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Title: Original vs reproduction spring ring battery cables
Post by: x66 714 on June 03, 2022, 03:28:07 PM

I'm sure several here have compared reproduction spring ring battery cables to originals. Would someone please discuss what was observed? Pictures would be wonderful. Thank you, Joe

Title: Re: Original vs reproduction spring ring battery cables
Post by: BULLITT65 on June 03, 2022, 06:56:12 PM

pics of the HD cables and standard cables would be great. Joe and I did realize that original positive cables will have a tang on the connector that goes to the solenoid post, that reproduction cables have not been able to duplicate thus far.

Title: Re: Original vs reproduction spring ring battery cables
Post by: 169INDY on June 04, 2022, 04:18:43 AM

Here are a few Factory originals I took off my 69 SS350 and 68 SS396.

I seem to remember the asphalt (oil) soaked sleeve on the 1968 cable, cutting it off including a steel pinch ring.

Note the 69 positive does not have a tang on the terminal lug spade.

JIM

Title: Re: Original vs reproduction spring ring battery cables
Post by: BULLITT65 on June 04, 2022, 04:23:41 AM

So there is a tang on one of the positive cables but not the other?

Title: Re: Original vs reproduction spring ring battery cables
Post by: 169INDY on June 04, 2022, 04:30:27 AM

Positive Cables:
1968 LOS SS396  (TANG)
1969 LOS SS350 (NO TANG)

Title: Re: Original vs reproduction spring ring battery cables
Post by: x66 714 on June 07, 2022, 04:11:45 PM

Thanks for all the imput. More is always welcome..Joe