I don't like either the seat or dash option, but I can reach the under seat option as I am going to mount my seat on hinges in the front, two bolts in the back from under, so it will be accessible. I only plan on a headlight switch that will be dash mounted, not sure where yet. Everything else is on the column, with the exception of a cigarette lighter outlet, and I will have to get creative there. That's why I put so much work into adapting that column, it solves many issues electrically as well as the tilt/scope feature that really makes the difference fo me as far as driving it. My dimmer will be on the shifter with the line lock, and I don't plan on any other switched accessories. The fuel pump is the only electric motor, and it will be energized via a relay with the ignition switch. I opted for a speedway generic harness that I bought from Ron, cheap, simple, has the connectors I need. It's not the highest quality, but doesn't need to be. I will focus on quality connectors, switches, and relays, that's where corner cutting will bite more often than not. I didn't know it was a speedway harness till it arrived, I order from Ron whenever I can to support him, since he puts so much effort into keeping this site going etc... I order from the others too. A little here, there. I also ordered a 30 amp relay module, that has four relays mounted on a board with terminal strips. I think that will be enough. I may order another one that is a 15 amp, for lighter circuits, but doubt I will need it. The only reason I use relays is to isolate and protect switches, etc on high draw loads, ie headlights, motors, etc. I may opt to mount the panel and relays under the dash too, been waffling on that subject, I hate trying to work under the dash though. I haven't yet came up with my dash design. I want to make one that is a little different, simple, minimum clutter. I do want full instrumentation, I found some nice little LED indicator lights for the hi beam, turn signals, and one for the line lock that I will incorporate, again, only one switch, and not sure where it will go, likely on the left side of the column. I want to try to work it so I have a simple glove compartment type of storage under the passenger side. It may just be a shelf type, but I always have a hand full of something to take with me. If I do work that into the design, I am not sure if the electronics under dash is feasible. The only real advantage I see is shorter leads to the switches, and that's a biggie, but with relays, not so much.... I will have to ponder more.... I was making decent progress u till the plumbing thing came up. Now I am out of sinc with it, and my body is in recovery mode from all of the physical work my busted back isn't used to anymore....Spent all day cleaning the shop from the emergency back hoe repair that came up in the middle of the emergency plumbing repair. What a friggin nightmare! That's life, at least the version I got stuck with, lol. As for the gel, there are a couple brands I have used. No real preference. I used to use ignition grease aka dialectic grease, or even petroleum gel when I worked on X-ray machines. Anything to keep the moisture away from the connections. Soldering is definitely preferable to crimps in my opinion, but quality crimps are ok. I prefer the ones with the shrink shields on them. My brother in law, who is a navy aviation mechanic, turned me on to them. I figure if it's good enough for planes exposed to salt water, it will do for me...
