1961 Battery Cables

[William C.]

Question Does anyone have a picture of the original Battery cables Ground and positive.I searched and could not find any.I believe mine are the original Spring ring ones. and are pretty beat up.I bought a set from paragon and returned them did not seem even close and felt kind of cheap for repros.Thanks

[Richard M.]

Re: 1961 Battery Cables

I didn't think '61 used spring ring cables. Maybe a change for late cars? 62 uses them for sure.

[David L.]

Re: 1961 Battery Cables

My 1963 Chevrolet Parts Catalog (Oct. 1962) lists GM # 2979805 in Gr. 2.342 as the "+" cable and GM # 3716571 as the (-) cable for 55-61 Corvettes.
My 1957 Chevrolet Parts Catalog (Mar. 1957) lists GM # 3716571 as the (-) cable for 55-57 Corvettes.

I sold my 1961 Corvette Parts Catalog years ago.

There is a NOS 2979805 cable currently on Ebay (not mine) for big $. The 2979805 cable may or may not be correct for a 1961 as parts in the parts catalogs are service parts and not necessarily the exact same as assembly line parts.

Dave

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/181281551188?lpid=82

[Richard M.]

Re: 1961 Battery Cables

I'd say that 2979805 is a service replacement for many.

The 1961 AIM shows terminal clamps with bolts
+ 3750025
- 3716571

The 1962 AIM shows Spring Ring terminals
+ 2979911
- 2981079

[William C.]

Re: 1961 Battery Cables

Thanks still searching for pictures

[Art B.]

Re: 1961 Battery Cables

I replaced what I think were the original battery cables on my '61 (built June 1961) many years ago. They had terminal clamps with bolts. I don't think GM put on spring ring terminals until the 1962 model year.

[William C.]

Re: 1961 Battery Cables

Sorry I confused everone here meant to say were they spring rings . mine are NOT. Here is a picture just pulled them out.

[William C.]

Re: 1961 Battery Cables

pictures of it now

[David L.]

Re: 1961 Battery Cables

I'd say that 2979805 is a service replacement for many.

The 1961 AIM shows terminal clamps with bolts
+ 3750025
- 3716571

The 1962 AIM shows Spring Ring terminals
+ 2979911
- 2981079

Apparently the 3750025 cable was also sold over the counter but was discontinued in June 1962 and replaced with GM # 2979805 according to Chevrolet Parts History.

Dave

[Edward J.]

Re: 1961 Battery Cables

Bill, How are you doing? I have not seen you for a while. I looked at your pic.s it appears like the braded cable surely appears to be original. The other appears to be a Delco replacement. As you found out, Some of the repro stuff is not quite as expected I have found this out all to often with my 63 and 72 cars. Are you planning on getting your car judged this year?

[William C.]

Re: 1961 Battery Cables

Bill, How are you doing? I have not seen you for a while. I looked at your pic.s it appears like the braded cable surely appears to be original. The other appears to be a Delco replacement. As you found out, Some of the repro stuff is not quite as expected I have found this out all to often with my 63 and 72 cars. Are you planning on getting your car judged this year?

Thakns . That's what I am working towards. Just did rear main seasl and pan gasket. Trying to get here all clenad up. pulling tranny next and doing the second gear syncro

[Edward J.]

Re: 1961 Battery Cables

Are you tackling the transmission yourself? If you need a hand let me know. I also have a supplier to work with for parts.

[William C.]

Re: 1961 Battery Cables

Are you tackling the transmission yourself? If you need a hand let me know. I also have a supplier to work with for parts.

I am, that would be great . Will let you know. Thank You

[Ian G.]

Re: 1961 Battery Cables

So is that to say the ones on the vendor sites are not actually correct (e.g. Paragon & Corvette Central)?
William, could you post another picture of the clamp end of the negative cable? Also what length is it?
Anyone have an original positive cable of which they can post pictures?

[James F.]

Re: 1961 Battery Cables

On the '61 negative cable, which starter bolt does it attached to?