included in the kit.
Separate under dash courtesy lamp assemblies and door jamb switches are included alongside your original dome and interior lighting feeds.
Instrument cluster wiring uses a cluster harness disconnect system with original terminals and connectors for the factory cluster and a clean path to AutoMeter; Classic Instruments; Stewart Warner 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.
A new ignition switch; retainer and chrome dash bezel are included.
Lead time: 2-4 Weeks
Listed price 1114.00 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:
1953-56 Ford F100 F250 and F350 trucks
1953-56 Ford panel truck
1953-56 Ford Trucks
