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adileo · 09-01-2014, 05:51 PM

Project: adding directional 6 volt

I need to purchase - bullet connectors (both male and female), also need a splitter to add a second wire to an existing tail light wire and finally wire (what gauge suggested?).

Any suggestions?

JSeery · 09-01-2014, 07:06 PM

Some of the wiring diagrams give the original Ford wiring gauge for most of the wires, I would use that as a guide. Original style connectors and wire are available through several suppliers.

adileo · 09-01-2014, 07:14 PM

JSeery - I know I'm not too smart but, I expected better than that response.

But thanks anyway.

JSeery · 09-01-2014, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adileo

JSeery - I know I'm not too smart but, I expected better than that response.

But thanks anyway.

Sorry, what are you looking for? Do you want someone to pick the gauge size for you? I can do that. Also, wasn't sure if you wanted the name of a supplier or not?

Frank Miller · 09-01-2014, 07:35 PM

6 or 12 volt? Are you adding LED light? 16 gauge is adequate for most applications. You can get wire at home Depot or any auto part store. I used Tyree Harris for original wiring for my 49.

adileo · 09-01-2014, 07:37 PM

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Yes - I was hoping someone on the site had done this already. Could recommend a good supplier, for wire and connectors and also knew what gauge wire was best/recommended.

dansford · 09-01-2014, 07:38 PM

try Tyree Harris 804 556 5200

paul2748 · 09-01-2014, 07:41 PM

More responses like that and no one will answer your questions

Quote:

Originally Posted by adileo

JSeery - I know I'm not too smart but, I expected better than that response.

But thanks anyway.

adileo · 09-01-2014, 07:41 PM

Tyvm

JSeery · 09-01-2014, 07:44 PM

Road Island Wiring is a good source for original style wiring http://www.riwire.com/
Also Sacramento Vintage Ford http://www.vintageford.com/sect_vehi...=Wiring%20Shop
Are you looking for supplies to build your own wiring connections or for a supplier that will put one together for you? Road Island and Sacramento will provide the hardware parts and Road Island will also build you a harness/add on wiring I believe.

Edit: 51 Passenger Cars used #16 gauge wiring for the tail lights, that is what I would use.

cmbrucew · 09-01-2014, 08:07 PM

Adileo
I sourced the "fahnestock" bullets and connectors from Napa.
They are different size from the snap connectors with insulators.
I drilled holes in a piece of hardwood to hold the bullets to solder the wires into.
For the connectors NOS looks better than Napa's.
Hope you keep it 6 volt.
Bruce

adileo · 09-02-2014, 05:57 AM

TY ALL (Especially Seery) this was advise I was seeking

J - I hope, I didn't offend you earlier, your advise is always spot on & greatly appreciated. If I did, please accept my aplogy as that was not my intent.

09-01-2014, 07:06 PM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Electrical wiring and connectors Some of the wiring diagrams give the original Ford wiring gauge for most of the wires, I would use that as a guide. Original style connectors and wire are available through several suppliers.

09-01-2014, 07:14 PM	#3
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: Electrical wiring and connectors JSeery - I know I'm not too smart but, I expected better than that response. But thanks anyway.

09-01-2014, 07:35 PM	#5
Frank Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn, MA Posts: 2,106	Re: Electrical wiring and connectors 6 or 12 volt? Are you adding LED light? 16 gauge is adequate for most applications. You can get wire at home Depot or any auto part store. I used Tyree Harris for original wiring for my 49. __________________ “The technique of infamy is to start two lies at once and get people arguing heatedly over which is true.” ~ Ezra Pound

09-01-2014, 07:37 PM	#6
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: Electrical wiring and connectors Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes - I was hoping someone on the site had done this already. Could recommend a good supplier, for wire and connectors and also knew what gauge wire was best/recommended.

09-01-2014, 07:38 PM	#7
dansford Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 99	Re: Electrical wiring and connectors try Tyree Harris 804 556 5200

09-01-2014, 05:51 PM	#1
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Electrical wiring and connectors Project: adding directional 6 volt I need to purchase - bullet connectors (both male and female), also need a splitter to add a second wire to an existing tail light wire and finally wire (what gauge suggested?). Any suggestions? Last edited by adileo; 09-01-2014 at 05:57 PM.

09-01-2014, 07:41 PM	#9
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: Electrical wiring and connectors Tyvm

09-01-2014, 07:44 PM	#10
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Electrical wiring and connectors Road Island Wiring is a good source for original style wiring http://www.riwire.com/ Also Sacramento Vintage Ford http://www.vintageford.com/sect_vehi...=Wiring%20Shop Are you looking for supplies to build your own wiring connections or for a supplier that will put one together for you? Road Island and Sacramento will provide the hardware parts and Road Island will also build you a harness/add on wiring I believe. Edit: 51 Passenger Cars used #16 gauge wiring for the tail lights, that is what I would use. Last edited by JSeery; 09-01-2014 at 07:52 PM.

09-01-2014, 08:07 PM	#11
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,064	Re: Electrical wiring and connectors Adileo I sourced the "fahnestock" bullets and connectors from Napa. They are different size from the snap connectors with insulators. I drilled holes in a piece of hardwood to hold the bullets to solder the wires into. For the connectors NOS looks better than Napa's. Hope you keep it 6 volt. Bruce __________________ Works good Lasts long time

09-02-2014, 05:57 AM	#12
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: Electrical wiring and connectors TY ALL (Especially Seery) this was advise I was seeking J - I hope, I didn't offend you earlier, your advise is always spot on & greatly appreciated. If I did, please accept my aplogy as that was not my intent.