I am replacing/upgrading the headlights and found out it requires some disassembly to access the bulbs. I also found out several other things that were just rusted together(trim ring screws) and cobbled together( turn signal wiring) It was faster to just cut and splice the wires rather than disconnect them. The new turn signals that I have seen are offered with a pigtail that would need to be spliced in. What I was wondering, is there a company that offers new versions of the stock plug type connector that I could install on the new lights' pigtail?

turn signal wiring

kept finding more things that needed to be addressed

 

AuVeCo and its resellers. The system you’re looking for is called Packard 56 and you can get all the factory style connectors you’re looking for.

I’d advise you to go a bit bigger wire gauge on the battery to junction block, alternator output and cables to the starter motor. Olds didn’t underbuild, but if you’re in there doing wiring why not update and go a bit bigger? High amperage connections need thick wires.

Cheers
Chris

 

I also suggest using heat shrink over your crimp connectors. You can get it pretty reasonably from Horrible Freight or even Amazon.

https://www.harborfreight.com/120-pi...set-67530.html

 

I normally use Del City to purchase Packard 56 connectors, I'm not 100% if they sell the exact headlamp connector, but as Chris said most of the connectors are Packard 56 connectors.

And, like Jesse (Olds64) stated, always use some heat shrink insulation to cover wiring crimps/splices. Besides Harbor Freight, you can purchase heat shrink at most big box stores in your area e.g. Lowe's, Home Depot, Ace, etc. - look in the electrical section.

 

The plastic connector bodies are Packard 56 style. Google that and you'll find a large number of vendors who sell them.

 

Thank you all very much for the information. I'll check them out.

 

Depending how many previous owner fixes you’re expecting, consider building a little supply box of various wire-size terminals, both male & female and a collection of plastic shells, both male & female.

I use one of those craft plastic boxes with the dividers to organize parts. Knowing you have the right parts on hand and where they are removes a lot of the friction against getting these kinds of repairs done. It’s also a good way to make factory style connections for stuff you add on like gauges and stereos.

I also keep a separate box of non-GM generic stuff like butt connectors, various sizes of ring connectors for times when they work better than the Packard system.

Cheers
Chris

 

If you are interested in correcting the wiring defects the right way and eliminating those unslightly crimp splices I attach a page from the Packard Electric Wiring Harness Manual that will greatly assist you. Note: crimping and soldering.
Happy Motoring!

 

This page illustrates how to remove the Packard 56 terminals from connector bodies.

 

The pictorial really doesn't convey the sheer joy found in working with those. Have fun!

 

 

Thank you all for all of the good information!

 

I have purchased Packard style connectors housings and terminals from Texas Industrial electric; they have good pricing and small minimum purchase quantities.

https://www.texasindustrialelectric...._terminals.asp

Rodney

 

That's actually a really good resource but my god that website. That's a 1996 era website at best. How do you even buy things? Give them your CC info over the phone??

 

I guess we shouldn't be surprised that a company selling 50 year old electrical parts would have an outdated website!