Battery Tray Differences 67-72 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72BlckButy · 06-12-2009, 08:25 AM

Can someone educate me on the differences between the different year's battery tray?

I know there was a difference between A/C vs. Non-A/C, but IIRC there were also differences between the years as well.

Thanks in advance guys!
Nate

powell72 · 06-12-2009, 05:37 PM

I'm pretty sure the only difference is air/no air, I've swapped out trays before and never had an issue.

72BlckButy · 06-13-2009, 11:45 PM

Awesome, thanks for the info Chris! I'm getting ready to hunt down an original rust free tray and wanted to make sure I wasn't going to end up with the wrong one.

capev86 · 06-14-2009, 02:51 PM

$120 (non a/c) to $160 (a/c) buys you a stainless steel battery tray from lmc truck. or for only a few bucks you can get the clamp, bolt and washer in stainless from lmc. wish they would include them with the battery tray as well as sell seperate. mine is rusted from a battery leak back in the day (previous owner) and so the back edge (behind the headlights) that pins down the battery is rotted away. i could get a new tray from lmc for $50 but it is something that will catch water and rot out again. i like to spend my money on things that last, even if they cost a bit more. i am replacing a lot of bolts with stainless on my 72 suburban.

powell72 · 06-14-2009, 06:05 PM

I know a clean original will match your truck, but if you're interested I'll sell you a new repop I don't need for dirt cheap.

Longhorn Man · 06-14-2009, 09:10 PM

lets keep the parts on the parts page.

powell72 · 06-14-2009, 10:34 PM

Sorry.

06-12-2009, 08:25 AM	#1
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Battery Tray Differences 67-72 Can someone educate me on the differences between the different year's battery tray? I know there was a difference between A/C vs. Non-A/C, but IIRC there were also differences between the years as well. Thanks in advance guys! Nate __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-12-2009, 05:37 PM	#2
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Battery Tray Differences 67-72 I'm pretty sure the only difference is air/no air, I've swapped out trays before and never had an issue. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

06-13-2009, 11:45 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Battery Tray Differences 67-72 Awesome, thanks for the info Chris! I'm getting ready to hunt down an original rust free tray and wanted to make sure I wasn't going to end up with the wrong one. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-14-2009, 02:51 PM	#4
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Battery Tray Differences 67-72 $120 (non a/c) to $160 (a/c) buys you a stainless steel battery tray from lmc truck. or for only a few bucks you can get the clamp, bolt and washer in stainless from lmc. wish they would include them with the battery tray as well as sell seperate. mine is rusted from a battery leak back in the day (previous owner) and so the back edge (behind the headlights) that pins down the battery is rotted away. i could get a new tray from lmc for $50 but it is something that will catch water and rot out again. i like to spend my money on things that last, even if they cost a bit more. i am replacing a lot of bolts with stainless on my 72 suburban. Last edited by capev86; 06-14-2009 at 02:52 PM.

06-14-2009, 06:05 PM	#5
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Battery Tray Differences 67-72 I know a clean original will match your truck, but if you're interested I'll sell you a new repop I don't need for dirt cheap. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

06-14-2009, 09:10 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Battery Tray Differences 67-72 lets keep the parts on the parts page.

06-14-2009, 10:34 PM	#7
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Battery Tray Differences 67-72 Sorry. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html



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