Am I correct in assuming that the access hole to the battery (narrow and rectangular on right) was meant for inspection purposes only and the battery had to be removed from underneath the truck? Doesn't look like a battery fill fit through the top.
Andy, Yes to your first question IF you have a 4-speed tranny. If you have a 3-speed you need a different floor pan. yes to your second question but this Battery Tray comes with the correct bolts plus you get a 10% discount if you belong to the Stovebolt Group.
They also have the cover for the inspection opening and the brake fluid filler hole.
You didn't ask, but I found the correct size battery (to fit the holder) Auto Craft 1-30 (6 volt) at Advance Auto.
Here is a photo showing how the battery ground cable is attached. Harold
Andy, Yes to your first question IF you have a 4-speed tranny. If you have a 3-speed you need a different pan floor pan.. yes to your second question but this Battery Tray comes with the correct bolts plus you get a 10% discount if you belong to the Stovebolt Group.
They also have the cover for the inspection opening and the brake fluid filler hole.
Here is a photo showing how the battery ground cable is attached. Harold
The battery access for these model trucks, going back I believe to at least 1937 requires removing the floor board. It is a real nuisance too, especially trying to avoid scratching painted surfaces inside the cab. I modified the new floor board I used on Sparky to make it only necessary to remove about half of the board. I now can access either the battery or master cylinder by removing one half or the other depending on which part needs maintenance, with less misery.
The battery tray shown, I think has an extra brace that I don’t recall off hand seeing on my ‘46. But, as shown should work fine. I will try to remember to check mine tomorrow.
The battery access for these model trucks, going back I believe to at least 1937 requires removing the floor board. It is a real nuisance too, especially trying to avoid scratching painted surfaces inside the cab. I modified the new floor board I used on Sparky to make it only necessary to remove about half of the board. I now can access either the battery or master cylinder by removing one half or the other depending on which part needs maintenance, with less misery.
The battery tray shown, I think has an extra brace that I don’t recall off hand seeing on my ‘46. But, as shown should work fine. I will try to remember to check mine tomorrow.
Interesting! So it isn’t even possible to remove the battery from underneath the truck! My floor got cut out to allow a regular size battery to fit through and a cover (maybe from years later) was added. However, the access hole for the master cylinder isn’t in the correct place either so my floor must be entirely different either way!
If you have a picture of the tray installed that would be very helpful, but I know it’s hard to access.
