[Mgs] Rewiring the B?

[derek at vandivere.net]

So, my mechanic just suggested my next winter project - seems like the
wiring in my desmogged '78 B is getting pretty brittle and could use
replacing.

I've seen a couple articles on doing a rewiring, but from a practical
point of view, is the easiest way to go just to get a full complete
replacement loom and just not bother with any connections to the
desmogification bits that have been pulled from the car?

I'm now in the curious position of wanting it to rain so I can take the B
out. Just had the brand new mohair top put on, and the mechanic's telling
me to wait to put the top down until it's been rained on and can stretch
out a bit. Problem is I keep it in a garage, so I need to wait for a rainy
day to take the B out!

Thanks,
Derek