Negative Battery Cable

[txmike]

I have a 1929 Ford Coupe. Went out this morning top test my restored pop out ignition. Started fine.... let it idle for about 5 mins then took her out of the driveway and it died. Would not start back up.....

Let it sit for awhile and went and put the battery charger on it.
When i removed the access panel to the battery the negative cable has separated from where it clamps on to the battery. Look like it melted?

Fuse did not blow....

What gives... I now know what it will not start

thanks