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First question. Does anyone have a good way to attach the ferrules to conduit ends? Second question. Does the taillight wiring run inside or outside the frame rail? If it runs inside the rail where does it cross over to the outside of the rail? Thanks for all input.

Oldcarz,
There is a wiring picture for the routing of the tail light wire in the 1931 Chevrolet service news. I believe that you should only see the conduit section ,and it should duck up under the body as soon as possible. the wire itself runs over the top of the rear chassis rail ,and then along the inside of the chassis rail and body sill.
See the link to the online Chevrolet service news.
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/bulletins/31csn015.htm

There is also a clip listed in the 29-32 parts manual, page 94
Part number 355794 to suit AC AD AE C models, 'CLIP, Rear fender"
Some one may be able to provide a picture of the clip, I remember seeing a picture somewhere.

Thanks Jack.

Have you been able to find out any more about this Frank?

There is a crimping tool specifically made to stake the ferrule to the conduit. You can use a rod or bolt inside the parts and a [bleeped] punch to stake them together.

I think that I have a picture of the conduit under the fender that I will send to you.