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Moving along on the Plymouth, doing the final fitting on the hood and front sheetmetal and getting some of the wiring sorted out and connected. The picture is to show that an EFI and computer controlled engine and transmission does add a few wires to the project! Overall, the dude who did the engine harness did a superb job!!! Everything is going together quite nicely, though slowly!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Moving along on the Plymouth, doing the final fitting on the hood and front sheetmetal and getting some of the wiring sorted out and connected. The picture is to show that an EFI and computer controlled engine and transmission does add a few wires to the project! Overall, the dude who did the engine harness did a superb job!!! Everything is going together quite nicely, though slowly!

Man I am not looking forward to that part of it. Did your wire guy start from scratch. That is what it looks like but I thought you said he took the original harness and reworked it. Where are you putting the battery? Did you know that you need a new brake switch ? I guess they are a one time use so one out of a junk yard won't work.

Originally Posted by Mr Smith

Man I am not looking forward to that part of it. Did your wire guy start from scratch. That is what it looks like but I thought you said he took the original harness and reworked it. Where are you putting the battery? Did you know that you need a new brake switch ? I guess they are a one time use so one out of a junk yard won't work.

He reworked the stock computer, used some of the original harness but eliminated a lot of the non essentials then used all new wiring. The battery is in the rear, behind a firewall in back of the rear seat in a sealed and vented battery box. This is the 4th harness for EFI cars I've got from him...well worth the money for the quality!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

He reworked the stock computer, used some of the original harness but eliminated a lot of the non essentials then used all new wiring. The battery is in the rear, behind a firewall in back of the rear seat in a sealed and vented battery box. This is the 4th harness for EFI cars I've got from him...well worth the money for the quality!

Do you mind if I ask what he charged for the harness?

Originally Posted by Mr Smith

Do you mind if I ask what he charged for the harness?

I have no idea... I set the deal up with Russ and the owner, guess I never did bother asking what it cost... The owner of the '36 is a retired guy who was in the car transport and auction business for many years. He really enjoys doing all the running around for parts, etc. I don't get any markup on parts for his car, but I don't have to waste any time doing the running which suits me fine, I can just stay in the garage and work!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

I have no idea... I set the deal up with Russ and the owner, guess I never did bother asking what it cost... The owner of the '36 is a retired guy who was in the car transport and auction business for many years. He really enjoys doing all the running around for parts, etc. I don't get any markup on parts for his car, but I don't have to waste any time doing the running which suits me fine, I can just stay in the garage and work!

Man that helps a lot I am sure. I don't know how many days I have used up running to get what I need. I was just curious how much cheaper it is to have a local guy that is able to do that sort of thing. Have fun hooking it all up. I should be doing the same in a few months.

As far as a battery goes I am going to put mine behind my back seat as well. The seat folds down for access to that area. Can you tell me what I need to do or have to put it there?
Thanks

.........and I thought my '31 had a bunch of wires

Originally Posted by Mr Smith

As far as a battery goes I am going to put mine behind my back seat as well. The seat folds down for access to that area. Can you tell me what I need to do or have to put it there?
Thanks

I'll get some pics when I start getting the car back together. Mainly just a battery box with a sealed top and a vent hose connected to it that goes outside the compartment

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Moving along on the Plymouth, doing the final fitting on the hood and front sheetmetal and getting some of the wiring sorted out and connected. The picture is to show that an EFI and computer controlled engine and transmission does add a few wires to the project! Overall, the dude who did the engine harness did a superb job!!! Everything is going together quite nicely, though slowly!

HOLY SHIT , I thought this EZ wiring kit was scary.