Side Post Battery Master Disconnect Switch
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Racer
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Side Post Battery Master Disconnect Switch
Doing so much work on the interior of the car it's time for a side mount battery quick disconnect. I have not found one that will fit in the 81. What are you using and where can I buy it?
Instructor
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My 80 had a cool one mounted on the battery post looked like the big round one on a race car.. it had an on / off switch done buy the previous owner.. I sold the car Tuesday but i'll try to find a picture on the net and post.. worked great!. look professional
Safety Car
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From: Lakeland Florida
I created my own with one of the round black units that has a plastic key for the on / off switch. To make it fit I bought a short battery cable, extra lugs and cut the cable about 6 inches, spliced a new lug on it, and then bolted it to the unit. The other side was then spliced, lugged and bolted in place.
I now have an easy way to disconnect my battery in case of an emergency, or remove all power for longer term storage.
kdf
I now have an easy way to disconnect my battery in case of an emergency, or remove all power for longer term storage.
kdf
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Instructor
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From: Oregon
I'm looking for one, too, for my '70. Napa has nothing that will work--crappy selection of stuff. Same for Schuck's. I was wondering if one of the Corvette supply places would have something.
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Sounds like your NAPA folks arent willing to go the extra mile. Here is a good one that NAPA sells.
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...118_0282529018
Should be no more than $15.
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...118_0282529018
Should be no more than $15.
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Racer
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Sounds like your NAPA folks arent willing to go the extra mile. Here is a good one that NAPA sells.
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...118_0282529018
Should be no more than $15.
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...118_0282529018
Should be no more than $15.
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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.
Melting Slicks
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Melting Slicks
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From: Lehigh county Pennsylvania
Bought one like this from a vendor at Corvettes at Carlisle a few years ago for $10. He had a cardboard box with hundreds of them. It's everything I expected. Most every CF supporting vendor carries a similar item.
Last edited by 69 Chevy; Nov 25, 2011 at 09:12 AM.
Racer
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From: Myrtle Beach South Carolina
$3.00 each at our annual swap meet here in Myrtle Beach last Spring.
Melting Slicks
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From: Lehigh county Pennsylvania
For $3 did yours come with instructions that it was made on the same equipment that processed tree nuts and eggs? That you shouldn't swallow it unless advised by your doctor? Or feed it to your pet? That it is NOT dishwasher safe?
I thought not. You got the stripped down model for the low, low price of 3 bucks.
I thought not. You got the stripped down model for the low, low price of 3 bucks.
Racer
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From: Myrtle Beach South Carolina
For $3 did yours come with instructions that it was made on the same equipment that processed tree nuts and eggs? That you shouldn't swallow it unless advised by your doctor? Or feed it to your pet? That it is NOT dishwasher safe?
I thought not. You got the stripped down model for the low, low price of 3 bucks.
I thought not. You got the stripped down model for the low, low price of 3 bucks.
Oops - you are correct!
Melting Slicks
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From: Doha
St. Jude Donor '08
I once bought the cheap ones and it gave me all sorts of problems, its sometimes lose the contact and the car wont start. I bought the real ones from Amazon.com, can't remember the brand name but its VERY similar to the chinese ones except that it has the US flag on the center of the ****.
