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Old Jun 10, 2024 | 05:34 AM
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They maybe blue but show green when light behind them.
Mine were all frosted white or turned to dust so could not be used and why I went with colored LED bulbs.
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Old Jun 10, 2024 | 07:52 AM
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If the metal support is fine, I just bolted the newer battery tray to the existing metal support under my battery. If you only need the plastic tray...
I just went out and took these photos,



 
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Old Jun 10, 2024 | 08:05 AM
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If the metal support is fine, I just bolted the newer battery tray to the existing metal support under my battery. If you only need the plastic tray...
I just went out and took these photos,
Thanks... Yeah the metal tray under the inner fender is rotted out and no longer usable
 
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Old Jun 10, 2024 | 08:12 AM
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Is it possible to find that part in the junkyards ?



https://car-part.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi
 
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Old Jun 10, 2024 | 04:57 PM
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Is this it?

https://www.lmctruck.com/electrical/...and-components
 
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Old Jun 10, 2024 | 05:16 PM
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Is it possible to find that part in the junkyards ?



https://car-part.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi
There's a place in PA that says they have it but there isn't a picture and they want $40. IDK if they'll ship... If they do I suspect it will be in the $15 - $20 range. Total $64.80 IF they ship and charge tax.


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Yes #1... $59.45 plus $18.75 shipping plus tax $5.00 Total $83.20

If I need to go that route it might be better to just buy new for the extra $20ish...
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Old Jun 10, 2024 | 05:54 PM
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Well I guess I had to do it... I just ordered the battery tray from LMC but I also needed the radiator core support mounting hardware so... It hurt a little but it had to be done. Won't see the parts for about a week so everything is on hold to a point. I think I'll get a little bit of a head start on Phase 2 and encapsulate the front of the frame.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2024 | 08:02 AM
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Shoot Darrin, I'm in the process of buying an '80 F-100 parts truck. I might have had what you needed. But, you're getting new parts (instead of something that could be very old/rusty/tired/broken). But, keep that in mind for when you need something else, in the future. I can't guarantee that the parts truck will have what you need or that I might keep the same part for myself. Doesn't hurt to ask though.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2024 | 09:59 AM
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New battery pan...don't forget to apply a coat of Fluid-Film top and bottom. And do the hold down rods too. Ever wonder why those rods dissappear? Gasses from the battery create acid which eats metal near the battery. Recoat with FF when you see any corrosion. A lil dab L do ya.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2024 | 12:20 PM
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Shoot Darrin, I'm in the process of buying an '80 F-100 parts truck. I might have had what you needed. But, you're getting new parts (instead of something that could be very old/rusty/tired/broken). But, keep that in mind for when you need something else, in the future. I can't guarantee that the parts truck will have what you need or that I might keep the same part for myself. Doesn't hurt to ask though.
I will most defiantly keep you in mind. I actually am looking for something that you might have. I'll send ya a PM in the coming days...

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New battery pan...don't forget to apply a coat of Fluid-Film top and bottom. And do the hold down rods too. Ever wonder why those rods dissappear? Gasses from the battery create acid which eats metal near the battery. Recoat with FF when you see any corrosion. A lil dab L do ya.
I was actually planning to paint it with Farm & Implement paint from Tractor Supply...
 
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Old Jun 11, 2024 | 12:32 PM
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I was actually planning to paint it with Farm & Implement paint from Tractor Supply...
They come painted, but an extra coat can't hurt. Let the paint cure and then add a coat of Fluid-Film.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2024 | 12:34 PM
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That is Fluid Film under my battery in the pictures I posted above. That stuff is easy.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2024 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Max Capacity
That is Fluid Film under my battery in the pictures I posted above. That stuff is easy.
Yes sir, will protect and preserve an old one too. Might not need a replacement if 0.25 cents worth of FF was applied once or twice in a decade. At a minimum every time the battery is removed. I'm probably high on the estimated cost per app.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2024 | 12:50 PM
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Yes sir, will protect and preserve an old one too. Might not need a replacement if 0.25 cents worth of FF was applied once or twice in a decade. At a minimum every time the battery is removed. I'm probably high on the estimated cost per app.

I did just went out and sprayed my J bolts, thanks for the idea. Notice the next can of spray paint ready for my truck...LOL

 
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Old Jun 11, 2024 | 02:01 PM
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I did just go out and spray my J bolts, thanks for the idea. Notice the next can of spray paint ready for my truck...LOL
spray cans are nice, but bulk is cheaper to use. Brush it on with a cheap paint brush.
 
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