1941 spark plug wires

[VooDoo]

just wondering where I can get a set of spark plug wires for a 1941 61 series. Doesn't have to be time period exact just looking to get this thing going for now. Didn't know if Pepboys or NAPA might have something that would work. Any thoughts? I'm still learning about these cars so forgive the ignorance.

[Cadillac1955]

Please, try

www.gsparkplug.com/shop/catalogsearch/result/?q=7mm+lead+cable

A great company located in United Kingdom.

[Steve Passmore]

I would not have thought it necessary to go to another country for spark plug wires, I bet the wire and fittings are available from any NAPA store.

[Cadillac1955]

www.riwire.com have cloth covered spark plug wires on roll.... ( period exact )
Call them and ask for Kara...
Located on Rhode Island, United States... 

[kkarrer]

Most of what I've seen on 41's (including on the winning cars at GN) is the black, lacquered type wire with the uncovered metal ends where they attach to the spark plug.  I think my last set came from McVey's, but they are available from other sources.  I've included a picture here.  I've seen the cloth/braided type coverings, but I think those were used more in earlier cars.  Hopefully your wire holders (attached to the upper aspect on either side of the exhaust manifold at the cross-over) are in good shape.  If not, you'll want to get a set of those or your new wires won't last long.
Ken Karrer 1941 6227D coupe

[Cadillac1955]

Most of what I've seen on 41's (including on the winning cars at GN) is the black, lacquered type wire with the uncovered metal ends where they attach to the spark plug.  I think my last set came from McVey's, but they are available from other sources.  I've included a picture here.  I've seen the cloth/braided type coverings, but I think those were used more in earlier cars.  Hopefully your wire holders (attached to the upper aspect on either side of the exhaust manifold at the cross-over) are in good shape.  If not, you'll want to get a set of those or your new wires won't last long.
Ken Karrer 1941 6227D coupe

Hi,

www.riwire.com (Rhode Island Wiring Service" have the lacquered type wire...
They sent me a sample last month... Very nice wire. (7mm)

[VooDoo]

Thanks for the help. I'll make some calls today