Of course. That’s why they’re only 12v.
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Maybe Aluminum
It’s copper in my ‘51. Never heard of lead wiring. Lead in the joints of pipes in old houses, but not for electrical..
Some guy just went on telling me that they needed copper for the war and used lead instead….?
These were built after the war. Read your history.
I know this, but maybe there was a shortage. Just thought someone would have an answer.
I don’t think lead is the greatest conductor of electricity… hard to believe if they didn’t have access to copper there wasn’t some better metal than lead. My ‘57 wiring is copper.
Okey dokey. Thanks [Rocket Scientist who doesn’t think lead is “the greatest” conductor of electricity]. We are starting this project and it seems daunting some days and doesnt help when you hear nay sayers two cents. It’s great to be able to be part of this group and to have some more reliable experienced Spartan restorers opinions and advice.
Lots of experience here on this page (not necessarily myself)! Don’t listen to the people who don’t know…. post your questions here. Priceless firsthand knowledge, not armchair speculation.
My 1956 Royal Manor has copper original wiring throughout.
It was probably aluminum then if not copper…
My 55 IM had all copper wiring.
my 55spartan mansion also had copper maybe the lead wireing had something to do with Kriptonite lol
Our 55IM is all copper wire.
i dont think lead was ever a very viable long term conductor
a lot of older wiring is tin or nicikel coated copper. which looks like AL.