Double Male Electrical Connector – Clear Shrouded Simplify your wiring repairs and expansions with this Double Male Spade Connector. This specialized electrical component features two 1/4" (6.3mm) male spade terminals joined back-to-back within a short, clear protective housing. It is designed to bridge two female spade terminals together or to create a "pigtail" junction in tight spaces where a traditional bulky junction block won't fit. The clear housing allows for quick visual inspection of the connection and wire condition without needing to disassemble the terminal. Key Features: Clear Protective Shroud: The translucent, short-body housing provides insulation against shorts while allowing you to verify that the terminals are fully seated and free of corrosion. Double Male Design: Features a 1/4" (6.3mm) male spade on both ends, making it the perfect "bridge" for connecting two female harness leads together. Compact Footprint: The "short" housing design is ideal for use behind dashboards, inside headlight buckets, or within crowded engine bay wiring looms. Versatile Application: Commonly used to jump circuits, extend short wires, or provide a clean testing point within the electrical system. Specifications: Part Number: C-1696-S Type: Double Male (Back-to-Back) Terminal Size: 1/4" (6.3mm) Housing: Clear / Translucent Plastic Sold As: Individually Vehicle Application & Fitment While this is a universal electrical component, it is a period-correct replacement for the original clear-style connectors found in vintage Volkswagen and Porsche electrical systems: Vehicle Model Years VW Beetle 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 VW Bus (Type 2) 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 VW Karmann Ghia 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 VW Type 3 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 Tech Tip: These clear connectors were factory-standard on many early VWs for joining wires in the luggage compartment and behind the dash. If your original clear housings have turned yellow and brittle, replacing them with these new versions ensures a tight connection that won't vibrate loose and cause intermittent electrical issues.
