Tail light harness 1946 Ford
 

Hello Ford barn, Can anyone tell me how to route the tail light harness in my '46 ford? Do I run it under the headliner over the driver door and down the A pillar or under the rug to the power source?
Thanks, Mike Jackson
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Re: Tail light harness 1946 Ford
 

Let me start by saying that I am not a 46 guy, but based on the wiring diagram on Mac Van Pelt’s website I would say it definitely does not go in the headliner. Attached is a link to this diagram. It looks like it attaches at the same location as the headlight harness, which I guess is in the engine compartment. Then, I think the harness would route along the inside of the frame rail, similar to my 1937.

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/F...1946-48car.jpg

I will let the real 1946-48 guys correct my mistakes.

Re: Tail light harness 1946 Ford
 

Thanks Zeke,
I have seen that diagram but was uncertain. My car was a shell when I bought it and I have purchased all new original wire harnesses. Now for the daunting task of rewiring it!
Thanks again, Mike

Re: Tail light harness 1946 Ford
 

Taillight harness hooks up down near the bottom of the firewall and is routed thru the frame. I just rewired my 46 and a few years ago did my 42 which is almost identical. Used the Dennis Carpenter harnesses. The sequence I used was 1) under dash harness 2) headlight/horn harness and three taillight harness last.

Re: Tail light harness 1946 Ford
 

Thanks John!