[Old Henry]

I appreciate all of the ideas. I investigated and considered them all. I may well should have pursued one or more of them but I'm afraid I took the easier route and ordered the C&G wires again since they are the stock brown color and already made up and cut to fit, and, probably most importantly, will be here in two days for my road trip next week. And, the guy at C&G said he'd never heard of a set failing and will talk to the manufacturer to see if I can get any warranty coverage for them.

Thanks again for all responses. I really appreciate it.