I need wiring help

mike cook · Post by **mike cook** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 11:03 am

I need to find someone in the greater knoxville to chattanooga tn are to either help me finish wiring my f/g buggy or to hire to do it !!! I have the dash with gauges done I'm just not understanding this wiring stuff at all. I'm using the stock vw column with dimmer in turn switch stock ignition switch in column,stock liight switch,wiper switch, 4way flsher switch, the harness I started with is one I bought off ebay it does not do a complete job at all!! but I have it installed so need to use it also I'm using 1939 frd taillites single bulb so I'm using the relay setup I think I got it off this site but it converts it over I 'm willing to pay a fair price to get this fixed I'm just a working stiff but know everyones time is worth something. I have contacted auto shops in my area none interested in the job thanks for any help or leads. I would be even willing to pay for a simple diagram to show how to wire it but it would have to be real easy for a complete novice{idiot} like me to use thanks mike

MNAirHead · Post by **MNAirHead** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 3:04 pm

Are you willing to do the work? We can help you do this successfully

mike cook · Post by **mike cook** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 3:34 pm

Yes I'm willing to do the work I have built the whole buggy myself so far!!! My problem with wiring is I do not understand the wiring schematics posted on different sites I need simple diagrams maybe take it one diagram at a time say wiring ignition first, then lights, then wipers does that make any since thanks mike

MNAirHead · Post by **MNAirHead** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 4:12 pm

Mike

I can totally understand your challenges..

If you're in a hurry Earl Duty "How to Build a Dune Buggy" is probably the simpe read with easy diagragm.

Your challenge becomes VERY easy if you're willing to keep the battery, fuse panel etc all tucked in the rear.

If you do have a bit of time, we're doing a step by step install with pictures and drawings in the next few months.

We're here to help you.

Tim

mike cook · Post by **mike cook** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 5:46 pm

Tim I would like to keep the fuse panel under the hood up front I made an aluminum panel that is hinged so that I can swing it down to get at fuses also the aluminum panel for gauges and switches have pigtails long enough to pull out and they have quick connects so they can be removed completly if needed. The battery will be in the back I guess the first thing I would like to do is do the wiring from the ignition switch to where the wires go if anyone has a simple layout for this that would be great thanks mike

MNAirHead · Post by **MNAirHead** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:45 am

Mike..

do you have any books.. we're working on the ultimate diagram.. will take a few days.

mike cook · Post by **mike cook** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:16 am

Yes I just bought a book titled [automotive electrical handbook by HORNER] also earl duty's book on dunebuggy the first one kind of confuses me and the second one does not use factory switches I can wait for the diagrams your talking about thanks mike

MNAirHead · Post by **MNAirHead** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:22 am

Let's discuss the Earl Duty one..

Let's start at the beginning..

Have you read the entire Electrical chapter beginning to end.

We're here to help you.

MNAirHead · Post by **MNAirHead** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:23 am

Mike .. forgot...

Welcome to STF

mike cook · Post by **mike cook** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:04 am

Yes I looked at it more today it does make it simple I'm thinking that if I can just figure out which wires on my turnsignal-ignition switch to use to convert it over to wire it like Earls diagram I could make it work my one question on his wireing is it legal to wire hi beams on a switch like that for hiway use I have no problem going to after market switches for lights I saw 1 switch at auto parts today had 3 position with a parking lite position,my only real thing is I do wantto use stock ignition switch on column for locking feature, turn signal on column for hi beam switch is built in am I asking to much or is this even possible I do appreciate your help this buggy is for myself and my grandson I have had him since he was 3weeks old and he's 10 now, so this is our project something to leave him if something ever happens to me thanks again mike

MNAirHead · Post by **MNAirHead** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:13 am

Mike,

Using a panel is probably easiest..

The duty book makes it the total simplest..

Back to the question.. have you read it...

mike cook · Post by **mike cook** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:20 am

yes I read it he does make it simple!!! but do you think it is possible to do whatb I want as far as column thanks

mike cook · Post by **mike cook** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:32 am

I like how he lists wire k goes to terminal such and such then the next wire goes to ect ect it is something I think I can follow with limited help I guess my thing is wanting to usemy column and what wire on column goes where but on his there is no 4 way flasher this is needed on the road right??if not then that is one less thing to worry about what do you think mike

Post by **2088 bob** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 3:13 pm

mike like you said lets take it one step at a time first off tell us the wires that you have sticking out of your column and the colors and we will work thru it

mike cook · Post by **mike cook** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 5:34 pm

Thanks guys I 'm starting to feel like there maybe lights at the end of the tunnel {thats a joke] I'm at work now but will post the colors of the wires tomoorow when I get home!!! tyhanks again I really appreciate the time your taking to help me see ya mike

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