looking for head light terminal's 3/8" not 7/16" What are they called?

[HWYCRZR]

I added relay's to my head lights, which require some splicing into my original plugs. I am looking for the style or name of the original terminals. ( Fit H4 yes I have searched that). I bought some off e-bay that were advertised as 3/8' locking terminals. They even showed a picture on a ruler. Problem is they were offset (which I missed) and were actually 7/16 wide.
Does anyone actually have a source or a name for the proper head light terminal plugs? I guess the modern version of which they call 3/8 are a poor metric conversion.
I can find them with new plugs, but only interested in the terminals.
For '68 Polara

Thanks

Original 3/8"

Advertized 3/8" actually 7/16" which will not fit the socktes

 

[3C's & a D?]

Spade clip? Also the new one doesn't have the latch, if it's being inserted into a plastic shield.

 

[Big_John]

Packard 56 connectors. 5/16 wide.

The male side of the terminal determines the width of the terminal.

 

[HWYCRZR]

The new one does have a lock.
Which I need to insert into the plug.

Original on top

 

[HWYCRZR]

Packard 56 connectors. 5/16 wide.

The male side of the terminal determines the width of the terminal.

Thanks @Big_John , that is likely my problem. I only measured the side I needed.
Thank you I will search for that size now. ( I should have asked first, but I probably feared the wrath of Stubbs)

 

[1970cat]

lots to look at here
Delphi/Packard Terminals and Connectors - Terminal Supply Company

 

[HWYCRZR]

lots to look at here
Delphi/Packard Terminals and Connectors - Terminal Supply Company

Um ya... it Says I need to order 1500. Maybe I need to start making headlight relay kits.
Thanks though.. It seems these are a little tougher to find

 

[Big_John]

Amazon has them.

 

[Big_John]

25 pack Delphi Packard 2965867 GM 56 Series Female Terminal 16-14 Ga | eBay

 

[HWYCRZR]

Thanks, I just found that site and ordered. Thanks again

 

[HWYCRZR]

@dart4forte , Wrong ones on that E-bay site? or a slip of the fingers for the disagree?
Thanks I hope I don't get another 25 wrong ones.

 

[dart4forte]

@dart4forte , Wrong ones on that E-bay site? or a slip of the fingers for the disagree?
Thanks I hope I don't get another 25 wrong ones.

must of been a slip

 

[HWYCRZR]

Those damn buttons are too close together. And always in the way when scrolling.

 

[HWYCRZR]

Well finally after 19 days I finally got the right female terminals. I learned a lot about terminals and now have about 25 - 3/8 terminals. Too big. And then I ordered off the link above, 1/4” too small. The Packard 56 are the style used for most of the terminals in the car but are 1/4”. Packard 56 =1/4”.
Sooo. I found some Packard 59 female terminals. Packard 59 = 5/16”. Perfect.
So if you are replacing head light sockets the Packard 59 are the ones needed. You can get them in two different wire sizes. 14-18 gauge or 10-12 gauge which are also used for dual wires for each plug which most 4 light headlight systems do. At least in ‘68.

I got them installed tonight. Lights are about twice as bright with the relays.

 

[Big_John]

Oh crap... I said 56...

I'm sorry, I meant 59.... I know better.

I even linked them in this thread. Headlight Relays with Hidden Headlights


I sincerely apologize.

 

[HWYCRZR]

No problem. The Packard 59’s are not as abundant as the 56’s.

Now back to figuring out my fuel gauge and sending unit.

 

[Fury Man Van]

I believe that you can get the connectors at classic industry