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8door · 01-08-2011, 02:04 AM

Finally getting serious about my 68 build. Got engine/transmission in and cab
painted and set.
I need your pictures of what different styles of routing plug wires.
My engine is a new 350 crate with the wire brackets attached to tops of
vale covers.
Not sure I want wires over valve covers, but wanted to see what you all have done.
I also have a set of earlier valve covers without the brackets, so I can go either way.

OhioDan · 01-08-2011, 08:54 AM

Here's how I did mine, and how it looks. Used HEI plug wires for a 75 Vette, smallblock. Bought them at NAPA. Sorry, don't have the part #. Routed them the same as first pic, only they're for HEI, and not standard ignition. Please pay no attention to the rusted exhaust mainifolds or the rusted master cyl. Those are being taken care of. Hope this helps?

myoldchevytruck · 01-08-2011, 09:21 AM

Very Clean Looking Dan. I Like it.

OhioDan · 01-08-2011, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myoldchevytruck

Very Clean Looking Dan. I Like it.

Thank you.

8door · 01-08-2011, 03:24 PM

Looks good Dan.
Are those preformed wires ? or did you make them ?
They are longer than over top of valve cover right ?

oldblue1968chevy · 01-08-2011, 03:32 PM

About 75 corvette wires he said..

I need to do this, that looks CLEAN

8door · 01-08-2011, 04:14 PM

Pays to retain what is printed.ops:

Any one else have pics of over the top ?

68 C-10 KID · 01-08-2011, 04:31 PM

I'm a big fan of running the plug wires out the back and under the headers.
It saves me time to run the rack for a quick adjustments and makes every thing look clean.

Hottrucks · 01-08-2011, 04:38 PM

Just saw a summit add while watching Trucks this morning and now they have a dizzy cap that puts the wires in the correct place so theres no crossing them near the dizzy..I'm going to look into it my self.............

8door · 01-08-2011, 04:49 PM

Hummmm, beginning to like the clean look.
Mine has an HEI also, with stock ram horn manifolds.

grs · 01-08-2011, 07:25 PM

Where can I buy the rear supports for the wires? And the wire retainers to go in the supports?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-08-2011, 09:01 PM

This is what I do with the plug wires on the HEI's. The wires are separated using wire ties. These are Standard PN 6870 wires with straight boots.

Jim

oldblue1968chevy · 01-09-2011, 12:05 AM

Under the ram horsn ftw

jakeblues652 · 01-09-2011, 01:26 AM

i would also like to know what looms you're using for this back and around deal. looks neat. maybe i'll need to do it.

8door · 01-09-2011, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimKshortstep4x4

This is what I do with the plug wires on the HEI's. The wires are separated using wire ties. These are Standard PN 6870 wires with straight boots.

Jim

The part number is GM ?
Looks like a straight boot to plug works best.
I can't tell from pic, is there a stand off support away from engine ?
Thanks for the info Jim.

OhioDan · 01-09-2011, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grs

Where can I buy the rear supports for the wires? And the wire retainers to go in the supports?

Actually, there's 3 different plugwire stands IIRC? I got mine from GMCPaul. I'm sure most, if not all of the vendors on the board would have them? There's 1 on each side at the rear, 1 down by the oilpan on each side, and then 1 up by the front plugs on either side. (6 total) Hardest part is getting up the gumption to do it. Hope this helps?

grs · 01-09-2011, 10:27 AM

Hey ohiodan, I went to gmcpaul's site, but I could not find the wires stands. Do you have the part number? Thanks again.

my67c20 · 01-09-2011, 11:27 AM

Check out this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295089
or this one.
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=165181

**chevy71super** · 01-09-2011, 11:31 AM

The hidden wires looks really good. I wonder if it will work with a 4X4. The engine is so close to the firewall. Doug

Gus350 · 01-09-2011, 02:52 PM

Dan
What kind to alternator bracket is that on top attached to the water pump....I like how clean it looks
Thanks Kev

8door · 01-12-2011, 03:43 PM

Bought a wire set from Napa today, as OhioDan recommended. Under manifold type and attachment to the HEI.
Now where do I find rear support separators ???

oldblue1968chevy · 01-12-2011, 04:06 PM

Bump for separators! This is CLEAN

OhioDan · 01-15-2011, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grs

Hey ohiodan, I went to gmcpaul's site, but I could not find the wires stands. Do you have the part number? Thanks again.

No, I do not have the part #'s for the plug wire brackets. I called one day and talked to someone working there,(not Paul) and told him what I was looking for.(stock plug wire stands) He found exactly what I needed.

OhioDan · 01-15-2011, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gus350

Dan
What kind to alternator bracket is that on top attached to the water pump....I like how clean it looks
Thanks Kev

Not sure what year/model it is for, but it is GM. And it is a Chevrolet. Originally, there was a black one from an earlier rebuild, and it came back at an angle from up around the alt. jam bolt, back to a bolt/stud on the intake. But I liked the chrome one cause it looked a little sportier and bought it. It was at some speed shop. It's not chrome original equip.

01-08-2011, 02:04 AM	#1
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Plug wire layout ? Finally getting serious about my 68 build. Got engine/transmission in and cab painted and set. I need your pictures of what different styles of routing plug wires. My engine is a new 350 crate with the wire brackets attached to tops of vale covers. Not sure I want wires over valve covers, but wanted to see what you all have done. I also have a set of earlier valve covers without the brackets, so I can go either way. __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

01-08-2011, 08:54 AM	#2
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Plug wire layout ? Here's how I did mine, and how it looks. Used HEI plug wires for a 75 Vette, smallblock. Bought them at NAPA. Sorry, don't have the part #. Routed them the same as first pic, only they're for HEI, and not standard ignition. Please pay no attention to the rusted exhaust mainifolds or the rusted master cyl. Those are being taken care of. Hope this helps? Attached Images __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

01-08-2011, 09:21 AM	#3
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Plug wire layout ? Very Clean Looking Dan. I Like it. __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

01-08-2011, 03:24 PM	#5
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Re: Plug wire layout ? Looks good Dan. Are those preformed wires ? or did you make them ? They are longer than over top of valve cover right ? __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

01-08-2011, 03:32 PM	#6
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Plug wire layout ? About 75 corvette wires he said.. I need to do this, that looks CLEAN __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-08-2011, 04:14 PM	#7
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Re: Plug wire layout ? Pays to retain what is printed.ops: Any one else have pics of over the top ? __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

01-08-2011, 04:31 PM	#8
68 C-10 KID Mean Green Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 522	Re: Plug wire layout ? I'm a big fan of running the plug wires out the back and under the headers. It saves me time to run the rack for a quick adjustments and makes every thing look clean. Attached Images __________________ 427 SBC 683HP & 590ftlbsTRQ @ fly wheel. 60'-1.38 1/4-10.43 MPH-124.6 New ET current 4/2019 AKA MEAN GREEN.

01-08-2011, 04:38 PM	#9
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Plug wire layout ? Just saw a summit add while watching Trucks this morning and now they have a dizzy cap that puts the wires in the correct place so theres no crossing them near the dizzy..I'm going to look into it my self.............

01-08-2011, 04:49 PM	#10
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Re: Plug wire layout ? Hummmm, beginning to like the clean look. Mine has an HEI also, with stock ram horn manifolds. __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

01-08-2011, 07:25 PM	#11
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: Plug wire layout ? Where can I buy the rear supports for the wires? And the wire retainers to go in the supports?

01-08-2011, 09:01 PM	#12
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Plug wire layout ? This is what I do with the plug wires on the HEI's. The wires are separated using wire ties. These are Standard PN 6870 wires with straight boots. Jim Attached Images __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

01-09-2011, 12:05 AM	#13
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Plug wire layout ? Under the ram horsn ftw __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-09-2011, 10:27 AM	#17
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: Plug wire layout ? Hey ohiodan, I went to gmcpaul's site, but I could not find the wires stands. Do you have the part number? Thanks again.

01-09-2011, 11:27 AM	#18
my67c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tucson AZ by way of WI & CA Posts: 509	Re: Plug wire layout ? Check out this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295089 or this one. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=165181

01-09-2011, 11:31 AM	#19
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	Re: Plug wire layout ? The hidden wires looks really good. I wonder if it will work with a 4X4. The engine is so close to the firewall. Doug __________________ 71 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne 4X4 SB



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01-09-2011, 02:52 PM	#20
Gus350 68 C 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Advance ,Mo Posts: 554	Re: Plug wire layout ? Dan What kind to alternator bracket is that on top attached to the water pump....I like how clean it looks Thanks Kev

01-12-2011, 03:43 PM	#21
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Re: Plug wire layout ? Bought a wire set from Napa today, as OhioDan recommended. Under manifold type and attachment to the HEI. Now where do I find rear support separators ??? __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration. Last edited by 8door; 01-12-2011 at 03:44 PM.

01-12-2011, 04:06 PM	#22
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Plug wire layout ? Bump for separators! This is CLEAN __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

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