Wiring Harness

[vesman]

Does anyone know if there is a wiring harness for this vehicle? It was flooded about 10 years ago and sat for a few years before I bought it, most of the wires are rotted. The guy working on it with me, thought there might be something we can buy to replace all of the mechanical wires.

 

[Storm 51]

Yes, there are vendors out there who can supply complete new wiring harnesses for the truck. THEY ARE NOT CHEAP!

Vintage Wiring of Maine, Midwest Military and Vintage Power Wagons are a few you might try. I'm sure there are many others.

I've replaced my harnesses a couple of times. I believe it is well worth the money and labor (just my opinion; it is worth what you paid for it). An electrical fire can be far more expensive than new wiring harnesses.

YMMV

 

[ez8]

When I spoke with Vintage Wiring of Maine last year in July, the price for a complete M37 wiring harness was $1,080 + freight.

 

[vesman]

Does anyone have experience with Rebel Wire? I just spoke to them, they have a 9+3 wire harness that converts it to 12v for $200. Is there a lot involved with that?

 

[ez8]

Depends on if your vehicle is already 12V or not. If not, you're going to be replacing the ignitions system, charging system, etc. You'll go north of that $200 pretty quickly.

 

[Storm 51]

What is your goal with this vehicle? Are you trying to restore it or just slap together a cheap beater work truck?

The answer to these questions will dictate path. A cheap beater work truck will involve lots of labor keeping it patched together, but no dependability.

Restoration will involve lots of labor and money but with increasing dependability and probably improved appearance.

So, labor and money or just labor?

 

[vesman]

My goal is to get it running and then go from there. I own a farm and would like to play with it on the farm.

 

[kpj5br]

I bought my wiring harness from John at Midwest Military for $215. It is a BIG harness and it is quite a job to install it but well worth it. Note to check first whether your machine has douglas or packard style connections.

 

[nattieleather]

I Note to check first whether your machine has douglas or packard style connections.

To translate do you have the metal connectors (Douglas) or the Rubber connectors (Packard).