Who has some info on acquiring new battery cable replacements? The car is missing both correct cables due to the P.O. tossing them out when he went to run cables to the trunk.

I found this place, but was wondering if anyone has any experience with them?
https://www.lectriclimited.com/



Any other sources for good (correct looking) battery cables?
Thanks again all,

 

I'll mention this again. It is ALWAYS important to state the year, model and engine of the vehicle you are seeking advice - ALWAYS. No one should have to guess what vehicle you're asking about.

The magic eight ball cannot decipher "car".

 

Ok, the year and model are in my signature, I think sigs are not visible when looking at the site with a handheld iPhone or Samsung.

1970 Cutlass S with A.M.T. and 350 4BBL. I'll put that in my signature...

 

It doesn't matter what's in your signature. MANY folks own multiple vehicles...some list them some do not. When asking questions, it is ALWAYS pertinent to the discussion to provide the year, model (sometimes size of engine). Really not certain why this is so difficult.

 

Anyone have any experience with the company I posted or have any suggestions for a source?

 

Joe, in my experience, you can trust Lectric Limited parts.

Whenever I've bought from them, they are 100% correct.

Gary

 

Sweet, thanks! They look good on the site, I just wanted some real world experience.

 

M&H harnesses
http://www.wiringharness.com/

American Auto Wire
https://www.americanautowire.com/?gc...hoCB8MQAvD_BwE

I’ve used both for various harnesses, my battery cables were from American Auto Wire

 

Several of the wire harness companies have correct type battery cables, and as stated above Lectric is a good company, I have purchased from them in the past and had no issues.

 

I just installed a set from American Auotowire. Other than having to cut and fit the end terminals. They are far superior to the factory cables.

 

Electric Limited, the best. Used on my 66 Cutlass. Looks great and works fine.


Wayne

 

Thanks all, I went ahead and ordered both pos and neg cables from Lectric Limited.

 

I'm wondering, how did you crimp the terminals? Did you have a large crimper handy, or does AA sell some sort of kit?

 

American Autowire was perfect for my 69 442

 

When I rebuilt my Vista Cruiser, I took the cables to NAPA for crimping.

 

NAPA seems to be the most knowledgeable and helpful parts store in town. I really should go there more often.

FWIW, I bought a hydraulic crimper when I did the battery cables on my Ford diesel truck. I had a local shop build them for me and the terminals came off.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/254936491327

 

I've made my own cables for both watercraft & automobiles w/ the help of marine shipyards for many years. Some of y'all most likely have no idea the amount of insulated copper cable of many varying sizes & lengths required to wire a shipping vessel or leisure watercraft vessel. Twenty maybe thirty plus or more batteries wired in series or parallel between solid steel bulkheads. This requires significant unimpeded/unattenuated electron flow. FWIW, if you have a local marine shop/store (freshwater or saltwater) you can purchase virtually any gauge wire & end terminals. They pull it off large spools and crimp the ends on site. Something to consider perhaps for others looking for purchase options. Most mariners will most likely already have this knowledge.

 

Fusick, ready to install. I have used them.