Ground Wires. Where ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72MARIO · 04-28-2005, 07:55 AM

It's been 4 year I cant remember where the ground wires go. I think one went on the pass side cab mount dont remember any where else.

Thanks for the help.

68 50th · 04-28-2005, 11:29 AM

Here is some pictures of a very low miles 72 truck that appered to be very stock and unrestored. It´s not my truck.
There was a ground wire on the passenger side only.
Sorry, can´t help you with the rest of the ground wires.

68 50th · 04-28-2005, 11:30 AM

Drivers side

72MARIO · 04-28-2005, 12:56 PM

Cool Thanks.

That's one. Anyone know if there should be more ?

Sillyoldman · 04-28-2005, 01:29 PM

I have one from the exhaust manifold to the firewall.

demi · 04-28-2005, 01:55 PM

2 - valve cover to firewall straps
1 - passenger inner fender to frame strap
1 - frame to passenger side front cab mount strap
1 - frame to rear passenger bed cross sill strap

demi

JimKshortstep4x4 · 04-28-2005, 08:20 PM

Demi,

Do you know which cross sill and which side of the truck the ground wire is on?

Jim

demi · 04-28-2005, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimKshortstep4x4

Demi,

Do you know which cross sill and which side of the truck the ground wire is on?

Jim

Jim,

From the frame to the 2nd from the rear bed cross-sill on the passenger side. This is from GMC Pauls.

Demi

JimKshortstep4x4 · 04-29-2005, 07:39 AM

Demi,

Thanks!

Jim

A few 72's · 04-29-2005, 09:12 AM

Pic's took at night so not the best but should help you locate
2 - valve cover to firewall straps
1 - passenger inner fender to frame strap

farside847 · 04-29-2005, 11:21 AM

can you buy these straps at a local shop?

OhioDan · 04-29-2005, 11:26 AM

Bought mine from NAPA. Only a couple dollars each, and you can get different lengths.

Slammed67 · 04-29-2005, 11:53 AM

Since you aren't doing a "correct" restoration, you don't necessarily have to put the ground straps in the original locations. Just make sure you have grounds that connect the body, engine, frame, and battery. The engine and body are isolated from the frame (rubber body mounts, rubber engine mounts, etc) so ground straps are a must. I have one going from the engine to the frame and one going from the frame to the underside of the cab. Might also be a good idea to put one from the bed to the frame. The bed sits directly on the frame and therefore shold be grounded, but paint (and future dirt and rust) could prevent a good ground.

67ChevyC10Stepside · 04-29-2005, 12:01 PM

for the cab one im using this...was 4.50 at hovis....

purple gas · 04-29-2005, 10:02 PM

I second what slammed said. I got ground staps all over my truck. Some electrical stuff was actin "funny" when I put the truck together. So, I made sure everyting was grounded to the frame and shazamm, no more electric gremlins. It ain't factory, but everything works.

72MARIO · 04-30-2005, 05:50 PM

Thanks Guy's

I Got new ground straps like C10stepside showed.

I put one from the frame to the cab and another from the bed member to the frame. I mounted my battery to frame behind the cab. Then I grounded the battery to the frame then grounded the motor to the frame.

Mario

04-28-2005, 07:55 AM	#1
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Ground Wires. Where ? It's been 4 year I cant remember where the ground wires go. I think one went on the pass side cab mount dont remember any where else. Thanks for the help. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

04-28-2005, 11:29 AM	#2
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Here is some pictures of a very low miles 72 truck that appered to be very stock and unrestored. It´s not my truck. There was a ground wire on the passenger side only. Sorry, can´t help you with the rest of the ground wires. Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

04-28-2005, 11:30 AM	#3
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Drivers side Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

04-28-2005, 12:56 PM	#4
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Cool Thanks. That's one. Anyone know if there should be more ? __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

04-29-2005, 09:12 AM	#10
A few 72's Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 703	Pic's took at night so not the best but should help you locate 2 - valve cover to firewall straps 1 - passenger inner fender to frame strap Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 SWB 350 / T400 1972 SWB GMC 350/T350 1972 Cheyenne 20 super "long horn". 402BB / T400 1972 Suburban C10 Deluxe 350 / T350 and a few more.. http://www.myspace.com/afew72s

04-28-2005, 01:29 PM	#5
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	I have one from the exhaust manifold to the firewall.

04-28-2005, 01:55 PM	#6
demi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 305	2 - valve cover to firewall straps 1 - passenger inner fender to frame strap 1 - frame to passenger side front cab mount strap 1 - frame to rear passenger bed cross sill strap demi

04-28-2005, 08:20 PM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Demi, Do you know which cross sill and which side of the truck the ground wire is on? Jim

04-29-2005, 07:39 AM	#9
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Demi, Thanks! Jim

04-29-2005, 11:21 AM	#11
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	can you buy these straps at a local shop? __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

04-29-2005, 11:26 AM	#12
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Bought mine from NAPA. Only a couple dollars each, and you can get different lengths. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

04-29-2005, 11:53 AM	#13
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Since you aren't doing a "correct" restoration, you don't necessarily have to put the ground straps in the original locations. Just make sure you have grounds that connect the body, engine, frame, and battery. The engine and body are isolated from the frame (rubber body mounts, rubber engine mounts, etc) so ground straps are a must. I have one going from the engine to the frame and one going from the frame to the underside of the cab. Might also be a good idea to put one from the bed to the frame. The bed sits directly on the frame and therefore shold be grounded, but paint (and future dirt and rust) could prevent a good ground. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

04-29-2005, 12:01 PM	#14
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	for the cab one im using this...was 4.50 at hovis.... Attached Images __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

04-29-2005, 10:02 PM	#15
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	I second what slammed said. I got ground staps all over my truck. Some electrical stuff was actin "funny" when I put the truck together. So, I made sure everyting was grounded to the frame and shazamm, no more electric gremlins. It ain't factory, but everything works. __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

04-30-2005, 05:50 PM	#16
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Thanks Guy's I Got new ground straps like C10stepside showed. I put one from the frame to the cab and another from the bed member to the frame. I mounted my battery to frame behind the cab. Then I grounded the battery to the frame then grounded the motor to the frame. Mario __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD Last edited by 72MARIO; 04-30-2005 at 05:51 PM.



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