Thread: Odd Place for the Battery

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Chevy 37:

Anything I should know before attempting to put the battery in the fender? I considered recessing the battery in the floor under the backseat but I think it will interfere with the driveshaft or get coked by the exhaust.

How did you brace the box to support the battery's weight? Any pictures?

I did that 10 years ago so I don't have any pictures, but all I did was take part of my hood cover off the side so I could get to the frame and mounted 2 small brackets to the frame and then added a S.S. box so I could put the battery inside it. Be sure to vent the box either on the sides or top so when your battery is charging any vapors can escape. Also make the box just a little larger than the battery so I doesn't tip or move when you hit those pot holes and corners. It worked fine but I just didn't like the looks so thats why I moved it.