[JBAUER4363]

Ive noticed this thing on several 70 Mustangs and wonder what its for. Made of copper (I think) screwed to the cowl panel next to pass side washer nozzle


http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL514/938553/3967892/59252408.jpg



Thanks
JBauer4363.

 

[MikeB]

I am pretty sure it is for electical grounding between the hood and the rest of the body, to reduce radio noise. I may be wrong, but that's what I was told long ago...

 

[Teebone]

yep its ground strap between the hood and the body

 

[JBAUER4363]

OK that make sense... Thanks

JBauer4363

 

[SacBill]

Folks are right in their assessment that it's for grounding to reduce radio noise. Suggestion: take that baby off and wire brush it up 'til the oxidation is all gone. That thing cleans up just like a shiny new penny! ::

 

[Feex]

Is the paint on the underside of the hood conductive enough to provide a connection? I've always wondered about that.

 

[SacBill]

The copper conductor has two little metal "ears" on it that turn up and touch the hood. It appears that these are there to cut into the hood slightly and give a better contact with the metal. Ouch! However, it does keep the AM static at a minimum.