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Artiki · 09-09-2018, 03:57 AM

Guys,
The wiring harness on my '38 Deluxe at the bottom of my steering has become frayed and brittle so needs changing.

Some years ago I bought a new one for a model A and it was very poor quality. Does anyone make a good quality replacement for a '38 or should I attempt (if possible) to replace the wires on the original switch plate?

Cheers. Darren.

Edit: was looking at this one. Any good?
http://www.earlyfordstore.com/produc...9baa91df9bc573

51 MERC-CT · 09-09-2018, 05:23 AM

What you are looking at is probably as good as any others with the only variables being price and availability.
Whether or not you choose to replace wires is dependent upon your capabilities.

onedon · 09-09-2018, 05:55 AM

I bought some old stock from a fella whos dad had a hot rod shop. Pretty sure I have an old stock harness. Let me know if your interested. I used one on my 36.

Sal · 09-09-2018, 06:00 AM

Try Tyree Harris (804) 556-5200. He makes great reproduction wiring harnesses. He is located in Virginia.

marko39 · 09-09-2018, 07:55 AM

be carefull of n.o.s. harnesses as sometimes its hard to make out the wire colors. had this problem on my 39 and had to guess at a few and then start testing circuts.

51 MERC-CT · 09-09-2018, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by marko39

be carefull of n.o.s. harnesses as sometimes its hard to make out the wire colors. had this problem on my 39 and had to guess at a few and then start testing circuts.

Not to mention, depending on how old, if the insulation is made of the same original rubber based material, it is is well on it's way to cracking etc.

JSeery · 09-09-2018, 08:47 AM

I have had NOS wiring harnesses and they were not in good shape! They looked good, but the insulation was brittle and would crack when moved. RI wiring also makes harnesses and sells individual wires as well.

http://www.riwire.com/

TJ · 09-09-2018, 09:02 AM

I've used the new harnesses from Sacramento Vintage Ford with great luck. They've been making harnesses for years and they are excellent quality with a very fair price.

54vicky · 09-09-2018, 09:35 AM

as a couple of guy's said do not use nos wiring as noted it will be brittle and hard to read colours.there are a couple of good suggestions for repo harness

Tinker · 09-09-2018, 11:26 PM

try Sacramento ford. nice correct color coded cloth harnesses with modern wires. I've not been disappointed. Im sure there are also others that make them well, just don't have experience with them. Never had an issue with the early ford store on other items, wiring i have never ordered wiring from them, so no comment.

http://www.vintageford.com/sect_vehi...=Wiring%20Shop

http://www.vintageford.com/sect_sear...gory=Headlamps

jimTN · 09-10-2018, 07:52 AM

The only problem other than color codes I have found on new harnesws's is that they are not soldered where they plug into the switch. You can fix that.

Artiki · 09-10-2018, 11:25 AM

Thanks for all your help, gents.

09-09-2018, 03:57 AM	#1
Artiki Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brum... Posts: 51	New headlight wiring harnesses Guys, The wiring harness on my '38 Deluxe at the bottom of my steering has become frayed and brittle so needs changing. Some years ago I bought a new one for a model A and it was very poor quality. Does anyone make a good quality replacement for a '38 or should I attempt (if possible) to replace the wires on the original switch plate? Cheers. Darren. Edit: was looking at this one. Any good? http://www.earlyfordstore.com/produc...9baa91df9bc573

09-09-2018, 05:23 AM	#2
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: New headlight wiring harnesses What you are looking at is probably as good as any others with the only variables being price and availability. Whether or not you choose to replace wires is dependent upon your capabilities. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES Last edited by 51 MERC-CT; 09-09-2018 at 05:32 AM.

09-09-2018, 05:55 AM	#3
onedon Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 34	Re: New headlight wiring harnesses I bought some old stock from a fella whos dad had a hot rod shop. Pretty sure I have an old stock harness. Let me know if your interested. I used one on my 36.

09-09-2018, 06:00 AM	#4
Sal Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 218	Re: New headlight wiring harnesses Try Tyree Harris (804) 556-5200. He makes great reproduction wiring harnesses. He is located in Virginia.

09-09-2018, 07:55 AM	#5
marko39 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: harpursville ny Posts: 1,040	Re: New headlight wiring harnesses be carefull of n.o.s. harnesses as sometimes its hard to make out the wire colors. had this problem on my 39 and had to guess at a few and then start testing circuts.

09-09-2018, 08:47 AM	#7
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: New headlight wiring harnesses I have had NOS wiring harnesses and they were not in good shape! They looked good, but the insulation was brittle and would crack when moved. RI wiring also makes harnesses and sells individual wires as well. http://www.riwire.com/

09-09-2018, 09:02 AM	#8
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: New headlight wiring harnesses I've used the new harnesses from Sacramento Vintage Ford with great luck. They've been making harnesses for years and they are excellent quality with a very fair price.

09-09-2018, 09:35 AM	#9
54vicky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oakville Ontario Posts: 586	Re: New headlight wiring harnesses as a couple of guy's said do not use nos wiring as noted it will be brittle and hard to read colours.there are a couple of good suggestions for repo harness

09-09-2018, 11:26 PM	#10
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: New headlight wiring harnesses try Sacramento ford. nice correct color coded cloth harnesses with modern wires. I've not been disappointed. Im sure there are also others that make them well, just don't have experience with them. Never had an issue with the early ford store on other items, wiring i have never ordered wiring from them, so no comment. http://www.vintageford.com/sect_vehi...=Wiring%20Shop http://www.vintageford.com/sect_sear...gory=Headlamps Last edited by Tinker; 09-09-2018 at 11:46 PM.

09-10-2018, 07:52 AM	#11
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,509	Re: New headlight wiring harnesses The only problem other than color codes I have found on new harnesws's is that they are not soldered where they plug into the switch. You can fix that.

09-10-2018, 11:25 AM	#12
Artiki Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brum... Posts: 51	Re: New headlight wiring harnesses Thanks for all your help, gents.