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Expert: - 3/6/2010


Question

1974 F350 Classic
"My battery keeps going down as I drive the truck.I have changed the alternator the voltage regulator the battery, but I am still not able to get the truck to charge the battery for some reason...I can not seem to be able to find any one that has picture of the charging system so I can trace down all the wires under the hood or can give me a detailed description of were all the wires go and hookup.All every one wants is to buy my truck and they don't want to even help me with the problem.But yes the truck is for sale for the right price as is all the classic trucks I buy and restore."

Answer
I have volunteered to answer questions that relate to “Automotive Wooden Interior Trim” and I do appreciate you asking me a question, however that is NOT in my area expertise.

Specifically the “Real” wood trim parts found in Jaguars, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce, Bentleys, BMWs, Jensen Healeys, Austin Healeys, Triumphs - etc. etc. etc.

Should you or any of your fellow automotive enthusiasts have interior wood trim in their vehicles....and IF that wood is having trouble.....I can help.

Thank you.

OH, and for what it is worth, I would think that you Might be able to find or order a repair manual for your car, either from a local parts store or Amazon, Borders, eBay etc. or maybe on eBay etc. etc.  It would be a good idea to have one, if you are going to do mechanical work yourself.  

Also for what it is worth, I would think that you might want to search for a classic/vintage car club in your area.  Many folks in clubs are very helpful people and may be able to help you find your answer...making a friend or two in that "world" would be very helpful, especially if you are going to do mechanical work yourself.  Who knows, maybe one of those folks has had the same problem or can assist you personally with the answer to your question.

(I would appreciate you taking the time to Rate my response....thanks)

Jeff Wayco

Expertise

I can answer general and specific questions that relate to problems with and the repair solutions for, the O.E.M. wooden interior trim found in many marques: Jaguar, Roll-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, Bentley, BMW, Austin Healey, Jensen Healey, Triumph, Lotus etc. etc.

Experience

I have co-owned a company called Madera Concepts since founding it in 1982. We specialize in the repair, refinishing and re-veneering of automotive woodwork, from pre-War to date. If the vehicle came from the factory with wooden interior trim, we have seen and restored it.

Organizations
Rolls-Royce/Bentley Owners Club

Education/Credentials
BA Industrial Education, Major-Woodworking

Past/Present Clients
All Rolls, Bentley, Jaguar and most Mercedes-Benz Dealerships in the U.S. and Canada. As well as thousands of independent automotive repair shops

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