Electrical necessities

[Jared102000]

Well hello everyone. I've been lurking here for a couple of months reading posts and familiarizing myself with as much as possible. I've recently got my truck running pretty good. And am now focussing on fixing electrical issues. While I think I can find my current issues which is a drain. I wanted to ask what was required to keep in order for the electrical to function properly. The truck is a 65 chevy that the previous owner upgraded to HEI ignition, I also think the alternator has been upgraded. I'm mainly concerned with the group of electronics that contain the reg. and relays maybe. I've included pics of the it all just in case someone sees something wrong. Thanks in advance Jared

[Snailed]

If the intention is to drive it regularly I would just rewire the whole thing with a 60-66 kit and be done with it. The wires are old and have obviously been hacked. It will be an endless project chasing shorts, bad grounds and loose connections if you don't do it all at once. I bet under the dash is just as bad as the engine bay.

[Jared102000]

Your dead on, it is all pretty bad. Currently I have a little more time than money so until that changes, I would like to do the best I can with what I have to work with. I would also like to eliminate anything not needed and test everything to make sure when I do get to the point of getting a new harness I don't plug it in and fry it due to a bad component.

[Daze57]

i fully agree with snailed !!!
you dont need a bbq truck sir
or to be in it when she starts cookin;