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| | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 31 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 31 | I have a 57 chevy 3100 stepside and would like to locate the battery under the passengers side of the cab with some remote battery posts mounted inside the cab. Has anyone done this before? Any recommendations on kits, or what you did? Thanks,, Dave | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | you may want to add a drop down battery box, available from most street rod catalogs. ron
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,440 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,440 | what are you going to do with the "remote" battery posts?
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,893 Socket Breaker | | Socket Breaker Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,893 | Just run longer cables to the battery... using the drop down box like "we b old" mentioned.
-W | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | You could also adapt a battery access door from an AD truck for access to the battery, they're available from the parts suppliers on the Links page.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 31 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 31 | The remote battery posts are to jump the battery if needed, without having to crawl under the truck or drop the battery to do it. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 | Locate the battery where your passenger's feet go, and put in a removable plate. Voila! Problem solved. (That's where the battery is in an AD truck) | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 119 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2006 Posts: 119 | If you just need it to jump the battery use jumper cables that have a connector where you can plug in your cables and hide the connector under the running board or inside the front fender. Check this link for a picture.
http://www.projectresponder.com/jumper-cables~5~110.htm | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,407 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,407 | Very interesting, I have never heard of jumper cables with this feature. I may consider trying them on one of my trucks.
Thanks for the tip.
John
~ J Lucas 2006 GMC Envoy 4.2 I6 2023 Ram 2500/Cumins 6.7 I6 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Wife’s) 2002 Silverado 2500 Gas 6.0 1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton 1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWBIn the Gallery My Flicker Photos! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 641 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 641 | you just need one hot post just use a big nut and bolt with insolating washers mount it wear ever you need it the other jumper just ground on the frame | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 190 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 190 | I like that cable set up also. Thanks for posting the link. Reminds me of the old aircraft to power cart hook up. | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 119 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2006 Posts: 119 | I have seen them used alot on emergency vehicles for quick access, but I think they would be real handy on any vehicle. | | |
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