Electrical Wiring - 1954 Pontiac
Well, I thought that wiring up the car would be a piece of cake since I've got electronic experience going back to 1967. I've been doing a lot of reading and researching and came across some very good websites with lots of information.
In my case, I can't use an original 6V wiring harness as I've changed everything to 12V, changed the motor and added LED lighting and microprocessor control. Another option is to go with a custom built wiring harness from aftermarket companies like: Painless wiring, American Autowire, Ron Francis' Wireworks and many others. Personally, I feel that wiring a car is well within my capabilities. The only component that I would need is a automotive style fuse block panel.
I've broken up the electrical wiring into the following sections (I'll just keep adding as I go):
- Finding the ultimate fuse block
- So you thought you knew about wiring crimps and crimpers
- How does the ignition switch works?
- Relays, relays, relays...
- Which wire gauge is which?
- Wiring up the starter circuit.
- Wiring up the charging circuit.
- Wiring up the gauges
- Wiring up the ignition
- Wiring up the computer controlled signal, brake and park lights