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Old 02-18-2022, 04:05 PM   #84
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Re: Someone else's truck. '48 Chev

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Originally Posted by edgeleycanuck View Post
I'm reluctant to offer battery location comments because I have cobbled together one truck and you obviously have built many vehicles, have a lot of experience which result in great vehicles! I put my battery, an AGM, behind the passenger seat and I'm satisfied with that location. Just my 2 cents. Your customer is going to have a really cool truck!
Well thank you very much! I am by no means a professional, I just do this as a hobby/ side gig. Even cobbled together trucks are better than one sitting in a field. Thanks for your input.
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Originally Posted by youngrodder View Post
Looking good. On my last 2 builds I did drop down battery boxes. On my 48 truck is was mounted behind the front passenger side tire tucked into the hollow space between the frame (G-body) and fender. On my 53 Suburban it is in the factory (ish) location. Still a drop down so there is no trap door or modifications to the carpet.

Marc
Thank you I will look into those.
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Does the RH seat flip up? Under the floor with an access from the top? That might be a good place if the exhaust isn't in the way.
Yes it does but not enough room.
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