1966 C20 intro, I am thinking the po moved battery box. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

19666Trucker · 07-11-2013, 01:48 PM

Hello, I been meaning post that new here finally able with old Grumpy running strong. I noticed that battery is usually in the passenger side by the radiator. My has been moved to drivers side with box welding in the inner fender. There was a battery cut off switch on The passenger side.
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**Captainfab** · 07-12-2013, 01:56 AM

Welcome to the forum

That's a nice clean looking truck.

Yeah, the battery doesn't belong there. Does the tire come up and rub the bottom of the battery tray?

chevyrestoguy · 07-12-2013, 11:06 AM

That's a weird spot for a battery. I wonder what the previous owner was thinking. Your positive cable lead to the starter is really long because it has to go from the driver's side all the way down to the starter. For power cables, shorter is always better.

I like where GM put the battery from the factory. It's solidly secured to the inner fender and core support, and it's on the "right" side of the engine compartment.

19666Trucker · 07-13-2013, 09:52 AM

No rubbing so far if plan going lower I move it . There a lot of things I been wondering what the PO was thinking on this truck. Still can't get past the wire nuts ti splice the wires together.
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19666Trucker · 08-05-2013, 10:46 PM

Found it rubs when turn left or right when there dip so action, slow down before the turn equal wide says drive lime old man.
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geezer#99 · 08-05-2013, 11:12 PM

THey put your battery there cause your rad is wider than a stock one and the battery won't fit where it belongs.

19666Trucker · 08-05-2013, 11:51 PM

Thanks for info the truck was shipped to Washington from Fremont then ended down in the desert. Why I drive all day long with out it getting hot
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07-11-2013, 01:48 PM	#1
19666Trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scottsdale, Az Posts: 245	1966 C20 intro, I am thinking the po moved battery box. Hello, I been meaning post that new here finally able with old Grumpy running strong. I noticed that battery is usually in the passenger side by the radiator. My has been moved to drivers side with box welding in the inner fender. There was a battery cut off switch on The passenger side. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

07-12-2013, 01:56 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 1966 C20 intro, I am thinking the po moved battery box. Welcome to the forum That's a nice clean looking truck. Yeah, the battery doesn't belong there. Does the tire come up and rub the bottom of the battery tray? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

07-12-2013, 11:06 AM	#3
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: 1966 C20 intro, I am thinking the po moved battery box. That's a weird spot for a battery. I wonder what the previous owner was thinking. Your positive cable lead to the starter is really long because it has to go from the driver's side all the way down to the starter. For power cables, shorter is always better. I like where GM put the battery from the factory. It's solidly secured to the inner fender and core support, and it's on the "right" side of the engine compartment. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527 Last edited by chevyrestoguy; 07-12-2013 at 11:11 AM.

07-13-2013, 09:52 AM	#4
19666Trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scottsdale, Az Posts: 245	Re: 1966 C20 intro, I am thinking the po moved battery box. No rubbing so far if plan going lower I move it . There a lot of things I been wondering what the PO was thinking on this truck. Still can't get past the wire nuts ti splice the wires together. Posted via Mobile Device

08-05-2013, 10:46 PM	#5
19666Trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scottsdale, Az Posts: 245	Re: 1966 C20 intro, I am thinking the po moved battery box. Found it rubs when turn left or right when there dip so action, slow down before the turn equal wide says drive lime old man. Posted via Mobile Device

08-05-2013, 11:12 PM	#6
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,538	Re: 1966 C20 intro, I am thinking the po moved battery box. THey put your battery there cause your rad is wider than a stock one and the battery won't fit where it belongs.

08-05-2013, 11:51 PM	#7
19666Trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scottsdale, Az Posts: 245	Re: 1966 C20 intro, I am thinking the po moved battery box. Thanks for info the truck was shipped to Washington from Fremont then ended down in the desert. Why I drive all day long with out it getting hot Posted via Mobile Device



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