ha yeah guys i agree, i have no automotive wiring expirence what-so-ever, so im trying to pick up as much as i can. im no where NEAR ready to tackle this job, and i havent done much with it. (by the way, i meant voltage regulator, just a typo) but i still didnt know what it did.
well on my shop manual diagram, it doesnt say the wire gauges, but looking at the one red58, i can (kinda) see what gauges to use.
and im not alone on this project, my dad doesnt know much about wiring cars, but hes been an electritian for 15ish years, so hes going to help me out. once i read more on wiring.

cletis, thanks for the link