Checked out the vintage radio exhibit at the county fair and the wiring was a mess

They had a 1950s console with about 30 feet of crumbling cloth-covered wire spliced together. Anyone know a good source for period-correct replacement wire that's actually safe?

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bennett.luna3mo ago

I saw a forum thread about that "period-correct replacement wire" and a few people mentioned Antique Electronic Supply.

samf953mo agoTop Commenter

Yeah, that "period-correct replacement wire" hunt is a real pain. I spent weeks trying to find the right cloth-covered stuff for an old radio. Antique Electronic Supply did have some options that matched the look. It's just such a niche thing to track down.

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lucas_price832mo ago

Actually, Antique Electronic Supply was sold to another company back in 2020 and they don't carry the same inventory they used to. Most of the cloth-covered wire they had is gone now, which is a real shame. I'd check with Radio Daze or even some vintage audio restoration shops for a better chance at the real thing.