Modern Rodding

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Wiring has always been a point of contention with rodders and it probably explains why all of us try and keep our cars as simple as possible for as long as possible. Fortunately for us, the street rod industry over time has given rise to companies such as American Autowire that has designed parts to make our jobs easier. American Autowire offers a complete line of OEM restoration harnesses called Factory Fit and are replacement parts for original General Motors parts. From here, American Autowire also makes the Classic Update Kit that’s intended to fit ’50s, ’60s, and on up years of cars and trucks that allow customization to account for the modern-day mods we install in our projects. Next up, and the subject of this story, is the Universal or Street Rod Kit that’s a complete, full-feature kit that allows for all of the customization you could possibly want in your next build.

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