| Electrical systems can be one of the most
confusing parts of a car, especially one that is 40+ years old and has myriads
of splices, electrical tape, and internal breaks. What to
do? Rewiring the entire car is usually the best solution; this
guarantees that all your wire and connections are top-notch and
new. Organizations like Late
Great Chevy offer factory-style wiring harnesses for `59
Chevys. One can also go to a company like Painless
Wiring and have a custom harness created for much less money; these
employ newer blade-style fuses and a big well-marked fuse panel.
Either solution will give your Chevy brighter lights, better
connections, and help it run well for years!
But before one starts in on a project so
comprehensive, HOW the car is wired must be understood. That's
where this link comes in handy. It shows the
simple layout of the electrical system. A larger, more
comprehensive scan of the `59 electrical system will soon be available. |
