<VV> wire terminal supplier

Bryan Blackwell bryan at skiblack.com
Sun Jan 4 22:04:45 EST 2009


I think what you're looking for was posted by Dave Thompson, I've  
pasted it below.  For general wiring needs, I've also used Waytek,  
they carry all kinds of handy stuff - relays, circuit breakers, wire,  
heat shrink sleeves, etc.

--Bryan

> From: "Dave Thompson" <dave.thompson at verizon.net>
> Date: April 12, 2008 3:52:59 AM EDT
> To: <sharpiebandit06 at bellsouth.net>,	"'Vair Club'"  
> <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
> Subject: Re: <VV> wiring (slight change of subject)
>
> Guys,
>
> The Corvair uses the 56 series terminals & connectors.
> I've found a source for them at a very fair price. See this web link:
> http://wirelm.com/
>
> He has all the plastic connectors and metal crimp terminals from one
> terminal through 6 terminals. You have to call him on the phone to  
> order
> them but he shipped them to me the next day, even before he got my  
> check in
> the mail.
>
> I found that my Radio Shack number 276-1595 crimp tool (about $10)  
> makes
> nice factory-like crimps. I even like it better than my $100+ AMP  
> crimp
> tool; I seem to have better control. Be sure that you crimp twice;  
> Once for
> the wire and again for the insulation. Use two different parts of the
> crimper so you don't over crimp the insulation.
>
> I have used nothing but those connectors throughout my car to make  
> any new
> wiring look as stock as possible, even on my stereo.
>
On Jan 4, 2009, at 6:48 PM, Dave Ziegler wrote:

> Some time ago someone posted a source for all kinds of wire terminals.
> The company had no web site but did have a catalog and the owner was a
> nice guy who would take the time to talk to you about your needs. I
> have searched every where I can think of but I cannot recover this
> information. Does anyone remember this fellows name and or contact
> information?? He carries Corvair type terminals. ( Corvair content) I
> would sure appreciate it if someone can come up with this info.



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