Battery cables for Willys and Kaiser Jeeps.

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Hopefully you’ve found this page because you are looking for battery cables for a Willy’s, Kaiser Jeep or military MB or M38 Jeeps.

I own a 1948 Willy’s CJ-2A. The need for good cables for my CJ is what prompted me to start this business. So it seemed appropriate to offer cables for Willy’s vehicles even if I don't sell many.

The stock cables were all 1 gauge black only. We offer cables in 1 gauge black for the purist wanting to closely match the stock cables for restoration. We still use the cast copper ends and heat shrink the ends so our cables are still better than the cast lead “stock replacement” cables sold at some Jeep specialty sites.

For the owner more concerned with performance that stock looks, we offer cables one size larger in 1/0 gauge, either red or black. Since the only difference is a little copper (labor to build them is the same) the cost for the larger cables is very minimal – only about $2 per cable.

Please double check measurements before ordering.

These cables should fit the following: 41-45 MB, 41-45 GPW, 46-49 CJ-2A, 49-53 CJ-3A, 53-64 CJ-3B, 55-66 CJ-5, 50-52 M38, 52-66 M38A1, 46-64 Truck, 46-64 Station Wagon and 48-51 Jeepster.

Description	OEM style	Improved performance with OEM look	Improved performance, modern look and other options
16 inch battery negative to engine ground.	1 gauge black $22.40	1/0 ga black $24.30	2 gauge braided (for 41-45 MB & GPW) $12.90
27 inch battery positive to solenoid (or start switch on 41-49)	1 ga black $26.50	1/0 ga black $28.50	1/0 ga red $28.50
8 inch engine ground to chassis ground (originally braided tinned copper)	4 ga braided $6.50	2 ga black $15.86	1/0 ga black $19.00
18 inch solenoid to starter	1 ga black $20.00	1/0 ga black $22.03	1/0 ga red $22.03
hood to body	not available at this time	not available at this time	not available at this time

NEW:
10 inch black interconnect cables - These cables have a positive terminal on one end (with red heat shrink) and negative terminal on the other (with black heat shrink). Use to connect two 12V batteries in series for 24V Military vehicles.
Prices do not include shipping and sales tax (AZ sales only). Plan on about $10 - 12 for USPS priority mail.

Don't see the cable you wanted here? I'd be happy to build a custom cable to your specifications. Go to the Custom Orders page for more information.

Revised: 11/23/12.