Restoring old wiring looms

This company might be worth a try. I am restoring a 1935 Riley car and they have been excellent.

Vehicle wiring products
Tel: 0115 9440101
e-mail – [email]sales@vehicleproducts.co.uk[/email]

I have that book! Yes, it is excellent but my sleeves are too far gone. The cotton just falls off when i touch it 😉

Good suggestion though.

Elliott – there is a section in the “Restoring Museum Aircraft” by Robert Mikesh on restoring wiring looms – if you have the original use IIRC microcrystalline wax from 3M to clean and hydrate/nourish (or whatever) the woven fabric sheathing – waxoyl might have the same effect(?)

Thanks everyone – i’m sure you are right about the classic car types. I found a company is Oz who might be able to help but would like to find one a little closer to home!

Something going on Al? You can always send me a PM.

Cheers
Elliott

Another vote for the Classic Car scene. I recall seeing ads in the monthlies which should give you contacts worth pursuing.

Regards!

p.s. Elliott, I’ve lost my email account but I’ll be in touch when I find it again!

Another vote for the Classic Car scene. I recall seeing ads in the monthlies which should give you contacts worth pursuing.

Regards!

p.s. Elliott, I’ve lost my email account but I’ll be in touch when I find it again!

Does anyone out there have experience restoring the old cloth covered wiring looms seen on the old wartime electrical equipment such as wireless sets etc.?

All the modern equivalents I have come across seem to be plastic based. Does anyone know where an authentic fabric source may be found?

Thanks

Elliott – there is a section in the “Restoring Museum Aircraft” by Robert Mikesh on restoring wiring looms – if you have the original use IIRC microcrystalline wax from 3M to clean and hydrate/nourish (or whatever) the woven fabric sheathing – waxoyl might have the same effect(?)

Old wiring looms…

Many of the vintage cars use old style wiring looms and they are starting to be remanufactured. Have you thought of this industry as a source? Look through any of the classic car magazines.