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General Category => Kaiser Forum => Topic started by: ronst on June 08, 2020, 08:05:40 PM

Title: '49 wire harness
Post by: ronst on June 08, 2020, 08:05:40 PM
it seems that my '50 Kaiser was built in "49 at any rate the wiring is in bad shape. does anyone know where I can get a wiring harness?
Title: Re: '49 wire harness
Post by: joefrazer on June 08, 2020, 10:33:21 PM
Try Rhode Island Wiring at riwire.com.
Title: Re: '49 wire harness
Post by: rrdcorvair on June 08, 2020, 11:49:39 PM
Yes,  I was on their site the other day and they do list wiring for the 1949 cars.
Title: Re: '49 wire harness
Post by: ronst on June 09, 2020, 08:54:59 AM
thank you, they are very helpful at The Rhode Island wiring the only place I could find someone who had a pattern for the harness I need.
Title: Re: '49 wire harness
Post by: kfnut on June 09, 2020, 05:22:30 PM
Has anyone taking over Bob McBride's wiring harness business or thinking about doing so ?
Title: Re: '49 wire harness
Post by: joefrazer on June 09, 2020, 07:15:57 PM
Bob has several pattern boards and quite a bit of material to work with. I spoke to him some time ago and he expressed an interest in divesting himself of what he has.
Title: Re: '49 wire harness
Post by: pjkaiser on June 11, 2020, 05:54:18 PM
I talked to Bob about a month ago with some issues (my fault) with the wiring he did for my Darrin.

When he feels healthy, he would take on a wiring loom as he enjoys what he does, however at his age
the good times have been getting less and less. 

I would check with him to see if he would be up to it.  If he is, his are superior to Rhode Island wiring, since
he puts on all the ends for you and his diagrams are clear and easy to follow.  If not, he is very knowledgable and could give
great tips.
Title: Re: '49 wire harness
Post by: Fid on June 11, 2020, 08:29:40 PM
This was posted on the Kaiser-Frazer Enthusiasts FB page on June 5:

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It is with great sadness that I share the passing of Robert E. McBride KF#4464. My uncle "Pinky" loved his Kaiser and loved working on them. Many of you knew him for the wiring harness that he made or restored for you. He passed away in Ft. Pierce, Florida on June 2,2020 at the age of 92. He had recently fallen and had not been able to do any work even though he had several requests. He will be greatly missed by his family.

Submitted
by Brenda Keim, niece
Title: Re: '49 wire harness
Post by: pjkaiser on June 12, 2020, 05:48:13 PM
He will be greatly missed.  Thanks for the update!
Title: Re: '49 wire harness
Post by: Fid on June 12, 2020, 09:40:19 PM
He already is missed. I'm making my own wire harness for my Allstate.  Not an easy job!