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Title: Looking for NOS Terminal block
Post by: p3aflyer on June 13, 2024, 08:39:27 AM

Hi all,  I’m in search of a 10 gang NOS terminal block for the firewall.  .  Does anybody have an extra they would want to part with?   All of  the usual sources have sold out. 

May  use a modern replacement short term and will probably make an original style block if I can not  find an  NOS version. 

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Looking for NOS Terminal block
Post by: brit plumber on June 13, 2024, 03:22:53 PM

Mike France has been looking out for one for quite a long time with no luck.

Nearest I could find would need a new back board and correct screws.

Title: Re: Looking for NOS Terminal block
Post by: p3aflyer on June 13, 2024, 05:30:06 PM

Ok thanks , I figured it would it would be near impossible to find . Thought I would ask if a spare was floating around somewhere?  Appreciate the  alternate option. Might go that route and make my own . 

Cheers

Title: Re: Looking for NOS Terminal block
Post by: R.E.Co. on June 17, 2024, 06:45:36 PM

Ace hardware has a 10 terminal block that bolts right in! Looks really close to original. Give that a shot. https://www.acehardware.com/departments/automotive-rv-and-marine/marine/marine-electrical-equipment/8093569

Title: Re: Looking for NOS Terminal block
Post by: brit plumber on June 18, 2024, 01:27:58 PM

That’s the one I have but don’t like.

Title: Re: Looking for NOS Terminal block
Post by: p3aflyer on July 18, 2024, 07:53:42 AM

Ok so I’ve been digging and scratching for a terminal block for the halftrack.  Looked everywhere , asked all the usual sources and so forth.   No luck!!  So I called the Cole Hersee company , it turns out they had a box of 1945 halftrack terminal blocks still on the shelf!!  What a day!!

Title: Re: Looking for NOS Terminal block
Post by: p3aflyer on July 18, 2024, 07:58:46 AM

No , just kidding!!!   I made it .  Here are some pics to show the progress / process.   

Title: Re: Looking for NOS Terminal block
Post by: p3aflyer on July 18, 2024, 08:02:55 AM

More pics

Title: Re: Looking for NOS Terminal block
Post by: p3aflyer on July 18, 2024, 08:07:55 AM

Done , final product. 

Title: Re: Looking for NOS Terminal block
Post by: 8683jb on July 18, 2024, 09:23:10 AM

WOW!!! Awesome job, John!! I've seen enough demand for these that you could quit your flying job and live off of making terminal strips!

Title: Re: Looking for NOS Terminal block
Post by: p3aflyer on July 18, 2024, 09:34:44 AM

Big thank you Jon !   That’s a good one  !  Not sure making and selling these will pay the rent?    It was fun to actually restore something using original parts and have it turn out almost perfect.   You are a great source for the  inspiration, steering restore, bumpers, perimeter rail, etc. 

Cheers.