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Old 09-09-2016, 03:54 PM   #1
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My usual source for “old Ford parts” was temporarily out of stock of the 1936 Ford main wiring harness. Searching this forum, and the Early Ford V8 Club site, a name that popped up a number of times as a reliable vendor of quality wiring products was Tyree Harris ([email protected]). I sent Tyree an email yesterday morning asking about product availability. A few hours later my cell phone was ringing and displaying a number very foreign to my area code. (I’m from Alberta, Canada). Much to my surprise it was Tyree telling me he that he’d read my email, determined he had stock and that the harness which I needed would be in the mail the very next morning. Bear in mind that he did not know me, we hadn’t discussed my ability to pay, or how I would pay, and so on. All he had was my name, address and phone number. I asked if he could take a Visa number over the phone. He said that isn’t he way he does business. All he asked is that I mail him a cheque for the product and postage (in U.S. funds) once the harness arrived. Wow! Now that’s great old-fashioned value! This is the kind of legendary customer service and amazing on-time supply performance that most big companies will never be able to achieve. Naturally, I highly recommend Tyree Harris when you need a wiring harness for your current/next project.
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Old 09-09-2016, 04:02 PM   #2
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This is exactly why Tyree is now the only phone call I make for any and all wiring harness needs I have. You will not receive this kind of service from any other wiring harness suppliers.
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Hi Everyone, Tyree Harris is also a strong supporter of the hobby by paying for adverts in V-8 Times, and contributing items to the V-8 Club and Early Ford V-8 Foundation events. I've got a $25 gift cert waiting to use that I got in Auburn at MotorFest 2015. I guess I should stop waiting and get a harness or two!
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Old 09-09-2016, 04:52 PM   #4
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Jeff,

Bob Brown told me about Tyree. Is a member of the Geo Washington Chapter of the Model A club and has excellent service for us local folks. It did take ten days for one shipment to arrive, but that was due to USPS, not him. Most everything else has been a day or two
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Old 09-09-2016, 10:36 PM   #5
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Tyree Harris is also well known on the Shoebox Central forum.
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I ordered a harness from Tyree, which he sent that day with an invoice in the package. When has any vendor sent a part without a payment. Harness was perfect. We need more like this. Dave/Green Bay
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All of the above, PLUS 2
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Old 09-10-2016, 05:55 AM   #8
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I have one of Tyree's harnesses in my 49. Easy to read diagram with it. Also what I needed to do to convert to 12volt with alt.
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Old 09-10-2016, 07:28 AM   #9
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I'm going to have to look him up when it's time to order my headlight harness.
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Old 09-10-2016, 09:17 AM   #10
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Mr. Harris supplied me with the wiring harnesses to install Ford accessory turn signals on my '48 Ford along with installation diagrams. Every thing worked out well. Great gentleman to do business with.
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Bauer Electronics, formerly located in New Ulm, Minnesota and now located in Bend, Oregon has been making top quality machine-wound wire looms for many makes and years of cars for a long, long time. Here is a link to their website and a list of their vendors who sell their products. I have condensed the list to names only but their contact info is on the Bauer website.
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Old 09-11-2016, 07:02 AM   #12
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Tyree is the best ! I have purchased many electrical pieces from him, and he never wants money up front. Tyree also gives some great advice on all things electrical.
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Old 09-11-2016, 05:58 PM   #13
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Doing my second car with Tyree ......... there isn't anyone else ..... he is the best !!!
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Old 09-11-2016, 06:20 PM   #14
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I used his harness for my'37 Ford and I remember getting an order before I sent payment. I asked him if he thought this may be a risky way to do business and he told me he was only stung once by a pretty good name in the V8 Club roster but wouldn't say who only that I wouldn't believe it.
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I met Tyree for the first time at the ENM flea market/swap meet in Charlotte/Concord last year. We sat and talked for quite some time. He had some nice looking wiring harnesses shown on his table, plus a lot of other car wiring items. He also had a nice '39 coupe there for sale. I tried to talk him into coming up to the Gettysburg ENM meet and setting up in the swap meet this past August, but could not convince him to do that, but then that's another whole story in itself.
Tyree is getting up in years, like so many of us in this hobby are, so if you are thinking about getting a new, well made, wiring harness for your old Ford, get in touch with Tyree Harris, and get your order in.
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I met Tyree for the first time at the ENM flea market/swap meet in Charlotte/Concord last year. We sat and talked for quite some time. He had some nice looking wiring harnesses shown on his table, plus a lot of other car wiring items. He also had a nice '39 coupe there for sale. I tried to talk him into coming up to the Gettysburg ENM meet and setting up in the swap meet this past August, but could not convince him to do that, but then that's another whole story in itself.
Tyree is getting up in years, like so many of us in this hobby are, so if you are thinking about getting a new, well made, wiring harness for your old Ford, get in touch with Tyree Harris, and get your order in.
John, I wish Tyree would have been at Gettysburg. I have always wanted to meet him in person too. This past July 4th I was tinkering with the '47 and needed a new wire harness for the horn relay. I got on the phone and called Tyree. He answered and helped me determine the correct harness for my application. It was raining in Illinois that day and also in Virginia so we had a nice chat for a while. I received my wiring about 2 days later. What a great asset Tyree is.
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Is there a phone # for Tyree Harris? I need the whole wiring harness from front to rear for my 35 Ford 3w cpe. Thank you Tom Z...
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Is there a phone # for Tyree Harris? I need the whole wiring harness from front to rear for my 35 Ford 3w cpe. Thank you Tom Z...
Check this old post for his contact info:

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38787
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tyree makes an excellent product and he is a stand up guy to do business with. I have one of his wiring harnesses in my '53 F-100 Panel Delivery.
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