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Hi Everyone
I have a battery ground strap from Vintique for my 31 coupe.
It staps on the frame ...correct? or to the engine block?
Also ,do I need any particular gauge or type of cable for the positive side to
the starter? And is length of either important.
Stan
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Cables are critical to starter speed. 2 ga is absolute minimum for cable size. Most use larger. Originally ground attached to frame but later moved to bolt on top of transmission. The shorter length the better.
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Not intending to hi-jack the thred here but we are currently running 6 guage on the '32 for a starter cable due to it was the only thing available to us at the time. How much more bigger than 6 guage is the correct cable for the starter and the filling station does offer this, right? Also how significant might the starter speed be? Right now for 6 volt it seems reasonable but if bigger cable is what i really need.....
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I'm using 1 gauge on my '38. Many say 0 gauge is the minimum but I've had good luck with the 1 gauge. Remember a six volt starter will pull a lot more amps than a 12 volt. 6 gauge would be for a 12v application. Most FLAPS should be able to order cables for you if they don't stock them. If they can't or won't, go to a welding supply store. The Filling Station lists cables but not the gauge.
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Or try a Farm Supply store, [Fleet Farm] up here. They have the 00 gauge with the ends already on them in different lengths.
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What about starter speed? Will i notice any great significant change? Like i said, with 6 guage it seems reasonable and i see no wire torque...i hate to buy if it's really not needed.
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Joe from DePere, I don't recall seeing your '37 Chevy at any of the local car shows in the Green Bay area. When I do see one, they are usually hot rodded.
Hope to see it at NWTC comming May 1st.
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Hi Chevy1778, I can assure you that my car is not hot rodded. More like a 20 footer. Ive only been to that meet a couple of times. But usually have prior commitments at that time in May.
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Allrighty. Guess i'll foot the bill for a larger cable....shame cuz this is a new cable i'll be replacin'.
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OK, the positive cable is 1 or 0 gauge, any advantage to using the same on the negative cable?
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I would use the same sized cable on both as they both carry the same loading.
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are cloth covered battery -starter cables 30s correct?
or is there a chevrolet one I should find?
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Yes the original cables were fabric covered. Reproductions have been available in the past. Have not looked recently so can't tell if they are still out there.
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Yes the original cables were fabric covered. Reproductions have been available in the past. Have not looked recently so can't tell if they are still out there.
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is there any difference between a Chevrolet cable and a F#@D cloth covered cable?
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Do you know the length of the Model A cable?
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I just purchased a set (btry cable, ground cable and the cable from the switch to the starter) from Y&Z. They are awesome. They make them for the specific vehicle and are as close to the original as you can get with todays materials. As mentioned up top: They are not cheap.  
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J.D,
I do have the filling stations catalogs. They are great.,and have been a big help as well.I have found some local parts and just want to make sure Im not putting the wrong stuff on the car.
By the way, Y and Z is fairly close . Thanks Ray.
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