1951 F1 Battery Relocation
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48-51 trucks with 239 flatheads and all 52 trucks (OHV I6 or Flathead V8) had the battery tray mounted on the right frame rail close to the cowl inside the engine compartment. 48-51 trucks with flathead 6 engines had the battery tray mounted on the left side of the frame frame next to the cowl. It was just a mirror image. The trays for the 48-51 flathead 6 were shorter than the trays for 48-52 V8 and OHV I6.
I believe that in 1953 (through 56) the battery was moved under the floor.
EDIT: The original battery trays for the V8 and OHV I6 are being reproduced. However, I have several original trays that are solid. I may even have one for the fllathead 6.
I believe that in 1953 (through 56) the battery was moved under the floor.
EDIT: The original battery trays for the V8 and OHV I6 are being reproduced. However, I have several original trays that are solid. I may even have one for the fllathead 6.
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I went a different route and found an old foot locker from the late 40's and mounted it to my bed. I bolted a plastic vented battery box inside the trunk and ran my wires through the bed floor. As an added bonus, it gave me a boat load of "trunk" space for small swap items, small tool kit, etc...and it is all out of plain sight. It sits low enough that you got to be pretty close to the truck to see it. More recently it has become a holding place for straps as I have been working my truck a little. I should have taken pics for the working bonus built thread on here!
The down side...the trunk will eventually wear and break due to the weather. I did not think about how water and the weather would harm the leather corners much until recently. When I first got it the corners were stiff as a board from decades of crappy paint jobs, they have now started to soften up. I am sure the wood won't last for ever either...but then again I don't park outside on a regular basis...and I seldom drive it in the weather...and it's just another part I can replace.
If you keep the gas tank in the cab, you can easily mount the battery under the floor. If you moved the tank, you can mount the battery in the truck.
The down side...the trunk will eventually wear and break due to the weather. I did not think about how water and the weather would harm the leather corners much until recently. When I first got it the corners were stiff as a board from decades of crappy paint jobs, they have now started to soften up. I am sure the wood won't last for ever either...but then again I don't park outside on a regular basis...and I seldom drive it in the weather...and it's just another part I can replace.
If you keep the gas tank in the cab, you can easily mount the battery under the floor. If you moved the tank, you can mount the battery in the truck.
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I plan to put mine in a tool box in the bed along with the air ride compressors, tank and valve body.
I found a diamond plate aluminum box at tractor supply that's 48 inches wide and has locks on it. Only need to cut a vent into the side of it between the box and bed bulkhead for venting. Moves the weight to the rear and secures it from theft.
I plan to put my battery disconnect switch there too.
I found a diamond plate aluminum box at tractor supply that's 48 inches wide and has locks on it. Only need to cut a vent into the side of it between the box and bed bulkhead for venting. Moves the weight to the rear and secures it from theft.
I plan to put my battery disconnect switch there too.
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As Moe noted, mine is under the bed floor in the right front corner of the bed. It should be noted though that I was able to do this because the replacement bedfloor is approx 2" higher than a stock bed floor. Right now my battery sits directly on top of the running board.
It would be simple enough to modify the running board (the running boards on the 48-50 trucks have a large horizontal flange that runs under the cab and bolts to the frame) to accomodate a battery.
I also contemplated mounting the battery under the right front fender behind the tire.
Bobby
It would be simple enough to modify the running board (the running boards on the 48-50 trucks have a large horizontal flange that runs under the cab and bolts to the frame) to accomodate a battery.
I also contemplated mounting the battery under the right front fender behind the tire.
Bobby
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Classic Haulers F-1 Parts - Battery Box, Drop Down, Hinged, Size 24
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Did some one mention me? I don't know what years but going by the part number on the sticker its around a 2004 E350/450.
4 bolts hold the box to the frame and two hold the retaining straps. To remove the box just loosen the three boltsand remove one, grab the two handles on the bottom, slide the box sideways and pull off the frame.
Best of all only cost me $20.
4 bolts hold the box to the frame and two hold the retaining straps. To remove the box just loosen the three boltsand remove one, grab the two handles on the bottom, slide the box sideways and pull off the frame.
Best of all only cost me $20.
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