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wiring terminal block source?

NutmegCT

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Would anyone know a source for wiring terminal blocks, used by Porsche and Mercedes back in the 1950s and 1960s?

Here's an example:

View attachment 27953
They came as above with six terminal pairs, five, four, three or two. Originals were made out of Bakelite.

Thanks.
Tom
 
Your photo looks like a standard "barrier terminal strip". Should be readily available from any decent electronics supplier (but not Radio Shack) in a variety of lengths and widths. Try Mouser
https://www.mouser.com

[url]https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Molex/38770-0106/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMsntO7gZZwOWPQYrd2HcEMKaB11H%2fMVhvM%3d




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Thanks gentlemen. I had no clue they were called barrier terminal blocks. Sure helps when you use the right search term!

Tom
 
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