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Originally Posted by Reece
"Remember wrist watches?" ????
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And speaking of remembering wristwatches, in the picture that started this thread, I'll bet that only the repairman on the left worked on auto radios, as he is the only one wearing a leather watch band!
Many of the behind-the-dash terminals on those 40's and 50's cars were not insulated. All it took was that brass watchband touching a hot terminal and the ground at the same time and that 6 or 12 volts could leave you with a burn tattoo for life!
It was the Amps, and not the Volts that did the frying.
I knew two servicemen who sported these burn scars.
All it took was forgetting to remove your metal banded watch once!
Actually, I still wear a wrist watch, as I find analog time is just more visual and easier to see when you are late . . . . .
Jas.