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correct materials for 1920's wiring loom
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montreal



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:11 am    Post subject: correct materials for 1920's wiring loom Reply with quote
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 .
any one know??
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ukdave2002



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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
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Location: Llandrindod Wells Powys
PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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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