Studebaker Re-wiring Project

I have just wrapped up my re-wiring project. I took this on because my voltage levels were not what they should be and there was a lot of wiring clutter in the car. I used the "New System" from Mad Electrical (http://www.madelectrical.com) along with a couple other of their kits. Total cost for their kits was about $170 delivered. Mark at Mad was also a great source of technical help when I had questions. I used the PDP1B fuse panel from Centech Wiring (http://www.centechwire.com/catalog/panels/pdp1b.shtml). Cost for the panel was $140 delivered.

I soldered all my connections and used heat shrink to insulate them. I fabricated a drop down fuse panel to move my fuse box inside the car from it's location on the firewall. I used a recycled metal first aid kit box as a power distribution and relay box that I installed up inside my left front fender. This houses relays for my fans and headlights and also contains a power distribution point near the front of the car.

Before the project, my voltage readings at idle were just over 12 volts and dropped as low as 8.5 with lights, fans and A/C on. It would hold just over 12 volts at highway speeds with everything on. After the project I have over 15 volts without accessories on and a solid 14 volts with everything on.

I did a photo history of the project, you can see it at:

http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/pat...om/pat_dilling

If that link is too long, go to:

http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/pat_dilling

and then click on Studebaker Re-Wire album

Hope this is useful to others. Any questions shoot me an email or message

Pat

Ay, are you the guy that was telling me you live near West Sacramento? If so and if I move out there and we meet up like you said (if it was you who said it) I definetely wan't to check your Stude out man.

Yup, Dats me. When you get out here shoot me an email, p.dilling@comcast.net or call 530 218-0641.

We'll meet up for sure.

Pat

Alright man, sounds good. It will be a while, a year to be exact. I might go out and visit Southern Cali early and go check out that Wyotech up there in West Sac so I will give you a call or something if I do go early. All depends on what goes.

Hey Stu, You did great!! Looks like a nice job.If I didnt live 2,500 miles away I would hustle my 53 over to your place and let you go at it.:D

Thanks Ferris,

Just as well you are so far away, not sure I am up for another one just yet :LOL: :LOL:

Not all that difficult but certainly time consuming.

Pat