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Getting ready to start wiring
OK, I'm at the point where I need to mount the new E-Z Wiring Harness Fuse block. I know it will go on the front firewall in the upper left section. Since I've never wired a vehicle before I'l need pleant of pointers.
The kit I have is the E-Z Wiring 21 circuit and Dolphin Gauges. http://ezwiring.com/wiring_harness.html 18 FUSES 21 CIRCUIT Radio, Coil, Dome Light, Backup/Cruise, Horn, Cigarette Lighter, Fuel Pump, AC/Heat, Radio, Turn Signal, Horn, ACC, Wiper, Gauges, Hazard, Fan, Power Window, Power Door Locks, Brake, Headlights. I know I will have a few extra wires that will not be used like power door locks, fuel pump, etc. and expect to have to bundle these and tuck them under the dash. Any ideas along those line would be good to know. What scares me is that I'd like to learn some proper tech about termination connections and the such. I' have Jolly's information on running relays (which I will do for brighter headlights) and the proper way to use connectors and I've read Alan Horvath's tips (he's got to do it all over again becasue painter really messed him up) . BUT there is nothing quite like trying all this new stuff for yourself. Anybody who has done this please chime in. I'm the type of person who will read something several times before trying just to make sure I have it right (less screwups that way.) Thanks Jake Groby
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Re: Getting ready to start wiring
I would offer some help, but I haven't done mine yet. What I can do is move this thread to the electrical section. Maybe you will receive more answers there. LMK
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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Re: Getting ready to start wiring
Are you doing a stock rewire or a new updated version? I think the factory routing was strange, but it mite have had to do with the assembly.
Regardless, I would start with the routing of the harness and eliminate anything not being used right off. Just do a section at a time and then figure out your connections. What are you planning to use for connections? Original style, weather pack, or just crimp style sleeves?
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Re: Getting ready to start wiring
I don't really know how to correctly answer your question. I suppose I have to follow "stock"? ideas?
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Re: Getting ready to start wiring
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Again, my trucks are also all V8. Maybe the sixers are different. If you are restoring, then I would assume you would be using a stock routing path. I just pulled out a harness I picked up on C/L and started sorting it out. It may go in my 'burb and I'm thinking of using weather packs to do all the connections. It will not be stock! ![]()
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Re: Getting ready to start wiring
i used the same wiring harness in my 63 its a very easy setup i just cut the wires that i wasnt using and left about a foot just in case i got a hair up my ass to do some more **** in my truck the good thing about that setup is everything is marked so all u gotta do is read the wiring and attach it to where it is supposed to go
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Re: Getting ready to start wiring
Break it down into sections, route everything, then terminate only those sections your comfy with the routing and that are secure. This worked best for me, course I am a very simple minded guy, and I can only think of......what were we talking about again?
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