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My "new" '39 truck hasn't been driven in years. I found the battery and it turns out it's a 12 volt, but the starter, coil, and generator seem stock. The generator is a Delco Remy 948R. The coil has no markings but sure looks original, as does the horn. The starter is a Delco 1107009 which I also understand is the original. There are no lights anywhere to check those.

So, surely someone just dropped this 12 volt battery in randomly wouldn't you say? It wasn't even hooked up.

Somewhat unrelated, but I can't find my ground strap anywhere. Where does it mount?

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Dan


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yes, prolly someone didn't know there's a difference, or just wanted to see if it turned over - 6V starter would work OK with 12V - the generator 948R is a 6V [regulator mounted on top?] ... a battery ground cable should go to the engine [bellhouse or starter bolt] or frame near the battery, wouldn't be a surprise if it's missing

Bill


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