{"id":23209,"date":"2013-04-17T23:56:43","date_gmt":"2013-04-18T06:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/?p=23209"},"modified":"2013-05-07T13:30:06","modified_gmt":"2013-05-07T20:30:06","slug":"1956-chevy-belair-wiring-install-how-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/1956-chevy-belair-wiring-install-how-to\/","title":{"rendered":"1956 Chevy Belair Painless Wiring Install How-To"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mr_social_sharing_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Social Sharing Toolkit v2.2 --><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myrideisme.com%2FBlog%2F1956-chevy-belair-wiring-install-how-to%2F&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myrideisme.com%2FBlog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F04%2FHowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_01.jpg&amp;description=1956+Chevy+Belair+Painless+Wiring+Install+How-To\" class=\"pin-it-button\" count-layout=\"none\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/images\/PinExt.png\" title=\"Pin It\" \/><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><fb:share-button type=\"button_count\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/1956-chevy-belair-wiring-install-how-to\/\"><\/fb:share-button><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-count=\"horizontal\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/1956-chevy-belair-wiring-install-how-to\/\" data-via=\"myrideisme\" data-text=\"1956 Chevy Belair Painless Wiring Install How-To\"><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><div class=\"g-plusone\" data-size=\"medium\" data-annotation=\"none\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/1956-chevy-belair-wiring-install-how-to\/\"><\/div><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a class=\"mr_social_share_email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=1956 Chevy Belair Painless Wiring Install How-To&amp;body=https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/1956-chevy-belair-wiring-install-how-to\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-sharing-toolkit\/images\/icons_small\/email.png\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"Email\" title=\"Email\"\/><span class=\"mr_small_icon\">Email<\/span><\/a><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"linksalpha_button linksalpha_link\" href=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/social\/mobile\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/1956-chevy-belair-wiring-install-how-to\/\" data-text=\"1956 Chevy Belair Painless Wiring Install How-To\" data-desc=\"By Dennis Overholser Get the step-by-step as Jim Whittenburg of Custom Auto Wiring installs Painless Performance Product's 18-circuit universal wiring kit (#10202) into Roc Strickland's 1956 Belair. Page 1: Getting Started Removing old wiring Page 2: Layout the new wiring harness Start routing wires\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_01.jpg\" data-button=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/images\/social_share_button.png\" alt=\"Share\" class=\"linksalpha_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/scripts\/loader_iconbox.js?v=2.4\"><\/script><\/span><\/div><p><strong>By Dennis Overholser<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get the step-by-step as Jim Whittenburg of Custom Auto Wiring installs Painless Performance Product&#8217;s <strong>18-circuit universal wiring kit (#10202)<\/strong> into Roc Strickland&#8217;s 1956 Belair.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Page 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Getting Started<\/li>\n<li>Removing old wiring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Page 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Layout the new wiring harness<\/li>\n<li>Start routing wires<\/li>\n<li>Mounting the fuse block<\/li>\n<li>Ignition Switch wiring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Page 3:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Light switch wiring<\/li>\n<li>Turn signal wiring<\/li>\n<li>Dakota Digital Dash wiring<\/li>\n<li>Tail lights wiring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Page 4:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Head and turn signal wiring<\/li>\n<li>Engine compartment wiring<\/li>\n<li>Final Test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_01.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23218\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: 2px solid black;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_01\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_01.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_01.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_01-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_01-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jim sits in the 56 and refreshes himself on the installation instructions furnished in the Painless wiring kit. Even though he has installed several over the years, he always checks for improvements added to the manual.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_02.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23219\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_02\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_02.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_02.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_02-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_02-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When doing any type of wiring repair or installation the first thing to do is disconnect the battery for safety.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_03.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23220\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_03\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_03.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_03.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_03-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_03-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jim has a plan and he likes to remove any accessory that might be in the way when routing the wires. Here he removing the air cleaner for better engine access.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_04.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23221\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_04\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_04.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide, power seats\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_04.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_04-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_04-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For better access to the under dash, the seat  and fire extinguisher will be removed.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_05.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23222\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_05\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_05.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_05.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_05-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_05-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>John Roberts came by just in time to help Jim remove the seat.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_06.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23223\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_06\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_06.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide, under dash\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_06.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_06-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_06-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next Jim starts removing all the switches and add on gauges. A mental note is made to where some of the new wires will need to be attached later. He keeps a note book handy to jot down things he may not be able to remember.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_07.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23224\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_07\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_07.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_07.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_07-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_07-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With the steering column dropped down, the dash panel assembly can now be removed.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_08.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23225\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_08\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_08.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_08.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_08-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_08-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As Jim suspected, he found several burnt wires. The main power wire shown here had been hot enough to melt off the insulation. The car owner was very lucky there wasn\u2019t a fire.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_09.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23226\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_09\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_09.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide, Chevy\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_09.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_09-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_09-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Removal of wires continues with the engine compartment. The main front loom here is removed and the old hard grommet will also be replaced later.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_10.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23227\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_10\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_10.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide, complete installation\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_10.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_10-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_10-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The wires for the alternator and all the rest of the accessories and sensors are removed.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_11.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23228\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_11\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_11.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_11.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_11-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_11-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now that all the wiring has been removed, the original fuse panel with 5 fuses can be compared to the new fuse block with 18 fuses. The large fuse block was chosen because the owner is considering adding power windows and locks later. It\u2019s always better to have to many available circuits than not enough.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_12.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23229\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_12\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_12.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_12.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_12-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_12-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Before installing a harness, Jim likes to lay it out along side of the car to make sure the wires are routed to the proper location. A good example would be the wires for the brake switch. Some switches are inside the passenger compartment and some are in the engine compartment.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_13.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23230\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_13\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_13.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_13.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_13-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_13-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With all the wires routed properly, he now tapes a short section of the wires going through the firewall for extra protection.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_14.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23231\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_14\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_14.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide, tips\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_14.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_14-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_14-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The end of the engine harness is also taped to make it easier to pull the different length wires through the grommet.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_15.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23232\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_15\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_15.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_15.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_15-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_15-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here Jim is feeding the wires through the firewall from the inside.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_16.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23233\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_16\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_16.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_16.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_16-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_16-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On the outside, John pulls the wires as Jim feeds them through.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_17.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23234\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_17\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_17.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide, loom\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_17.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_17-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_17-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With the wires nearly pulled all the way through, the grommet is installed in the hole to protect the wires.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_18.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23235\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_18\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_18.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide, solder\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_18.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_18-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_18-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mounting the fuse block is next. Since the firewall has been smoothed, Jim decided to weld the bolts in the mounting bracket and attach it to the firewall with adhesive.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_19.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23236\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_19\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_19.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_19.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_19-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_19-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A good heat resistant adhesive is liberally applied to the mounting bracket. The bracket is attached to the fuse block and put in position.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_20.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23237\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_20\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_20.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide, fuse box\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_20.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_20-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_20-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With the fuse block in position, the carpet will be reinstalled around it for a clean look.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_21.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23238\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_21\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_21.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide, wire guage\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_21.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_21-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_21-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With everything preliminarily routed, the thing to do is hook up wires. The Painless harness has the wires labeled their entire length to assist in their proper destination.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_22.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23239\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_22\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_22.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_22.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_22-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_22-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The stock 1956 ignition switch has 2 ignition terminals. One is hot in the start position and the other is hot in the run position. A diode is installed between the two terminals to provide constant power to the coil. The original 1956 system had an ignition resistor and the coil received power through it during normal running operation. During starting, the coil received power from the bypass terminal of the starter solenoid.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_23.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23240\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_23\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_23.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_23.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_23-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_23-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Painless harness has 2 power wires at the ignition switch to insure enough current for the awaiting creature comforts.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_24.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23241\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_24\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_24.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_24.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_24-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_24-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The original 1956 light switch had its own fuse, up where you couldn\u2019t get to if needed. The new fuse block has the lights fuse in it so a small piece of metal tubing was cut and installed in place of the original fuse .<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_25.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23242\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_25\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_25.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_25.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_25-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_25-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With the wires installed, there is one more unique item on the switch. The arrow points out one of a pair of external circuit breakers. These are designed to trip if a short appears in the headlight circuit.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_26.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23243\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_26\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_26.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_26.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_26-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_26-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The last major thing to wire is the turn signal connector. An IDIDIT column had been installed previously  so a newer connector was installed. The Painless harness color code matched the color code for the new column which made the task extra simple.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_27.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23244\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_27\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_27.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_27.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_27-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_27-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The speaker bezel was removed and the clock wires were replaced. Quick disconnect terminals were used for easier servicing later.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_28.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23245\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_28\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_28.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_28.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_28-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_28-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The car was equipped with a lock up converter and electric fan so Jim fabricated a small switch panel with toggle switches and indicator lights that illuminate when switched on.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_29.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23246\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_29\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_29.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_29.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_29-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_29-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The last under dash item was the Dakota Digital computer. The Painless wires were easily attached and then the computer was mounted.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_30.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23247\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_30\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_30.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_30.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_30-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_30-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jim is now ready to start routing wires in the engine compartment. A little more spot tape will help hold wires together.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_31.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23248\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_31\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_31.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_31.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_31-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_31-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The wires for the front lights are routed through the grommet in the core support<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_32.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23249\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_32\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_32.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_32.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_32-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_32-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Since the interior was in the car, Jim decided to route the wires for the tail of the car out through the firewall grommet and down the frame. All the wires were loomed and attached to clips and lines where they won\u2019t be damaged.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_33.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23250\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_33\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_33.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide, wiring harness\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_33.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_33-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_33-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The tail light wires were routed through the grommet in the trunk along with the fuel tank wire.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_34.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23251\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_34\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_34.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_34.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_34-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_34-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The original light sockets were retained and quick disconnect terminals were used to attach the new wires to the tail lights.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_35.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23252\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_35\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_35.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide, cooling system wiring\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_35.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_35-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_35-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With the tail finished, Jim now routes the front light wires for the passenger side across the top of the core support and attaches them with clips.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_36.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23253\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_36\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_36.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide, headlight wiring\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_36.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_36-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_36-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jim repeats the process on the head lights and park lights as he did on the tail lights.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_37.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23254\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_37\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_37.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide, 1956 Belair\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_37.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_37-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_37-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now that all the lights are hooked up, it is time to start on the engine compartment wiring.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_38.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23255\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_38\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_38.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_38.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_38-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_38-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Maxi Fuse, furnished in the Painless kit, is used to protect the overall electrical system in case of  an accidental failure. The 2 wires pre attached are the power wire for the electric fan relay and the main input wire that attaches to the battery post of the starter solenoid. The fuse block  input power wire will attach to the remaining terminal.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_39.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23210\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_39\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_39.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_39.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_39-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_39-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jim attaches the maxi fuse holder to the inner fender panel. The location of the fuse should be where it can be serviced easily in case of a failure.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_40.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23211\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_40\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_40.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide, stereo cable\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_40.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_40-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_40-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The maxi fuse is mounted and the protective cover is installed.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_41.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23212\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_41\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_41.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_41.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_41-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_41-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The starter wires are routed and before they are attached, Jim slid on some heat shield wrap to protect them from the block hugger headers.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_42.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23213\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_42\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_42.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_42.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_42-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_42-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The items on the engine, such as the temperature sender, are the last things to be hooked up.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_43.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23214\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_43\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_43.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide, battery\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_43.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_43-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_43-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With all the systems hooked up it is now time to test the overall system. To do this safely, Jim attaches a jumper wire between the battery post and the cable. In this jumper is a 10 amp fuse. If any circuit has a fault the fuse will blow and then can be researched for the cause.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_44.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23215\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_44\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_44.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_44.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_44-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_44-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>First Jim tries all the lights and everything is a go.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_45.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23216\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_45\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_45.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide, dash\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_45.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_45-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_45-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The last area to be checked is the dash. It is powered up and all is well. Another job well done.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_46.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[23209]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23217\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_46\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_46.jpg\" alt=\"Wiring How-To, Rewiring Old Car, Universal Wiring Kit Installation, Wiring Guide\" width=\u201c575\u201d border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_46.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_46-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/HowTo_Install_Universal_Wiring_Kit_46-575x431.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jim stands beside the finished car supporting a big smile.<\/p>\n<address>Car: 1956 Belair 2-door, 454, white over silver<\/address>\n<address>Owner: Roc Strickland &#8211; North Richland Hills, Texas<\/address>\n<address> <\/address>\n<address>Installation By: Jim Whittenburg Custom Auto Wiring<\/address>\n<address>2015 Marigold<\/address>\n<address>Ft Worth, TX 76111<\/address>\n<address>817-831-9603<\/address>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mr_social_sharing_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Social Sharing Toolkit v2.2 --><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myrideisme.com%2FBlog%2F1956-chevy-belair-wiring-install-how-to%2F&amp;media=&amp;description=1956+Chevy+Belair+Painless+Wiring+Install+How-To\" class=\"pin-it-button\" count-layout=\"none\"><img border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/images\/PinExt.png\" title=\"Pin It\" \/><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><fb:share-button type=\"button_count\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/1956-chevy-belair-wiring-install-how-to\/\"><\/fb:share-button><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-count=\"horizontal\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/1956-chevy-belair-wiring-install-how-to\/\" data-via=\"myrideisme\" data-text=\"1956 Chevy Belair Painless Wiring Install How-To\"><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><div class=\"g-plusone\" data-size=\"medium\" data-annotation=\"none\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/1956-chevy-belair-wiring-install-how-to\/\"><\/div><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a class=\"mr_social_share_email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=1956 Chevy Belair Painless Wiring Install How-To&amp;body=https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/1956-chevy-belair-wiring-install-how-to\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-sharing-toolkit\/images\/icons_small\/email.png\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"Email\" title=\"Email\"\/><span class=\"mr_small_icon\">Email<\/span><\/a><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"linksalpha_button linksalpha_link\" href=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/social\/mobile\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/1956-chevy-belair-wiring-install-how-to\/\" data-text=\"1956 Chevy Belair Painless Wiring Install How-To\" data-desc=\"By Dennis Overholser Get the step-by-step as Jim Whittenburg of Custom Auto Wiring installs Painless Performance Product's 18-circuit universal wiring kit (#10202) into Roc Strickland's 1956 Belair. 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