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05-30-2013, 10:05 AM | #1 |
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'36 Ford Woodie wiring help, please.
My Woodie has all original wiring. I often get blown fuses and a run-down battery. Headlights work until a fuse blows. Horn always works. The insulation is frayed and there's plenty of exposed wire throughout the car.
Should I replace the whole thing? Do I go and buy a complete wiring kit and make that my summer project? Do I get under there and wrap it with electrician's tape? I am no mechanic but handy enough with stuff like this. Any advice? |
05-30-2013, 11:04 AM | #2 |
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Re: '36 Ford Woodie wiring help, please.
By all means replace the wiring harness. Who knows if you get a short someday and the car goes up in flames. I did the woodie you see in my avatar and I just finished a 48 F1. I bought the harness for the F1 at Sacramento Vintage. Here's a link http://www.vintageford.com/sect_sear...ategory=Wiring
You will need under dash, engine compartment, headlight, headlight crossover, tail light, tail light cross over, horn. There instructions are very simple to follow. |
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05-30-2013, 11:21 AM | #3 |
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Re: '36 Ford Woodie wiring help, please.
i'm sure others will check in on their favorite dealers for wiring, etc....and yep, i agree you need new wiring....hate to see damage caused by wiring fires, etc....good luck....any pics of the woodie??...link is to MacVP's website, showing orignal wiring diagram....Mike
http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/F...wiring1936.jpg |
05-30-2013, 04:24 PM | #4 |
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Re: '36 Ford Woodie wiring help, please.
Timo, don't fool around with tape. You can replace that wiring harness in a weekend and you won't regret it!
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05-30-2013, 07:19 PM | #5 |
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Re: '36 Ford Woodie wiring help, please.
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