There was a braided copper ground strap that ran from the bolt in the cross member, to the exhaust clamp.
1968 What's missing? (Round 2)
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1968 What's missing? (Round 2)
While hanging my new exhaust I found two bolts on the front of the frame crossmember that the exhaust passes through. Each bolt is to the outside of the exhaust, one on the passenger side and one on the driver side. Kind of looks to me like an electrical connection, or some type of safety wire like is used on the seatbelts. I looked in the AIM but couldn't find anything. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Rick L.
1968 #329
Thanks,
Rick L.
1968 #329
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Hi OS,
I believe that 68-70 cars with a factory option radio had the 2 ground straps at the tailpipe clamps. They also had a single strap from the underbody re-inforcement to the frame located at about the position of the driver's left foot. 70-72 cars didn't use them.
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I believe that 68-70 cars with a factory option radio had the 2 ground straps at the tailpipe clamps. They also had a single strap from the underbody re-inforcement to the frame located at about the position of the driver's left foot. 70-72 cars didn't use them.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Feb 19, 2010 at 03:45 PM.
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Hi OS,
I believe that 68-70 cars with a factory option radio had the 2 ground straps at the tailpipe clamps. They also had a single strap from the underbody re-inforcement to the frame located at about the position of the driver's left foot. 70-72 cars didn't use them.
Regards,
Alan
I believe that 68-70 cars with a factory option radio had the 2 ground straps at the tailpipe clamps. They also had a single strap from the underbody re-inforcement to the frame located at about the position of the driver's left foot. 70-72 cars didn't use them.
Regards,
Alan
