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Damn! That looks like the electrical version of spaghetti!

I have a '95 Dodge Ram 1500 van. If I recall correctly, wires run along the seam between the roof and the driver-side wall. I'm sure than none run along the floor because they would likely get buggered by cargo.

From a '68 'Cuda. I might have some better ones buried somewhere.

Damn! There's some good knowledge here!

What an excellent idea for those that want to maintain a factory look, yet have an advanced ignition system.

The old voltage regulators were mechanical and the newer ones are electronic.

Damn nice work, man! I have never seen such precision wiring. It reminds me of what aircraft wiring looks like.

Petroleum lubricants might soften the tape if it is not the original non-adhesive tape. I forgot what they call the original tape, but it has little or no adhesive and stands up well to POLs.

Where did you source your wire? Does anybody sell colored wire with tracer stripes any more?

Man, that is real close to where your exhaust manifold/headers will be located.

I agree.

Isn't Holden the Aussie car manufacturer for GM?

The blower crapped out on my '95 Dodge RAM van a year ago. The problem was actually the fan switch on the dash. It melted internally from corrosion build-up. I don't remember whether I got a new replacement from Rock Auto or O'Reilly. Replaced the switch - good to go.

I think the reason for bulkhead connectors was to isolate the passenger from engine compartments, just as with aircraft. I assume that the manufacturers didn't want engine compartment fumes entering the passenger compartment. The aircraft industry came up with weatherproof AN fittings a long...

The boobs or the box?

Do you plan to use a dimmer for the instrument cluster lights?

Now, that brings back memories. I was in college in Daytona Beach, FL in the early 1970s. I used to listen to WABC radio on a cheap bedside clock-radio at night.

Good info, gents, on a subject rarely discussed anymore. I remember reading in old service manuals that the best AM and FM reception qualities were obtained by changing the mast height on the old stainless steel antennas. Apparently, a matter of six-or-so inches made a big difference in...

Good, God! I don't believe I could stand to live in that nanny state. Tiered electricity pricing? I wonder how the geniuses there determined where the kWh tiers would fall.

Thanks for the info, George and Lead. I would be interested in the metal plate beneath the fender and the aluminum paint because I plan to also use fiberglass front fenders for better weight distribution.

Thanks Dart, you are the man I thought would know this. That is a great idea with the aluminum paint and ground wire. I guess most of the aluminum-coated underside could then be painted over with body color. Is the crux of the problem shielding the ignition components or something to do...

My main worry is the cost of replacing the batteries in a few years.

A question was raised in the Body & Interior section regarding reduced radio reception when using a fiberglass hood. I remember something I heard in the distant past about AM radio needing the steel hood for improving "ground wave" reception. With that in mind, I am considering moving my...

That's the best advice. Pay attention to what he says about the effectiveness of "colored" bulbs.

What Crackedback said.

Did you mean to say "ammeter" gauge instead of alt. gauge? The dreaded ammeter gauge in old MoPars has been a real buggaboo and the source of some serious electrical problems. Many owners eliminate the ammeter gauge connection and/or convert to a voltmeter.

Hey, cracked, that looks like a good deal. I'll be contacting you about this when I get a little further along with my project.

I am in the same boat with my '68 'Cuda. The PO diced and spliced the wiring all over to install an alarm system and a big stereo system (neither sold with the car). I will be replacing all of the wires now.

My '68 GTX has one just like it.

Yeah, I saw it, too. Very good article on the lighting issue. Ehrenberg gave Dan kudos for his product.