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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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I want to hide all my wiring and as many hoses etc as i can on my mach 1 and just looking for any tips or tricks on doing so. Thanks in advance for any advice.
Old Apr 22, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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I have seen people run there main engine harness down the inter fender.Heater hoses you can use the tubes off a fox body.Just depends how far your willing to go and money.
Old Apr 22, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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I didn't really think it would cost that much to hide wires, besides time. But i am willing to spend the money either way. I hate the look of a cluttered engine bay.
Old Apr 23, 2010 | 09:13 AM
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If you put them in some nice wire black wire loom (not red, blue, silver, etc.) then wrap it with the right tape (this stuff), it will go a long way toward cleaning up the engine bay and make it look more modern too.
Old Apr 23, 2010 | 11:46 PM
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Ok I guess my question did not make much sense, sorry I will try and clarify. I want to have no wires in the engine compartment (as little as possible anyway) so I'm just looking for some advice on how to do so, whether it's under the fenders or behind the firewall. Thanks if you can help.
Old Apr 24, 2010 | 05:09 AM
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If you have to make a wire longer or like me see how shot your harness is then replace that goes cost a little.Most show cars run the harness and ac lines under the fender.Pretty much anywhere will work just keep it away from heat and moving parts.I have my msd box and fuse box mounted in the glove box on a sheet metal plate i made.With the thick shock tower braces your car has i would use them to hide a lot of stuff.
Old Apr 24, 2010 | 06:25 AM
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All the cars I do I run the wires that are not for the engine, in the driver side fender. Anything for the engine will come out behind the engine from the firewall. You can move all the wires out of the engine bay.

I have a few cars I've worked on but the pics are not all that good, so hers's just two.
Both Pics, the car is complete and running. Lots of wires are hidden from sight.


Old Apr 24, 2010 | 06:41 AM
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Lcc whats the top car ?
Old Apr 24, 2010 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by andrewmp6
Lcc whats the top car ?
62 Fairlane drag car I wired and help with, 1600HP, mid 7's in the 1/4 mile. I just finished changing the ECU from FAST to a BS3 and will have more pics later this week





Old Apr 24, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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check out my website for some ideas...
Can't beat LCC's tho.... wow!



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