On my 1930 Long Four there is a junction box mounted on to a bracket mounted on the front cross member that supports the radiator. I took it apart to clean it up and it looks very home-made.
It is basically rectangular, with 6 terminal posts (actually 2BA bolts passed through the base and 'nutted' on the top) and they are linked in pairs by what are clearly home-made copper strips.
The whole thing MAY have had a cover at some time, as there are two stripped threaded holes for screws to secure the cover.
Wires that once went to the headlights, sidelights and tail lamp are still in place. They have terminal reinforcements in the form of brass washers and sort of 'star' washers with the arms of the star clenched around the strands and the copper washer. (If you have got them on your cars you will know what I mean).
Question: - What would be the CORRECT type / shape of junction box and what are the terminal reinforcements officially called and where can I get some more?
Vintage electrics junction boxes
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ian Howell
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From 1966 to '67 Black deLuxe Javelin LDF 738 (Scrapped with broken chassis)
From 1967 to '87 Black de Luxe Javelin MKC 1 (later 6469TU). (Sold as non-runner with tons of spares, 1987)
From about 1980 to '87 ex WD Jowett stationary engine. (Sold on)
From 1966 to present, 1930 Long Four Fabric Saloon, Dark Blue / Black.
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