Royhldn Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Hello everyone, I'm a new 1951 B3B Pilothouse owner, just got mine last week and am starting to build a wiring harness. I've read through the instructions on the "Truck Knowledge" website and have studied the drawings/schematics now for a dumb question. Can I reuse the headlight plugs or do I need to try and locate replacements. I can't figure our how to get the old wires out so I can reused these plugs. Thanks for any help. I'm certain I'll have more questions as i continue the journey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 You certainly can but new ones are readily available. I ordered mine from Napa. I couldn't find out with heavy 6v type wiring so I redid the new plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bach4660 Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 not saying right or wrong but I re-used mine, I used heat shrink from inside the plug to about 4 inches out of the plug, that was 10 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 I bought new replacements from Speedway Motors. I have converted to 12 volts. Make sure you establish a good ground and use star washers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyFifty Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Mine had good wire going to them, so I cut the wire about 3"s from the plug and soldered on new wiring, but the pigtails are readily available as well. You do need to change your park light socket if you want to convert it to turn signals and park lights, but that's easy to find too. I'm going to the signals inside the headlights now with a upgrade from SoCal...and other option if you want better headlights and easier signals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavisco1 Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 You may want to have a look at http://www.waytekwire.com They carry the old Packard 56 connectors and pins. They are listed under Delphi. Their PDF catalog is well worth a look if you are building a wire harness from scratch. I'm not affiliated with them, just a satisfied customer that thought their selection and pricing was reasonable. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royhldn Posted September 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 thanks guys for your help much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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