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84 QV: Fuse panel connector source?

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  1. stasha

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    #1 stasha, Oct 2, 2021
    I'm looking to replace the white plastic/nylon multi-terminal connectors on my 84 QV (specifically the 10-way "position W" in the attached pic (courtesy of GTCP website), although I'd like to replace all 8 of the connectors, as 37+ years must certainly have a bad effect on the material.

    So far, I have contacted 7 possible sources and received negative replies from 2 so far:
    1) Ricambi America: "I regret we cannot supply"
    2) Taurino Racing: Left phone recording and emailed - no response yet
    3) Maranello (UK): emailed request - no response yet
    4) Zeppelin Trading: emailed request - no response yet
    5) Spares.net (UK): emailed request - no response yet
    6) GTCP: Emailed and left phone message - no responses yet
    7) Scuderia Rampante: They "do not sell the connectors by themselves"

    I'm getting a bad feeling about this.
    Is there any other source for these connectors, OR are there alternative connectors?

    Thanks.


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  2. stekkefun4

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    #2 stekkefun4, Oct 2, 2021
    You haven't contacted me apparently, but I have just sold my last 3 connectors 2 days ago. However, reproductions are planned
     
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  3. greatscott73

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    #3 greatscott73, Oct 2, 2021
    I bought new ones from GT when I bought the fuse box. Be prepared, they ain't cheap. If you call them Monday chances are they will answer.
     
  4. stasha

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    #4 stasha, Oct 2, 2021
    Stekk - unaware of you, or did not take note at the time! I'm ready/needing one/several.

    GreatScott73 -- Funny, these are about 2 British pounds from the UK sources (UNK shipping and VAT, etc.); the sites that still have the prices, but non-availability, are around $2-3 .

    Supply/demand -- I always forget which way that works.
     
  5. greatscott73

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    #5 greatscott73, Oct 3, 2021
    I think I paid around $40 bucks each for mine.
     
  6. theunissenguido

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    #6 theunissenguido, Oct 4, 2021
    ouch....but you can use the old fried ones again. Its only plastic.
     
  7. jkstevens2

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    #7 jkstevens2, Oct 5, 2021
    Sounds like typical Covid customer service issues. GT Car Parts provided me with mine when I rebuilt the panel. Their pre-covid service was great. Just keep calling......
     
  8. stasha

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    #8 stasha, Oct 6, 2021
    Folks,
    The great news is that I got a connector from a neighbor!!!
    BUT, in the course of my search for the connector, here's what I found that may be useful to others:

    1) Ricambi America: "I regret we cannot supply"
    2) Taurino Racing: Don't have
    3) Maranello (UK): emailed request - no response yet
    4) Zeppelin Trading: emailed request - no response yet
    5) Spares.net (UK): emailed request - no response yet
    6) GTCP: $40
    7) Scuderia Rampante: They "do not sell the connectors by themselves"
    8) Red Bat Cars (BE): They got rid of their last ones, but are planning to make more
    9) Continental Autosports (F-dealer in Chicago): None in stock but referred me to Lake Forest Sports Cars
    10) Lake Forest Sports Cars (Chicago Ferraris): YES, 2 in stock -- $10.38!!!
     
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  9. decampos

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    #9 decampos, Oct 6, 2021
    Holy smokes. Good for you. Literally today I paid the $40 to GTCP for the 'W' connector. (It's actually $56.00 with tax and shipping.)

    If only I'd have seen this thread.
     
  10. stasha

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    #10 stasha, Oct 6, 2021
    You can still call and cancel! I called and cancelled when neighbor brought one over.
     
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    #11 decampos, Oct 7, 2021
    I feel I should honor the purchase, it's not their fault I didn't do my due diligence. I will say though, I'm impressed with their genuine next day delivery. It just turned up at my door. It's very 3D printed appearing in both look and texture.

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  12. stasha

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    #12 stasha, Oct 7, 2021
    Hmmm. Very curious about long term durability. Will eval what the dealership sends me with pix. Forum should get this info.
     

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