You can buy trailer wire cable to run wiring to the back of a car. Wiring up the starter motor circuit is rather simple.
Wiring Diagram
Hot rod ignition wiring diagram. Based on the above wiring diagram you need the following. Simple starter wiring diagram. Ignition switch the starter is turned on by the ignition switchs sol solenoid position. All content in the articles in this section are the property of the author of the article. This diagram was designed for 12 volt systems but can also be used for 6 volt systems. Just make sure the gauge is ok for what you want.
For example 14 gauge wire will become 12 gauge 10 gauge will be 8 gauge etc. Return from hot rod wiring to how to build hotrods important notice. The easiest one ive found to be useful is in mike bishops book how to build a traditional ford hot rod page 121the diagram included everything i needed when i built my first roadster with exception of an ammeter amp meter. Wiring always frustrated me even the simplest layout can be confusing. It is a momentary contact position usually on the key switch. So use the right size wire.
It doesnt have to be on the key switch you. See the lighting diagram below tip. Read about wiring basics learn how to properly wire your street rod with all the tools equipment and everything else you need to know to wire your hot rod yourself street rodder magazine. Its cheap by the foot and protects the wiring from any cuts wear etc. Ok so lets get to wiring. Its fully insulated and contains up to 7 wires.
Hot rod wiring diagram please note. If used for 6 volt make all the wires heavier by 2 gauges. All advice and instructions are intended to be basic guidelines and not intended for use by individuals who are not experienced in that field.