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| | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 75 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 75 | does anyone know what kind ,brand name 12 volt battery will fit in the floor mount 49 chevy 1 ton 3800 ? there was one in there ,it went bad , got rid of it and placed a 12 volt batt.I had but its two long to go into the batt. compartment . Yes ,it was converted to 12 volt ,for sure. Thanks Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | It is common to relocate the rear of the battery box a few inches further back and make a longer bottom for it. That'll help fit most any battery you want. Limiting factor is then opening in floor. So make a hinged or removable bottom and put the battery in from the bottom.
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | My 37 and 52 batteries are in the stock location and size. I took a measurement, went to a "battery place" and measure what they had till I found one with the dimensions I wanted and had all the reserve/amps and such that I determined suited my needs.
I ended up with good one from Advance for the panel but choose a diehard for the 37. Its one of the easiest job you'll do on your truck. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 75 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 75 | Big thanks to Grigg and Achipmonk for the advice. I will go the easy route first .Take my measurements to the store and see what they have in that size.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Yes, they'll have one.
I was not implying you need to modify the battery box, but it is pretry easy if you want to, if you want a larger battery. | | |
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