Cleanin' up the battery box... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Corts60** · 10-16-2008, 07:19 PM

Well, I figured since I had the battery out and the generator is off to get rebuilt, it was a good time to clean up the battery box.

I found some older paint under the pass. side radiator support cover that indicated this truck has seen a couple paint jobs over the last 48 years. I knew the original color was the forest green because it is elsewhere. I thought that it was that color until it's recent paint job but it looks like it may have been painted a darker blue at one time...

Anyways, the battery box is in pretty decent shape, but I'm curious about the bolts I took out. Look how shiny some are, do you think they could still be shiny from 48 years ago? This truck is all original and numbers matching and only has 82,000 miles on it. It just seems odd that they are that shiny. The are definitely factory style bolts though...

**Corts60** · 10-16-2008, 07:25 PM

Here is the finished product...

JoeKan · 10-16-2008, 10:57 PM

Thanks for reminding me of something I need to do too. My battery box is pretty rusted. I don't know if those bolts are original or not. I've got a 61 and that is not one thing shiny on her.......but someday!

Slmd92DIME · 10-16-2008, 11:13 PM

Looks good. I like your truck

Hoffman65burb · 10-16-2008, 11:27 PM

i LOVE your scottsdale

**Corts60** · 10-16-2008, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoffman65burb

i LOVE your scottsdale

Thanks. That's my daily driver.......and my newest vehicle. And by newest I mean both recent purchase and newest year....Man I must be insane.

Slmd92DIME · 10-17-2008, 01:16 AM

What kinda paint is on the truck in your avatar?

**Corts60** · 10-17-2008, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slmd92DIME

What kinda paint is on the truck in your avatar?

I'm not sure...I didn't do the paint myself...

Frizzle Fry · 10-17-2008, 06:33 AM

I've pulled shiney bolts out of mine too. Some just "seal up" better I guess.

kizer · 10-17-2008, 12:31 PM

Nice looking Battery Box. I'm praying mine looks that good. I'm sure I could paint it that good, but the rust is what has me worried.

10-16-2008, 07:19 PM	#1
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Cleanin' up the battery box... Well, I figured since I had the battery out and the generator is off to get rebuilt, it was a good time to clean up the battery box. I found some older paint under the pass. side radiator support cover that indicated this truck has seen a couple paint jobs over the last 48 years. I knew the original color was the forest green because it is elsewhere. I thought that it was that color until it's recent paint job but it looks like it may have been painted a darker blue at one time... Anyways, the battery box is in pretty decent shape, but I'm curious about the bolts I took out. Look how shiny some are, do you think they could still be shiny from 48 years ago? This truck is all original and numbers matching and only has 82,000 miles on it. It just seems odd that they are that shiny. The are definitely factory style bolts though... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold) Last edited by Corts60; 10-16-2008 at 07:21 PM.

10-16-2008, 07:25 PM	#2
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Cleanin' up the battery box... Here is the finished product... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

10-16-2008, 10:57 PM	#3
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Re: Cleanin' up the battery box... Thanks for reminding me of something I need to do too. My battery box is pretty rusted. I don't know if those bolts are original or not. I've got a 61 and that is not one thing shiny on her.......but someday!

10-16-2008, 11:13 PM	#4
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Cleanin' up the battery box... Looks good. I like your truck __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV

10-16-2008, 11:27 PM	#5
Hoffman65burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 448	Re: Cleanin' up the battery box... i LOVE your scottsdale __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy 454bbc Turbo400 NP205 3.73 gears 4inch lift 33's

10-17-2008, 01:16 AM	#7
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Cleanin' up the battery box... What kinda paint is on the truck in your avatar? __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV

10-17-2008, 06:33 AM	#9
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Cleanin' up the battery box... I've pulled shiney bolts out of mine too. Some just "seal up" better I guess.

10-17-2008, 12:31 PM	#10
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: Cleanin' up the battery box... Nice looking Battery Box. I'm praying mine looks that good. I'm sure I could paint it that good, but the rust is what has me worried. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

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