TMCP #641: Scott Bowers – Ron Francis Wiring – Wiring a Hot Rod the Right Way
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Scott Bowers of Ron Francis Wiring shares insights on wiring hot rods the right way, emphasizing quality, customer service, and practical tech tips like alternator sizing and wiring harness specifics. He discusses the company's history, focus on Ford engine swaps, and the importance of clear, tailored wiring kits. The episode also touches on the new Grand Tour hosts, AMD's 1969 Dodge Charger body project, and a fun spring break movie recommendation. Scott's straightforward approach and deep expertise make for an informative conversation on wiring and hot rod electrics.
Scott Bowers from Ron Francis Wiring returns to The MuscleCar Place to talk about the art—and reality—of wiring hot rods the right way. With decades of experience helping builders bring everything from garage projects to award-winning show cars to life, Scott shares why thoughtful wiring design makes all the difference. Instead of generic “universal” kits, Ron Francis Wiring focuses on engineered systems built around real-world setups, ensuring builders get harnesses that make sense and actually work the way they should.
Along the way, Scott shares behind-the-scenes stories from the SEMA Show, dives into the surprising rise of the Ford Crown Victoria as a hot-rodding platform, and busts one of the most common electrical myths in the hobby—why installing a high-amp alternator won’t “overcharge” your system. It’s a fun and practical conversation filled with real-world tech knowledge that every builder—from first-time project owners to seasoned fabricators—can appreciate.
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Chevrolet Chevelle
"...and oh Scott a debt of gratitude for allowing my Chevelle in his booth at the SEMA 2013 show as you might g..."
Dodge Charger
"... brand new no original parts included 1969 Dodge Charger body and they did so last year and let me say thi..."
Datsun 240Z
"...26 it's that same supplier that produces all the 240z bodies that you've been telling me about they're..."
Chevrolet Nova
"... my first street rod or hot rod builds was like a Nova and an El Camino and for me you know and you hav..."
Mustang Fox Body
"...e cool car in five years because you were on the fox body or fox bodies are everywhere now Scott they're th..."
Mini Coopers
"you were on the fox body or fox bodies are everywhere now Scott they're the next hottest hottest thing so after that will be mere coolers and then probably after that will be mini cooper's whatever you're interested in and you know kind of like the crown vic swap five years from now oh my"
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