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I'm looking for any help! I recently bought a 48 special delux for a great deal, runs like a champ fires right up etc. guy said there was 'minor' electrical problems when they removed something. Well minor to some is major to others!!! It has been converted to 12 V sorta. New coil and alternator, but no lighting or gauges work. I assume the didn't convert the positive ground to negative with the lights but I'm not sure. I've never experienced a positive ground vehicle before. All the wire is deteriorating and needs replacement. I am looking into a wiring harness, but do I go back to the 6V or complete the 12 V conversion correctly? Any help would be great! Matt. (still wet behind the ears)

Hi all Thought I'd give the 'final' update on my rewiring project on "Dorothy". Yes, the job is done! After sorting out the starting problem I had, Dorothy is back up and running with new wires throughout. Brake light, tail lights, indicators, headlights, park lights, all instrument lights, gauges.....THEY ALL WORK!!! I know that any purists here might jump in and say that my method isn't period correct etc etc. I know its not up to the standard of something 'off the shelf from, say, 'Rhode Island Wiring', but I'm very pleased with my efforts and the overall result...proud almost! If nothing else, I'll rest sure in the knowledge that the wiring is clean & in good condition, reliable....and safe. I found the job quite satisfying. Time consuming, yes, but not particularly difficult really, just had to make sure to label EVERYTHING before it came off, and took plenty of photos to refer back to. I also had the D24 & P15 wiring diagrams to reference, and noted changes to colours etc as I worked along it. The ONLY residual issue I have now is a problem with the Ammeter not registering any charge from the generator, but I'll defer any questions on this to another post. Here are a few photos of the project, all nicely compiled in one thread. Sorry for the size. Thanks to EVERYONE on the forum who has helped me and given some advice for my various questions, AND for all of the encouragement. Regards Rob. 1. Old wiring removed and laid out on my pool table in the shed with some of the wires done already. In my opinion, taking the whole 'kit & caboodle' out of the car in one go is the BEST way to do a complete wiring job. Much easier on the knee joints and back... 2. Gauge side of dash (RHD remember...) 3. Centre cluster underway... 4. Split loom for the dash 5. Engine bay view 6. Inside trunk with fuel gauge take off 7. 13. Tail & Indicator LHS Continued...