Wiring Question

fordracer · #1 (**permalink**) 12-18-2002, 07:27 PM

I've seen a few ERA cars and I must say they are beautiful. One question about the engine compartment wiring harness. I understand that in the name of authenticity,the fuse box, and all wiring run across the firewall/footbox. Is there an option to put all but the absolute necessary wiring inside the car ( fuse box,starter solenoid, etc.. ) . I'm looking for a smooth look with the bare minimum under hood. Thanks

Bob Putnam · #2 (**permalink**) 12-19-2002, 04:31 AM

Nope. I suppose you could negotiate with Peter to delete the wiring harness and install your own. I've grown up

with furrin cars and much prefer not to climb under the dash for the fuses myself.

John 550 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-20-2002, 05:13 PM

I saw an ERA with a clean look (no wire in plain sight ) . Get the wiring harness !!!, you will find a way to use it either as a plan to get ideas from , or parts off it !!! you must see how the quality is

cobrajeff · #4 (**permalink**) 12-21-2002, 03:20 PM

I also wanted a "cleaner look" to the firewall on my ERA, and did not want the fuse panel and relays up there. I re-routed all of my firewall wiring to the inside of the car. I located the fuse panel, relays, wire harness, and MSD inside the cockpit.

It looks great that way, but is a pain to service - fortunately, there has not been much need to do anything with it, once it was set-up.

I even hid the hood latch brackets behind the aluminum firewall panel.

regards,

Jeff Burgy