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Kevin Newest Project - 51 Chevy 3100 work truck. Photos [flickr.com] #2 - '29 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. First car '29 Ford Special Coupe Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
Good point, definitely a good practice to shut the power off with grandkids around. My grandkids love to play in the trucks. Another added benefit is no dead battery after they leave the headlights on.
Dan
35 CC Case 38 Chevy Pickup 51 3100 AD 58 3100 Apache Fleetside
I just need something to be safe and secure here in the garage or if I take it to the Ace hardware or out to dinner. I can lock the doors there. But here it is garage kept and I leave the keys in it. Its insured for theft but Id betcha Hagerty would appreciate any and all help in this regard.
BD
1958 3100 Apache Step side 1/2 ton 327 engine 1958 3100 Apache Panel 1/2 ton 235 engine 1959 3100 Apache Panel 1/2 ton 327 engine In Project Journals
I installed just a cutoff switch on the negative side for two purposes. One in case of a electrical fire, while I was in the process of replacing faulty wiring, I could quickly kill the power due to the battery being under the mat and second as a theft deterrent. It won’t stop an educated thief but will stop a kid with a stupid idea of taking a joy ride.
Another benefit is isolating the battery during winter storage.
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Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
I installed just a cutoff switch on the negative side for two purposes. One in case of a electrical fire, while I was in the process of replacing faulty wiring, I could quickly kill the power due to the battery being under the mat and second as a theft deterrent. It won’t stop an educated thief but will stop a kid with a stupid idea of taking a joy ride.
Another benefit is isolating the battery during winter storage.
Nice discrete install. Looks like seat frame. Does the other end of that ground go to the chassis or a bell housing/ starter bolt?