Considering the dangers and problems involved with old wires ... and with countless splices and "quick fixes" made by PO's ... my vote goes to a rewire job.

The EZ-Wire kit is only $160 and isn't brain surgery or rocket science. Check out my many notes Here

And if you want to go further, read this ... as well as the links at the bottom of the page.

~~ Alan Horvath
1954 Chevy Pickup
Singing his praises in the
Passing Lane