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Prairie Viking · 12-11-2020, 12:53 AM

I want to replace the wiring in my 1950 sedan. I'll be keeping it stock with the 6 volt positive ground. For those who have done this, is it best to remove the dash to remove and install that part of the new harness, or will that open up a whole new can of worms?

FortyNiner · 12-11-2020, 01:10 AM

I haven't worked on a 50 sedan but on a 46 Tudor removing the dash made rewiring much easier. There were still connections to be made on the firewall after reinstalling the dash but all doable. Removing the seat is a big help.

Frank Miller · 12-11-2020, 08:26 AM

Remove the dash. It will be easier in the long run. As well as some before pictures.

38coop · 12-11-2020, 10:02 AM

Just removing the front seat helps a lot.

54vicky · 12-11-2020, 10:09 AM

if you do decide to do it without removing dash a very good investment would be an LED light of some type.there are a myriad of different styles headband etc.until you try one you will be amazed a the light without the heat.let us know how you make out

fortyonerag · 12-14-2020, 06:34 AM

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Remove the seat, heater, radio and glovebox. Also, disconnect the pedal rods. You should be able to work comfortably then. If not, you can always drop the dash then.

12-11-2020, 12:53 AM	#1
Prairie Viking Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Montana, USA Posts: 6	1950 sedan dash wiring I want to replace the wiring in my 1950 sedan. I'll be keeping it stock with the 6 volt positive ground. For those who have done this, is it best to remove the dash to remove and install that part of the new harness, or will that open up a whole new can of worms?

12-11-2020, 01:10 AM	#2
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,136	Re: 1950 sedan dash wiring I haven't worked on a 50 sedan but on a 46 Tudor removing the dash made rewiring much easier. There were still connections to be made on the firewall after reinstalling the dash but all doable. Removing the seat is a big help. __________________ 19 and 49 F1 - jes' like Henry II built 1946 Deluxe - as Henry built it

12-11-2020, 08:26 AM	#3
Frank Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn, MA Posts: 2,106	Re: 1950 sedan dash wiring Remove the dash. It will be easier in the long run. As well as some before pictures. __________________ “The technique of infamy is to start two lies at once and get people arguing heatedly over which is true.” ~ Ezra Pound

12-11-2020, 10:02 AM	#4
38coop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 180	Re: 1950 sedan dash wiring Just removing the front seat helps a lot.

12-11-2020, 10:09 AM	#5
54vicky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oakville Ontario Posts: 586	Re: 1950 sedan dash wiring if you do decide to do it without removing dash a very good investment would be an LED light of some type.there are a myriad of different styles headband etc.until you try one you will be amazed a the light without the heat.let us know how you make out

12-14-2020, 06:34 AM	#6
fortyonerag Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 540	Re: 1950 sedan dash wiring Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Remove the seat, heater, radio and glovebox. Also, disconnect the pedal rods. You should be able to work comfortably then. If not, you can always drop the dash then.