The correct NAPA part number for TYPE 56 male and female connectors - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ddsmith · 08-14-2003, 08:50 PM

I figured I would post this as a new thread because I'm sure that more people would be interested than just the ones looking at the HEI hookup thread. In an effort to make your truck look clean I suggest that wires that need to pass through the firewall be routed via the bulkhead connector. There is typically plenty of room on the block to add additional pass through wires. You will need to purchase TYPE 56 connectors from somewhere. I found mine at NAPA. The part numbers are 725145 and 725147. I don't remember which is female and which is male but you'll need equal numbers of each type if doing the bulkhead connector pass through thing. These connectors are also used in a majority of all of the connectors in the truck. Each has a tab that snaps out and holds the connector in the plastic part of the connectors. Everyone should have spares laying around for when you need them. The cost was .49 and .29 cents a piece. You won't regret having spares around. NAPA is never open when I really need to get the connectors. Forget AutoZone and Advanced Auto, I had no luck finding them there. At NAPA they had to let me look through their book to show them what I wanted. They had them in stock but not out for display.

Gordo · 08-14-2003, 09:43 PM

Thanks ddsmith, I'm going to write those numbers down for future reference!

70 CST 4X4 · 08-14-2003, 10:30 PM

Very good info. Thanks for sharing!!! Going to have to write that down in a safe place.

70 CST 4X4

Locutus · 08-14-2003, 11:00 PM

Do you have a pictures of these connectors. My local NAPA is run by rednecks who think everything is a doohicky or a thingimajig. So I need a picture ot the doohicky and the thingimajig to show them what they look like as I have alot of connections that I need to route thru the firewall.

Mike

ddsmith · 08-15-2003, 12:38 AM

Here you go!

Locutus · 08-15-2003, 12:41 AM

Thank you that is most helpful. Now I can teach the rednecks

Mike

TERRYP · 08-15-2003, 03:48 AM

They are called Packard 56 connectirs. I usually can get them in bulk at interstate battery distributors. Mail order from waytex wire. That way the cost is about 8 cents apiece. Napa usually only carries the males for 10-12 guage wire, almost impossible to crimp in my Ideal brand crimper/

08-14-2003, 08:50 PM	#1
ddsmith Glowing since 1978 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lusby,MD,USA Posts: 532	The correct NAPA part number for TYPE 56 male and female connectors I figured I would post this as a new thread because I'm sure that more people would be interested than just the ones looking at the HEI hookup thread. In an effort to make your truck look clean I suggest that wires that need to pass through the firewall be routed via the bulkhead connector. There is typically plenty of room on the block to add additional pass through wires. You will need to purchase TYPE 56 connectors from somewhere. I found mine at NAPA. The part numbers are 725145 and 725147. I don't remember which is female and which is male but you'll need equal numbers of each type if doing the bulkhead connector pass through thing. These connectors are also used in a majority of all of the connectors in the truck. Each has a tab that snaps out and holds the connector in the plastic part of the connectors. Everyone should have spares laying around for when you need them. The cost was .49 and .29 cents a piece. You won't regret having spares around. NAPA is never open when I really need to get the connectors. Forget AutoZone and Advanced Auto, I had no luck finding them there. At NAPA they had to let me look through their book to show them what I wanted. They had them in stock but not out for display. __________________ 66 Chevy C30 Stakebody Dump, PS,PB, 327cu in 71 Corvette Coupe 454 4 speed 69 Chevy C20 Custom Camper

08-14-2003, 09:43 PM	#2
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Thanks ddsmith, I'm going to write those numbers down for future reference! __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

08-14-2003, 10:30 PM	#3
70 CST 4X4 Have A Nice Day! Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 356	Very good info. Thanks for sharing!!! Going to have to write that down in a safe place. 70 CST 4X4 __________________ 1970 CST K10 350/350/205 Short Bed - Fleetside Tach-Tilt-A/C-Tow Hooks Front & Rear Disc Brakes Front & Rear Posi 3.73 Gears 30 Gallon Stainless Fuel Tank SOLD 01/18 !!!!! 2007 2500 HD Classic Crew Cab LT2 4X4 Duramax LBZ

08-15-2003, 12:38 AM	#5
ddsmith Glowing since 1978 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lusby,MD,USA Posts: 532	Here you go! __________________ 66 Chevy C30 Stakebody Dump, PS,PB, 327cu in 71 Corvette Coupe 454 4 speed 69 Chevy C20 Custom Camper

08-15-2003, 03:48 AM	#7
TERRYP GYRO GEARLOOSE Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nevada City, CAEverett, WA Posts: 361	They are called Packard 56 connectirs. I usually can get them in bulk at interstate battery distributors. Mail order from waytex wire. That way the cost is about 8 cents apiece. Napa usually only carries the males for 10-12 guage wire, almost impossible to crimp in my Ideal brand crimper/ __________________ Nevada City, CA Everett, Washington 57 3/4 rat, 235, 3spd 66 C-10 Panel, SWB. 350 from '68, 200R4 tranny, 3.07 rear ratio, restoring 68 C10 LWB 350 4spd, 4.56 rear dump runner 82 Camaro, 305, THM-200-R4 84 Monte Carlo 305 TH350, land tuna 85 Tercel SW, snow runner DISGRACED OUTLAW MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB

08-14-2003, 11:00 PM	#4
Locutus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 250	Do you have a pictures of these connectors. My local NAPA is run by rednecks who think everything is a doohicky or a thingimajig. So I need a picture ot the doohicky and the thingimajig to show them what they look like as I have alot of connections that I need to route thru the firewall. Mike

08-15-2003, 12:41 AM	#6
Locutus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 250	Thank you that is most helpful. Now I can teach the rednecks Mike



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