After working on a 57 TF truck for the last year or so, I am so glad my battery is out of the way. Stock location is perfect. My 52 had some rust and missing bits. But a little welding and it was good to go. Only other truck battery location I liked was on the 67 chev. Off to the side of the radiator. It never got in the way. The heater, well that is another question. Jump start an AD truck? Roll down the window pull along side and there you go.

Steve H