Muscle Car Rewiring

Before we started, we studied the kit to get a feel for the Section groupings and how we wanted the wires to be routed. Then we read the instructions carefully. This pre-planning avoided any major errors once we began stringing wires. With our Chevelle, we strung the replacement wires along the same routes the original ones traveled.

Basic Wiring Tips
> Tying One On: When routing wires, if plastic split loom isn't used, place nylon ties every 2 to 4 inches to make neat wire bundles. Not only does it look trick, this eliminates the possibility of wires rubbing through the insulation, causing a short.


> Support Group: Never rely on the wire's end connector to support the weight of the wire. Use an insulated metal or nylon clamp to support a wire to stop any vibration that could cause the connection to fail.


> Crimp Connections: Some wiring pros rely on soldered connections protected by a heat-shrink insulation. Good choice, but a labor-intensive one. Standard crimp connectors can work just as well as soldered connections and are less prone to breaking or loosening by vibration. The key to crimp connections is to use a proper crimp tool and to not over-crimp the wire.


> Hole Job: When running wires through a panel, such as a firewall or an inner fender panel, always use a rubber grommet to protect the wires. The knife-edge of a sheetmetal hole can, when propelled by vibration, easily slice through wire's insulation. Also, if a wire or battery cable comes anywhere near a frame rail or potentially sharp edge, cover it with a short length of heater hose or vacuum tubing.