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chief poncho

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1971 Trans Am negative battery cable stock placement?
« on: April 30, 2021, 09:08:10 PM »
Ok, so where exactly does the negative battery cable bolt to the block in stock form on a 1971 Trans Am.  I can find a place to attach it, but I'd like to terminate it where it was from the factory.  Anyone have a picture?
1971 Lucerne Blue Trans Am (455HO, Automatic) - currently my project car.
Previously Owned TA's/Musclecars: 2002 Pewter WS6/M6 Trans Am, 1968 Dodge Superbee 383/4speed,  1975 TA 455/4speed, 1989 Mustang LX 5.0/5speed, 1980 TA Indy Pace Car, 1977 TA 400/Auto, 1989 GTA 350TPI, 1990 GTA 350TPI, 1986 IROC 305TPI, 1989 Mustang LX 5.0/Auto, 1993 Mitsu 3000GT VR4 (and probably a few I've forgotten about)

chief poncho

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Re: 1971 Trans Am negative battery cable stock placement?
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2021, 09:16:37 PM »
Finally found a good picture.  Looks like it bolts to the head bolt stud on the front driver's side.  I have ARP studs, so probably not going to bolt on there.

1971 Lucerne Blue Trans Am (455HO, Automatic) - currently my project car.
Previously Owned TA's/Musclecars: 2002 Pewter WS6/M6 Trans Am, 1968 Dodge Superbee 383/4speed,  1975 TA 455/4speed, 1989 Mustang LX 5.0/5speed, 1980 TA Indy Pace Car, 1977 TA 400/Auto, 1989 GTA 350TPI, 1990 GTA 350TPI, 1986 IROC 305TPI, 1989 Mustang LX 5.0/Auto, 1993 Mitsu 3000GT VR4 (and probably a few I've forgotten about)

Jack

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Re: 1971 Trans Am negative battery cable stock placement?
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2021, 05:18:22 AM »
That's where mine used to be.




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JAL71 TA

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Re: 1971 Trans Am negative battery cable stock placement?
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2021, 08:52:27 PM »
mine is located on the block behind the power steering pump.
Wonder which is correct?
69TA
71TA 455
69GTO

Savage Larry

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Re: 1971 Trans Am negative battery cable stock placement?
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2021, 09:20:26 PM »
Mine goes to the front of the head, adjacent to the location shown in your picture.
Jay
Calgary, AB
1977 4 speed W72

Re: 1971 Trans Am negative battery cable stock placement?
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Wallington

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Re: 1971 Trans Am negative battery cable stock placement?
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2021, 02:42:28 AM »
Where does the '71 Service Manual say it goes?

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« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2021, 02:42:28 AM »
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