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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by jselevan, Jan 30, 2006.

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  1. jselevan

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    #1 jselevan, Jan 30, 2006
    I have my wiring loom out (during restoration) and am contemplating assembling a new loom. With the old one as a template, it comes down to the challenge of finding the correct color-coded wire, terminal connectors, etc. To create one is a great deal of work. Are there others interested? What might the market bear? I have found several sources for the wire, albeit with minimum purchase lengths.

    First unit would be for my 1972 Dino GT. I assume that the entire series used the same loom, as I cannot think of electrical devices unique to a particular year.

    Thoughts?

    Jim S.
     
  2. racerboy9

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    #2 racerboy9, Jan 30, 2006
    These are already being reproduced somewhere. You give the vin # of your car. Superformance shows a listing for one and some are made in Italy. I am not a wealth of information on this, I just know they are out there if you do a little sleuthing.
     
  3. Rifledriver

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    #3 Rifledriver, Jan 30, 2006
    Want a perfect recreation of a wiring harness for a Bugatti, Deusenberg or a Dodge?

    Rhode Island Wiring.

    Correct wire type (cloth/rubber insulation)

    Correct color codes including tracers.

    Correct ends soldered on.

    Correct material for binding harness (tape, rubber conduit, woven fabric).

    Harness includes wiring diagram for installation aid.

    I have installed several and cannot give higher praise.
     
  4. jselevan

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    #4 jselevan, Jan 30, 2006
    Rifledriver - price? I will contact them.

    Racerboy9 - Yes, I have located a few companies that do it, but price is uncertain until you send them your old loom.

    However, I agree with both comments that if someone is doing it for a fair price, then this wheel does not need to be reinvented.

    Thanks.

    Jim S.
     
  5. racerboy9

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    #5 racerboy9, Jan 30, 2006
    Re-Originals show a listing for the wiring harness but OUCH! on the price!
     
  6. jselevan

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    #6 jselevan, Jan 30, 2006
    Rifledriver - I scanned Rhode Island Wiring - remarkable collection of the necessary wire and terminal connectors. Thanks for the lead. I will contact them tomorrow. Looks great.

    Jim S.
     
  7. synchro

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    #7 synchro, Jan 31, 2006
    Matt Jones is a great guy and stocks some wonderful inventory and has amazing capability, but most everything he has is sourced from elsewhere. Keep looking and when you find it elsewhere, they may tell you that they also sell to Re-Originals. This has happened to me.
     
  8. ferrarifixer

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    #8 ferrarifixer, Jan 31, 2006
    Of all the Ferrari's I've encountered, the 246 has the most simple wiring, and easiest installation of the loom.

    If any Ferrari were to need a custom loom built, a 246 would be the cheapest.

    There are several production differences between Dino series, and markets, LHD/RHD etc, so if it were me, I'd build a custom loom from the original as a pattern.

    it's the only way to be 100% sure of it being correct, and it'd be money well spent IMO.

    Just make intensive detailed notes af any problems with the current wiring installation and condition, and modifications/repairs needed etc, then get it built.
     

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