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39 Master body ground #408362 05/21/18 12:03 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 152 Vancouver BC Brewskiehunter OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Brewskiehunter Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 152 Vancouver BC	I don't see a body ground strap used on my car so was it expected the ground was made thru the body mounting bolts? I have the frame ground strap from the trans lug which is connected to the battery neg post. Thanks Mike

Re: 39 Master body ground Brewskiehunter #408387 05/21/18 12:20 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,024 Likes: 99 Iowa Rusty 37 Master ChatMaster - 4,000
Rusty 37 Master ChatMaster - 4,000 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,024 Likes: 99 Iowa	Hi Mike, Yes, I was surprised that there was not a separate body ground strap on my '37 Master Coupe. It seems to be working fine. The reason I am surprised is because this means that the engine and transmission have to ground through their mounting bolts to the frame and then the body has to ground to the frame. There are some people who have added a heavy gauge (10 or so) wire from the trans lug to the body. Rusty VCCA #44680

Re: 39 Master body ground Brewskiehunter #408409 05/21/18 12:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	There is no body to frame ground. Not necessary. Gene Schneider

Re: 39 Master body ground Brewskiehunter #408412 05/21/18 01:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 152 Vancouver BC Brewskiehunter OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Brewskiehunter Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 152 Vancouver BC	My frame was powder coated and the body dipped / sprayed so I am not expecting any good grounds thru the body bolts. I will run a 10AWG strap from the trans lug to the body as suggested. Thanks Mike

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