was prepared for this.
“When it comes to sockets in cast parts, work with your wiring
harness provider because fresh plating may alter the size of the hole
where the socket is installed,” Kopecky said. His wiring harness provider
was prepared for this side effect to plating and included light sockets
with spring clips to hold the bulb in place. This style of clip is not 100
percent original, but will guarantee other original parts (such as the
housings themselves) can be reused and will correctly function.
By installing the wiring while the instrument panel is out of the
car, the wires can be more easily accessed from behind. Using this
rotating body shop fender stand also makes the process much
easier.