Re: HotRod Packard

Posted by Mr.Pushbutton  On 2008/3/18 20:23:54

You can get a reproduction wiring harness from Rhode Island wiring service, Naragansett productions (also in Rhode island, same town as RIWS) and Y 'n Z's in California (they escaped from Rhode Island).
All three of these companies use modern plastic insulated wire that has a thin final outer layer that is the woven cloth used on the old 100% cloth covered wiring so you get the vintage look but the safety of the modern wire.

You can go over to 12V negitive ground if you want modern gizmos like stereos and GPS and all the other toys but dodn't let anyone tell you that 6 volt systems aren't reliable, they can be just fine (for 40 years millions of people made it to work every day on 6V systems, the auto companies got smart and realized they didn't have to put all of that expensive copper in the generator and starter and wiring harness by going over to 12V).

There are universal one-harness-fits-all jobs that are in the Summit catalogue (and other rod-heavy catalogues), they use plastic wire and are a cheaper way out.
If you want to stay with 6V let me know, there are some things you may want to check-- I'll post them on a later post.