C2 Plug Wires -- Orig vs. Repo Dates

[Wayne M.]

I notice the repop catalogs only offer 1st and 3rd quarters of each year. In my junkyard travels, I picked up a set from a '64 Oldsmobile "88" Hearse/Family cortege limousine w/low miles. It had Packard Radio TVRS LR 4-Q-63 as well as 3-Q-63. One would expect that original wires were produced with date of all 4 quarters. Are the repop suppliers just saving inventory by offering only 2 quarters ?

Other interesting tidbit is the distributor had a D-310 short tower "fuelie" cap, with Delco Remy Pat Pending (no R). The wires had the 90 degree boots at the cap end, but were too short for a Corvette.

[Craig S.]

Re: C2 Plug Wires -- Orig vs. Repo Dates

Wayne - I have heard the repop guys only supply the two quarters since it meets the NCRS 6 month rule....

[William C.]

Re: C2 Plug Wires -- Orig vs. Repo Dates

That is correct, done for cost savings, my former employer used all four quarters.. The D-310 cap was indeed used in some Oldsmobile applications

[Mike E.]

Re: C2 Plug Wires -- Orig vs. Repo Dates

My 30,000 mile 71 LT-1 still has both 1Q71 and 2Q71 wires from the factory on it. For what it's worth.