manual reverse light issues

[69SBeeWM23]

I was hoping to get some help with wiring reverse lights on my 69 bee. I have installed the correct wiring coming out of the 833 trans. I have the dash indicator for inside the car. However, the car doesn't have the block on the firewall (aftermarket wiring I guess), so diagrams don't really help. The violet-colored wires come out of the reverse lights, in the trunk and connect then run towards the driver's side into a harness. Can I wire this somehow so I can have reverse lights? I don't know how to route the wiring, and I have no idea what to do. Do I need an in-line fuse or try to run it to the fuse block in the glove compartment? I'm not sure where to ground or source power either. Thanks for any help offered.

 

[pnora]

You will have to hard wire it. Find a 12 volt keyed source and install a fuse. Run the wire off the fuse to the switch. The other wire off the switch will have to tie into the wires going back and the indicator light. I have to wonder what the rest of your wiring looks like. Post some pictures of what you have.

 

[69SBeeWM23]

Thanks. I will post when I have time. It's not pretty. My goal is to rewire most if not all of the car.

 

[pnora]

Thanks. I will post when I have time. It's not pretty. My goal is to rewire most if not all of the car.

You might be doing yourself a favor right now by looking that wiring over real close now. It might be time to fix it right before it burns up.

 

[69SBeeWM23]

I think you're right. The guy I bought it from did some sketchy work. It has been on my to-do list since I got it.