How I wired my truck from scratch - basic, common sense wiring

[@vick.2018]

I have seen so many wiring videos and no one has made it so simple and explained it in such detail doing so like you have, again thank you and we need to spread the word and get you many more subscribers!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you Vic, appreciate your comment!

[@vick.2018]

@@ratrodsafrica you’re welcome sir, love that truck you’re building and most definitely need to get your channel out to the world! Keep that great content going.

[@cliveburton8992]

I'm an Auto electrician and that wiring job is 100% . Keep it simple and it works ! 👍👌

[@ratrodsafrica]

Holy cow! My ass is safe! 🤣 Thanks Clive, I view this as a huge compliment!👍Agree totally that simple is best😁

[@anthonysinclair5721]

I must say that must be the tidiest most simple automotive electrical system on earth! Nice job! 😎👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you Anthony. Simple is always best! 😅 Less problems!

[@joaquinsablan5406]

I Love your presentations in all your videos, cause you explain it , in a way that the person that is building his first Car , street rod , hot rod , rat rod can understand it. Thank you so much it has helped me in a lot of ways. Your Great ! my friend . 😀👌

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you. Real happy if my stuff is helping, that's my mission!😄

[@benharper1682]

love your content. The rocker/belt, pushbutton horn button is absolutely the best of it all. Thank you for sharing. Very simple very well explained wiring. Love the fuse box, every part of it.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@juanbarturen2726]

I keep watching. This video over, and over. I hate wiring. BUT. I'm going to try it. Thank you.

[@williamyeary9611]

The horn switch was an awesome idea.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks. Who doesnt like an overhead thing you can pull?😅

[@tv-ll5bl]

👌The simplicity in ur videos is so mucch appreciated bybus diy enthusiasts. Keep up the great vids.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you like them! Thanks

[@alm7707]

Well we all know you lied to us. You said you weren't a qualified auto electrician, but after seeing your wiring job and hearing your explanation, I think you are qualified! I've heard that some new cars have as many as 70 ECU's. For them you need to be a qualified rocket scientist! Keep up the entertaining videos, thanks Div.

[@ratrodsafrica]

😄 Just one ECU and I will lose the plot completely 😂

[@thenotsojollyrancher-akate9516]

Red neck country boy enjoyed this greatly!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Red neck country boy!😅

[@garymcintyre6507]

looks good to me Duff, I liked to keep things simple when I was younger and could work on projects.

[@EarlyIronAddict427]

Buddyyyyy. Good information here man. I’m going back through time and checking out your older videos. Your a natural wealth of knowledge my brother. Thank you so much for creating this channel and sharing your knowledge with us all man. 👍🏻✌🏻

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you are enjoying it. Thanks man!

[@cliffhaupt5413]

Keep the wiring videos coming. You do an excellent job of explaining.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Cliff

[@raymaharaj3555]

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication ' - da Vinci Thanks Diff ....

[@ratrodsafrica]

Very true!😁

[@gmc.joesousa4360]

Starting to watch some of your older videos Nothing wrong with your wiring Good Job . I've been a Mechanic since I was 12, 1972.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks brother! Coming from an old pro, I take that as a big compliment

[@bobeaseshop9389]

Damn that was fun to watch! Dealing with old cars and wiring that has be "fixed" a few times is only really fixed by pulling it all out. I've done this so many times and it is the only way. I love to earth each system so every lamp and system is bright. The air horn thing is just plain ass cool. I'm big on relays for most heavy systems and I use LED's all the time. I also always use a battery cut of switch just in case. I almost thought no one else did this anymore and your approach is perfect as each car/truck or whatever needs to fit the man using it. Very enjoyable to watch. Bobby

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Bobby, glad you enjoyed man!

[@johnnymac1580]

I have always thought that the windows should be hot all the time, my F250 would allow the windows to go up after the keys were removed. When the door was opened it stopped that function ⚡️

[@3gcraftsman]

The visual aids and simple diagrams really helped me understand. Thanks 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Very glad it helped man!

[@roytrembath]

Hey, from a fellow garden route Universal engineer, well done for an easy to follow guide! Well done.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you! Who is this fellow engineer in my neck of the woods?😄

[@roytrembath]

@@ratrodsafrica Just a guy in Wilderness heights who enjoys your vids and likes making absolutely everything himself.

[@ratrodsafrica]

@@roytrembath that's not far from me, you must come visit!

[@davidschomer2235]

Looks professional

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you David!

[@mowguy1]

The headlights on my rig sometimes work, sometimes not. Looking under the dash thinking to replace the switch, wow it's a wiring disaster. I'm not quite ready to rip it all out and start over but after watching this I can see that in the future. Thank you.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Pleasure man. Good luck solving your problem!

[@rs1329]

Fantastic video..... Easy to follow. Well done man.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@dannyvancauwenberghe]

Wat een prachtige elektrische bedrading, dit is een schoolmodel, echt hoe het moet. Enkel de bedrading nog benoemen op de zekeringsdoos, en het is gewoon super. En blaadje raakt te makkelijk verloren... 😊😊

[@ratrodsafrica]

Baie dankie, ek waardeer!

[@danporter643]

I am with you on this one. Sometimes its faster and easier to just start from scratch. Very clean job and another great video Div.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Dan! Ja, starting with a clean slate is best😁

[@HandyWizard]

Thank you. Got some good tips. And it came when I needed it. Back to planning. Thank you

[@michaelw1669]

Nice work the only thing I would add is an am/fm radio on direct supply with an off and on switch because sometimes you just need some music. Super nice work!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Ah yes! Can't go through life with music! Hardest thing for me about making videos is that I have to switch off the radio in the shop when I record.😂Thanks Michael, will definitely be adding that!

[@martinmurphy3868]

Great to meet another Mad fella love your work

[@ratrodsafrica]

Howdy Martin. Thanks mate!

[@kumaran7529]

A simplistic, yet detailed explanation that anyone should be able to understand. Great stuff.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you Kumaran!

[@JDWard-Jeepster]

I feel for you...wiring is almost always a pain in the A*s. It is a little easier when you have the schematic for it. The accessory circuit is normally for things like a radio or interior cab light.

[@robertstevison1448]

Very correct !!!! Starting from scratch is sometimes the easiest way to get the job done for sure Very tidy and simple but effective it sounds alittle scary but watching and listening to this video puts it in simple perspective

[@ratrodsafrica]

Agree!

[@justinreedflynn]

I'm excited to watch more videos!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Will keep posting!😅

[@christopherarronglaum6191]

Thanks for the lesson. I will definitely be using this in the future.

[@raychambers3646]

I used to run a multi core cable to the rear and put a weather proof j- box to run off to .lights.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Great minds think alike!😀 I use multi core on all my truck builds

[@rickm5806]

Very tidy Indeed! Great work!

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you Rick!

[@kmnremtp]

I like that a lot! You explained perfectly!

[@martinmurphy3868]

Like your style keep reusing

[@seviercountygunclub7529]

Nice work!

[@henryfreeman4017]

Excellent work and video sir

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you Henry

[@donovanporter2560]

Very cool setup, this is going to come in handy when i do my Trucks wiring. Thanks Div. 👍

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks! If it can help you, I will be happy😁

[@rockcrusher4636]

Excellent, very educational, that I'm sure will help many. Cheers,

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks, if it can help I'm a happy man

[@truthcam1]

You make great videos...very nice...viewing from Slumtown ....

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you Sir!

[@crazywickedcustoms7272]

Nice , and informative thank you Diff

[@ratrodsafrica]

My pleasure

[@ishsiriram8286]

Hey Div, Looking tops boet. Very simple and well explained. Till the next one. Thank you again, for sharing.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks ISH. I think your wiring is way more complex! 😅

[@ishsiriram8286]

@@ratrodsafrica It may appear that way. But if I could explain it like you do...you will see that basics are always the same. Actually not complicated at all...just "electricery" as a wiseman once said...LOL.

[@scottypetty9117]

Very simplified I'm gonna start redoing a 71 f350 soon may just try and rewire it myself with out spending hundreds of dollars on a new harness

[@ratrodsafrica]

Yes man! Give it a go!

[@scottypetty9117]

@@ratrodsafrica yes sir sho will

[@mattblack6268]

I love your videos mate, very informative.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks Matt!

[@donames6941]

Head lights should be on none switch side i just wired my mule side by side like what you did with head lights on none switch side but i used a key switch with a magneedle kill

[@briankarencooper207]

Greetings from New Zealand:) Just as I was starting to think that maybe the wiring on my rat rod build was going to be beyond my basic skills up comes this well done 'how too' and I think I just may be able to do it. It will sure as hell be cheaper than an auto electrician at the moment. Cheers Brian

[@ratrodsafrica]

Howzit Brian. Give it a try man! Just keep it simple and go slowly slowly 😁 Welcome to drop me a mail at [e-mail] if you have questions

[@janetdanner9706]

Good Jpb

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@AndrewduToit]

Loved it. Neat wiring. Great work.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you Andrew

[@ghazelhurst9803]

Great video and explanation

[@ratrodsafrica]

Glad you liked it, thank you!

[@djscrews]

Very well done.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thank you!

[@wilhelmdutoit3934]

More Div jy het my.. moed gegee om my bedrading self te probeer baie goed gedoen baie dankie Wilhelm van Bethlehem

[@ratrodsafrica]

Mooi man! Vat dit stappie vir stappie en jy sal wen. Sterkte

[@DependableAutoTruck]

only difference i would make is i would let the switch turn on a relay that handles the power for the fuse box switch would last longer

[@ratrodsafrica]

True what you say!

[@GHOSTWHOWALKERS]

Job well done mate from Oz! Did you do a video on the tilt front on the Effy .. might give that one a go .. cheers my friend

[@ratrodsafrica]

Thanks mate. Yes, check out my play lists, you will find it there

[@juanbarturen2726]

Very good information. I have watched this over . And over.taking noyes. And pictures from the TV. Where did you buy that fuse box? I find many. But none like yours. Thank you.. Juan Barturen. Miami. Florida

[@ratrodsafrica]

Bought it at my local auto parts store here in SA. Any basic fuse box will work, doesn't have to be the same

[@crazywickedcustoms7272]

Wiring can be a mess, lol I been there many times

[@christophermedaris2804]

Great video ty for sharing

[@ratrodsafrica]

Pleasure man!

[@tattooeddude72]

this is a real help thank you

[@ratrodsafrica]

It's a pleasure Donald. If it can make your life easier, I'll be a happy man!😄

[@tattooeddude72]

@@ratrodsafrica Yes sir it will

[@crazywickedcustoms7272]

LoL, that what they call me, I say we are wise and smart. LoL waste not ,want not. My brother

[@ishsiriram8286]

Hey Div, where did you get those fuses? I haven't seen them before. How are they different from our local garden variety spade fuses.

[@ratrodsafrica]

Suppose you referring to the big 30 and 60 Amp ones with the boltable tabs on them? Found them at my local Midas. The ones in the fuse box are normal spade ones

[@ishsiriram8286]

@@ratrodsafrica Yes thank you those are the ones. Why did you use that as opposed to the spade type?

[@fueladdictiongarage7048]

👍🏻

[@mikeilikeit9685]

Hahaaa here we go again

[@JACK-ot9kv]

Clear and well done. Far far far from the actual multiplexed shit. One british car joke : in my 86' Range Rover V8, the fuel pump is working when the sensor of the oil pressure switch the red light off. Morality : if the sensor is broken, the car become unusable

[@ratrodsafrica]

Let's not even mention the ridiculous complexity of modern cars!

[@mikeilikeit9685]

🤣🤣🤣🥰🥰🥰

[@crazywickedcustoms7272]

New they are the worse,