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kipps 02-25-2018 07:33 PM

Multi-colored wires for sale anywhere?
 
Does anybody sell automotive wiring in small(5 to 10 feet) spools in the whole range of colors?

Any local hardware store carries red/black/green/white/blue. I've found places online that carry a few additional colors. Does anyone carry a much wider range -- including white w/ orange tracer, green w/ black tracer, etc.?

It would be nice to custom build or modify a harness, and use wire colors of my choice rather than picking between a few colors.

gmachinz 02-27-2018 12:27 AM

Re: Multi-colored wires for sale anywhere?
 
The problem is that all places typically have (such as my suppliers) 1000’ minimum orders on anything with a tracer stripe. And while I have a few, neither I nor probably anybody else will have them available. If it helps you I have:

Orange w/blk
Blue w/white
Pink w/white
Pink w/black

gringoloco 02-27-2018 12:31 AM

Re: Multi-colored wires for sale anywhere?
 
Check eBay. There are sellers that will supply short sections of tracer type gm wiring

dmjlambert 02-27-2018 12:55 AM

Re: Multi-colored wires for sale anywhere?
 
I am also interested in this subject. "25 Foot rolls of wire offered in all of the popular gauge sizes and colors (including hard-to-find stripes)" is what the catalog at M&H Electric Fabricators says. I bought an HEI power wire kit made by them, and now looking at their catalog for other stuff. Starting on page 52 http://www.wiringharness.com/PDFS/TR...hevy_Truck.pdf

gmachinz 02-27-2018 01:16 AM

Re: Multi-colored wires for sale anywhere?
 
Ah yes-I forgot about M&H-they do have good stuff! As does Lectric Limited.

Dead Parrot 03-02-2018 10:29 AM

Re: Multi-colored wires for sale anywhere?
 
A google search for multi color automotive wiring found this site:
https://4rcustomswire.com/products

I didn't know they existed before this search so do your own homework before ordering.

whitedog76 03-09-2018 10:08 AM

Re: Multi-colored wires for sale anywhere?
 
If you know an electrician, especially one that does industrial and control work, there is never a lack of partially used spools.

'68OrangeSunshine 03-10-2018 07:28 PM

Re: Multi-colored wires for sale anywhere?
 
NAPA, and most chain autoparts retailers have small coils of automotive wire in blister packs. The rarer colors are not there, however.
M&H are my go-to for harnesses. Never had a problem with them.

damnyankee36 03-11-2018 10:29 PM

Re: Multi-colored wires for sale anywhere?
 
Here's another. Just solid colors.

https://www.wirebarn.com/

StorminNorman 03-11-2018 10:56 PM

Re: Multi-colored wires for sale anywhere?
 
Watch out for low-temp (80C) insulation if you are wiring on the engine.

damnyankee36 03-11-2018 11:21 PM

Re: Multi-colored wires for sale anywhere?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by StorminNorman (Post 8209537)
Watch out for low-temp (80C) insulation if you are wiring on the engine.

Right. Use TXL, (Thin walled insulation) or GXL, (Thick walled)

lsversaw 03-13-2018 01:22 PM

Re: Multi-colored wires for sale anywhere?
 
I second wirebarn. You can buy up to 11 different colors (but no stripes as damnyankee36 said above) in spools as small as 10', in TXL or GXL. I like GXL because I prefer the thicker insulation. Too much is never enough, right?

Depending on what gauge you need, you can get 10' x 10 colors for under $20. Plus shipping.


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