Wire type used in vehicles?

[sangamon]

What type of wire is used for "ordinary" wiring in military vehicles? "Type" means like THHN, SJOOW, SJT, SPQR, or the like.

I want to add a 24v/12v converter, backup light, license plate light, and audible backup alarm. When I wire them, I'd like to use the same kind of wire that is already in the truck (1969 M656).

I've found dozens of MIL-C specs for wire and cable, but they don't say what is commonly used. I've googled and searched SS but don't really find anything about wire type. It's all black and stranded, but the jacket type isn't obvious to me.

I have lots of stranded wire that I use on my boat, but don't know if that would be appropriate for my M656. I'm not trying to do a concours restoration, but also don't want to do something completely wrong.

So, what kind or brand of wire do you folks use?

Thanks.

 

[wsucougarx]

The wire type that is on my deuce is a rubberized 14g wire called Prestolite. Erik's Military has them in bulk that you can buy by the ft.
http://www.eriksmilitarysurplus.com/prwiformive1.html

 

[AN/ARC186]

I use Marine grade wire from Anchor, looks the same as the Prestolite and has better insulation characteristics. Best of all, you can buy it at just about any of the boat supply places in Seattle.

 

[Scarecrow1]

Thanks for asking the question sangamon I wondered that too . Thanks for all the answers guys ,,,,

 

[cranetruck]

Here is the spec on it.
MIL-C-13486 - Buy M13486/1 from Allied Wire and Cable - Stocking M13486 - Distributor of MIL Spec Wire
I use wiring from other parts vehicles and often find wire harnesses on ebay with molded "splitters" and Packard connectors.
The wire harness from a "parts" M925 is currently providing me with a wealth of various gage mil spec wire as well as splitters, connectors and even shielded types.