Hi Jeff, That is the main reason I have always done and told everyone to run a heavy power lead from the battery fused at the battery into the passenger compartment into a removable box. Just remove the box and the new wire and you are ready for a show. Allan R. On Thu, 28 Feb 2002 07:40:02 -0800 (PST) Jeff Ingraham <jeff_ingraham@xxxxxxxxx> writes: > Hi > I have been reading with interest the info about > adding stereos and electrical add-ons > to our old imps. One word of caution. Here is our > 59 Imp we bought for > parts. If you look at the dash > > http://www.imperialclub.com/YearbyYear/1959/Burned-Hardtop/20.jpg > > There is such a thing as overloading the 40 year old > wiring which was the cause > of this fire according to the previous owner. It has > a number of "extra wires" > going to several add ons which I now believe is a BAD > thing. > One more tip, Keep a fire extinguisher handy and get a > battery quick disconnect > connector in case you need to cut power QUICK. > Just something I think about every time I see this > car. > Jeff > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Greetings - Send FREE e-cards for every occasion! > http://greetings.yahoo.com > >