The Ford Barn

shaefer · 04-15-2014, 09:30 AM

So I am on the verge of completely replacing the wiring in our '31 Cabriolet (with cowls).

I found a diagram with all of the wiring information (colors, etc) BUT no information on lengths.

While I could pull out all the wiring and measure and order, that would mean a couple of weeks (at best) without a car and, since the car is driven pretty much daily, that won't work...unless it's the only way.

Does anyone have information on what lengths of wire will be needed to complete an entire wiring harness?

I am not so traditional that all of the colors need to be factory original, but I obviously need enough to finish the job. Any links or diagrams you can share would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Jon · 04-15-2014, 09:34 AM

Have you looked at buying a new harness? they are only $30-40 and cut to fit

CarlG · 04-15-2014, 09:42 AM

Sacramento Vintage Ford makes them up with the correct wires, colors, lengths, and terminations. It's a no-brainer, just let them do it for you.

Mike V. Florida · 04-15-2014, 10:10 AM

Easier and cheaper to get one already done as they have said.

shaefer · 04-15-2014, 10:20 AM

Do they just need Make Model Year? If so then this is DEFINITELY what I will do. I was going to get the wire from either them or Brattons.

Mike V. Florida · 04-15-2014, 10:22 AM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaefer

Do they just need Make Model Year? If so then this is DEFINITELY what I will do. I was going to get the wire from either them or Brattons.

Year, one bulb or two

http://www.brattons.com/search.asp?s...=any&PT_ID=all

CarlG · 04-15-2014, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Year, one bulb or two

Cowl lights or not, turn signals or not.

04-15-2014, 09:30 AM	#1
shaefer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 23	Wiring harness - LENGHTS So I am on the verge of completely replacing the wiring in our '31 Cabriolet (with cowls). I found a diagram with all of the wiring information (colors, etc) BUT no information on lengths. While I could pull out all the wiring and measure and order, that would mean a couple of weeks (at best) without a car and, since the car is driven pretty much daily, that won't work...unless it's the only way. Does anyone have information on what lengths of wire will be needed to complete an entire wiring harness? I am not so traditional that all of the colors need to be factory original, but I obviously need enough to finish the job. Any links or diagrams you can share would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! __________________ I was born in 1982 and in 1989 my father found the perfect '31 Cabriolet. In 1997 he finally bought it and it became our favorite thing to do together. While my friends were buying Playstations and XBoxs, I was saving up for a muffler. 9 years later, while their game systems were gathering dust, I was picking my wife up for our first date in that car. I drive it to this day and I hope to keep it up so my son can enjoy it just the same. That's the joy of a Model A!

04-15-2014, 09:34 AM	#2
Jon Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI USA Posts: 166	Re: Wiring harness - LENGHTS Have you looked at buying a new harness? they are only $30-40 and cut to fit __________________ John - Kalamazoo, MI

04-15-2014, 09:42 AM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Wiring harness - LENGHTS Sacramento Vintage Ford makes them up with the correct wires, colors, lengths, and terminations. It's a no-brainer, just let them do it for you. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

04-15-2014, 10:10 AM	#4
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Wiring harness - LENGHTS Easier and cheaper to get one already done as they have said. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

04-15-2014, 10:20 AM	#5
shaefer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 23	Re: Wiring harness - LENGHTS Do they just need Make Model Year? If so then this is DEFINITELY what I will do. I was going to get the wire from either them or Brattons. __________________ I was born in 1982 and in 1989 my father found the perfect '31 Cabriolet. In 1997 he finally bought it and it became our favorite thing to do together. While my friends were buying Playstations and XBoxs, I was saving up for a muffler. 9 years later, while their game systems were gathering dust, I was picking my wife up for our first date in that car. I drive it to this day and I hope to keep it up so my son can enjoy it just the same. That's the joy of a Model A!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode