1942 Dodge truck wire harness

[1942DodgeTruck]

I need a replacement wire harness. I found one for $750. Wondering if anyone has found a better deal on one and what a good rout to go would be. I have a 1942 Dodge WC I am restoring.

[Plymouthy Adams]

that's a lot of money for such a simple wiring harness....

[Reg Evans]

Have you tried Rhode Island Wiring and Y n Z's supply ?

[Jerry Roberts]

If you are restoring to like new or perfect condition , then buy a new harness . If you are not so fussy and have a daily driver , replace one wire at a time and save a lot of money . 

[ehadams]

Here is what is listed on the Rhode Island Wiring site:

1941-47 DODGE TRUCK Series WC 1/2 ton    
1. Headlight Bucket Wires [pair] 98.00 .-_-.
2. Headlight and Body Harness 281.00 .-_-.
3a. Dash and Engine Harness 362.00 .-_-.    
up to Serial#81165127 Detroit    
#9220856 Los Angeles    
3b. Dash and Engine Harness 362.00 .-_-.    
after Serial#81165127 Detroit    
#9220856 Los Angeles    
4. Parking Light Bucket Wires [pair] 33.00 .-_-.    
5. Ignition Switch Harness 21.00 .-_-.    
6. Windshield Wiper Motor Wiring 19.00 .-_-.    
7. Taillight Bucket Wires [each] 11.00 .-_-.    
8. Taillight Crossover Harness [opt.] 41.00 .-_-.

 

[Radarsonwheels]

Wow. Cloth covered heavy guage wire sure went up in price!  If this stuff is handmade and indistinguishable from oem it might be totally worth it. Like they said if it isn’t going to pebble beach I’d do it myself with modern wire, maybe spring for some classy cloth loom to keep it all tidy.