Period-style elect crimp terminals...where do I get them?

[matt_mcleod]

Guys,
I'm lining up a re-wire of my EK. Bought a generic hotrod wiring loom out of Seppoland, need to add the reversing switch, tacho, triple guage, heater, CD player, prepare it for a thermo fan and hide as much wiring in the engine bay as possible.

I simply refuse to use insulated crimp terminals from Narva, or any one of 4000 cheapo Chinese imitations, since they look crap in a 50 year old engine bay.

Where can I get DECENT uninsulated crimp terminals - spade, forks and rings? I have got a very good racheting crimp tool that does the nice "W" crimp, and a bit of (non period) heatshrink will protect the joint.

I reckon I bought some spade connectors from Radio Spares many moons ago but now their website is so big I can't even navigate it. I have looked on evilBay, on the web in the US, done a Google on "Vintage auto wiring" and haven't really turned much up.

Surely someone out there is supplying period style terminals? Any ideas?

Cheers,
Matt.

[BILLY BLACKARROW]

Try a auto electrician
BILLY

[Blacky]

G'day Matt , welcome to the forum mate, try this crowd - they may be able to help , even though they couldnt get me any blue harness tape

http://www.vinwire.com.au/

- and by the way , we need pics of your project

[Woodzy]

Are these the lugs you mention matt ?

http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse ... ated-trade

Ive rewired a few and narva do have all you need. Go for a browse, knock up a list, try ya local auto eleco.
I got mine from a local wholesaler in Newcastle tho.
Hope this helps

Woodzy

[BILLY BLACKARROW]

Woodzy
Who is the local wholesaler in Newcastle I need wire & terminals plus other good stuff too for my FB want to rewire it
BILLY

[Woodzy]

PM sent Billy