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Old Jan 23, 2024 | 10:19 AM
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Is the main ground wire for all the tail lights above the spare tire carrier?
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It was on my 79
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On my early 77 it's above the drivers side tail pipe.
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On my 72 it was over on the drivers side of the frame, just under the vapour line clamp in this picture



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