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Kris Fuller · 08-01-2004, 08:46 PM

I am thinking of mounting my battery on the drivers side frame below the box. The only thing is that I will use the truck for daily driving. Could this be a problem. Any ideas to design a box that will drop down and out incase it kneed to be jumped. Thanks to all you chevy guys.

PanelDeland · 08-01-2004, 09:10 PM

The street rod guys have a set-up to do this.I don't know who makes it but you should be able to find it in StreetRodder mag.It tucks up under the body next to the frame and swings down for acess.

cdowns · 08-01-2004, 09:18 PM

there's all sorts of mounting boxes available and as far as emergancy jump starting they sell remote mount kits where you can have terminals whereever you want , in the engine compartment,in a wheelwell,in back of a liscence plate,under a seat ,glovebox,roof etcetc

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-01-2004, 10:03 PM

Just By A Optima Battery And Mount It Upside Down.

*Gee_Emm* · 08-02-2004, 10:43 AM

I made a box to hang off the frame on my Dads 70 CST, its mounts just before the rear wheels on the passenger side. I even had louvers punched in some sheet metal for the side walls of the box. Moroso makes remote terminals and I out those on the firewall where the battery box would be. I would take some pictures but the frame is kinda buried in crap right now.

n737nc · 08-02-2004, 10:56 AM

nwautofab.com makes the box that you are talking about.

*Gee_Emm* · 08-20-2004, 07:10 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=10076

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-20-2004, 07:25 PM

Hmmm, Now It Is A Toss Up, Mount A Optima Upside Down With No
Battery Box Thingamagiggy $139.99, Or Buy This For $99.99 And A
Walmart Battery For $39.99 And Spend About The Same Amount.

( I GUESS OPTION 2 WOULD BE ALOT SAFER THAN OPTION 1 )

**kwmech** · 08-20-2004, 10:14 PM

Check out the chevy diesel vans, the second battery was on the frame [under the drivers seat I believe]

crazy longhorn · 08-20-2004, 10:53 PM

I have a summit battery relocation kit, mounted to the outside of the rail (pass side). i havent had the need to jump start the truck, but have charged it off the fender mounted junction block(same spot i hook the timing lite). the kit was about 40-45 bones, & a little fab work for the tray.....remember, you cant run too many ground straps on that swap. Best of luck, crazyL

Blue4x4 · 08-20-2004, 11:19 PM

Why don't you mount a second in the engine compartment? I fabricated a battery holder on the left side of the radiator. No luck uploading the pic's. I'll try tomarrow.

08-01-2004, 08:46 PM	#1
Kris Fuller Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Raeford, NC. Posts: 34	battery on the frame I am thinking of mounting my battery on the drivers side frame below the box. The only thing is that I will use the truck for daily driving. Could this be a problem. Any ideas to design a box that will drop down and out incase it kneed to be jumped. Thanks to all you chevy guys.

08-01-2004, 09:10 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	The street rod guys have a set-up to do this.I don't know who makes it but you should be able to find it in StreetRodder mag.It tucks up under the body next to the frame and swings down for acess. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

08-01-2004, 09:18 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	there's all sorts of mounting boxes available and as far as emergancy jump starting they sell remote mount kits where you can have terminals whereever you want , in the engine compartment,in a wheelwell,in back of a liscence plate,under a seat ,glovebox,roof etcetc __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-01-2004, 10:03 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Just By A Optima Battery And Mount It Upside Down. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-20-2004, 07:25 PM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Hmmm, Now It Is A Toss Up, Mount A Optima Upside Down With No Battery Box Thingamagiggy $139.99, Or Buy This For $99.99 And A Walmart Battery For $39.99 And Spend About The Same Amount. ( I GUESS OPTION 2 WOULD BE ALOT SAFER THAN OPTION 1 ) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-02-2004, 10:43 AM	#5
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	I made a box to hang off the frame on my Dads 70 CST, its mounts just before the rear wheels on the passenger side. I even had louvers punched in some sheet metal for the side walls of the box. Moroso makes remote terminals and I out those on the firewall where the battery box would be. I would take some pictures but the frame is kinda buried in crap right now.

08-02-2004, 10:56 AM	#6
n737nc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 207	nwautofab.com makes the box that you are talking about.

08-20-2004, 07:10 PM	#7
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=10076

08-20-2004, 10:14 PM	#9
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,628	Check out the chevy diesel vans, the second battery was on the frame [under the drivers seat I believe]

08-20-2004, 10:53 PM	#10
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I have a summit battery relocation kit, mounted to the outside of the rail (pass side). i havent had the need to jump start the truck, but have charged it off the fender mounted junction block(same spot i hook the timing lite). the kit was about 40-45 bones, & a little fab work for the tray.....remember, you cant run too many ground straps on that swap. Best of luck, crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

08-20-2004, 11:19 PM	#11
Blue4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 790	Why don't you mount a second in the engine compartment? I fabricated a battery holder on the left side of the radiator. No luck uploading the pic's. I'll try tomarrow.



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