Wiring for overhead lights: 70s Travelalls

[jmbrodsky@domain.elided]

        I think I've figured out a method to run a large number of wires 
     to the top of the truck in order to power an overhead setup.
     
        Remove the standard Hood cowl antenna, and place through a 1/2" 
     or greater conduit either flexible steel, or rigid EZ-form 1/2 
     steel.  I'm going to try to fab up a rigid pipe in the next few 
     days.  I'm pretty sure I can form the tube to go out the antenna 
     hole (rt. side hood cowl), up the pillar, along the rain gutter, 
     and to one of the roof rack pylons.  There are large openings in 
     the hood and interior (behind the glove box and inside the fender 
     from the wheel well) to run connectors etc. through.  About sealing 
     the conduit, there are bulkhead connections made to feedthrough 
     power boxes, one of these may fit perfectly.  I plan to silicone 
     over the top, and seal it up tight.  I believe this to be the 
     shortest route for the run from the battery to the roof, but the 
     switching is another story.  Usually you want the power switched, 
     so it might get a little hairy.  I plan to put a switch pack in the 
     middle of the dash underneath the heater/AC controls with relays.  
     
        Ideas anyone?
     
     

     -Joel Brodsky

         '76 IHC Scout II 345/tf727
         '75 IHC Travelall 150 4wd 392/tf727
         '72 Chev Carryall 3dr 4wd 350/th350 sold, but not forgotten.