Well now. I find it odd no one has mentioned the factory option for under hood battery. In the 1954 sales data book it is listed as CSL#54-395 (standard battery under hood).This consists of a cutout in the right inner fender and a battery tray bolted to the frame. 54John3100 mentioned this in the second post and has seen it on my parts truck. If any one would like pictures of this email me
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