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Old Sep 13, 2023 | 06:35 PM
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I have a 1966 Convertible 327/300 without side pipes. As I have gone through the car I have noticed several broken ground straps. According to Corvette Central, my car needs 6 ground straps. Does anyone know where they all go? Is there a page in the AIM that shows this and I'm missing it?

- One to the Antenna (that's the easy one)
- One to the engine shroud (I'm pretty sure)
- One/two to the exhaust hangar(s)?
- One/two to the bird cage by the rocker?

Thanks in advance for any description or pictures you might be able to send my way.


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Section U69 in your AIM.

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Originally Posted by leif.anderson93
Section U69 in your AIM.
OK, this is super helpful. I have found it in my AIM. Thanks.

A couple of follow up questions:
Can you confirm that when the AIM says LH, that they mean Driver's Side?
Does someone have a picture of how strap #5 connects? This is the one that mounts at body mount #1.
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Originally Posted by AdrianTW
OK, this is super helpful. I have found it in my AIM. Thanks.

A couple of follow up questions:
Can you confirm that when the AIM says LH, that they mean Driver's Side? Yes
Does someone have a picture of how strap #5 connects? This is the one that mounts at body mount #1.
Yes, LH means Driver's side.
Picture courtesy of John Hinckley (RIP)
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Here are some illustrations from Paragon and Lectric Limited. Also, attachment of the antenna ground (power antenna in this case) strap to the frame.




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