American Autowire 500981 Classic Update Kit, 1964-67 Chevelle

#910500981

American Autowire 500981 Classic Update Kit, 1964-67 Chevelle

The inner axle seal I.D measures 1-1/8"
Specially designed for the 1964-67 Chevelle
Comes with a replacement headlight switch with internal 30 amp circuit breaker

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Product Summary

64-67 Chevy Chevelle, 64-67 Chevy El Camino

The inner axle seal I.D measures 1-1/8"
Specially designed for the 1964-67 Chevelle
Comes with a replacement headlight switch with internal 30 amp circuit breaker
Original column can also be wired by using the supplied mating connector and terminals
Steering column connectors will plug directly into most aftermarket steering columns as well as 1969 and later GM columns

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Key Specs

MFG. Part #	500981
Number of Circuits	18
Fuse Block Included	Yes
Compatible with GM Column	Yes
Ignition Key Location	Dash

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American Autowire 500981 Details

If you need a harness that has both OEM and modern features, this is the one for you. This Classic Update wiring harness from American Autowire allows you to plug into the original gauges and dash accessories, headlights, taillights and heater controls. The included steering column connectors will plug directly into most aftermarket steering columns as well as 1969 and later GM columns which utilize stock GM turn signal switches The original column can also be wired by using the supplied mating connector and terminals.

The Classic Update Series Harnesses are recommended for modified original vehicles, not OEM restoration projects. Fits 1964-67 Chevrolet Chevelles and El Caminos.

Note: El Camino and Station Wagon models will require 500999 rear body parts kit which is available from American Autowire at an additional cost.

Features

Replacement headlight switch with internal 30 amp circuit breaker included. Retention collar nut, adjustable length shaft, and custom knob are also included.
Standard turn signal flasher, hazard flasher, and horn relay mounted on fuse panel.
Fuse box designed to fit in the original location. All required hardware supplied. New ATO fuse allows 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)
Along with wiring for your original dome/interior lighting, we have included separate underdash light sockets.
Instrument Cluster wiring is designed with a “cluster harness disconnect” system for easy service and assembly. All original terminals, connectors (exclusively from American Autowire), and light sockets are also supplied for original cluster gauges. However, the best aspect of the disconnect system is that any gauge cluster package can be easily and neatly wired in. This includes AUTOMETER, CLASSIC INSTRUMENTS, COVAN CLASSICS, DAKOTA DIGITAL, STEWART WARNER, and VDO just to name a few.
New ignition switch is included with indexed connector. Additionally, the system comes with column mounted ignition switch connectors for adapting late model columns.
Rear body harness assembly is designed to plug into the main harness in the original location. Flexibility in harness design allows for original or custom routing. Rear body wiring includes backup light wires and mating connectors for backup light leads. License plate lead, connectors, and terminals included. Fuel tank sender wire and terminal included.
EXCLUSIVE! You'll find all the original style light socket pigtails packed into every aspect of this system making it the most complete system of its type in the industry!
New floor dimmer switch is provided. Wire length and connection accommodate original floor mount dimmer switch.
EXCLUSIVE! GM bulkhead connectors for the engine and front light wiring are included and ready for installation. Original routing of the new harness without any body modifications!
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 for special routing when custom under hood appearance is desired. All headlight, park light, and directional light connectors and terminals are provided, as well as a switched trigger wire for electric fan relay (usually recommended with AC).

Charts

Installation Instructions (PDF)

Alternator and Main Power Connection Kit (PDF)

Guides & Documents

Chassis Wiring Harnesses Installation Instructions (910500981)

CA Prop 65

American Autowire 500981 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #	500981
Brand	American Autowire
Number of Circuits	18
Fuse Block Included	Yes
Compatible with GM Column	Yes
Ignition Key Location	Dash

GENERAL
Fuse Style	ATO/ATC
Harness Length	Extra-Long
Sold in Quantity	Kit
Notes	El Camino & station wagon require rear 500999 wiring harness

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Is this the same as the classic update 1964-67 500981 kit, that includes the taillight sockets?

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1973-1975 Buick Apollo

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968 Buick Special

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1959 Chevy 3A

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1959 Chevy 3B

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1959 Chevy 3C

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1959 Chevy 3D

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1959 Chevy 3E

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1959 Chevy 3F

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1959 Chevy 3G

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1957-1962 Chevy Bel Air

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1963-1964 Chevy Bel Air

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1965 Chevy Bel Air

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1966-1967 Chevy Bel Air

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1973 Chevy Bel Air

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1958-1962 Chevy Biscayne

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1963-1964 Chevy Biscayne

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1965 Chevy Biscayne

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1966-1967 Chevy Biscayne

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1972 Chevy Biscayne

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1969-1974 Chevy Blazer

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1958-1961 Chevy Brookwood

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1969-1972 Chevy Brookwood

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1960-1962 Chevy C10

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1963-1965 Chevy C10

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1966-1967 Chevy C10

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1969 Chevy C10

230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1970-1984 Chevy C10

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1963-1965 Chevy C10 Panel

230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1966-1967 Chevy C10 Panel

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1960-1962 Chevy C10 Suburban

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1963-1965 Chevy C10 Suburban

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1966-1967 Chevy C10 Suburban

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1980 Chevy C10 Suburban

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1960-1962 Chevy C20

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1963-1965 Chevy C20

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1966-1967 Chevy C20

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1984 Chevy C20

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1967 Chevy C20 Panel

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1960-1962 Chevy C20 Suburban

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1963-1965 Chevy C20 Suburban

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1966-1967 Chevy C20 Suburban

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1974 Chevy C20 Suburban

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1960-1962 Chevy C30

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1963-1965 Chevy C30

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1966-1967 Chevy C30

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1975 Chevy C30

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1978-1980 Chevy C30

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1963-1965 Chevy C30 Panel

230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1966 Chevy C30 Panel

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1967-1969 Chevy Camaro

230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
396 Chevy Big Block V8

1970 Chevy Camaro

230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1971-1979 Chevy Camaro

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1966-1967 Chevy Caprice

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1974 Chevy Caprice

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1977-1979 Chevy Caprice

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1964-1966 Chevy Chevelle

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1967 Chevy Chevelle

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1969 Chevy Chevelle

230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1970-1973 Chevy Chevelle

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1963 Chevy Chevy II

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1964-1966 Chevy Chevy II

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1967 Chevy Chevy II

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968 Chevy Chevy II

230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1957-1961 Chevy Corvette

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1965 Chevy Corvette

396 Chevy Big Block V8

1957-1958 Chevy Del Ray

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1959-1960 Chevy El Camino

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1964-1965 Chevy El Camino

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1966 Chevy El Camino

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
396 Chevy Big Block V8

1967 Chevy El Camino

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
396 Chevy Big Block V8

1968-1969 Chevy El Camino

230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
396 Chevy Big Block V8

1970-1977 Chevy El Camino

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1969-1970 Chevy Estate

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1975-1984 Chevy G10

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1966 Chevy G10 Van

230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1967-1969 Chevy G10 Van

230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1970-1974 Chevy G10 Van

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1975-1984 Chevy G20

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1965 Chevy G20 Van

230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1967 Chevy G20 Van

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1969 Chevy G20 Van

230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1970-1974 Chevy G20 Van

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1976 Chevy G30

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1978-1979 Chevy G30

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1981-1984 Chevy G30

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1970-1974 Chevy G30 Van

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1958-1962 Chevy Impala

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1963-1964 Chevy Impala

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1965 Chevy Impala

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1966-1967 Chevy Impala

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1974 Chevy Impala

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1977-1979 Chevy Impala

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1960-1962 Chevy K10

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1963-1965 Chevy K10

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1966-1967 Chevy K10

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1969 Chevy K10

230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1970-1984 Chevy K10

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1960-1962 Chevy K10 Suburban

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1963-1965 Chevy K10 Suburban

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1966-1967 Chevy K10 Suburban

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1980 Chevy K10 Suburban

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1960-1962 Chevy K20

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1963-1965 Chevy K20

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1966-1967 Chevy K20

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1976 Chevy K20

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1978-1980 Chevy K20

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1967 Chevy K20 Panel

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1960-1962 Chevy K20 Suburban

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1963-1965 Chevy K20 Suburban

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1966-1967 Chevy K20 Suburban

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1974 Chevy K20 Suburban

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1974 Chevy K30

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1975-1982 Chevy K5 Blazer

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1959-1961 Chevy Kingswood

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1969-1972 Chevy Kingswood

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1964 Chevy Malibu

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1965-1966 Chevy Malibu

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
396 Chevy Big Block V8

1967 Chevy Malibu

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
396 Chevy Big Block V8

1973-1977 Chevy Malibu

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1957-1961 Chevy Nomad

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1969 Chevy Nova

230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
396 Chevy Big Block V8

1970 Chevy Nova

230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1971-1979 Chevy Nova

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1957 Chevy One-Fifty Series

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1976 Chevy P30

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1979 Chevy P30

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1961-1962 Chevy P30 Series

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1963-1965 Chevy P30 Series

230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1966-1967 Chevy P30 Series

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1970-1974 Chevy P30 Van

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1959-1961 Chevy Parkwood

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1957-1958 Chevy Sedan Delivery

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1960-1962 Chevy Suburban

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1963-1965 Chevy Suburban

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1966-1967 Chevy Suburban

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1957-1958 Chevy Truck

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1960 Chevy Truck

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1957 Chevy Two-Ten Series

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1958 Chevy Yeoman

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1966 GMC 1000

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1960 GMC 1000 Series

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1962-1965 GMC 1000 Series

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1960-1965 GMC 1500 Series

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1966 GMC 2500

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1960-1965 GMC 2500 Series

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1960-1966 GMC 3000

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1960-1966 GMC 3500

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1967 GMC C25/C2500 Pickup

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1972 GMC C25/C2500 Pickup

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1967 GMC C25/C2500 Suburban

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1972 GMC C25/C2500 Suburban

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1967 GMC C35/C3500 Pickup

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1974 GMC C35/C3500 Pickup

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1975-1978 GMC K25

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1975-1978 GMC K25 Suburban

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1967 GMC K25/K2500 Pickup

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1974 GMC K25/K2500 Pickup

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1967 GMC K25/K2500 Suburban

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1974 GMC K25/K2500 Suburban

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1979-1986 GMC K2500 Suburban

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1994-1999 GMC K2500 Suburban

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1967 GMC K35/K3500 Pickup

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1968-1974 GMC K35/K3500 Pickup

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1966 GMC P1000

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1955-1959 GMC Suburban

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1960-1966 GMC Suburban

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1967 GMC Suburban

250 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1956-1960 GMC Truck

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1965 Studebaker Commander

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1966 Studebaker Commander

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1965 Studebaker Cruiser

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1966 Studebaker Cruiser

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1965 Studebaker Daytona

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283

1966 Studebaker Daytona

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6

1966 Studebaker Wagonaire

2-Piece Rear Main Chevy 283
230 Chevy Turbo-Thrift 6 I6