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I'm about 1/2 way thru a complete rewire on Victor and I'm at the dashboard repair or replace phase...the Lamp sockets don't seem to be replaceable and I know that 3 of the 4 are self grounding so I can get them working.( I can replace the center wires easily) but the two that require twin leads are getting tired, not much left of them. The plate is OEM, and I went ahead and purchased a V-Twin aftermarket unit and it's gonna take even more "adapting" to make it work. So the Question is, is there a way to refurb the OEM with replacement sockets or start wackin on the store bought POS...... I await your knowledge......
PS. Damn, Sorry about the Gigantic Pics....... The upper R Sockets need replacing
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Last edited by coax9952; Jun 14, 2018 at 11:20 PM.
its a crap shoot with the original restore but we have to do it with restorations
I have glass beaders so the top and under sides can be spotless for a re solder of a new ground wire and using the plumbing paste allows a good hold
its a real thing to single wire those - tedds kit is about the only thing available and for a street use machine its quicker and actually some what user friendly
and with the right connections it allows you to remove it again with out cutting it up again
Yeah, I'm finding that out, and since Victor isn't gonna see a full on restoration in my life time, I'm gonna DIY those 2 sockets with a LED and a Hole plug rig that will allow me to keep the OEM Plate intact and not chopping it up. and keep the other sockets stock and get me thru this rewire and back on the road. At least his color code will be true to his birth, and keep me from looking like "Ghost Rider" flaming down the freeway!
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