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| TX914 |
 Mar 7 2023, 10:56 AM
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Alan-B  Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: 27-July 14 From: USA Member No.: 17,689 Region Association: None 
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Where is the best place to get a correct positive battery cable for a 76 914? I'd like for it to fit correctly the first time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I gather it should be 4 gauge, black and about 56" long. Probably need a new grommet for the tin also, and I do see that available.
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| r_towle |
Mar 7 2023, 11:02 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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if you want it exactly how you want it, there are places that can make you custom cables.
Truck and Machinery (forklift, tractor) places will make cables for you. Otherwise...AutoZone. I had a whole set of battery cables made for my old dual battery diesel...so they are not hard to find locally. Helps to get better advice of local if you let us know where you are located. rich |
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| 914Sixer |
Mar 7 2023, 11:46 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,206 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Google and see what comes up. Lots of custom makers.
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| TX914 |
Mar 7 2023, 12:00 PM
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Alan-B Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: 27-July 14 From: USA Member No.: 17,689 Region Association: None
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Not really looking for custom unless I have to - just OEM replacement without the price (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I'm in Austin, TX. Not a lot of 914 expertise around here anymore...
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| r_towle |
Mar 7 2023, 02:13 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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| ClayPerrine |
Mar 7 2023, 02:27 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 16,489 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(TX914 @ Mar 7 2023, 12:00 PM)  Not really looking for custom unless I have to - just OEM replacement without the price (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I'm in Austin, TX. Not a lot of 914 expertise around here anymore... Oreilly and Autozone carry battery cables that are almost the correct length. Measure the original, and get a replacement the same length. |
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| Jason74914 |
Mar 7 2023, 04:33 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 9-January 16 From: Dallas Member No.: 19,544 Region Association: None |
not factory but i just bought a new 6 foot 4 guage at Autozone for $20
its nut concourse but works and looks great |
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| Mikey914 |
Mar 10 2023, 12:30 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,772 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Just make sure you get the old style bolt through head and you can add these to keep from having to modify your wiring
https://914rubber.com/battery-block-positive-terminal-1 Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| jim_hoyland |
Mar 10 2023, 09:32 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,829 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(TX914 @ Mar 7 2023, 08:56 AM) Where is the best place to get a correct positive battery cable for a 76 914? I'd like for it to fit correctly the first time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I gather it should be 4 gauge, black and about 56" long. Probably need a new grommet for the tin also, and I do see that available. I may have one I removed from my ‘75; I’ll measure it and post a pic. |
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| TX914 |
Mar 11 2023, 06:08 AM
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Alan-B Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: 27-July 14 From: USA Member No.: 17,689 Region Association: None
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Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I eventually found one at Advanced Auto Parts with all the right characteristics: Diehard Part # 45126, 4 gauge, 56”, 3/8” stud, black, copper, $18.79
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