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BILL WZOREK 01-31-2012 07:10 AM

1953 Wiring Harness Question
 

I Have a 1953 Mainline :)

Not wanting any problems ( or at least trying to reduce them )
Want to replace all the wiring Harness's on the car.

I haven't started the build yet still gathering parts as $$$$ Allows :eek:

How many Harness's make up a complete wiring job.:confused:
Not just the # but the names / Dash to engine (etc)

Thanks
BILL W

51 MERC-CT 01-31-2012 07:21 AM

Re: 1953 Wiring Harness Question
 

Go here (Rhode Island wire) to look up info on your car. Will give various harnesses and price.

http://www.riwire.com/

Vic Piano 01-31-2012 07:22 AM

Re: 1953 Wiring Harness Question
 

Hi Bill, in the '53 (if I remember correctly:o) there are three different wiring sections, the primary (under dash, through firewall to generator, voltage regulator, horn relay), the secondary headlight, parking light and last the tail light, back up light, trunk light, and fuel sending unit. We have a Crestline so the primary harness also has accommodations for turn signals and accessory (spor lights) included in the harness. Hope this helps.:) Vic

Richard in Florida 01-31-2012 12:46 PM

Re: 1953 Wiring Harness Question
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILL WZOREK (Post 354375)
How many harness's make up a complete wiring job?
Not just the # but the names / Dash to engine (etc)

Bill, I have a complete list. This system failed to upload my PDF, so you can PM me with your e-mail address, and I'll send it that way.


Cheers!

Richard in Florida 01-31-2012 11:21 PM

Re: 1953 Wiring Harness Question
 

BILL ---

Did you get my e-mail with the wiring list attached?

BILL WZOREK 02-01-2012 04:54 AM

Re: 1953 Wiring Harness Question
 

Richard
Yes I Did. Thanks

Thanks every one,now some more $$$$ then start Buying Wiring. :D

BILL W

31chevy 02-01-2012 07:46 AM

Re: 1953 Wiring Harness Question
 

If you are not worried abut show quality you might check out universal wiring kits such as Speedway etc. I have wired quite a few cars,some from scratch, some from kits, some from original harness replacements. If you get a wiring diagram of your vehicle it is not that difficult, I would recommend many different colors of wire. My first new car was a 54 mainline.
Gary.

Richard in Florida 02-01-2012 09:03 PM

Re: 1953 Wiring Harness Question
 

Do you need any of the factory wiring diagrams?

BILL WZOREK 02-02-2012 05:20 AM

Re: 1953 Wiring Harness Question
 

Yes I can use them,Although I assume what ever wire Harness I decide to buy will have theres it would be nice to have the Factory Diagrams to compare them to.

THANKS RICHARD

BILL W

Richard in Florida 02-02-2012 11:20 AM

Re: 1953 Wiring Harness Question
 

Quote:

It would be nice to have the factory diagrams to compare them to.
I'll scan what I have and e-mail them to you as PDFs.

Jthepburn76 02-06-2012 02:05 PM

Re: 1953 Wiring Harness Question
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by 31chevy (Post 355093)
If you are not worried abut show quality you might check out universal wiring kits such as Speedway etc. I have wired quite a few cars,some from scratch, some from kits, some from original harness replacements. If you get a wiring diagram of your vehicle it is not that difficult, I would recommend many different colors of wire. My first new car was a 54 mainline.
Gary.

I just completed a total rewire on my 53 Customline using a 12 circuit kit from EZ Wiring. It was pretty easy and headache free since all wires are different colors and labeled every 5 inches as to where it should go.

Lawson Cox 02-06-2012 02:47 PM

Re: 1953 Wiring Harness Question
 

I would recommend Tyree Harris on wiring harnesses. Great guy, great product. 804-556-5200

1953EAB 08-19-2013 01:31 PM

Re: 1953 Wiring Harness Question
 

Where did you buy your ez harness from?

38 coupe 08-19-2013 10:01 PM

Re: 1953 Wiring Harness Question
 

I ordered completely new wiring from C&G for my 53 Customline. Their prices were lower for some harnesses and no higher for the rest of the harnesses. I am happy with the wires. The wiring diagrams supplied with the wires were not very good, but the factory wiring diagram sorted that out nicely.

ken ct 08-19-2013 11:03 PM

Re: 1953 Wiring Harness Question
 

I would go with RI wiring.Did 2 1/2 cars with them a 36 and a 41. Dont ask what the 1/2 of one was. ken ct. LOL LOL

anhtu402 10-23-2015 07:39 PM

Re: 1953 Wiring Harness Question
 

I recently bought a 1953 Ford Crestline Victoria. Am in need of a complete engine harness re-wiring. What did you eventually go with? Does someone have a complete electrical wiring diagram?


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