I would try to rewire a fully functional car as a repair, before I
would decide to take the whole thing apart. I have
noticed that a large percentage of the cars that are disassembled
never get put back together again. Fortunately, all of mine are in good enough
condition to enjoy without a complete disassembly. But to be like new, that is
what would have to be done. I suppose that I am content with a car that has
dirt in places I can't see than one that is stored in a million pieces all
over the garage.
I am going to rewire one of my other cars in precisely the way that is
being questioned here. I am sure that I will be able to get to all of the
wires. If not, I will evaluate the condition of anything that I might
have to leave, and do so if it can go without replacement.
I am pretty sure that all of the wiring in a '56 Imperial is accessible.
A friend of mine rewired his '56 Imperial without disassembling the
entire car, but the engine was out for an overhaul at the time he did the
work.
Paul W.
I've been watching the
discussion on re-wiring with some interest as my '56 is in need of at least
some electrical restoration. Has anyone undertaken such a project
independently of a full body-off restoration? I'm wondering if it is possible
to replace all of the wiring on a complete and functional car or is it really
best to do this only when the car is fully disassembled as part of a complete
rebuilding?
Thanks,
Jeff
'56
Sedan
Trenton, NJ
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