Side Post Battery

[RonNova396L34]

MR70
Boy am I glad I got pictures now and the video. My negative cable grounds to the passenger side of the block not the alternator bracket. This confused me when I was putting it back together according to the assembly manual. Yes my rear end housing was dated. Here is the code from the protecto-plate. CBS0808G. CBS is 3.31, August 8, I forget what the G means? I checked the sheet I made and I wrote down "CBS0808G1 E" as being stamped on the axle tube. I also wrote down a build date of Aug. 8, 1969. Like I said, I think I have video of the code on the housing and also of the numbers which you divide to get the ratio on the large gear. I haven't watched it lately. I can send anyone a copy of my sheet with the numbers. Here's my e-mail address. [email protected] It will take some time for a video if anyone wants a copy. I'll send a letter with the sheet free just e-mail me. I'm not in this for any money. I just want to help those who are trying to restore cars correctly. Boy, with the answers I'm seeing, I must have a very unusual car. Perhaps because of such an early production date?? I think I answered all the questions. I don't have the original battery. I would put pictures on this site but I'm new to the computer stuff. If someone else can that would be great.
Ron

[RonNova396L34]

I just remembered another thing about when I put the engine compartment back together. My alternator bracket only had space to mount the clip that holds the two heater hoses. There was no hole to mount a ground cable?? Any ideas? Why did you ask where it was grounded?
Ron

[SS427]

Why did you ask where it was grounded?

Ron, if I can answer this for mr70, this is a heavily debated question on '70 Chevelles and I have never heard a complete answer to the question. Only that it may have had something to do with the battery style and build dates. It is pretty common to see the T-60 battery with the engine mounted ground.

I am interested in the video and info as well. Please shoot me an e-mail with $$ to cover your costs. Also, if you shoot me an e-mail with the photos, I will post them here for you. However, it is quite simple. When you post a response, it states, "I want to preview my post and/or attach a file". Click on that, browse to find the picture and then attach. It is VERY simple here. If it doesn't work, shoot me the photos and I will do it for you.
The "other" Rick [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/smirk.gif[/img] (from Minnesota too [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/laugh.gif[/img] )

[Mr70]

Bingo!
That is what I meant.Jury still out on that theory though.Humans did make mistakes.

I did find a few 1970 Dealer invoices with T-60 on them earliest was a MonteCarlo from Sept.69.I would think the Nova was possible to get the T-60 R79 Side terminal in August.Paperwork for salesmen suggests that now anyway.

Yes Rick, Keiths Sept.69 l-78 Elco did get the R-79 too.So did a 1970 L-79/L-89 November 69 built Chevelle....thats one I am working on!

3:31 rearend was possible in Sept.69 for a Chevelle anyway,so that looks to be the real deal in your Nova.

Great another Minnesotian,six degrees of Minn. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]