Re: The problem with buying a 57 year old car.

Posted by Mr.Pushbutton  On 2011/6/9 11:26:37

Do the next few owners a favor, get an exact replica wiring harness (you can add circuits for other options/ features when you order) and rewire it that way.
Then it will resemble the shop manual wiring diagram.
You can make an addendum if you add circuits and put it in the car.
Every shadetree mechanic that owns an assortment kit of blue/yellow crimp-on connectors and a crimp tool thinks they know better than degreed engineers and go in and hillbilly up wiring, the older the car, more hillbillies.
My own end of the Packard electrical business of late has illustrated to me why every auto parts store in the land has a sign over the counter that reads "no return on electrical parts".