The Peerless & Warwick Discussion Forum

Date: Sep 6, 2004

Wiring Loom

Date: Sep 7, 2004

RE:Warwick Wiring Loom

Date: Sep 7, 2004

RE: Wiring Loom

Date: Sep 13, 2004

The Autosparks loom is really good quality, has proper period cotton braiding, and seems to be a very accurate copy of a Warwick loom. After a lot of headscratching I sold it on (at a loss) to a warwick owner, who may get round to fitting it one of these days. IMHO, as a Perless loom, it's a non-starter.

Sadly it has no provision for the Peerless left hand headlight, or the fan that's underneath it, cos the warwick fan is in the dash, and the front lights lights on a warwick are all fed from a common plug on the right hand side, by the steering box. Also, Warwick instruments are in the centre, Peerless has them on the right of the dash (or left in Eric's DV's case). And Warwick switches are different as well. Shall I go on?.....

In fact making a harness fron scratch is easy-peasy, as long as you take your time, and use the correct colour (and size) wire. It's also possible to add in some proper sized earth returns, and put in extra feeds for the Kenlowe fan, a manual fan override switch, and the electric washers.

I used soldered tags or bullets, according to fitment, rather than crimps, and wrapped it in the non-sticky binding tape. The only gremlin in two years has been the Kenlowe override switch, (an aftermarket 25A item), which melted in the under-bonnet heat during the Le-Mans bash last year.

And I'm not knocking Autosparks, their service is good, they sold me all the individual wires, to my specification for colour and size, as well as the solder tags and insulating sleeves, and they keep some super period correct mounting clips as well. Oh, and they also do the special-size 4-core that goes down inside the steering column.

FF

Date: Oct 6, 2004

Hello Everybody

Autosparks here. We have just had a good chat with Frank Clayton who has kindly supplied us with an original Peerless Wiring Harness. We are now aware of the differences between the Warwick and the Peerless and can supply both. I note that some owners are fitting Alternators and would like to point out that we can also carry out any modifications that individuals require for their own cars as we build the harnesses. This obviously makes the finished job much tidier. We hope this clears up any doubts anyone may have who needs a Harness and would like to say that we are always 100% behind anything we sell, if we get something wrong, all we need is to be told about it.

Thank you - Roger

Date: Oct 7, 2004

Great news, thanks Roger for the information. Oh and it's Peter Clayton not Frank.....just so you can get it right.

How much are these looms then

Date: Oct 7, 2004

If only everyone was as helpful as Autosparks.

After all the advice, I ordered a Peerless wiring loom on September 14, for a Warwick,........obviously!

I just received a call from Autosparks to tell me it was ready for dispatch ...early! Now they are worried that they have made me the wrong one.

Did I really want a Peerless loom for a Peereless?

Or did I want a loom , previously known as Peereless, for a Warwick, if so they would have to make another loom, in the style of Peereless, for a Peerless and not for a Warwick.

Very clear to me. Whatever turns up and I am sure it will be a Peereless loom for a Warwick, it is early and cost £183.82 inc carriage.

Thanks Autosparks.

Now, anyone know where I can get a windscreen from an Austin A35 that is really for a Peereless and a Warwick?

Date: Oct 8, 2004

Thanks to Peter C for helping Autosparks out.

Are we sure that the A35 windscreen is common? If I remember rightly my old peanut had a flat screen, although it would have been about the same size.

FF

Date: Oct 8, 2004

Our apologies to Peter Clayton. We also know a Frank Clayton so twas a slip of the typing finger.

Thank you for the positive comments

Roger

Date: Oct 8, 2004

My loom arrived this morning, looks great. Has anyone got a map of where all the wiry endy bits go. My loom has already been removed.

Date: Oct 8, 2004

Hi Jonathan

I have a b/w wiring diagram for the Peerless that i can send you a copy in post or scan next week and e- mail to you.

Please ask Jon Nolan for my number and e-mail address.

TJ

Date: Oct 10, 2004

isn't this great, just what the forum is all about..HELP & ANSWERS.

A35? I am sure the screen was flat...like the performance.

Just scampperin off to find some old mags (with cars in!) to see if I can find one to put my mind at rest.

Date: Oct 11, 2004

Nigel, I am only getting this from my father, he is sure it is an Austin, he is fairly sure that it was not bespoke. Perhaps it is an Austin Powers! I wish we couild find out, it would save me some money and that is not a bad thing.

Date: Oct 11, 2004

Thanks Tony,. will do.

Date: Oct 11, 2004

Sorry, I'm sure it's flat

http://www.newburybiz.com/a35/

I used to have one of these back when I was young and single, and couldn't afford a TR3. It went better with a 1098 engine and SU carb from a dead moggie 1000.

FF

Date: Oct 11, 2004

How about Austin A50

Date: Oct 11, 2004

Sticking the old preverbal neck out but I'm going to cut a card template of.............yea I know "here he goes again, same old crap, he never will you know. What about the exhaust article etc he always does this..."...the windscreen and fold it in the boot, then if I see anything that looks close I can check. (And another to show the curviture...OK!)

Not immediate confirmation for you Jonathan but we will get there

Date: Oct 12, 2004

Getting a bit busy in here int it ! (great stuff) Many thanks Autosparks I will broadcast the news loudly !

Jonathan: I can give you a wiring loom when I see you at the weekend if you like.

Date: Feb 19, 2005

I have taken delivery of my PEERLESS Wiring Loom from Autosparks at a cost of £149 + VAT. The loom includes modifications such as electric temperature and windscreen washer feeds. It will not be fitted for a few months but in the meantime I can recommend the staff at Autosparks for their approachability and knowledge.