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Original vs reproduction spring ring battery cables
« 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
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1969 SS396 Yellow/Yellow 08E Norwood born 8/28/1969 pnt 76E. Purchased April 1981

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Re: Original vs reproduction spring ring battery cables
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Original vs reproduction spring ring battery cables
« Reply #2 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
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68 SS/RS L35 Th-400 LOS
69 Pace Car L48 Th-350 LOS
68 Z28 M21 LOS

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Re: Original vs reproduction spring ring battery cables
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2022, 04:23:41 AM »
So there is a tang on one of the positive cables but not the other?
1969 garnet red Z/28 46k mile unrestored X77
-Looking for 3192477 (front) spiral shocks 3192851 (rear)
-Looking for an original LOF soft ray windshield
-Looking for original Delco side post negative battery cable part # 6297651AV

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Re: Original vs reproduction spring ring battery cables
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2022, 04:30:27 AM »
Positive Cables:
1968 LOS SS396  (TANG)
1969 LOS SS350 (NO TANG)
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68 SS/RS L35 Th-400 LOS
69 Pace Car L48 Th-350 LOS
68 Z28 M21 LOS

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Re: Original vs reproduction spring ring battery cables
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2022, 04:11:45 PM »
Thanks for all the imput. More is always welcome..Joe
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1968 Z/28 Corvette Bronze. Black Hounds Tooth. 02E Los Angeles born 3/13/1968 pnt OO. Purchased March 1976
1969 SS396 Yellow/Yellow 08E Norwood born 8/28/1969 pnt 76E. Purchased April 1981

 

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