Kit includes:
Replacement headlight
switch with internal 30 amp circuit breaker, retention collar nut, adjustable
length shaft, and a custom knob.
Standard turn signal
and hazard flashers mounted on the fuse panel. A new horn relay is mounted on
the main dash harness.
Fusebox designed to
fit in original location. All required hardware supplied. New ATO fuse panel
allows for easy fuse and circuit breaker accessibility. 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! (Exclusive to American Autowire)
Steering column
connectors can plug directly into most aftermarket steering columns or stock
1968-1969 GM columns that use stock GM turn signal switches
Under dash courtesy
lamps for use in addition to your original dome/interior lighting.
Instrument Cluster
wiring has a cluster harness disconnect system for easy service and assembly.
Original terminals and connectors (another American Autowire exclusive) are
provided for stock cluster connections. Connects into most popular aftermarket
gauges such as AUTOMETER, CLASSIC INSTRUMENTS, DAKOTA DIGITAL, STEWART WARNER,
VDO and others.
Rear body harness
assembly plugs into the main harness in the stock location. Longer leads allow
for stock/custom routing of the wires. Rear body wiring has backup light lead
wires with correct lamp sockets, stop and tail light lead wires with correct
lamp sockets, terminals to mate with the license plate connection wire, side
marker lead and ground wires with lamp sockets, and fuel tank sender wire with
trunk grommet and tank connection.
New floor dimmer
switch is provided for ease of installation. Wire length and connection
accommodate original floor mount dimmer switch.
GM bulkhead connectors
for the engine and front light wiring (another American Autowire exclusive) and
allow for easy installation with original or custom routing.
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 that can be routed for stock or optional appearances.
All headlight, parking and directional light connectors and terminals are provided
along with a switched trigger wire for an electric fan.
Original style light
sockets, switch body connectors, terminals, etc.
NOTE: If you have a Chevelle station wagon
or an El Camino, you will need the 1968-72 add-on kit in addition to the 68-69
Chevelle Classic Update kit.
Please note: Classic
Update Kits do not support Ammeters