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09-12-2008, 12:56 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Sand Lake, MI
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Why are there 2 battery boxes?
I need a battery box for my '71 C-10. I guy nearby is parting out a '68 Custom Camper so I went to get a few parts off from it. One the left side of the engine compartment, there is a battery tray. On the right side, there is what appears to be a battery box. Both are in decent shape. Which one is the correct one, if any, for my truck? Thanks.
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09-12-2008, 12:59 PM
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Resident Curmudgeon
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: NH
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Re: Why are there 2 battery boxes?
Aux (LH) box is part of the camper wiring option. All trucks had the RH side mount. The LH side box is hard to find in decent condition, not sure if it is a desirable option but I have seen WTB threads from time to time.
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09-12-2008, 12:59 PM
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Nothing to see here.....
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Shawnee, KS
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Re: Why are there 2 battery boxes?
probably has a dual battery option. but they both should be trays, not boxes.....
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09-13-2008, 06:53 AM
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Re: Why are there 2 battery boxes?
Grab both.If the driver side tray is the factory one you can sell it for decent money.
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09-13-2008, 02:06 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Cedar Park, Texas
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Re: Why are there 2 battery boxes?
Definitely grab the left side tray to resell! They are hard to find and to the best of my knowledge no being repro'ed.
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09-13-2008, 11:49 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Fremont Ca.
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Re: Why are there 2 battery boxes?
Grab Them Both and Post Pict's I would like to see them both side by side what is the diferenc? How would something like that be wired 2 Battery's?
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09-14-2008, 12:13 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: Why are there 2 battery boxes?
there's a couple ways to wire 2 batterys. I have mine positive to positive, then positive tostarter, and neg to frame on one, and neg to engine on the other.
This gets you double amps, with 12 volts. Just like every diesel pick up and rig out there. |
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09-14-2008, 02:44 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Gales Creek, Oregon
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Re: Why are there 2 battery boxes?
Had the left one in one of my trucks way back. Gave it away back then. I wish I had it back now.
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