Barrel connectors that work with the left front double stack block on a 1956 Thunderb

[zuburg]

I’ve reviewed most of the wiring and connector posts and want to be sure before I order some new barrel connectors for my front lights and turn signals. Some posts warn that some new ones don’t fit the terminals in the wiring blocks. I checked some of the typical Thunderbird specialty suppliers.

Does anyone know of a supplier that has the barrel connectors that will fit?

Or will this one on Amazon work (it says they are .156":
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1MYTDSC?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[GLAmes]

Another source.
https://www.store.ynzyesterdaysparts.com/electrical-terminals-and-connectors/inline-connectors.html

 

[zuburg]

Perfect. Thanks. I assume the only barrel connector is the Douglas .156 Solder-on Bullet (shown in 1st photo) and this would fit the double stack connector on the front left inner fender used for front lights on a 1956 Thunderbird?”

Any idea if the ones I identified from Amazon would work as they look like would be easier to use and I have a crimper? (Shown in photos)

Link to Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1MYTDSC?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[GLAmes]

I don't know. A call to ynz should clear that up. They are super helpful.

 

[paul2748]

CASCO has connectors that are the Ford size. They are crimp on. I have used them. What I do is remove the plastic over the crimp part and after crimping I use heat shrink . Put the heat shrink on the wire before crimping on the connector

 

[KULTULZ]

CASCO has connectors that are the Ford size. They are crimp on. I have used them. What I do is remove the plastic over the crimp part and after crimping I use heat shrink . Put the heat shrink on the wire before crimping on the connector

Now that is good thinking ...

 

[rotorwrench]

Barrel description is usually for large cable connectors such as for battery and starter cables. Bullet type connectors of both male and female types were used by Ford for many years. The problem now is finding anything that's even like them let alone the proper diameters of the male pins and such. For a long time a person could get the soft copper types that were plated with tin and could be easily crimped with the proper tooling (generally 4-way crimp for male connectors). I just don't see those offered anymore. Bauer Electronics or Narragansett Wire may have them but a person would have to call them to find out. Most correct size offerings are machined from hard brass so they have to be soldered on. It's just a sign of the times.

Brillman has the 156 and 180 size connectors but they are brass so they would be solder only. Restoration Supply also has connectors but they are mostly solder type.