Wiring
The first system in the car is complete with the last of the brake
lines being installed. I “just” need to bleed the brakes
and pressure test.
I’ve started to roughly lay in the new engine bay wiring
harness. I will need to modify the new harness for
- Alternator. The kit purchased from
RD Enterprises requires two
new wires and the removal/relocation of a couple of the wires on
the generator control box. - Electric fuel pump. I’ll run the control wire from the key
on position of the ignition to the boot where I’ll install a
relay. Main power will be from the battery through the relay - Starter motor. New starter motor has an integral starter relay.
I’ll deadhead a couple of wires to the old relay and extend
the control wire - Electric Fan. I’ll run a control wire from the key on
position to a convenient spot near the nose of the car and
control the fan with a relay and thermostat. I’m not sure
where I’ll get power from. Just another of those lingering
questions.
I’ve purchased the appropriately colored wires and some harness
tape so when I add the new wires, I can keep the harness looking
like original. For any of the wires that are no longer being used,
I’ll tie them back and wrap them inside the harness just in
case I, or a future owner, ever need them.
I had a new side window cut at a local glass shop. The price was
$144 and is an almost perfect match for the original. Now that I
have the new glass I can fit the window frames to the doors. After
I get them all straightened, its off to the chrome shop.
