Mine turned out to be blown amp gauge. Car is original and had like yours a charged battery prior to going out for the ride. Ended up changing to the Hall Voltmeter, no issues since. As I will be upgrading the alternator, I think it was a good choice - time will tell. Rodents would be the next cord chewing offenders.....
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