1965 Instrument install

[CtCarGuy]

I had to remove my speedometer today and getting it out was not easy. One of the hardest parts was disconnecting the wires to the gauges. Not much slack or room. I thought there might be a connector that would allow me to pre-wire the gauges and then plug in the connector but no such luck. Any ideas? right now my options are to try to reconnect each wire or solder in a 6" extension on each wire to give more slack. with keeping the original connectors, I looking at 40 splices. I prefer solder connections. Any one use the splices that have the solder built in? THX

 

[Ward 57]

I had to remove my speedometer today and getting it out was not easy. One of the hardest parts was disconnecting the wires to the gauges. Not much slack or room. I thought there might be a connector that would allow me to pre-wire the gauges and then plug in the connector but no such luck. Any ideas? right now my options are to try to reconnect each wire or solder in a 6" extension on each wire to give more slack. with keeping the original connectors, I looking at 40 splices. I prefer solder connections. Any one use the splices that have the solder built in? THX

I think if you look at marine suppliers you might find them. I had a 31' Trojan cruiser for several years and got to know marine connectors. If I remember correctly they had solder butt splices that melted at a low enough temperature you could solder with a lighter or small soldering torch I even had some soldering strips that would work with a lighter Low heat to not cause issues. They also had sealants in the connector that would waterproof the connection, yah in a marine environment that's important. Belden or Granger may be a place to look too.