Anyone See Problems? Rear Mnt Battery - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67c-10Texas · 03-06-2008, 07:52 PM

other than a pain to change and massive amounts of burnt rubber hanging off. does anyone see any problems with mounting the battery in this location?

has anyone tried it?

any suggestions? comments? concerns?

thanks

**LockDoc** · 03-06-2008, 08:10 PM

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From my experiences with my '39 Ford (battery in trunk) I wouldn't recommend it. If you do, use welding cable for your battery cables and use the solder on cable ends not the clamp on ones. I would also recommend running a ground cable to the motor from the battery instead of just using the frame as a main ground source. Also be sure and use ground straps from the motor to the frame and body. I melted two sets of clamp on battery cable ends before I figured all of this out.....

LockDoc

**jaros44sr** · 03-06-2008, 08:17 PM

Where did you get the battery box, or did you build it?

67c-10Texas · 03-06-2008, 08:30 PM

LockDoc - understand on the cable issues. i have ran rear mount batteries before and know the charging and grounding issues. i will also have charging lugs behind the rear flip down plate.

(Where did you get the battery box, or did you build it?)

Smileys racing. they cater to the dirt track guys but you would be suprised what you can make work with some creativity...
http://www.smileysracing.com/

more focused on fitment.... i might need some measurements...

pro street 70 · 03-06-2008, 08:41 PM

that look like my truck same tray @ same spot on frame.like lockdoc said use good cable @ solder ends on lots of good grounds i used frame for main ground but welded studs on frame for grounds . make sure you use battery kill switch at back of truck because you get a short you could burn up the truck.also need it if you drag race the truck.bought my tray at capital speed shop on line its a nice tray and its heavy duty

67c-10Texas · 03-06-2008, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pro street 70

that look like my truck same tray @ same spot on frame.like lockdoc said use good cable @ solder ends on lots of good grounds i used frame for main ground but welded studs on frame for grounds . make sure you use battery kill switch at back of truck because you get a short you could burn up the truck.also need it if you drag race the truck.bought my tray at capital speed shop on line its a nice tray and its heavy duty

Did you weld it on or bolt it on?

Sport/Truck · 03-07-2008, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by pro street 70

that look like my truck same tray @ same spot on frame.like lockdoc said use good cable @ solder ends on lots of good grounds i used frame for main ground but welded studs on frame for grounds . make sure you use battery kill switch at back of truck because you get a short you could burn up the truck.also need it if you drag race the truck.bought my tray at capital speed shop on line its a nice tray and its heavy duty

Kill switch is nice, but to be safe you need a fuse! if welding cable gets nicked/cut and shorts out - it's history! always size the fuse for the size of wire close as possible to the battery.
Other than that it looks good to me. I also recommended a maintenance free battery like Optma.
I had a battery in the rear on my last car, it was great.
Vaya con Dios
s/t

Andy4639 · 03-07-2008, 12:25 AM

Will it have enough room to be taken out with the bed on? If you aren't racing the truck why do you need it in the rear? Seems to be a lot of added work for no gain's. Cool factor isn't that great and you can have some pretty neat cover's made for the stock battery. Just my cent's worth.

67c-10Texas · 03-07-2008, 12:36 AM

racing - more weight over the axle

there is just enough room to shimmy it in

sneakysnake · 03-07-2008, 01:21 AM

I put two in the back, used welder wire about the size of your thumb.Never had to use it as a DD but never ran into problems.

pro street 70 · 03-07-2008, 02:30 AM

welded it on i think bolts may dig into battery.used a optima battery red top put battery switch under roll pan near plate

Deuce · 03-07-2008, 04:07 AM

I did the same thing but on the passenger side to help balance my girlish weight.

03-06-2008, 07:52 PM	#1
67c-10Texas Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 259	Anyone See Problems? Rear Mnt Battery other than a pain to change and massive amounts of burnt rubber hanging off. does anyone see any problems with mounting the battery in this location? has anyone tried it? any suggestions? comments? concerns? thanks Attached Images

03-06-2008, 08:10 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,774	Re: Anyone See Problems? Rear Mnt Battery - From my experiences with my '39 Ford (battery in trunk) I wouldn't recommend it. If you do, use welding cable for your battery cables and use the solder on cable ends not the clamp on ones. I would also recommend running a ground cable to the motor from the battery instead of just using the frame as a main ground source. Also be sure and use ground straps from the motor to the frame and body. I melted two sets of clamp on battery cable ends before I figured all of this out..... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-06-2008, 08:17 PM	#3
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Anyone See Problems? Rear Mnt Battery Where did you get the battery box, or did you build it? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

03-06-2008, 08:30 PM	#4
67c-10Texas Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 259	Re: Anyone See Problems? Rear Mnt Battery LockDoc - understand on the cable issues. i have ran rear mount batteries before and know the charging and grounding issues. i will also have charging lugs behind the rear flip down plate. (Where did you get the battery box, or did you build it?) Smileys racing. they cater to the dirt track guys but you would be suprised what you can make work with some creativity... http://www.smileysracing.com/ more focused on fitment.... i might need some measurements...

03-06-2008, 08:41 PM	#5
pro street 70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oakville ct Posts: 23	Re: Anyone See Problems? Rear Mnt Battery that look like my truck same tray @ same spot on frame.like lockdoc said use good cable @ solder ends on lots of good grounds i used frame for main ground but welded studs on frame for grounds . make sure you use battery kill switch at back of truck because you get a short you could burn up the truck.also need it if you drag race the truck.bought my tray at capital speed shop on line its a nice tray and its heavy duty __________________ 1970 chevy short step blown 355

03-07-2008, 12:25 AM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Anyone See Problems? Rear Mnt Battery Will it have enough room to be taken out with the bed on? If you aren't racing the truck why do you need it in the rear? Seems to be a lot of added work for no gain's. Cool factor isn't that great and you can have some pretty neat cover's made for the stock battery. Just my cent's worth. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-07-2008, 12:36 AM	#9
67c-10Texas Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 259	Re: Anyone See Problems? Rear Mnt Battery racing - more weight over the axle there is just enough room to shimmy it in

03-07-2008, 01:21 AM	#10
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: Anyone See Problems? Rear Mnt Battery I put two in the back, used welder wire about the size of your thumb.Never had to use it as a DD but never ran into problems. Attached Images

03-07-2008, 02:30 AM	#11
pro street 70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oakville ct Posts: 23	Re: Anyone See Problems? Rear Mnt Battery welded it on i think bolts may dig into battery.used a optima battery red top put battery switch under roll pan near plate __________________ 1970 chevy short step blown 355

03-07-2008, 04:07 AM	#12
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Anyone See Problems? Rear Mnt Battery I did the same thing but on the passenger side to help balance my girlish weight. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!



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