ppanofsky Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I am working for the city of Pacifica, CA re-wireing their 1947 type 45s fire pumper. I would not call it a "restoration" (i.e. using modern style wire as opposed to cotton-covered) but I am trying to come up with some original-style parts:1) I need some of the little electrical connectors that are crimped on the end of the lighting wires. They are small mushroom-shaped thingies that sit in the bottom of the light socket and make contact with the light bulb. I can re-use some of the ones I have by soldering them onto the new wires, but some are missing.2) The wires that go into the headlight buckets connect via a plug. I am missing the female (harness side) of the connector on both sides. It has 3 contacts (hi-beam, low-beam, marker light) I have never seen this exact connector before.anyone know where I might find this stuff? I can send pictures if it helps.Thanks!-Peter Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21886-1947-mack-type-45-electrical-parts/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack458 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Peter, I would contact the Brillman Company in Va. as they may be able to help you. Check the Mack Museum website - there is a list of vendors for different parts, some electrical. You can aslo call or email the museum as they may know of additional vendors. Pictures may help your cause also.Mark Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21886-1947-mack-type-45-electrical-parts/#findComment-92557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 In past projects I have bought these and pulled the stud and wire out of it for use in the stock socket...http://www.repairconnector.com/ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21886-1947-mack-type-45-electrical-parts/#findComment-92560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemack Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Here is a supplier for the wiring and terminals, you might also find the connectors you need since they make harnesseshttp://harnessesunlimited.com/Firemack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21886-1947-mack-type-45-electrical-parts/#findComment-92583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppanofsky Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 Thanks Guys, I appreciate the help.Happy Hollidays-Peter Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21886-1947-mack-type-45-electrical-parts/#findComment-92830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 The headlight connectors are very unique and I'd be surprised if you can find new replacements. I'd check with Cal Little, he is listed on the Mack Museum site, to see if he has any in his scrap yard.You didn't say what lights you are trying to repair with new contacts, but if they are the tail lights you can get replacement lights from an aftermarket Jeep parts house such as Kiaser Willys.com. The tail lights used by the late 40's CJ's and pick ups are the same lights Mack used. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21886-1947-mack-type-45-electrical-parts/#findComment-92847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppanofsky Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 Leversole - found this on the sight you provided the link to:http://www.repairconnector.com/products/Lamp-Socket-Brass-Terminal-Contact-Replacement-Repair-Connector.htmlhttp://www.repairconnector.com/products/Lamp-Socket-Brass-Terminal-Contact-Replacement-Repair-Connector.htmlexactly what I needed for the repair! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21886-1947-mack-type-45-electrical-parts/#findComment-92849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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