On 25 Jan 2005 at 6:42, Michael Rule <manikmike@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

> "What are some crazy things you have found?"
>
> thin speaker wires used for power-supply for something unknown, sans
> switch or fuses, still running directly from the battery, under the
> carpet- up the both walls- along the runners- coming to a stop by the
> rear A/C cabinet, taped off with clear shipping tape... fortunately no
> zaps!

Sounds similar to my '82 I just got. The owner mentioned it had a tendency to drain
batteries after a few days, so instead of fixing the problem, he installed a quick
disconnect at the battery. After starting to tear into things, I found wires leading
nearly everywhere from the fuse box and the battery, many of which no longer have
anything attached - just bare ends, still live...  I'll probably have 50' of extra wire
ripped out when I'm done!
--
Shawn Wright
I.T. Manager
Shawnigan Lake School