I'm pretty sure that British Wiring also offers a harness with PVC
coated wire in a cloth braided wrap. Kind of a compromise between
original and the less expensive harnesses. At least with the PVC
coated wire you'll still be able to read the color codes long after
the cloth wrapped wired all look the same because their all soaked
in oil. No more stripping back inch after inch of the braid looking
for some hint of color on the wires :-)
Drew
ZoboHerald@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 11/19/2003 10:27:59 AM Eastern Standard Time,
>sasjzl@netzero.com writes:
>
>
> What you're seeing is the difference between an exact original style
>replacement for earlier cars (lacquered, cloth-covered wires and a cloth wrap
>on the harness) and a "serviceable but not quite as original" harness with
>PVC-coated wires and plastic wrap. The lacquered, cloth-covered harnesses are
>much more expensive. TRF shows a range from $159.95 for a PVC to $239.95 for
>the lacquered/cloth harness. Prices may vary by $10 or so, depending on
>exactly which part number you need.
>
> Another potential source is British Wiring (www.britishwiring.com). They
>don't show prices online; you need to request a price quote. But they're
>probably pretty much in line with everyone else.
>
> If you're not an absolute slave to originality, a PVC harness is just fine,
>and it might even last longer. On the other hand, you've gotten -- what -- 44+
>years out of the original? :-)
>
> --Andy Mace
>
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Drew Rogge
drew@pixar.com
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