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40 Deluxe · 05-07-2010, 09:47 PM

Hi! I am in need of the complete wiring harness for my '40. Anybody have experience with any particular vendors' harnesses? Any particular product to avoid or to look for? Thanks for any assistance! I've been hanging around and posting on the Barn for several years now. It's the best place on the web for early Ford enthusiasts and I expect it to continue. Looks good so far! (After all of 5 minutes and one post!)

Brendan · 05-07-2010, 10:49 PM

i just got a complete harness from tyree harris, for my 36 pickup headlight to taillight for $270 deliverd to my front door he is a good guy
his tel #840- 556- 5200 Brendan

51 MERC-CT · 05-08-2010, 06:50 AM

Have bought from Rhode Island Wire (IMO top of the line)
Check them out here--

http://www.riwire.com/

Kube · 05-08-2010, 07:41 AM

If you are doing a top point restoration than in my opinion Rhode Island is the only choice.
If you are simply doing a nice car and want it safe, Dennis Carpenter can't be beat for quality and price.

Displayman · 05-08-2010, 07:48 AM

We converted our 47 Merc. from 6V to 12V.
Bought Ron Francis wiring harness. Includes everything that you
would need. (not braided wiring)
Great support!.

Bob -Hampshire, Illlinois

37 Coupe · 05-08-2010, 08:48 AM

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I have bought wire harness from Tyree Harris and it is a very good product from a real nice honest man,but I have also bought from Rhode Island wiring and believe it was a little better fit and better end crimping plus solder. You get what you pay for and Rhode Island is more expensive.

01aford · 05-08-2010, 08:50 AM

Tyree Harris. He is the best. He's a very honest and fair man too.

c-gor · 05-08-2010, 10:27 AM

Have used Rhode Island wiring. Their harnesses have terminals that are both soldered and crimped to the wire. Some vendors only crimp the terminals.

Ford46 · 05-08-2010, 10:37 AM

Another option is Narragansett Reproductions in Wood River Junction, Rhode Island. They make a quality product, see their website www.narragansettreproductions.com for more information. I was very happy with the products I received. LouB.

Blase · 05-08-2010, 01:39 PM

Joe"Antique 1-800-508-3980

JeffB2 · 05-08-2010, 02:10 PM

If you visit the H.A.M.B. website look up member glenn33 He owns Rebel Wire,He has great prices and his kits are all USA made if you have any issues doing the install just pick up the phone for help,you will find "service after the sale" second to none.

Vic Piano · 05-08-2010, 02:16 PM

I have used Rhode Island, Tyree Harris, Dennis Carpenter, etc. Tyree is great to deal with, he did the harness for our '53 F-100 Panel Truck, Dennis Carpenter's harness is in our '51 F-1, only problem was the horn wire in the harness going to the horn relay was a bit too short to follow the original wiring route. I got the harness for our '39 LZ from Rhode Island Wiring and it looks super however, they shorted me on connectors and when I called they told me they did not know how many connectors were needed... They built the harness and didn't know... Draw your own conclusions.

05-07-2010, 09:47 PM	#1
40 Deluxe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: now Kuna, Idaho Posts: 3,779	wiring harness Hi! I am in need of the complete wiring harness for my '40. Anybody have experience with any particular vendors' harnesses? Any particular product to avoid or to look for? Thanks for any assistance! I've been hanging around and posting on the Barn for several years now. It's the best place on the web for early Ford enthusiasts and I expect it to continue. Looks good so far! (After all of 5 minutes and one post!)

05-07-2010, 10:49 PM	#2
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: wiring harness i just got a complete harness from tyree harris, for my 36 pickup headlight to taillight for $270 deliverd to my front door he is a good guy his tel #840- 556- 5200 Brendan

05-08-2010, 06:50 AM	#3
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: wiring harness Have bought from Rhode Island Wire (IMO top of the line) Check them out here-- http://www.riwire.com/

05-08-2010, 07:48 AM	#5
Displayman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hampshire, Illinois Posts: 392	Re: wiring harness We converted our 47 Merc. from 6V to 12V. Bought Ron Francis wiring harness. Includes everything that you would need. (not braided wiring) Great support!. Bob -Hampshire, Illlinois

05-08-2010, 08:48 AM	#6
37 Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,835	Re: wiring harness Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have bought wire harness from Tyree Harris and it is a very good product from a real nice honest man,but I have also bought from Rhode Island wiring and believe it was a little better fit and better end crimping plus solder. You get what you pay for and Rhode Island is more expensive. __________________ "Never complain,never explain"... Henry Ford II

05-08-2010, 08:50 AM	#7
01aford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 176	Re: wiring harness Tyree Harris. He is the best. He's a very honest and fair man too.

05-08-2010, 10:27 AM	#8
c-gor Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 40	Re: wiring harness Have used Rhode Island wiring. Their harnesses have terminals that are both soldered and crimped to the wire. Some vendors only crimp the terminals.

05-08-2010, 10:37 AM	#9
Ford46 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeastern, MA Posts: 434	Re: wiring harness Another option is Narragansett Reproductions in Wood River Junction, Rhode Island. They make a quality product, see their website www.narragansettreproductions.com for more information. I was very happy with the products I received. LouB.

05-08-2010, 01:39 PM	#10
Blase Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodbury Ct. Posts: 287	Re: wiring harness Joe"Antique 1-800-508-3980

05-08-2010, 02:10 PM	#11
JeffB2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,417	Re: wiring harness If you visit the H.A.M.B. website look up member glenn33 He owns Rebel Wire,He has great prices and his kits are all USA made if you have any issues doing the install just pick up the phone for help,you will find "service after the sale" second to none.

05-08-2010, 02:16 PM	#12
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: wiring harness I have used Rhode Island, Tyree Harris, Dennis Carpenter, etc. Tyree is great to deal with, he did the harness for our '53 F-100 Panel Truck, Dennis Carpenter's harness is in our '51 F-1, only problem was the horn wire in the harness going to the horn relay was a bit too short to follow the original wiring route. I got the harness for our '39 LZ from Rhode Island Wiring and it looks super however, they shorted me on connectors and when I called they told me they did not know how many connectors were needed... They built the harness and didn't know... Draw your own conclusions. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.