Running stock wires (Chevy Express)

[Vanada]

Hey All,

Looks like I'm learning by doing here. I've been gutting my 2001 Chevy Express and when I saw the stock wiring for the rear brake lamps etc. my instinct was to re-run them so that they went inside the corners rather than over the top. I assumed the previous owner had laid them on top for some reason but a bit of googling just revealed that's how the van is stock.

So, should I put everything back how I found it and panel over that or should I try to run the wires behind the struts in the corners? Has anyone else here re-run those wires? I figure I'm going to be running wires there anyway so it's just a bit of extra noodling.

Cheers,
Tom

 

[rvpopeye]

Are they color coded ? As long as you don't change the order , run them anywhere.
I've done this many times . Put 'em where they're easy to get to .

 

[Vanada]

Are they color coded ? As long as you don't change the order , run them anywhere.
I've done this many times . Put 'em where they're easy to get to .

Plenty of colored wires all taped together with male/female connectors here and there. I was going to leave them in the current mass of electrical tape which might just make it hard to work with.

 

[highdesertranger]

like popeye said you can run them anywhere you want. I would put them where you want them, but if you need to do any splicing make sure you do a good job. in other words don't create problems. highdesertranger

 

[rvpopeye]

Yeah , splicing should always be top notch , you get a little slack for them being inside but do a good job anyway.

 

[GotSmart]

In my experience, :blush:  it is much better to leave stock wires alone.  Just work around them.  Cover them if you need to. If you can unplug a harness, it is easier to re route it, rather than cut and splice.

 

[Vanada]

In my experience, :blush:  it is much better to leave stock wires alone.  Just work around them.  Cover them if you need to. If you can unplug a harness, it is easier to re route it, rather than cut and splice.

Everything can be unplugged, it's just getting it all pulled through which might be some hassle but I'll give it a shot and post pictures once I make some progress .