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The best battery cables? #1609742
04/19/14 10:29 PM
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Everyone seems to sell battery cables that appear reasonably accurate. What are the opinions of what's out there and what is the best repros available. BTW I'm interested in 70' U code b-body cables.

Re: The best battery cables? [Re: beatgoeson] #1609743
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I've asked and have seen this question several times.
It's either year one, or Gibson/ Badelson.
I have not ordered yet because I'm not sure yet. I have originals to compare with, yet haven't made the investment yet.

Re: The best battery cables? [Re: srt] #1609744
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I guess nobody uses Repro battery cables? Battery warehouse it is then !!

Re: The best battery cables? [Re: beatgoeson] #1609745
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IMO, the best ones are made by Quirey Quality Design Co. ( a offshoot company of Restorations Specialties)
They are the same cables I used to carry.
Only ones I know for sure who carry them are Megaparts and RT Specialties. I am sure there are others so.
I was told M+H Electric got into making cables but have not held one in my hands to ck over.

Avoid the cables made by Antique Battery and the the ones made by Goodmark.

But I'll be the 1st ones to say NONE of the repop cables are 100% dead on to an original

Re: The best battery cables? [Re: gtx6970] #1609746
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Frank/ Roger's cables are dead on. Their's even have the small positive wire that is a different shade of red from the larger one.

Re: The best battery cables? [Re: 71birdJ68] #1609747
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Frank/ Roger's cables are dead on. Their's even have the small positive wire that is a different shade of red from the larger one.



Could you elaborate on these cables? Where do you find them?

Re: The best battery cables? [Re: 71 Charger R/T] #1609748
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Roger Gibson, and Frank Badalson, 573-264-2022

Re: The best battery cables? [Re: 71 Charger R/T] #1609749
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Frank/ Roger's cables are dead on. Their's even have the small positive wire that is a different shade of red from the larger one.



Could you elaborate on these cables? Where do you find them?




Here is contact and price info from their price list as of Sept/2013.

Re: The best battery cables? [Re: beatgoeson] #1609750
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i have cut a few apart and although they look faded on the outside they are very light red inside.
most re-pops are just too red.

Re: The best battery cables? [Re: can.al] #1609751
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Here is a link on more battery cable info. About half way down there is info on cable ends, gauge and insulation:

https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...&PHPSESSID=

We carry the same cables Frank does, but we're out of stock at the moment. So, if you need it quickly, I'm sure he has them in stock. He's a good guy.

In my humble opinion, I think the Quirey Cables are a distant second. I sell all the Quirey products, many are very very good. The cables just aren't as accurate, so I don't sell them. Again, just my opinion. Your mileage may vary.


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Re: The best battery cables? [Re: Dixie] #1609752
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Thanks Dixie , do you know when you will have more in stock ? I still have some time yet.

Re: The best battery cables? [Re: beatgoeson] #1609753
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Thanks Dixie , do you know when you will have more in stock ? I still have some time yet.




Hopefully, next week. You can order online from our site, if you want to. Here's the link:

http://www.dixierestorationparts.com/products.cfm?ci=F7533D56-C5F5-4647-8796886027AAC96E

Email us if you don't see your app listed. We can do most 66-76 cables.

Thanks!
Randy

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