Onion Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Here's a place for you guys to get original style electrical components for our cars. I had some trouble finding a place to get some replacements from, so hopefully this helps some people. http://www.vintageconnections.com/ The prices are pretty good, too. Just don't buy the crimping tools from them, they're overpriced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Overpriced? Did you pay less for your ratcheting crimper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 (edited) This seems like a good tool, and its pretty cheap. http://www.amazon.com/Tool-Aid-18900-Professional-Ratcheting/dp/B0002STTSY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367444928&sr=8-1&keywords=ratcheting+crimp+tool I've had this one for a while, and its fared me well. http://www.harborfreight.com/ratcheting-crimping-tool-97420.html Edited May 1, 2013 by Onion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Harbor Freight? Ugh... I bought their crimper plus extra dies, but haven't used them yet. It feels like a great piece though. Only thing that's missing is a backstop, but that can be added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 I know what you mean about Harbor Freight, but I've had no quality and reliability issues with my crimp tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazeum Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Good web shop to know! thanks for the tip! The ratcheting tool you're showing are for insulated connectors (the blue, red and yellow ones), you need one for non insulated connectors with a "W" shape in front of a "C" shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Good web shop to know! thanks for the tip! The ratcheting tool you're showing are for insulated connectors (the blue, red and yellow ones), you need one for non insulated connectors with a "W" shape in front of a "C" shape. That's why I liked the Vintage Connections tool, got 3 sets of dies (insulated, non-insulated, mini). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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