overcharging the battery HELP

I am having same issue although not as frequently; my gauge pegs when I first start the car and then settles quickly (minute or 2 usually). Occasionally it will peg while driving but only for a minute. Lights go really bright when this happens so I assume it is not just the gauge itself. I replaced the ground from the wall to the block and thought it helped but the problem reappeared. I have a good ground from the battery to the block but no ground from battery to the frame. If I am understanding this discussion right I also need this? Would going into the radiator mounting screw be a good place? I am obviously new to this, thanks

Is this the older car with the old style (69/ earlier) regulator? If so, this sounds more like a sticking regulator (mechanical relay type) rather than a wiring / ground problem.

IT COULD BE either, but that would be my first guess. Make sure the mounting of the regulator is clean and tight, IE scrape away the paint/ rust from the mount holes, and use star washers under the bolts