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Oct 16, 2021 | 06:41 PM

VinniePG

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What is it?

I am doing some wiring cleanup and I came across this under the driver's side wheel well ( where the alarm horn is) It was loose and attached to frame. I have no idea what it is or what purpose it serves. Obviously, since it is not hooked up to anything, it is not functioning . That is if it does have any purpose. Can anyone tell me what it is and what i is supposed to do?
thanks, Vinnie

Oct 16, 2021 | 06:48 PM

MattoonVette

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It is the ground plate for the radio antenna. Goes under the body and the antenna housing passes through it.

Oct 16, 2021 | 08:41 PM

Tampa Jerry

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And the wire goes to ground. Jerry

Oct 16, 2021 | 09:03 PM

VinniePG

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Still a little lost, it was just hanging there . where do i attach it to ? radio is work fine

Oct 16, 2021 | 09:08 PM

MattoonVette

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Like Jerry stated, wire goes to a ground point on the frame.

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Oct 17, 2021 | 07:10 PM

Mooser

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On my 72 (ignore the power antenna) it's only held in place by the antenna itself, there are some rubber bumpers that keep it from rattling. Ground strap goes down to the frame to a bolt that goes in that hole just in front of the large opening in the frame there. Same bolt that grounds the rear wiring harness in my case