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dropped72shortbed · 03-28-2002, 08:46 PM

the clever previous owner has 3 different brand wires on my 72. some are 7mm some are 8mm? im assuming i should probably get a matching set of wires.

whats a good brand (not too expensive) of wires to get and what size wires? 8mm? the truck has HEI.

*Randy70C-10* · 03-28-2002, 09:03 PM

You can get a set of Accel wires for around $25. I use them on both of my rides.

704x4 · 03-28-2002, 09:11 PM

i always buy the universal kits because the costom fir kits always seem a bit too long

this way you can cut to length desired put ends on (they normally come with straight and 90deg boots)and take the chances out of grounding or crossfireing, it also cleans up the engine compartment a little for the same price

8mm accel wires will work fine

O'l Buck · 03-29-2002, 02:01 AM

i've got 8mm accel solid cores and they work fine, some people told me they would mess with my radio, but I've had no problems yet. I would definitely get matched wires, no matter what brand you go with.

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'72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84
ralleys and 31/10.5s

67 Cutlass convertible
330, 3spd stick

90 GMC Jimmy
350/auto
Chad Stephens
Orleans,NE

Huck · 03-29-2002, 07:53 AM

GEt a set for a 75 Vette. they fit best and you don't have to change lengths.

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72 Cheyenne, 350, 5spd, LWB, Super trim.
71 GMC JIMMY 4X4 --needs stuff-!

dropped72shortbed · 03-29-2002, 01:44 PM

does accel make a set for a 75 vette? if not who does and how much?

lukecp · 03-29-2002, 03:22 PM

I have a set of Accell Super Stock wires on my truck, and i like them alot. Get the cut-to-fit wires, it dosen't take too much longer to put them on, and you can route them any way you please. I dont know if Accell makes a set for a '75 Vette, give a auto parts store a call and they will know. The set for a 75 Vette will work on these trucks, only if they have HEI on them, because the Vette wires are designed to work with Ramshorn exhaust manifolds, and the HEI distributor. Good luck!

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Lucas

"Another proud owner of one of the coolest trucks ever built"

drop_shift@hotmail.com

My Daily-Driver: '72 Chevy LWB Custom/10. Rebuilt 350, 300 HP thanks to a few go-fast goodies. Ochre with a white top. Future plans include a frame off restoration, and maybe a blown 383.

Firearmfiend · 03-29-2002, 04:05 PM

got a set of those wires for a '75 vette and some of the damn wires are running by my master cylinder and my heater core!

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'70 C-10 Short/Fleet 350 (in the family since new)
'70 C-10 Long/Fleet 307 (the Death Machine because it seems like it'll kill you to drive in it)

busterwivell · 03-29-2002, 06:11 PM

I got mine at NAPA, told them 402 w/HEI in 8mm. No problem.

03-28-2002, 08:46 PM	#1
dropped72shortbed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 303	should i replace plug wires? the clever previous owner has 3 different brand wires on my 72. some are 7mm some are 8mm? im assuming i should probably get a matching set of wires. whats a good brand (not too expensive) of wires to get and what size wires? 8mm? the truck has HEI. __________________ Blake A. - Huntington Beach CA 72 c10 swb 5/5 drop, 350/350, partialy shaved, soon to be 5/7 on 20s.

03-28-2002, 09:11 PM	#3
704x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Greene, Iowa Posts: 150	i always buy the universal kits because the costom fir kits always seem a bit too long this way you can cut to length desired put ends on (they normally come with straight and 90deg boots)and take the chances out of grounding or crossfireing, it also cleans up the engine compartment a little for the same price 8mm accel wires will work fine __________________ 70 3/4 ton 4x4 FOR SALE Greene, IA

03-29-2002, 02:01 AM	#4
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	i've got 8mm accel solid cores and they work fine, some people told me they would mess with my radio, but I've had no problems yet. I would definitely get matched wires, no matter what brand you go with. ------------------ '72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84 ralleys and 31/10.5s 67 Cutlass convertible 330, 3spd stick 90 GMC Jimmy 350/auto Chad Stephens Orleans,NE __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

03-29-2002, 01:44 PM	#6
dropped72shortbed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 303	does accel make a set for a 75 vette? if not who does and how much? __________________ Blake A. - Huntington Beach CA 72 c10 swb 5/5 drop, 350/350, partialy shaved, soon to be 5/7 on 20s.

03-29-2002, 03:22 PM	#7
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I have a set of Accell Super Stock wires on my truck, and i like them alot. Get the cut-to-fit wires, it dosen't take too much longer to put them on, and you can route them any way you please. I dont know if Accell makes a set for a '75 Vette, give a auto parts store a call and they will know. The set for a 75 Vette will work on these trucks, only if they have HEI on them, because the Vette wires are designed to work with Ramshorn exhaust manifolds, and the HEI distributor. Good luck! ------------------ Lucas "Another proud owner of one of the coolest trucks ever built" drop_shift@hotmail.com My Daily-Driver: '72 Chevy LWB Custom/10. Rebuilt 350, 300 HP thanks to a few go-fast goodies. Ochre with a white top. Future plans include a frame off restoration, and maybe a blown 383. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

03-28-2002, 09:03 PM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	You can get a set of Accel wires for around $25. I use them on both of my rides.

03-29-2002, 07:53 AM	#5
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	GEt a set for a 75 Vette. they fit best and you don't have to change lengths. ------------------ 72 Cheyenne, 350, 5spd, LWB, Super trim. 71 GMC JIMMY 4X4 --needs stuff-!

03-29-2002, 04:05 PM	#8
Firearmfiend Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: San Rafael, CA, USA Posts: 157	got a set of those wires for a '75 vette and some of the damn wires are running by my master cylinder and my heater core! ------------------ '70 C-10 Short/Fleet 350 (in the family since new) '70 C-10 Long/Fleet 307 (the Death Machine because it seems like it'll kill you to drive in it) __________________ '70 C-10 Short/Fleet 350 In the family since new and more than 300K on the odometer!

03-29-2002, 06:11 PM	#9
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I got mine at NAPA, told them 402 w/HEI in 8mm. No problem. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com



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