Mark Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 OK people You lot on here are ace at solving things, so here goes for this one. How do I start making a wiring loom for my M38A1 jeep, I do not have the old one as that was rotten when removed and broke up into many pieces, I cannot afford a new one that may or may not fit anyway, getting the wire will not be a problem :whistle: and I would like to get waterproof connectors but what type, the original type are hard to find. So, where do I start please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poptopshed Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 The old landrover method was to use 7 core trailer cable, if your not bothered about it looking right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I've done that once or twice in the past & it works quite well on something as uncomplicated as an elderly Landy . I'd guess a Jeep would be pretty much the same always assuming , of course , as poptopshed has already said , you don't mind a little unoriginality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Mark you need some of these... http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/26 or http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/25 Some of this.... http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp?productID=9382&frostProductName=Braided%20Sleeving & some of this... http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/339 Old type connectors here... http://www.vintagemotorspares.com/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/hodge?opendocument&part=3 oh yes.. a wiring diagram may be handy :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 I am not too worried about being original with the wiring, what section cable would I need 1.0mm sq etc ? I do have a wiring diagram so that is a start :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woa2 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I had a wiring loom made up for my Ford WOA2 by Autosparks. It was complete and made of the original type material. Cost £140 a couple of years ago, and it fitted OK with only a few minor changes. Suggest you contact them for a quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 Have you got the contact details for them please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowtracdave Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Just found an advert in my Classic Motor Monthly for The Wiring Harness Co . Derby - http://www.thewiringharness.co.uk . Open 7 days 8am-7pm 01332 810052 or 07885 490803 . Might be worth a look . I also had a loom for my 1936 10cwt Morris from Autosparks which was 99% spot on , reasonable price and pretty quick delivery . Can't find a number for them at the mo but i have a feeling the name changed a little while ago . Sorry , not very helpful that I realise ! DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Autosparks are just around the corner from here, I see the van driving around. http://www.autosparks.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 You lot on here are ace at solving things, so here goes for this one. How do I start making a wiring loom for my M38A1 jeep, Mark, There is a place very close to you, who may be able to make one..........at Marden. A chap called Paul Bruschan, he works in Atlantic Automotive at Pattenden Lane, Marden. They were at one time a major jeep parts supplier, but sold the business on, but Paul makes harnesses for US military vehicles, Jeeps, Harley, etc. His number is 07973 722132 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 Thanks Richard I know Pattenden Lane will give him a ring next week and find out some details. Cheers :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Hi Mark,you should make your own up using heat shrink cable cover and the appropriate wire and modern day connectors.It wouldn't be to hard to do I've done a few before on different vehicles and they came out great. regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 Richard Spoke with Paul last night (lives just down the road from me) and he is going to come round and have a look at my requirements for a loom, so will keep this updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Richard Spoke with Paul last night (lives just down the road from me) and he is going to come round and have a look at my requirements for a loom, so will keep this updated. Mark, I was wondering if you had been in touch with him. Hope you get it sorted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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