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Old 08-13-2013, 06:17 PM   #1
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When I rebuilt the '48 Mercury engine in my dad's '32 he had blue see thru spark plug wires on it. I have seen red ones for sale but as of yet have not see the blue. Does anyone know where I can find the blue ones ?

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Old 08-14-2013, 07:48 AM   #2
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OOOOh, I would like those too - I was planning to replace my wires this weekend.
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Old 08-14-2013, 07:03 PM   #3
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Never seen anything like see though plug wires.. Wonder if there is a YouTube vid??
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Old 08-14-2013, 07:25 PM   #4
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http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Red-7m...0-Ft,5117.html

Transparent would be a better description.
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Old 08-15-2013, 04:56 AM   #5
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red is available seen natural clear ones back in the day,would love to have green clear myself
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Old 08-15-2013, 05:58 AM   #6
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I wonder if you could take the clear ones and dye them??

I used to die plastic parts on radio controlled cars. Just normal RIT dye.
You'd probably have to keep the ends out of the water but if you did the whole roll at once it wouldn't be a big problem to lose a little bit.
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Old 08-15-2013, 07:18 AM   #7
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Word of advice - These transparent/solid core wires should be used for points only ignitions. Solid core wires mess up electronic ignitions.
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Old 08-15-2013, 12:19 PM   #8
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I should of never let the old ones get away from me. I'm sure I could of found someone to rework them for me. Oh well.
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Old 08-15-2013, 01:23 PM   #9
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...there you go...another good idea for some one; create clear see thru wires in different colors; you could probally sell a bunch!
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Old 08-16-2013, 08:41 AM   #10
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right you are !
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Old 08-16-2013, 09:20 AM   #11
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I have seen them on several motorcycles but never a car.
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Old 08-16-2013, 09:40 AM   #12
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I have seen them on several motorcycles but never a car.
So there is a source of bulk wire I bet!?
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Old 08-16-2013, 12:42 PM   #13
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Ive been trying to find a source but cant. Found out that also makes spark "wires" using neon tubes to transfer the electricity so they actually light up and glow when running.
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Old 08-16-2013, 02:28 PM   #14
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How about these?

http://www.sevensinschoppers.com/category_s/162.htm
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Old 08-16-2013, 05:10 PM   #15
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hbwoody,Now that is a very good first post. That will have answered the original posters question.
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2 - 21" pieces @ $45.00 x 4 = $180.00 WOW!
Not sure 21" is long enough for the driver side.
It's a start.
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Old 08-16-2013, 09:13 PM   #17
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What'sa matter black?

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Old 08-17-2013, 09:31 AM   #18
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Thanks hbwoody !
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