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montreal
Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Posts: 11 Location: germany
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Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:11 am Post subject: correct materials for 1920's wiring loom |
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looking for some guidance on correct materials for making a loom for a car from the late 20's.
the car had no wiring when bought but i guess it would have had braided wire and some type of loom covering with cloth .
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4104 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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It would have had cloth covering.
You can buy modern PVC insulated cable with a cloth covering in all the UK colour and tracer combinations, or entire looms made up with modern wire in the correct cloth covering, from various electrical suppliers.
Dave |
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Kelsham
Joined: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 349 Location: Llandrindod Wells Powys
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Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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It would have been rubber covered for insulation and then had a braided outer. Best to go for a later pvc covered replacement.
It might be possible to obtain a new loom from one of the specialist suppliers ready assembled.
I obtained and fitted one to a 1939 BSA Scout a few years back. It all depends how obscure your car is? You did not mention the maker.
Regards Kels. |
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