1965 grounding straps - Question - Help!

[Jerry DiTullio]

Hi,
Does anyone have a picture or a clear description of where the grounding strap goes that is near the sill plate or the rocker molding on the left side of the car?
Thanks

[Eugene B.]

Re: 1965 grounding straps - Question - Help!

Jerry,
I don't have a picture, but perhaps I can describe in words how it's installed.

The strap is approximately 5 inches long. One end has a ring terminal on it, while the other end has a clip type terminal. The clip end is fastened to the bird cage near the bottom where the metal makes a 90 degree bend. This will be almost directly under the body mounting bolt. I can't tell how it is attached. Perhaps it is spot welded, or just an interference fit. (No bolt is used).

The ring terminal end is secured to the frame/body mount bracket, through a hole that is threaded for a self-tapping style bolt. This is also pretty much under the body mounting bolt near the corner of the splash shield.

I hope that I've done an adequate job of explaining.

Good luck, with your '65.

Regards,
Gene

[Rob M.]

Re: 1965 grounding straps - Question - Help!

Here is a pic on my restored '65. I assume this is correct but can not confirm - maybe others can comment.

[Rob M.]

Re: 1965 grounding straps - Question - Help!

still troubles with pictures - here is the url

[Jerry DiTullio]

Re: 1965 grounding straps - Question - Help!

Thanks everyone for the information. Your comments and pictures helped much...

[Jerry DiTullio]

Re: 1965 grounding straps - Question - Help!

Rob,
I even found the original screw still in the metal...Everything worked fine. Thanks again.