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| | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 89 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 89 | So im in the process of running a new wiring harness in my truck. Its an 18 circuit from Hotrod Wiring.
Anyway it doesnt have a wire for the dome light. I have the original 6v wire still running above the driver door to the light but would like to replace it.
What gauge of wire should i use to do this?
Thanks
Chooglin | | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,232 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,232 | This 1950 diagram shows 16g. Should be the same for your '54. The color of the wire may be different. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/electrical/wiring/pdf/50truck.pdf
- Lonnie My '54 3104Photos that I have shared on Stovebolt via PhotoBucket are no longer available. Please contact me if you want a photo from an old post. lonniecook [at] aol [dot] com. I sold my '54 3104 12/12/2017, but I still visit Stovebolt. OLD STUFF ... houses, furniture, cars, wine ... I love it all | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 89 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 89 | Just what i needed. Thanks Lonnie | | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 | On the 1956 12v system it shows 20 ga going to and from the dome. The 6v system needs more amps so the wire gauge will be smaller (larger wire). Its always safe to use smaller gauge wire (larger wire).
"As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide, please dear God protect my sweet ride." -Amen 56 Chevy 3100 | | |
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