[ARC5] Questions about 1943 wiring connectors

[Paul Redlich Tri-State Warbird Museum]

Hello,

 

I'm restoring a 1943 P-40M. The entire electrical system is wired with a
Thomas & Betts "Wedge-On" terminal end. The terminal consists of a hollow
body with the spade and hole for the stud. The wire is inserted through the
hollow body and the wedge fitting is placed over the stripped end. A special
tool is used to drive the wedge into the hollow body of the connector,
locking it into place and clamping the wire.

 

Does anyone out there have a stock of these connectors they would be willing
to sell? Thomas & Betts no longer supports the connector, has no surplus
stocks, and has destroyed the tooling.

 

Any help would be appreciated.

 

Thanks.

 

Paul Redlich

Tri-State Warbird Museum

4021 Borman Drive

Batavia, Ohio 45103

513.735.4500

513.582.5614 cell

513.735.4333 fax

tristatewarbirdmuseum at fuse.net

www.tri-statewarbirdmuseum.org