Question on ground straps

[62_Conv_2-4s]

I know the ground strap kit was included in with the radio option. My question is was there any ground straps used when the radio was deleted? it would seem there must be some kind of ground needed between the engine and the body/frame assembly.

 

[Don Jacks]

I think there was,and know there should be,you can never have too many grounds.

 

[62_Conv_2-4s]

I think there was,and know there should be,you can never have too many grounds.

Thanks, yes I agree, But I am interested in, on what the factory installed for ground straps on a radio delete car?

 

[bobs409]

I couldn't find any on my 63 Impala that has no radio. I've added some since however.

 

[oldskydog]

Look in the assembly manual.

 

[blkss64]

My 64 Impala SS was a radio delete car. Only ground strap it had was the small braided copper one on the right front body mount bracket.

 

[427John]

In cases where things like instrument cluster lights and courtesy and dome lights ground to the body there needs to be at least 1 ground strap from the body to the chassis,if you've ever seen a car with dim cluster and dome lights its probably a poor ground,kind of like when you see a trailer going down the road with dim or intermittent lights.

 

[62_Conv_2-4s]

My 64 Impala SS was a radio delete car. Only ground strap it had was the small braided copper one on the right front body mount bracket.

Thanks, Your answer is just what I was looking for. I have a 62 impala ss radio delete car but I'm sure it is much the same. Thanks again!

 

[409gang]

Like Don said you can't have too many grounds, most electrical issues with old cars are from bad grounds!!!!!!!

 

[Ronniemac]

On my 58 Bel Air non radio car there were no ground straps attached anywhere when I removed the body from the frame. The battery negative cable to cylinder head was the only ground. According to the assembly manual there is a ground from the firewall to the valve cover screw, and from the frame to the firewall. I noted that the firewall already has the holes for the screws attaching points as does the frame.

 

[Don Jacks]

Put the ground straps in.You can never have too many grounds.

 

[Ronniemac]

I agree put the ground straps on! It will save you a lot headaches down the road and lots of weird issues that will run you down the rabbit hole trying to figure out a problem.