Classic/Antique Car Repair: Battery drainage, chevy bel air, 63 chevy

Question
Hi Vern I posses a 63 chevy bel air 4 dr
that drains my battery when the ignition is
off could you please help with some
suggestions as to why its doing that I'd really
Appreciate your expertise advice
                           Thanks
                        Westbound

Answer
Hi Josh:
A drain on the battery means some device that is still active
that is not connected to the ignition switch. Often times certain
lights will be wire directly to the battery. If this is the case,
you will have extra (small) wire connected to the positive post
on your battery. Check to make sure there is not a short or that
all lights, radio, cigarette lighter, etc. are off.

Also, the most likely cause is a hidden light that you can't see.
For example, the trunk light or the hood light and glove compartment
light stays on after these doors are closed. Best way to check for
these is in the dark. For trunk, pull the back seat out a bit. For the
hood, find a open spot under the dash that leads to the engine. For the
glove box, look under it.

Also, check interior lights, backup lights and tag lights. Sometimes
one of these will get stuck and stay on.