Re: Wiring connectors

Posted by Fish'n Jim On 2021/11/29 20:59:43

Not always possible to maintain originality in a restoration. You can recreate anything at great cost per each.
I'd let RI do what they can do with what they can get, and be satisfied so long as it works. Probably in a place where no one will see or can be hidden or taped. I'd update to a modern equivalent so they can be bought again in the future, if needed.

Most likely they were made by Packard Electric and only a certain few of the more common ones remain in production. Essex Wire was another early harness suppler.
The light bulb manufacturer probably dictated the connector so may research back from there. A 4 way would be dual element(hi-lo, etc.). They eventually standardized but much later.