dash light sockets

[johnscf]

I am trying to redo a wiring harness on a 68 2000 and would like to replace the wires that go to the sockets for the dash lights. The wires end with a small flat piece that the bottom of the bulb sets against. Anybody know where can I find those pieces?

[Curtis]

I use these.

https://www.riwire.com/
Click on Supplies, then washers, buttons and springs. Top of the page.

Small Socket Washer
w/ Brass Insert

[johnscf]

The small socket washer with brass inset?

[Curtis]

Yup. Original and new socket washer. They don't melt like the original plastic one.

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[johnscf]

Thanks Curtis. I thought you’d be the person that would know. So the bottom of the bulb just rests against the little brass insert and I don’t need the flat silver piece in the picture on the left?

[Curtis]

Thanks Curtis. I thought you’d be the person that would know. So the bottom of the bulb just rests against the little brass insert and I don’t need the flat silver piece in the picture on the left?

You solder the wire in to the brass insert. I always make the solder puddle a bit above the insert so it is rounded.