1938 Wiring Question(s)

38convsedan

38convsedan

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I just purchased a 1938 convertible sedan. The only wiring in the car is the starting circuit, as I can start and drive the car. All other wiring is removed.
Any advice on how to proceed?
The car is going to be a nice driver, so absolute authenticity is not a must, but I will be retaining 6volt positive ground.
Thanks!
 
Hi Everyone. 38convsedan, welcome to the forums, you should get some great help from the members.

You can get a start by checking VanPelt Sales' very helpful resources. It's not everything you will want, but it's something and I hope it helps. That company is very supportive of the hobby/industry.

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_drawings_electrical.htm

Excuse me as I add some 9 year old advice from my dad, henryat1140, on the importance of grounding your 6V system.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showpost.php?p=598229&postcount=11
 
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I don't know if Sacramento ford still makes harnesses but they have been good to me. Others will suggest.



The link to vanpelts is very helpful. Pretty much just keep asking here. You'll get some great info all along the way.



If you are keeping the original look, that is great. Good luck!!
 
I would suggest using the stock wiring harnesses for your car. Sacramento Vintage Ford does make great wiring harnesses and they are very reasonable for price.
The stock style harness will make it easy for the person who is new to old Ford V-8s and they come with diagrams. I would suggest you put in a new firewall insulator if you don't have one or the original needs replacement. Parts of the harness pass through the insulator to the engine compartment.
 
I may have a new wiring harness that I got for my phaeton. Let me know if you are interested and I will check. $35
Chuck
 
38convsedan said:
The only wiring in the car is the starting circuit, as I can start and drive the car. All other wiring is removed.
Any advice on how to proceed?
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We recently bought EVERY wire harness in the car for our '37 Coupe from Michael Driskell at "3rd Gen Automotive". All harnesses went in quite easily and work well. I don't know who manufactures Michael's harnesses, but they are 'TOP SHELF' quality. Michael loves for you to call and ask to speak with him personally. Coop/AMERICAN


Third Gen Automotive
www.thirdgenauto.com
2600 Old Nashville Hwy, McMinnville, TN 37110
(844) 327-5988

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Tinker said:
Coop are you signing your posts with Coop/AMERICAN? Or was this something else?


As an American it's just a question I never questioned....
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....and PROUD to say it. We're ALL supposed to be AMERICANS! And on top of that, I'm an American MALE, too! We all need to get back to being AMERICANS... Enough said!

Coop/AMERICAN

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V8COOPMAN said:
....and PROUD to say it. We're ALL supposed to be AMERICANS! And on top of that, I'm an American MALE, too! We all need to get back to being AMERICANS... Enough said!

Coop/AMERICAN

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Guess I wasn't questioning that or needed clarification till after your signature. Thanks for the update.
 
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Tinker said:
Guess I wasn't questioning that or needed clarification till after your signature. Thanks for the update.
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I live in North America, literally north, but I stand for what is true and right. Guess that makes me an American:D

I recommend Michael at Third Gen as well, an American and a stand up guy to deal with.
 
Well Will D. you are a North American. Just like in south America. Americans. To create a outline of what is right and true. Expand. I might agree.


The French Indian war made you Canadian. It's all very complicated I guess. We are all human and connected no matter the distinctions. Think you don't mind BC.
 
Tinker said:
Well Will D. you are a North American. Just like in south America. Americans. To create a outline of what is right and true. Expand. I might agree.


The French Indian war made you Canadian. It's all very complicated I guess. We are all human and connected no matter the distinctions. Think you don't mind BC.
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If you'd like an expansion, hit me up, will_drake@hotmail.com as this forum should remain directed at the FORDS we all love and what holds us(here) as humans connected no matter our distinctions and would hate for this thread to get deleted as a result of our playful banter and debate.

BC is Great, as far as the climate, some people and scenery. All else is up for debate. Now you got me curious... let's see if we can agree or if we need to agree to disagree. I'm open to anything, let's here it, but preferable not here for reasons aforementioned.
 
Ya I can post in a public forum what I think. I'm not afraid or care and have to move to emails. Guess that makes me American and not some Canadian. Just kidding I love my north neighbors. PM me if you like but you haven't yet soo....


Also love Sacramento wiring. For fart sake this is a ford site. Good family operation. Third Gen is solid operation too.


As an artist I mix paint. I make colors. Till they mix and are put on canvas they don't' matter. But I know I enjoy all the of them. As I mix them I know they all mix. In this world some play checkers and some are playing chess. It's a big board.
 
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Tinker said:
Ya I can post in a public forum what I think. I'm not afraid or care and have to move to emails. Guess that makes me American and not some Canadian. Just kidding I love my north neighbors. PM me if you like but you haven't yet soo....


Also love Sacramento wiring. For fart sake this is a ford site. Good family operation. Third Gen is solid operation too.


As an artist I mix paint. I make colors. Till they mix and are put on canvas they don't' matter. But I know I enjoy all the of them. As I mix them I know they all mix. In this world some play checkers and some are playing chess. It's a big board.
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Hahaha, mix to many colors together and the color resembles your words. For the sake of the forum and all seeking FORD knowledge, you'd take that color elsewhere. But that's OK, you do you tink, be a color disturber, it suites you:D
 
Henry said you can have a model T any color as long as it is black. Didn't mean to strike a cord.


Ever wonder why there a lot of Muslims in dearborn. You have no idea.


Color on this forum should have no matter. Ya everything is grey. Mix it all in a ford melting pot.
 
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