[Charlotte Spring swap meet]

Ive been to spring Charlotte the last 2 years and really enjoy it. I go for the swap meet - the thrill of the hunt!  It takes me the better part of 2 days to go through it all. Its a 5 hour drive for me, well worth it. If it looks like rain, bring your mud boots.

[Luray, VA Pre-War swap meet - May 10~11 - whose going and what are you bringing?]

I plan to be there Friday. I'll probably bring a couple restored Ford 6v generators and cutouts. I'll likely have them on Wick's table at the back, left corner. I'll be looking for flathead V8 3 brush generator cores and parts.

[Need someone to braid cloth covering on wire]

3 minutes ago, 46 woodie said:

I restore antique lamps and deal with a few companies that might have what you are looking for. First is Sundial Wire and the next is Vintage Wire and Supply. Both have cloth covered wire in many sizes.

Thanks, but I asked them both already - no joy. But Im working with one now that is promising.

[Need someone to braid cloth covering on wire]

In some cases I need cloth covered, flexible 12 gauge wire too. Im working with someone now. Thanks for all the ideas.

 

Steve

[Need someone to braid cloth covering on wire]

Thanks for all the replys. The wire on the Amazon link is not cloth covered, but otherwise exactly what I need. I have reached out to 8 different vintage wire related businesses, all have declined to cover the wire - except one. I got reply last night that was positive. I'll call him today to discuss it.  

 

I restore 1929 - 1953 Ford 6 volt generators. On some, the red power wire goes out of the generator to the cutout. Because this is visible, it needs to be cloth covered. The wire I currently use is a bit stiff. Internally it attaches to a spring loaded brush holder. The stiffness can occaisionally cause problems with the brush spring tension. On other generators, the wires are all internal. Those I dont need cloth covered wire for. 

 

Sorry for being long winded, but wanted to explain my need.  Here is an example generator.

[Need someone to braid cloth covering on wire]

Thanks, I'll check with them.

[Need someone to braid cloth covering on wire]

I am in need of high strand, very flexible red cloth covered 14 gauge, single conductor wire - 50 to 100 feet. I've bought cloth covered wire from several sources, but none have the flexibility I'd like. The wire I like to use is shown in this Amazon link. I've reached out to several providers of vintage cloth covered wire asking if they would braid the covering on this wire for me, but none are willing to do it. Does anybody have a contact or friend with the braiding machine who would be willing to do this? Or, the outside chance of a source for this wire already covered?

 

Thanks - Steve

 

BNTECHGO 14 Gauge Silicone Wire Spool red and Black Each 40ft Flexible 14 AWG Stranded Tinned Copper Wire - Amazon.com

 

[Odd Model T Ford Generator cut out cover Ford script not like any I have seen]

That is the "B" flathead V8 stamped cutout that began use in April 1936.

[Ammeter ID]

Can any ID this ammeter? What car is it for? Its in nice shape and may useful for someone.

 

Thanks,

Steve

[Vintage Weidenhoff Starter/Generator Tester]

It has a 3hp motor. I have another generator test stand that I normally use. This is a project I'll be working on in the future. Here is a short video I made about it.

 

 

[Vintage Weidenhoff Starter/Generator Tester]

There is very little market for these. They are very complex and difficult to restore since no parts are available. The motor on mine works, but all the wiring is shot. Eventually I'll rewire it directly to the ammeter and voltmeter, bypassing the switching network. It is great garage art 😀

[Eisemann and Herbrand coil tester videos]

Wow - that's a great old magneto tester!  I recently picked up this huge generator tester. The variable speed and reversable motor works fine, but the whole bench needs to be rewired.

[Eisemann and Herbrand coil tester videos]

I should add that the old Eisemann magneto winding tester works well with battery ignition coils too.

[Eisemann and Herbrand coil tester videos]

Thank you. Yes. Same company.

[Eisemann and Herbrand coil tester videos]

I thought you guys might be interested in new video I just posted.  This is a near 100 year old Eisemann magneto winding (coil) tester.  I had to make some minor repairs and rewired it. It is a wonderful example of old world technology that still has a place (if limited) in today's world.

 

The Herbrand coil and condenser tester is 1940s, maybe 1950s vintage. It too needed some repairs, but now works beautifully.

 

[Vintage Weidenhoff Starter/Generator Tester]

Dredging up an old discussion!

 

I just acquired one of these Weidenhoff 301C test benches with the original cabinet. Its been well used and need of TLC. I'd like to find a manual if anybody has one. Anyone else use one?