Where can I buy the under dash ground piece? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Nick_R_23 · 01-02-2021, 05:55 AM

I'm looking for the under dash ground buss bar piece that mounts near the parking brake pedal behind the gauge cluster. I thought I remembered seeing them at one of the parts sites, but it was difficult to find then and impossible for me to find now. Does anyone know where I can get these new?

**Corts60** · 01-02-2021, 10:28 AM

Here is a ground bus I use on boats all the time. Very nice and clean. Just attach a larger gauge main ground to the big stud and then you have all of those screws to attach whatever grounds you want. Just ensure the main ground wire is large enough to handle the return current of all the equipment you ground to this.
https://www.westmarinepro.com/buy/bl...1?recordNum=18

**kwmech** · 01-02-2021, 11:50 AM

I've been looking for that piece for months myself. Even went down to my local GM dealer and poured through their books. Nothing found. They told me it is probably part of a harness is the reason why it is not coming up by itself. My next step is to visit the wrecking yards

Big Blue · 01-02-2021, 01:04 PM

I think I might have one, send me your mailing address and I'll send it to you. John

Dead Parrot · 01-02-2021, 01:14 PM

I have seen them in very picked over hulks in the local Pull-a-Part. Possible something like this is on GM cars from the same era.

44SAA · 01-02-2021, 02:44 PM

Slightly embarrassed to ask- but what function does this serve? Is it simply a clean way to ground multiple wires? Thank you

**kwmech** · 01-03-2021, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 44SAA

Slightly embarrassed to ask- but what function does this serve? Is it simply a clean way to ground multiple wires? Thank you

That and convenience when you are searching for where the ground 'may be'. Knowing where all the grounds are located saves time if having to diagnos

Axle · 01-10-2021, 02:36 PM

You can also find them under the dash of 80's early 90s fords, if you come across a crown vic or grand marquis with the instrument cluster removed and the trim out of the way, it is to the right of the steering column up a bit, harder to get to than the trucks if everything is there, but an alternative if oppertunity presents itself when looking for a donor vehicle.

01-02-2021, 05:55 AM	#1
Nick_R_23 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Willow, Alaska Posts: 881	Where can I buy the under dash ground piece? I'm looking for the under dash ground buss bar piece that mounts near the parking brake pedal behind the gauge cluster. I thought I remembered seeing them at one of the parts sites, but it was difficult to find then and impossible for me to find now. Does anyone know where I can get these new?

01-02-2021, 10:28 AM	#2
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Where can I buy the under dash ground piece? Here is a ground bus I use on boats all the time. Very nice and clean. Just attach a larger gauge main ground to the big stud and then you have all of those screws to attach whatever grounds you want. Just ensure the main ground wire is large enough to handle the return current of all the equipment you ground to this. https://www.westmarinepro.com/buy/bl...1?recordNum=18 __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

01-02-2021, 11:50 AM	#3
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,630	Re: Where can I buy the under dash ground piece? I've been looking for that piece for months myself. Even went down to my local GM dealer and poured through their books. Nothing found. They told me it is probably part of a harness is the reason why it is not coming up by itself. My next step is to visit the wrecking yards

01-02-2021, 01:04 PM	#4
Big Blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northeast--Bethlehem, Pennslyvania Posts: 642	Re: Where can I buy the under dash ground piece? I think I might have one, send me your mailing address and I'll send it to you. John __________________ Big Blue ( John ) 79 Chevy Pick up.....My Dailey STILL Working on a frame up: 1987 Truck body on a 78 Blazer frame. Need cab blasted to start project. Got the cab BLASTED, Now Prep and Paint. Started to lay SOME BONDO and primer. Done, Ordering paint. Got paint, Stuff painted,Cab,Fenders, Hood more later. 9/7/2015 Got the clear coat on,now time to take one off. Started to put things back (What a nightmare) like the heating and AC stuff,inside wire harness, outside AC unit and booster, still more. May 2016, still working on the inside. Got duck work in,heating and AC. Radio (stock) in dash with after market in console later, Speaker are hooked up, Steering column is in. Getting ready to drop the cab onto the frame, Working on engine now since I have the room. Well here it is 2018, got the engine in and it runs, now I need to get the exhaust system in so I can adjust the lifters, to loud right now. Got the exhaust on now I am waiting for the break parts to come in.

01-02-2021, 01:14 PM	#5
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,611	Re: Where can I buy the under dash ground piece? I have seen them in very picked over hulks in the local Pull-a-Part. Possible something like this is on GM cars from the same era.

01-02-2021, 02:44 PM	#6
44SAA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 111	Re: Where can I buy the under dash ground piece? Slightly embarrassed to ask- but what function does this serve? Is it simply a clean way to ground multiple wires? Thank you

01-10-2021, 02:36 PM	#8
Axle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SW Ontario Posts: 1,212	Re: Where can I buy the under dash ground piece? You can also find them under the dash of 80's early 90s fords, if you come across a crown vic or grand marquis with the instrument cluster removed and the trim out of the way, it is to the right of the steering column up a bit, harder to get to than the trucks if everything is there, but an alternative if oppertunity presents itself when looking for a donor vehicle.

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