pflaming Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) Some 18 months ago I purchased this kit off eBay. I had an interested buyer cause I'm using an EZ kit. My buyer asked a couple of questions so I did a close study of the kit. I could not wire a Tonka Truck with this kit. There are only 14 wires and fuses, one third are NOT labeled, the longest wires are only about 8' long, I could continue. In short I got smoked. Am I alone on this or is such a decision a good lesson, " buyer beware". Edited June 6, 2017 by pflaming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Looks like it might be good for a truck. Other than the rear lights there shouldn't be anything else further than 8' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 it is a generic kit for generic application and in no manner is it custom for any vehicle. If the wires were too long folks would complain of cutting and tossing wasted wire that is costly....solder some wire to make the length needed, it is not rocket science nor are your wire colors exotic triple coded..or toss it for what little you paid and take a gamble any other kit ordered will be suitable for a long roof vehicle...learn to make lemonade 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 How was it labeled on ebay? Got a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted July 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Ed, I don't recall. Been too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) if all you have in that kit is what you have pictured above I think you got the fuse block kit and not the entire wiring kit...I remember at the time you remarked as to how little you paid and at the time the discussion was about Rebel wiring kits and not the E-Z Edited July 18, 2016 by Plymouthy Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Frugal Paul. Some small hot rods only need 8-10 fuses for a minimalist car. The wires may still be somewhat short? Sell it best offer and remember the lesson. Sorry for you though. Break even with the shipping extra if you can. Best, DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinsailor Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 It would have been overkill for my T bucket. But then, it's already wired so I don't need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted July 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 I may still have had some of that "factory installed wire smoke" in my eyes when I bought that kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Just use a meter to figure out which wires go to which fuses, relabel them yourself, then complete the wiring of your chassis. Pretty easy.Why can't you wire a Tonka Truck with it? It's a one-size-fits-all wiring kit, and if you don't know basic wiring, a one-size-fits-all doesn't fit anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted July 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) Pez: great ider on the Tonka truck. It also was in the fire, just couldn't part with it being a COE and all. May put the fuse box in the bed, and repurpose it as a lamp. If I was in the south, maybe an ash tray or a cigar box! Not allowed to smoke in the shop here in California, guess I should have listened! LOL Edited June 6, 2017 by pflaming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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