1972 K5 4x4 modified build

[67Steven]

Next I needed to build a battery box for the firewall, as the air cleaner was taking the normal battery position on the core support. I still had some aluminum scrap, so I decided to build it from that.

Sides cut:

For the bottom I cut and bent a flat sheet a little wider than the battery:

The two sides with holes drilled. Good for 5-10 horsepower I’m told:


Next I bent up a top hold down plate. The dimpled holes hold it nice and snug:



Welded and mounted on the firewall:


Installed the fenders and grille surround. I painted the inner grille grey instead of the silver color it was, that way I can do touch-up if needed. I had to repair the grille surround with the TIG in a couple of spots then sanded it down to get a nickel finish look. I might have it nickel finished in the future: