1963 Battery Cable Routing

[Rob A.]

Is there a clip or strap that secures the positive battery cable to the battery retainer/shield? In the assembly manual it appears that there is one but the diagram is unclear. I also noted that LIC sells a plastic retainer.

Thanks

[Frank D.]

Re: 1963 Battery Cable Routing

I used a clip on my May 29th '63. I don't recall there being any deducts for it in regional judging last January...

[John D.]

Re: 1963 Battery Cable Routing

Rob, Yes there is a battery cable retainer or whatever you call it on the battery box. John

[Joe R.]

Re: 1963 Battery Cable Routing

Rob,

Yes, there is a metal retainer on early 63's and a plastic retainer on later 63 models.

Don't have a clue what the breakout point would be for the plastic but the plastic is probably accepted. You will need to check the judging manual or check with the 63-64 Team Leader. Number is listed in "The Restorer".

JR

[Gary J.]

Re: 1963 Battery Cable Routing

We were taking deducts for clip not present at the Regional in Aurbun this year.

[Rob A.]

Re: 1963 Battery Cable Routing

Rob,

Yes, there is a metal retainer on early 63's and a plastic retainer on later 63 models.

Don't have a clue what the breakout point would be for the plastic but the plastic is probably accepted. You will need to check the judging manual or check with the 63-64 Team Leader. Number is listed in "The Restorer".

JR

Joe,

Thanks for the reply. My early '63 FI car has a metal retainer screwed into the battery shield. My late 340HP (June '63 build) car does not have anything. Is there a picture of the plastic retainer and how it is attached available?

Thanks,
Rob

[Bob R.]

Re: 1963 Battery Cable Routing

I think the black plastic wire harness clips will work and there is a hole in the metal battery shield that holds it to the battery box.

[Harry S.]

Re: 1963 Battery Cable Routing

I think the black plastic wire harness clips will work and there is a hole in the metal battery shield that holds it to the battery box.

Correct, use the same black strap that you use on the gas overflow hose.

[Dan H.]

Re: 1963 Battery Cable Routing

Harry, believe ones on the side fender inserted into holes will work. The gas tank has the same transparent strap as on the firewall.

[Harry S.]

Re: 1963 Battery Cable Routing

Harry, believe ones on the side fender inserted into holes will work. The gas tank has the same transparent strap as on the firewall.

Doink, yes the 63 Gas hose strap is transparent/white. It changed to black sometime after 64 as I recall. Too much to remember.

[Rob A.]

Re: 1963 Battery Cable Routing

Is there a picture or diagram showing where the strap attaches to the battery shield? There is not a hole in mine. It's a reproduction/replacement battery tray and retaining shield.

[Rob A.]

Re: 1963 Battery Cable Routing

Is this the correct strap and location?

[Joe R.]

Re: 1963 Battery Cable Routing

Rob,

Yep! that's it! Just a plastic strap that's used for the wiring under the hood.

Works perfect!

JR

[Stuart F.]

Re: 1963 Battery Cable Routing

Mine is a July 8 build and always had a black plastic strap. I've changed both the hold down and the strap several times in the past 53 years (also the cables). Got to change the battery again when it cools down. Average daily temp is 98 now which is abut too warm for garage work for this old codger. Poor car has to sit and wait it out until then.

Stu Fox

[Marco H.]

Re: 1963 Battery Cable Routing

Joe,

Thanks for the reply. My early '63 FI car has a metal retainer screwed into the battery shield. My late 340HP (June '63 build) car does not have anything. Is there a picture of the plastic retainer and how it is attached available?

Thanks,
Rob

Rob,
Could you please post a picture of the metal retainer on the battery shield on your early FI car? I'm familiar with the later used black harness tie, just never paid attention to the metal clip.
Thanks,
Marco