Many car enthusiasts don’t give their wiring or electrical system a second thought—that is, until it fails. On the other hand, nothing makes a classic car owner’s heart sink faster than having their car dead on the side of the road. Mark Simpson joins Bob Wilson of RJ Restorations as they dig in and take the mystery out of under-dash wiring restoration. In the 60s, much of the instrument wiring was replaced by thin vinyl and copper circuit boards. Wilson explains how using a quality reproduction circuit board from Classic Industries is a must-do project for many enthusiasts. He also explains the process of restoring under-dash wiring and shares his tip for cutting custom-width wire wrap.
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