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Avalon01
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 Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:41 am Post subject: Who makes the best wiring harness for a M38A1? |
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I'm going to replace the wiring in my 1952 M38A1 and found a couple of different options for the wiring harness.
Vintage Wiring of Maine has them for $475.
Most online dealers sell a harness for $475 - I assume it is the same harness as the Vintage Wiring of Maine.
I can get a NOS harness for $300.
Every now and then I see a repo harness for $275. No idea the manufacturer or quality. Seems too good to be true since most carry the $475 harness.
Anyone have a recommendation? |
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Bill_F
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| Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:47 am Post subject: |
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| The $300 Nos harness does not include everything. It is just the main harness of the light switch. I bought one for my m38 but paid less than $300 for it, way less. Where have you seen a comlete harness for $275? |
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Avalon01
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| Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 10:27 am Post subject: |
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| They show up in the Military Vehicle magazine from time to time. |
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Bill_F
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| Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 10:29 am Post subject: |
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| Could you post a phone number or other contact info for the person that has them listed for $275 |
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Avalon01
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| Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 10:32 am Post subject: |
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| Bill_F wrote: | | Could you post a phone number or other contact info for the person that has them listed for $275 |
I would need to check - no idea who had them off the top of my head. |
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Bill_F
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| Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 10:40 am Post subject: |
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thanks
I am looking for the rest of the harness I need |
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Bob_C
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| Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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This in my opinion...
but I would NEVER use any NOS rubber, and that includes a wiring harness. The rubber insulation that is put on those wires totally stinks compared to rubber technology now (seriously. plastic / rubber technology is WORLDS better than it was in the 50s). The old NOS harness rubber will just fray and break apart as the oil in it dries out, unlike todays rubber.
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OKCM38CDN
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| Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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I paid the $475 and got a COMPLETE harness fro Vintage Wiring of Maine. He even added extra wires to add the solid state signal kit and the convoy light used on CDN M-38's.
Everything fit like it was supposed to and with the proper connectors and tags.
This is one time where the addage "Pay me now or pay me later..." comes to mind.
Just let Joe @ VWM know what you want and he can do it...
My opinion... |
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Bill_F
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| Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2005 4:17 am Post subject: |
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| ON the NOS harness I got it is perfect, like it was produced yestarday. I figure if is only last 10-15 years I still got a good deal |
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Bill_F
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| Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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| If anyone is interested I have placed my NOS m38a1 main harness on ebay. Search user name w.falconer |
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LeeG
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Has anyone else seen any other wiring harnesses? I'm looking for one with the turn signal kit and possibly a fuse box!
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wesk
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LeeG
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| Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 8:28 am Post subject: |
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I have found Vintage Wiring of Maine and contacted them but, I can't find anything on wire harnesses for MVP sales. Do you have their website address?
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Ryan_Miller
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I bought mine through Vintage Wiring of Maine and the owner talked to me for several hours about M38's.
I believe his name is Joe Hall.
He sent me photos of his M38. It is very nice!
The wiring harness he sent me looks great. I have not gotten to the stage where I have used it yet.
He also told me that they do custum stuff all the time ( turn signals, etc.).
My 2 cents 
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