Multi-colored wires for sale anywhere? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kipps · 02-25-2018, 07:33 PM

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

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

Check eBay. There are sellers that will supply short sections of tracer type gm wiring

**dmjlambert** · 02-27-2018, 12:55 AM

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

Ah yes-I forgot about M&H-they do have good stuff! As does Lectric Limited.

Dead Parrot · 03-02-2018, 10:29 AM

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

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

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

Here's another. Just solid colors.

https://www.wirebarn.com/

StorminNorman · 03-11-2018, 10:56 PM

Watch out for low-temp (80C) insulation if you are wiring on the engine.

**damnyankee36** · 03-11-2018, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StorminNorman

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

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.

02-25-2018, 07:33 PM	#1
kipps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North-central Virginia Posts: 1,099	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.

02-27-2018, 12:27 AM	#2
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	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

02-27-2018, 12:31 AM	#3
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Multi-colored wires for sale anywhere? Check eBay. There are sellers that will supply short sections of tracer type gm wiring __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

02-27-2018, 12:55 AM	#4
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,561	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

02-27-2018, 01:16 AM	#5
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: Multi-colored wires for sale anywhere? Ah yes-I forgot about M&H-they do have good stuff! As does Lectric Limited.

03-02-2018, 10:29 AM	#6
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,472	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.

03-09-2018, 10:08 AM	#7
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	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.

03-10-2018, 07:28 PM	#8
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,029	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. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 03-10-2018 at 08:28 PM.

03-11-2018, 10:29 PM	#9
damnyankee36 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 672	Re: Multi-colored wires for sale anywhere? Here's another. Just solid colors. https://www.wirebarn.com/

03-11-2018, 10:56 PM	#10
StorminNorman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 71	Re: Multi-colored wires for sale anywhere? Watch out for low-temp (80C) insulation if you are wiring on the engine.

03-13-2018, 01:22 PM	#12
lsversaw Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: McPherson, KS Posts: 86	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. __________________ Scott 1972 C20 long-wide. 350/350, Cheyenne Super, wood bed, PS, PB, dual batteries, dual tanks, leaf springs, gauges. No significant rust. No significant paint. 1971 C10 short step. Originally a 250/3ott with no options, now a 350/4L80. I purchased it already restored; only needs about 300 little details fixed.



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