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Topic: Battery Trunk Relocation Help Please
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joesgt281
Journeyman Posts: 47
From: Katy, TX
Registered: Nov 2005
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posted 10-01-2006 10:52 PM
 
Anybody got pics of their box install?
I read the article here, which was helpful, but I started out with two different style boxes and neither are working out.
I have a 67 FB.
I am wanting to mount mine over the right frame rail.
The Taylor aluminum box is so big that getting the battery out of it after an install will likely require taking out the whole box. Plus, the top of the frame here is so unlevel that I'm sure sinching down the battery will completely distort the bottom of the box. I suppose I could cut different size rubber grommets under the box to level it, but the previously mentioned issue makes me less inclined to work this issue.
I have a Summit plastic box, which is alot smaller, but the hold-down bracket that came with it actually doesn't even fit inside the box (???).
Any help would be appreciated.
Joe[This message has been edited by joesgt281 (edited 10-01-2006).]
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-02-2006 02:26 AM
I mounted mine right over the frame rail,but it's in a 65. So I not sure the truck floor is the same??
On mine I used a plastic box.But made my own mounts out of 1/2" all thread rod.I got the box level on the rail. Turned it so the rods would be on either side of the frame rail. I put large washers on the inside of the battery box,and under it. On the under side of the car I used 4"x4" steel plates.Once installed you can remove the battery easy,but it will not move at all once in place.  ------------------
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs HOOD HACKERS DELIGHT!
My Pics 13.563 @ 108.64
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joesgt281
Journeyman Posts: 47
From: Katy, TX
Registered: Nov 2005
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posted 10-02-2006 08:43 AM
Thanks Fastymz.
Went to your website...man that's a big scoop! Plenty of air for that motor!
Got any pics of your battery box you could post up?
Thanks
Joe
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-02-2006 06:16 PM
I'll get some pictures up real soon.------------------
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs HOOD HACKERS DELIGHT!
My Pics 13.563 @ 108.64
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SNAKGUTS
Journeyman Posts: 81
From: Panama City Florida, USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 10-02-2006 06:40 PM
Joe,I have some pics of the trunk mounted battery box in my 67 coupe if you think they will help. I can email them to ya. JimBob ------------------
67 Coupe, Father bought new, Ford Racing 5.0L Crate motor (E303cam/X303heads) GT-40 EFI, Cobra Electronics, Tremec 5 speed. Maier Racing hood scoop/fender flares/suspension
2006 GT (dealer customized)
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 10-02-2006 07:12 PM
Hey JimBob, I'd be real interested in seeing them too, I want to put mine in back now that the P/S is gone, kinda tidy it all up a bit  .------------------
William
M&M# 4256
MCA# 64831 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok
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joesgt281
Journeyman Posts: 47
From: Katy, TX
Registered: Nov 2005
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posted 10-03-2006 10:13 AM
quote:
Originally posted by SNAKGUTS:
Joe,I have some pics of the trunk mounted battery box in my 67 coupe if you think they will help. I can email them to ya. JimBob
You bet!
Can you email them to joesgt281@sbcglobal.net please?
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joesgt281
Journeyman Posts: 47
From: Katy, TX
Registered: Nov 2005
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posted 10-03-2006 04:01 PM
Wow thanks guys for the pics/ideas.
Here's where I'm headed with this now.
The reason the Taylor box limited the battery removal was because I had it positioned pretty far forward to get it off the angled bumper reinforcement. To address this, and the non-level frame rail, I notched a piece of 3/4" plywood to straddle the reinforcement. This works out well for a flat surface that's far enough back that I can get the battery out of the box. I'm not through, but this will give some idea:
[This message has been edited by joesgt281 (edited 10-03-2006).]
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 10-03-2006 09:24 PM
That turned out nice! You still have to anchor it all down, right??? Very interested in that, and how you route your cables too. Nice work .------------------
William
M&M# 4256
MCA# 64831 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok
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joesgt281
Journeyman Posts: 47
From: Katy, TX
Registered: Nov 2005
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posted 10-04-2006 02:25 PM
quote:
Originally posted by 68 Coop:
That turned out nice! You still have to anchor it all down, right??? Very interested in that, and how you route your cables too. Nice work .
Thanks William.
Yes, anchoring is the next step, I was just mocking it up here.
The Taylor Box kit comes with two 3/8" rods that will go thru the floor.
I had to post pics for the wire routing in a different thread due to the forum pic limit.
http://www.mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/017452.html [This message has been edited by joesgt281 (edited 10-04-2006).]
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SNAKGUTS
Journeyman Posts: 81
From: Panama City Florida, USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 10-05-2006 07:50 PM
William,I know we've emailed each other before, but can't find your address. Here's my email address: ujjnus@knology.net JimBob ------------------
67 Coupe, Father bought new, Ford Racing 5.0L Crate motor (E303cam/X303heads) GT-40 EFI, Cobra Electronics, Tremec 5 speed. Maier Racing hood scoop/fender flares/suspension
2006 GT (dealer customized)
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 10-05-2006 09:39 PM
JimBob, it's:
grourown420@Yahoo
Thanks for the time and energy on this, I sure do appreciate it. ------------------
William
M&M# 4256
MCA# 64831 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok
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