I need help....Working on wiring.....a few questions, please???

[EarlsflyinCobra]

First the basics....I have a Kwik Wire 14 circuit kit that came with my kit....I have read the book forwards, backwards, and sideways and am still cornfused.....close to short circuiting.....maybe I'm just "over-thinking" it......where does the fuse box get its power from?? Is there supposed to be a direct connection from the battery to the fuse box or does it get that connection from somewhere else, routed maybe from the altenator connection or some other source?????

Secondly, there is a wire in the gauge group that says gauge power, does this feed each gauge its electrical power, since there is a seperate wire for gauge lights?????

Thirdly, on your dual filament bulbs, does the tall filament stay lit when the lights are on and the short one light up for turn signal or brake light function, or is it the other way around???

I'm sure I'll have other questions as I progress but for now this is a start.

Thanks, Earl