Wiring Harness Installation

I am in the process of restoring a 1948 CJ2A and have reached the point of installing a new wiring harness.  Does anyone know of a place I can go to see tricks, tips, details, or other help with this process?

Edited by DG_48CJ - 07 Feb. 2016 at 7:23pm

I have a spare dash and cowl section so I am going to flip it upside down and figure out all my connections and lenghts using it so that when I go to put it in I won't have to do as much standing on my head.

I'm also going to have my Tub on a rotisary and I'll put in the under dash wiring while I can have the tub upside down making it easier to sit on a stool and work under the dash.

Lay it out and identify the color codes and where they go. I'm not fond of lying upside down with my head stuck between the gas pedal and steering column, so I first remove the speedometer. You can now get your hand in there. The instruments are the toughest part to hook up. Do one gauge at a time, let the light switch hang down so you can get to it below the dash. Fairly simple. If you attach the wiring opposite on the amp gauge, it will show a charge when you turn on the lights without the motor running. Put grommets in the holes so it won't cut the wiring. When you run the rear trunk to the tail light/lights, make sure the clutch and brakes parts don't rub on the wiring. Usually you go from the dimmer switch under the steering box, and duck into the frame rail ASAP. There are frame clips that hold the harness away from danger. If you are not sure that switches are working, test them with a volt meter set on continuity. You can see things going on that way. Take note that the amp gauge and fuel gauge have a rear mounting bracket that have insulated holes. No shorts that way! This will be a new adventure for you. John

I had the same question when I did mine . . . here's a link to the post . . . some good tips in here:
http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/wiring-harness-install-tips_topic29565.html?KW=wiring