Quote Originally Posted by IC2 View Post
I'm swapping the big ol' Optima battery to a little Odyssey PC680 which is about 1/3rd the size.

A comparison on sizes:


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I like that little battery, Dave! Even though it'll be a while before I need one, I've been thinking about where I'll put it on my 37. I purchased a box & long cable to mount it in the trunk quite a while ago, but the more I think about it, I think I might buy/build a nice metal/aluminum box and mount this little battery on the frame rail up under the passenger front fender. There's plenty of room & tire clearance plus it would be closer for the cables, etc. I've seen some drop-down boxes for regular size batteries, but if I use one of these, it wouldn't need to be so big.

I found a "new" trunk lid the other day on fordbarn.com, thanks to Bobby, and it should be on it's way soon. If it is a good as it looks in the pics, it will save me a ton of time and money! I've also decided to try to find a better driver's side door for the same reason. You may remember the issues with my existing one posted a few pages back.

I bolted on the rear fenders to make sure they still fit after the welding patches & gas filler and I'm pretty pleased thus far. Time for a little skim coat of filler in a few places and move along. Yes, I know, Mike......pics!

I'm going to a little Poker Fun Run in my truck tomorrow. Should be fun. Will be touring these shops in Orange County:
o Chopit Kustoms, Stanton www.chopitkustom.com
o Reid’s Rod Parts, Orange REIDS ROD PARTS INC
o C.W. Moss, Orange C.W. Moss
o Kugle Komponents, La Habra Kugel Komponents — Quality Parts since 1969
o Limeworks Speed Shop, Whittier Limeworks Speed Shop
o MOON Equipment Co., Santa Fe Springs www.mooneyesusa.com
o Bob’s Big Boy Broiler, Downey


Ok, Bob's Big Boy is not a shop per se.... Will let you know how it goes