earth straps

BULLITT · Post by **BULLITT** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 4:25 am

HI GUYS BACK ON THE CAR AGAIN ...I AM CHASING SOME EARTH STRAPS THE 2 THAT ARE ON THE BONNETT TO THE BODY MINE HAVE THE MESH WORN THROUGH ...ANYONE HAVE SPARES OR SOME FOR SALE ??? CHEERS DAVO CAR IS PATIENTLY WAITING FOR ME ....

gt orphanage · Post by **gt orphanage** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 4:40 am

can't say I have ever come across them before

Or why they would be needed

best of luck Davo good to see you have taken interest in the ol girl again

That's the car not Deb

Glenn · Post by **Glenn** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 4:58 am

I think they are only on the teardrops. Again, no real reason for them though i think. You could make them up if all else fails. Auto elec could probably do it for you.

KJB · Post by **KJB** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 6:23 am

Think they had something to do with trying to prevent static in the car radio reception.
I would have thought that they would have been " after market " fitments . My Teardrop does not have them.
KB

pa_man · Post by **pa_man** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 6:29 am

Got to admit never seen them myself, reckon KB might be right

Great little Bus there Davo, looking forward to seeing it!!
Josh

Stickman · Post by **Stickman** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 6:38 am

Looking at the way that the mesh strap is attached I would say that it's a home job by a previous owner.
Doesn't look remotely like the sort of fitment method any manufacturer would do. A bit shoddy and as the rest say "never seen it on any other Bellett before"
I've only ever seen that sort of thing on a mates old FJ Holden and it was fitted by his uncle when they installed their Ferris picnic radio, possibly to eliminate static as Kerry mentioned.

PR95 · Post by **PR95** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 6:50 am

What advantage would it have as bonnet already earthed through hinges? The older cars had a earth strap from motor to body mainly to earth starter motor.

BULLITT · Post by **BULLITT** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 7:05 am

sorry guys its in the book ...hinge bonding cable ...a14 cable earth bonnet hinge (2) got this out of the small belletts parts list book ....cheers davo

pa_man · Post by **pa_man** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 7:11 am

WOW You learn something new everyday

Then I would say your local auto electrician should be able to make some up

Josh

BULLITT · Post by **BULLITT** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 7:56 am

more proof the exist ....out of chassis workshop manual

BULLITT · Post by **BULLITT** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 8:21 am

hi guys deb just came home and said my tone was sarcastic .....just I was excited to find there was such a thing ....I can be a dork at times .....as orph said probably don't need them ...all is good ......im learning hey im the guy without a car on the road ..guess people in glass houses shouldn't throw ...is it stones (comments ) i have been told . by the boss .....cheers davo

gt orphanage · Post by **gt orphanage** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 8:24 am

I throw my head on the chopping block Dave the car will be fine without them. But if you want cosmetic try a auto electrician.

KJB · Post by **KJB** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 8:58 am

Probably wouldn't call it a sarcastic sound but maybe a bit "static ey "- a couple of new earth straps. should fix it .......
KB

Retroasted · Post by **Retroasted** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 9:38 am

Does yours have bonnet lights on the inside Bullitt??

Glenn · Post by **Glenn** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 9:38 am

KJB wrote:Think they had something to do with trying to prevent static in the car radio reception.
I would have thought that they would have been " after market " fitments . My Teardrop does not have them.
KB

My 1st Bellett (teardrop) had them and fraid like those too. I think i removed them.

GerryBellettGT · Post by **GerryBellettGT** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:15 am

Hi Davo,hav'nt been on for awhile,just had a read,definitely can remember my Dads Tear Drop having them and going the same way,that rear end is sure lookin good,the car that is

Gerry

Retroasted · Post by **Retroasted** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:37 am

I think I recall it on the pastel blue one at Bemboka Bellett blokes though can't quiet remember... But a close look at catologue 6A2-1 the open bonnet pic the car has one. It may help but may help but I shall have a look at the one under the morris between the cross member and gearbox and give you some mesurements if it is similar enough I can give you the number of a Alex a guy on the bayside that hopefully should have one. I'm guessing with years of being covered in leaking oil and a lack of movement compared to the dry hot conditions of an engineb ay of a bellett then they shall be in a more preserved condition.

Stickman · Post by **Stickman** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 11:51 am

Well I'll be a Donkey's arse

there you have it.... and in print too.
No sarcasm picked up at my end Davo so tell Deb all is well in the big house of Bellett
We're all here to learn something new

cool as

Farmer · Post by **Farmer** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 12:32 pm

Ahh, the fun little things!
They were original fit, and yeah only on teardrops. My 65 column shift has em, but Doris (66) doesn't.

Probable that they have been removed from some by previous owners. Likely they are to stop static, as the hinges are a sliding loose contact, like a trailer tow ball. But do we really need two?? More evidence of over engineering, they just wanted them to be right, and tough. One strap frays off, the other still does the job.

Cheers, Matt.

pa_man · Post by **pa_man** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 9:56 pm

It may be only on Generator cars (64/65) not Alternator (66) as the Generator may create more radio interference possibly??
As the bits I have read says they are to reduce interference on am radio.
Josh

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