Original vs reproduction spring ring battery cables

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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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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.

[169INDY]

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

[BULLITT65]

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

[169INDY]

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

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