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vikingxj
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Jun 10, 2009, 3:19 AM

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1945 Willy's MB Wiring Help Needed Sign In

Hello,
I am "restoring" an old MB. Unfortunately, it has no wiring.

What I am wanting to do is wire in brakes, blinkers, headlights and possibly reverse lights.

Here's the catch, I am not using a wiring harness. I don't have the money or the proper lighting for one. What I do have however is wire I've purchased from my local hardware store.

Here are the diagrams of what I've got...is there a way to wire up with the basics? I just need the brakes, blinkers and headlights to work. Basically, what I'm trying to do is similar to wiring a trailer, but only with the wiring being on the Jeep. Thank you.






Hammer Time
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Jun 10, 2009, 5:35 AM

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Re: 1945 Willy's MB Wiring Help Needed Sign In

If your able to read that wiring diagram, that's pretty much all you need. Just follow the diagram. It's a pretty basic circuit so it wouldn't be hard. You will just have to create a harness appearance using black tape so it will look neat.
If the bottom diagram is the tail lights, then the black would be the power feed from the light switch.

As far as the grounds are concerned, you should be able to ground to any point on the chassis because your battery should also be grounded to the chassis somewhere.



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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Jun 10, 2009, 5:37 AM)


Loren Champlain Sr
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Jun 10, 2009, 2:00 PM

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Re: 1945 Willy's MB Wiring Help Needed Sign In

Viking; Is this 6V, 12V, negative or positive ground? With a 6V system, you shouldn't be using anything smaller than 12ga. wire. 12V system, you can use 14ga. wire. Modern systems use a generic color code:
L. turn/stop= Yellow
R. turn/stop= Green
Tail lamps=Brown
Ground=Black or White
Loren
SW Washington


DanD
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Jun 12, 2009, 2:56 AM

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Re: 1945 Willy's MB Wiring Help Needed Sign In

Following that diagram you’ll be able to eliminate one of the flasher units if you place one on the power feed to the “blinker” switch.

Dan.

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rodjen700
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Jul 22, 2009, 3:14 AM

Post #5 of 5 (4325 views)
Re: 1945 Willy's MB Wiring Help Needed Sign In

I hope it is for Europe made, that means 6V, negative ground, like similar euro cars similar ages. In this case you will have short power, because you do non produce power. That year vehicle has DINAMO, not alternator, and it is repairable too. For help wrote to me. Maybe will find parts for you /FREE of charge, zero dollars, used but good/ gratis.
I also like Old timers, my father drive this car in the Army 1960.
Regards M.P.






 
 
 






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