1916roadster Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 In need of info for my 1917 roadster restorationGround strap: Did it run out of the back of the battery box and bolt to the frame? Was it a flat braided cable? Gauge? type of metal?Positive to starter switch: Gauge? length? material?Starter switch to starter: Gauge? length? material?What type of terminals did they have?Is there a source for these materials?Is there a source for the double clips holding the gas line and armored wire to the frame?I found Rhode Island wire Company has listings for late 23 wiring cables but I believe they were differentwould like to keep as original as possible, Thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 The ground goes to the frame, BUT it would be advisable to attach to the trans also. Contact Myers for the cables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrLiken Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 My advice is to join the DB club and contact the tech adviser for specs like that. Here is another great resource for parts and catalog is full of good pictures: http://www.restorationstuff.com/Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOutThere Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 My '17 Dodge Bros. winter touring was parked in 1937 for inability to find tires to suit the car. I bought it last spring. Photo shows the 70 year old battery that was under the original cover and what I have to presume is the original ground strap running to the frame upper right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1916roadster Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 thanks for the pic. Can you tell me if the 2 cutouts in the battery box on transmission side are original or if someone modified it. The box I'm using for a pattern doesn't have them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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