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1953 Chevy Truck Wiring Harness - Down To The Wire
 The supplied headlight switch...  The supplied headlight switch utilizes convenient connectors for the pre-terminated wiring in the kit, as shown. If you plan to install in the same location as the old one, you'll need to oversize the dash hole just a little. |  Removing the gauge cluster...  Removing the gauge cluster from the dash will make it easier to wire it later--but more so, it's necessary if you'll be redoing any of the individual gauges. Doing this will require the bezel to be separated from the housing. I suggest it if only to inspect the internal components, but it also gives you the opportunity to restore all the gauge faces. |  The last "side note" portion...  The last "side note" portion of the truck's rewire was providing the proper wiring for the amp (ammeter) gauge. Unlike a voltmeter, it's just an inline tool to read basic battery charge/discharge, but requires the same gauge wire as the battery lead on the alternator/generator (in this case, a PowerGEN alternator). |  In the same fashion as the...  In the same fashion as the driver side wiring, the 8-gauge wires for the ammeter were routed through the cowl panel; unfortunately, the stock heater provided some stiff opposition at first, but with a bit of coercing, we were able to feed them through. |  Since the starter switch has...  Since the starter switch has enough power wires running to and from as it is, we ran the battery end of the gauge wiring directly off the battery. |  This 175-amp Mega fuse should...  This 175-amp Mega fuse should provide a bit more of a safety net than the previous "foiled" 20-amp unit, don't you think? |  The Mega fuse block, which...  The Mega fuse block, which we ended up mounting out of sight up under the dash, runs inline between the alternator and the battery and ignition switch. |  Unlike before, the back of...  Unlike before, the back of the gauge cluster isn't clustered with excessive wiring--just the fuel and amp gauge terminals get hooked up. The grey wire, tie-wrapped with the fuel gauge wiring, feeds the instrument lighting (includes lights for speedometer and ignition). |  And assuming your old dash...  And assuming your old dash lights are not quite up to par, the Highway 15 kit comes with new socket terminal pieces for you to build a complete harness section. |
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