[T2] re-wiring '69 singlecab

[Kevin Guarnotta]

Thanks for all the tips – I think I’ll probably reuse the existing wiring, don’t think I need a new wiring project. I’ve got too many other projects right now.

-Kevin Guarnotta
Jamaica Plain, MA

’78 Westy
'69 Singlecab
'65 Ez-camper


From: Al Brase [mailto:alribee at gmail.com]
Subject: Re: [T2] re-wiring '69 singlecab

Buying the loom is just the tip of the iceberg. I guess I've been doing auto electric wiring since I was 15, so it seems easy to me. If there is not TOO much missing or melted, I'd just fix what is there. I really doubt the vinyl insulation is hurt/ deteriorated in many places.The very job of removing and replacing an entire harness in such a vehicle is daunting to me. I suppose with a learning curve it could be 8-10 hours and that is if the replacement is perfect. I can patch on repairs to many wires in a few hours. Further, you are changing some things.
I'd try to get 8-10 colors and terminals and just patch in stuff. I use solder and shrink tubing. Further shrink tubing on the whole cable and wrap with black tape ir that is what was there..Actually HIGH PRESSURE crimps are better, but I mean the tool costs a bunch. Been soldering them for 50 years.. Never a failure I knew of.
Al