drop down battery box in very back

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Aug 14, 2022 | 01:37 PM

rusty48

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drop down battery box in very back

I figured asking for pros an cons BEFORE I actually do this. its a 50 f-1, gas tank has been relocated in rear. Im thinking of mounting on the brace channel behind the tank. Pretty good access, yes along way and if I get rear ended bye bye battery. Have not run exhuast. and running a flathead with an AOD.

Aug 14, 2022 | 01:54 PM

1949f1

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on my 49 the drop down box is on the frame on the right side just behind the cab. I added battery jumper studs under the right running board for charging

Aug 14, 2022 | 02:45 PM

49willard

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I used the same location as Tracy but put the "jump posts" in the engine bay.

Aug 14, 2022 | 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 49willard

I used the same location as Tracy but put the "jump posts" in the engine bay.

that’s how I plan to do mine also

Aug 14, 2022 | 04:51 PM

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Didnt think about that, the x pipe in the exhaust looks to leave quite a bit room, Did you weld a box/backing plate to mount the battery box to?

Aug 14, 2022 | 08:23 PM

49willard

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Kevin,
I did weld in a plate to support the drop down battery box. Don't be confused where the box is located relative to the original stock crossmember. The original stock crossmember has been moved back more than a foot but retained to retain rigidity in the frame but allow the room for the 700R4 AOD.

Aug 15, 2022 | 11:28 AM

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Thanks Bill, I would have used that for reference. I have the cab in prep for paint and was not planning on pulling it off for paint as its in good + shape. Decisions...............