Huge Wiring Mess

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Tickwomp

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Lol, how hard can this really be?  Since I've been pretty caught up on audio projects, I though I'd take another a different kind of project.  This is a Factory Five Roadster non-donor build all the goodies.  Will have between 500 to 525 HP to the wheels and weigh in at about 2300 pounds.  Should get down the road pretty well.  

I just started the wiring this weekend (actually been building for about a year and a half), and thought of my Bottlehead buddies and thought I'd share.

 

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I hope you realize by showing us these pictures you are now obligated to visit each of us and take us for a ride when you complete this.  I have often thought about doing what you have undertaken, but it is just too daunting a project for me.  My attention span is about 10 minutes, on a good day.  Please post pictures when completed.
 
glynnw said:
I hope you realize by showing us these pictures you are now obligated to visit each of us and take us for a ride when you complete this.  I have often thought about doing what you have undertaken, but it is just too daunting a project for me.  My attention span is about 10 minutes, on a good day.  Please post pictures when completed.
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What he said.  Edit: I didn't mention, I live 45 minutes drive from The Tail Of The Dragon.  Google it.

DeTomasto used to wire cars point to point, then Ford bought them and taught them the days of saved labor by having wiring harnesses made.  Then DeTomasto bought itself back from Ford and flourished.  And not just because of wiring harnesses.  This was the heyday of the Pantera
 
ramicio said:
I can't see wiring a car from scratch to be that difficult.  Altering or adding wiring on some unibody EFI car from the past 20 years is a pain in the ass.
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No, it's not very difficult at all.  The hardest part is putting bundles of wire in locations that don't get too hot and protect them from abrasion, and making it look good.  Plenty of room behind the dash for the puse panel and wiring, but I'm holding myself to a pretty high standard and want it to be well laid out, organized, and look good too(even if it's hiden from view). 

Pretty basic stuff here: Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, blinkers, horn and guages.  Throw in the heavier ignition, alternator, and battery stuff and that's it.  I'm skipping the heater, electric windshield wipers (will use mechanical "clip on" for inspection), and stereo.  The only comfort item I'm going with is heated seats.




 
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