oops! Routing..wiring 1940 Ford coupe

[fordman]

I just sent a question and left of model of vehicle.

1940 Ford coupe. Painted frame setting apart from other parts.

What is the proper routing of wiring from the firewall to tail lights and the fuel tank?

thank you,

fordman

 

[Ken/Alabama]

When the wiring leaves the kidney shaped cover on the firewall it goes down to the drivers side frame rail and will pickup the dimmer switch then continues down the frame to the master cylinder the on back to where the frame kicks up and the wire will go to the fuel sender . If you have two tailights you will need the crossover wire for the pass side taillight. The spring clips is all that holds the wiring to the frame . Be sure to double check when you run the harness from the firewall to the frame that the clutch pedal clears,its really tight around there .

 

[fordman]

thank you ken/alabama,

fordman

 

[4d fjord]

This is my first try at the forum. A related wiring question: where does the wire for the rear license light enter the trunk in a 40 coupe?

 

[Kube]

This is my first try at the forum. A related wiring question: where does the wire for the rear license light enter the trunk in a 40 coupe?

Hello 4D.
Look for a hole in the floor near the left inner fender well at the rear. Typically, near the body mount as depicted in my (attached) photo. After the braided loom was placed through that hole, a small amount of dum-dum material (clay) was pressed around the loom to prevent water from entering the car.
The holes have been found within an inch of the fender well and as far "out" as 4" or so.

 

[4d fjord]

Thanks Kube, I did find that hole but it didn't seem correct that they would route the wire under the trunk mat and then back into the covered area. Another mystery solved! Thanks again.