Ok, I am doing my meditation exercises trying not to go into complete mental meltdown while wiring the car. I bought a Rebel 9 circuit kit hoping that it would include instructions for completely clueless morons like me, but it doesn't. I am running a GM HEI ignition system and incredibly, it has a schematic for a GM points ignition, but not HEI
. Go figure. But I was able to search the forum (between sessions of blowing into my paper bag) and found what I think is the correct routing. I also learned that 2/0 welding cable is good for the battery cables. Check.
Anyway, I know that grounds are really important, especially on fiberglass cars, so I learned to ground the engine to the frame (I bought a braided ground strap for this) and ground the (-) side of the battery to the frame also.
My questions are:
-What size ground wire from battery to frame?
-Whats the best way to ground everything on the car without having a million individual ground connections to the frame?
-I'm attaching the fuse block to plywood on the firewall. Should I run a common ground connection under the dash or pick one or two spots on the chassis?
-Apparently I have to make up all new ground wires for all the stuff under the dash. What gauge wire should all the ground wires be?
-Is there anything I'm missing or any tips or tricks? Remember, I've never attempted anything like this because my mind draws a blank and goes into stupid mode whenever I think about wiring. I would buy one of those how-to books but I don't think my nerves could take reading it...
Thanks!

Anyway, I know that grounds are really important, especially on fiberglass cars, so I learned to ground the engine to the frame (I bought a braided ground strap for this) and ground the (-) side of the battery to the frame also.
My questions are:
-What size ground wire from battery to frame?
-Whats the best way to ground everything on the car without having a million individual ground connections to the frame?
-I'm attaching the fuse block to plywood on the firewall. Should I run a common ground connection under the dash or pick one or two spots on the chassis?
-Apparently I have to make up all new ground wires for all the stuff under the dash. What gauge wire should all the ground wires be?
-Is there anything I'm missing or any tips or tricks? Remember, I've never attempted anything like this because my mind draws a blank and goes into stupid mode whenever I think about wiring. I would buy one of those how-to books but I don't think my nerves could take reading it...
Thanks!