Battery Cable Connection

[UncleAl]

I am new to the forum and very happy to be here in contact with a great group and great knowledge of TBirds.

I have a 1955 Bird that I purchased about nine months ago. The car has some issues and has experienced a great deal of modifications (butchering) through the years. I'm trying to put the car into decent shape and it's progressing OK. I am in the process of converting the car to a 12 Volt system however I am not sure of where the stock location for the ground side of the battery was located. Right now the battery ground is connected to the Steady Rest bracket which I question is right.

I have two questions: (1) Where is the ground connection point for the battery cable? (2) What books/documents are the best reference to find this information?

Thanks
UncleAl

 

[paul2748]

The ground was attached to a plate on the intake manifold on a 55.

The best book for electrical items is the Electrical Assembly Manual. I prefer the copy from Jim Osborne Reproductions as its bigger and the pictures are much clearer. There is a separate issue for each year.

I am new to the forum and very happy to be here in contact with a great group and great knowledge of TBirds.

I have a 1955 Bird that I purchased about nine months ago. The car has some issues and has experienced a great deal of modifications (butchering) through the years. I'm trying to put the car into decent shape and it's progressing OK. I am in the process of converting the car to a 12 Volt system however I am not sure of where the stock location for the ground side of the battery was located. Right now the battery ground is connected to the Steady Rest bracket which I question is right.

I have two questions: (1) Where is the ground connection point for the battery cable? (2) What books/documents are the best reference to find this information?

Thanks
UncleAl

 

[UncleAl]

Thanks for the info .... I'll check out the Osborne manuals ...seems the thing I need.

Take care ... UncleAl