Early series 1 electrical connectors

[grannyknot]

Just started tearing the front of the car down for resto and found that the P/O has cut off the white plastic electrical connectors for both signals and headlights and soldered them together making it impossible to remove them without cutting. I would like to re-install connectors.

Does anyone know if these connectors are still available, or where I could get them?

Thanks,

Chris

[moonpup]

If the dealer doesn't have what you need, you can always try these guys.......

http://www.vintageconnections.com/

[grannyknot]

Moonpup, thanks. I ordered what looks like the right connectors but will find out when they arrive, Hitachi 1960-80.

Fingers crossed, I realized after I followed your link that I already had them on my favorites list. These guys have one of the best and by far the least expensive crimpers on the market.

[LeonV]

Moonpup, thanks. I ordered what looks like the right connectors but will find out when they arrive, Hitachi 1960-80.

Fingers crossed, I realized after I followed your link that I already had them on my favorites list. These guys have one of the best and by far the least expensive crimpers on the market.

Thanks for the heads up on the crimper! I've been looking for one just like that, that doesn't cost hundreds of dollars.

[grannyknot]

I can't remember what the teeth are called on the crimper, (the contact points that crush the flanges around the wire on the terminal), but they are designed for the older style terminal. That's good for us dealing with older wiring but I have also used the smallest of the "teeth" on the these crimpers for some modern wiring terminals with good results.

Leon, they are a bargin at $40. I have used a buddies professional crimpers and apart from the colour they are identical in quality and heft.

Chris

[LeonV]

I can't remember what the teeth are called on the crimper, (the contact points that crush the flanges around the wire on the terminal), but they are designed for the older style terminal. That's good for us dealing with older wiring but I have also used the smallest of the "teeth" on the these crimpers for some modern wiring terminals with good results.

Leon, they are a bargin at $40. I have used a buddies professional crimpers and apart from the colour they are identical in quality and heft.

Chris

Awesome, I've used similar crimpers at work ($300-$400 ones) and realized that I'm crazy not to have a set, but prices tend to not be friendly. This is perfect!

[grannyknot]

Just to wrap up this thread, I just received my package from Vintageconnections and their 3 terminal plug is an exact match to the original headlight connectors.

[grannyknot]

I thought I would also add a link to this guy, http://easternbeaver.com/index.html he does mostly motorcycles but alot of the terminals and connectors are the same for Japanese bikes as cars. I have ordered from him many times when restoring bikes and he is a first class guy.