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8door · 01-08-2011, 02:04 AM

Finally getting serious about my 68 build. Got engine/transmission in and cab
painted and set.
I need your pictures of what different styles of routing plug wires.
My engine is a new 350 crate with the wire brackets attached to tops of
vale covers.
Not sure I want wires over valve covers, but wanted to see what you all have done.
I also have a set of earlier valve covers without the brackets, so I can go either way.

OhioDan · 01-08-2011, 08:54 AM

Here's how I did mine, and how it looks. Used HEI plug wires for a 75 Vette, smallblock. Bought them at NAPA. Sorry, don't have the part #. Routed them the same as first pic, only they're for HEI, and not standard ignition. Please pay no attention to the rusted exhaust mainifolds or the rusted master cyl. Those are being taken care of. Hope this helps?

myoldchevytruck · 01-08-2011, 09:21 AM

Very Clean Looking Dan. I Like it.

OhioDan · 01-08-2011, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myoldchevytruck

Very Clean Looking Dan. I Like it.

Thank you.

8door · 01-08-2011, 03:24 PM

Looks good Dan.
Are those preformed wires ? or did you make them ?
They are longer than over top of valve cover right ?

oldblue1968chevy · 01-08-2011, 03:32 PM

About 75 corvette wires he said..

I need to do this, that looks CLEAN

8door · 01-08-2011, 04:14 PM

Pays to retain what is printed.ops:

Any one else have pics of over the top ?

68 C-10 KID · 01-08-2011, 04:31 PM

I'm a big fan of running the plug wires out the back and under the headers.
It saves me time to run the rack for a quick adjustments and makes every thing look clean.

Hottrucks · 01-08-2011, 04:38 PM

Just saw a summit add while watching Trucks this morning and now they have a dizzy cap that puts the wires in the correct place so theres no crossing them near the dizzy..I'm going to look into it my self.............

8door · 01-08-2011, 04:49 PM

Hummmm, beginning to like the clean look.
Mine has an HEI also, with stock ram horn manifolds.

oldblue1968chevy · 01-09-2011, 12:05 AM

Under the ram horsn ftw

jakeblues652 · 01-09-2011, 01:26 AM

i would also like to know what looms you're using for this back and around deal. looks neat. maybe i'll need to do it.

my67c20 · 01-09-2011, 11:27 AM

Check out this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295089
or this one.
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=165181

**chevy71super** · 01-09-2011, 11:31 AM

The hidden wires looks really good. I wonder if it will work with a 4X4. The engine is so close to the firewall. Doug

Gus350 · 01-09-2011, 02:52 PM

Dan
What kind to alternator bracket is that on top attached to the water pump....I like how clean it looks
Thanks Kev

8door · 01-12-2011, 03:43 PM

Bought a wire set from Napa today, as OhioDan recommended. Under manifold type and attachment to the HEI.
Now where do I find rear support separators ???

OhioDan · 01-15-2011, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gus350

Dan
What kind to alternator bracket is that on top attached to the water pump....I like how clean it looks
Thanks Kev

Not sure what year/model it is for, but it is GM. And it is a Chevrolet. Originally, there was a black one from an earlier rebuild, and it came back at an angle from up around the alt. jam bolt, back to a bolt/stud on the intake. But I liked the chrome one cause it looked a little sportier and bought it. It was at some speed shop. It's not chrome original equip.

oldblue1968chevy · 01-12-2011, 04:06 PM

Bump for separators! This is CLEAN

01-08-2011, 02:04 AM	#1
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Plug wire layout ? Finally getting serious about my 68 build. Got engine/transmission in and cab painted and set. I need your pictures of what different styles of routing plug wires. My engine is a new 350 crate with the wire brackets attached to tops of vale covers. Not sure I want wires over valve covers, but wanted to see what you all have done. I also have a set of earlier valve covers without the brackets, so I can go either way. __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

01-08-2011, 08:54 AM	#2
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Plug wire layout ? Here's how I did mine, and how it looks. Used HEI plug wires for a 75 Vette, smallblock. Bought them at NAPA. Sorry, don't have the part #. Routed them the same as first pic, only they're for HEI, and not standard ignition. Please pay no attention to the rusted exhaust mainifolds or the rusted master cyl. Those are being taken care of. Hope this helps? Attached Images __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

01-08-2011, 09:21 AM	#3
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Plug wire layout ? Very Clean Looking Dan. I Like it. __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

01-08-2011, 03:24 PM	#5
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Re: Plug wire layout ? Looks good Dan. Are those preformed wires ? or did you make them ? They are longer than over top of valve cover right ? __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

01-08-2011, 03:32 PM	#6
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Plug wire layout ? About 75 corvette wires he said.. I need to do this, that looks CLEAN __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-08-2011, 04:14 PM	#7
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Re: Plug wire layout ? Pays to retain what is printed.ops: Any one else have pics of over the top ? __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

01-08-2011, 04:31 PM	#8
68 C-10 KID Mean Green Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 522	Re: Plug wire layout ? I'm a big fan of running the plug wires out the back and under the headers. It saves me time to run the rack for a quick adjustments and makes every thing look clean. Attached Images __________________ 427 SBC 683HP & 590ftlbsTRQ @ fly wheel. 60'-1.38 1/4-10.43 MPH-124.6 New ET current 4/2019 AKA MEAN GREEN.

01-08-2011, 04:38 PM	#9
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Plug wire layout ? Just saw a summit add while watching Trucks this morning and now they have a dizzy cap that puts the wires in the correct place so theres no crossing them near the dizzy..I'm going to look into it my self.............

01-08-2011, 04:49 PM	#10
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Re: Plug wire layout ? Hummmm, beginning to like the clean look. Mine has an HEI also, with stock ram horn manifolds. __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

01-09-2011, 12:05 AM	#11
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Plug wire layout ? Under the ram horsn ftw __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-09-2011, 11:27 AM	#13
my67c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tucson AZ by way of WI & CA Posts: 510	Re: Plug wire layout ? Check out this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295089 or this one. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=165181

01-09-2011, 11:31 AM	#14
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	Re: Plug wire layout ? The hidden wires looks really good. I wonder if it will work with a 4X4. The engine is so close to the firewall. Doug __________________ 71 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne 4X4 SB

01-09-2011, 02:52 PM	#15
Gus350 68 C 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Advance ,Mo Posts: 554	Re: Plug wire layout ? Dan What kind to alternator bracket is that on top attached to the water pump....I like how clean it looks Thanks Kev

01-12-2011, 03:43 PM	#16
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Re: Plug wire layout ? Bought a wire set from Napa today, as OhioDan recommended. Under manifold type and attachment to the HEI. Now where do I find rear support separators ??? __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration. Last edited by 8door; 01-12-2011 at 03:44 PM.

01-12-2011, 04:06 PM	#18
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Plug wire layout ? Bump for separators! This is CLEAN __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4



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