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    Yes, it’s an original paint option. The Belvedere was originally a trim upgrade on the cranbrook. I bought the car from an old timer when I was living in Carlisle about 8 years ago. The paint and interior were that way when I got it. Had to do most of the mechanical fixes.
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    Lol Thanks Greg! I would like to give credit to the technical archives, Keith’s garage and Mike’s carb YouTube channel’s and a few others here. I just followed their instructions.
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    For sure! Always happy to help or be a resource. I gained a ton of knowledge over the past 8 years. Though I’m not a mechanic it seems like the repairs continue to help her run better each year.
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    I don’t post much but I use this forum as a weekly reference on the journey to improve my 52 Cranbrook over the last 8 years. Just wanted to let everyone know how helpful the information here has been as I have done the following repairs 1) total tune up 2) carb rebuild 3) wiring the lights 4) installing new temp gauge 5) timing the car 6) making new plug wires 7) cold valve adjustment ?replace shocks 9) replace gas tank drain gasket 10) replace u-joint dust cover 11) replace coil 12) replace battery 13) list goes on… I started this journey with no knowledge of car repair and thanks to this group as well as some YouTube videos and the old repair manual have been able to do this myself. Thank you all!
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    Had a nice Sunday drive after she fired up. Thanks again for the help! Very helpful forum for a newbie.
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    Great tip!! Thanks for sharing
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    You guys are the best!! I knew it was a silly issue. My old battery was bum and I replaced it with another bum one. I took it back and brought my multimeter to the store. All of the Optima batteries were bad. I tested on a different brand and it was fine. Took it home and she fired right up. Thank you all for the advice and help!!
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    When I turn the key it goes from 5.75v to 0.50v. No sound or anything else happening. Thoughts?
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    Charged the battery overnight on the Battery Tender and now it's at 5.46v. Should I take it back for another one? When I attach the older sears charger and turn it on the reading is 8.46v.
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    UPDATE: I cleaned all of the cables and wires between the battery and ground as well as battery to solenoid, solenoid to starter. Also, cleaned the wires between the voltage reg and other components in the area. When I hooked everything back up and used the multimeter I got the same V reading across all of the components. But put the key in the ignition and not even a click. Event tried the multi on the back of the ignition switch and got a reading off that. I noticed if I turn the key to the left the fuel gauge registers fuel level but lights do not come on and nothing else works. If I turn to the right, nothing. If I put the car on the 6v charger the lights will come on, the gauges and radio work and when I try to start I get the clicking sound. I would expect the car to attempt to start if the other components work on the charger. Thoughts from anyone? This may sound trivial but I am not that experienced. Any advice would be welcome.
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    I'll check it out and reply back. Thanks!
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    Thanks for the tips. Looks like the battery was low. I have it on the charger overnight and will see if that makes a difference. I haven't done a voltage drop test before but will YouTube it and give it a shot tomorrow. Thank you!
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    Just tested the green wire. Continuity came back with a strong tone. Any other thoughts?
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    I purchased an Optima Redtop 6v. There are no caps to check the acid. I have it on the Battery Tender overnight so should be top shape by the morning. Will post how it goes in the morning. Thanks for the response.
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    If the cables are bad would the multimeter come back with good continuity? I thought the good tone of the meter meant the cables were fine? I will clean everything in the morning and see if it helps. Thanks for the tip.
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    Yes, I wired it all the same way, took pics and did it slowly so I didn't miss anything. It was dead before I began replacing parts. Same issue as I have replaced the solenoid, then the regulator, then the battery. I have been taking it slow so I don't mess anything up.
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    Sam, I will give that a shot too and see what happens. Thanks for the tip.
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    Thanks guys. I tested the continuity of the cables with the multimeter and got tone on the ground, battery cables, battery to solenoid, solenoid to starter, voltage regulator and generator. I put the new battery on the trickle charger and am headed out to dinner. Strange they would all register tone. When I had the old battery on it clicked a few times then nothing.. after that it has be unresponsive. Being a newbie this is a bit frustrating. Thank you both for the advice.
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    I'm sure this is prob a silly question. Tried to start my 1952 Cranbrook after the winter and nothing.. I replaced the battery, starter solenoid and voltage regulator. Still nothing, not even a clicking sound and no power to the headlights or door lights. With the old battery on if I attached it to a 6v battery charger the headlights would go on. Anyone have any ideas?
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