'49 wire harness

[ronst]

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?

[joefrazer]

Try Rhode Island Wiring at riwire.com.

[rrdcorvair]

Yes,  I was on their site the other day and they do list wiring for the 1949 cars.

[ronst]

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.

[kfnut]

Has anyone taking over Bob McBride's wiring harness business or thinking about doing so ?

[joefrazer]

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.

[pjkaiser]

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.

[Fid]

This was posted on the Kaiser-Frazer Enthusiasts FB page on June 5:

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

[pjkaiser]

He will be greatly missed.  Thanks for the update!

[Fid]

He already is missed. I'm making my own wire harness for my Allstate.  Not an easy job!