Left Side Battery Tray - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Pl4yboy · 09-27-2007, 01:21 AM

Is there a tray made or a way to use the standard right hand side battery tray on the left side? I'm needing a place for a very LARGE aux battery (12" x 6.5" x 8.2") and the left side of the engine compartment is the only place I can see using.

72armyswbtruck · 09-27-2007, 01:26 AM

They made factory auxillary battery trays that went on the left side, they are pretty spendy used, however the guys who put newer fuel injected motors pyut them on the left side, I am not sure what year the battery tray comes out of that they use.

brianthelion02 · 09-27-2007, 01:42 AM

Mine is factory,69 k-20!!!!!!!

**67 cst swb** · 09-27-2007, 04:14 AM

I almost bought another parts truck just because it had a drivers side battery tray. Then I realized I was paying $200.00 just to have a battery tray I didn't need.

brianthelion02 · 09-27-2007, 10:39 AM

Ill get pics of mine,post em this evening!!!!!!!

Pl4yboy · 09-27-2007, 11:22 AM

Does anyone know where I can find one? If not, it's time to break out the welder and build one myself.

IAFF2407 · 09-27-2007, 12:19 PM

I tried searching an old thread but I couldn't find it. A while back some of us bought new ones from a Scotts super trucks ( .com for the web site) I picked up two and I was impressed, solid and paainted black. If I can remember they were offered to this board at $75 plus shipping, don't quote me on it, plus the dollar has changed.

Al.

72 longhorn BB · 09-27-2007, 12:50 PM

I have not found a source for replacement Aux. Battery trays, and thery are pretty expesive used.

One thought tho - if they cost that much more, cant the brackets be swapped on a RH tray to make it fit on a LH?

Has amyone tried that?

shifty · 09-27-2007, 05:13 PM

Tri Pro opted not to make them because Scott's already had them.

I posted a deal on them, they really aren't expensive at all. Quick search netted that post, along with purchase information.

Link to that thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...illary+battery

Have fun!

66skylarkpost · 09-27-2007, 07:46 PM

ok guys i ran to one of my storage units , squeezed around my skylark and over a big block chevy and grabed the trays from the cab and clip im going to use on my stepside next spring . sorry they are not for sale

66skylarkpost · 09-27-2007, 07:51 PM

more pics

da-burb · 09-27-2007, 09:56 PM

I have this dealer add on version that holds a bigger battery than stock. This was on my 71 C20 Camper Special with a 402BB. It will clean up very nice. Mounts to radiator support and inner fender.

brianthelion02 · 09-27-2007, 10:22 PM

Here is mine!!!!!!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...2/DSCN2089.jpg

**70cst** · 09-27-2007, 10:48 PM

Hey 66skylarkpost ...
I've seen those sneekers someplace before?

wibilly · 09-27-2007, 11:27 PM

i remember a tread on here that they were being reproduced and selling for $69 i have a couple original but they are not for sale either

shifty · 09-27-2007, 11:55 PM

yeah, i posted the link to the thread up about 5 posts from ya.

as a point of note, and this is important: '67 and '68 trucks DO NOT USE the same core support as the 69-72 do. the auxillary (driver side) battery tray provisions DO NOT exist on the 67-68 core support, so if you have a 67-68 be very well prepared to drill and tap holes for the battery tray

i learned the hard way!

Deuce · 09-28-2007, 12:24 AM

Could do something like this???

Pl4yboy · 09-28-2007, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deuce

Could do something like this???

I can't see mounting a $250 Kinetik HC2000 under the truck on these Oklahoma roads. I've decided that I'll just build one over the weekend. I have plenty of angle iron at the house that should work nicely. Thanks for all the replies though.

68C10LQ9 · 07-14-2016, 10:59 PM

Hey guys just posting an update to this thread. I called Scotts Super Trucks http://www.scottssupertrucks.com/contactus.asp today to order an auxiliary battery tray for my 68 C10 and they still have them. Raw metal is $95 gloss black powder coated is $115. Shipping was qouted at about $25 to So Cal. They are located in Alberta, Canada

72MARIO · 07-15-2016, 12:21 PM

Crazy I called them a month ago and they told me they were out an no longer available ! I paid large in US for a rebuilt one. Mind you its very nice but 95 CDN is a deal.

**StingRay** · 07-15-2016, 01:48 PM

I have the drawings for laser cutting and bending the sides. The tray itself is easy to buy. I looked into making those years ago but the demand vs cost to build wasn't worth it for me.

**dennislbrooks** · 07-15-2016, 04:21 PM

I have an extra never used but the tray is from Rock auto for a 67 stock right hand tray..

I was wrong - have 2 sets and 1 new tray plus my metal templates. See my old thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513089

68C10LQ9 · 07-16-2016, 03:20 AM

72 Mario...now that you mention it im not sure if that was the price in US or CDN... hopefully not US dollars...lol. I forgot to tell them i heard about them on this forum as i read they may discount it.

09-27-2007, 01:21 AM	#1
Pl4yboy Freeeeee Mason... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: McAlester, Oklahoma Posts: 320	Left Side Battery Tray Is there a tray made or a way to use the standard right hand side battery tray on the left side? I'm needing a place for a very LARGE aux battery (12" x 6.5" x 8.2") and the left side of the engine compartment is the only place I can see using.

09-27-2007, 01:26 AM	#2
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Left Side Battery Tray They made factory auxillary battery trays that went on the left side, they are pretty spendy used, however the guys who put newer fuel injected motors pyut them on the left side, I am not sure what year the battery tray comes out of that they use. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

09-27-2007, 01:42 AM	#3
brianthelion02 Overdrive club Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: apache junction, arizona Posts: 819	Re: Left Side Battery Tray Mine is factory,69 k-20!!!!!!! __________________ 1971 c-10 1951 3100 chevy 1970 chevy c-30 Sold!

09-27-2007, 04:14 AM	#4
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Left Side Battery Tray I almost bought another parts truck just because it had a drivers side battery tray. Then I realized I was paying $200.00 just to have a battery tray I didn't need. __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 09-27-2007 at 05:20 PM.

09-27-2007, 10:39 AM	#5
brianthelion02 Overdrive club Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: apache junction, arizona Posts: 819	Re: Left Side Battery Tray Ill get pics of mine,post em this evening!!!!!!! __________________ 1971 c-10 1951 3100 chevy 1970 chevy c-30 Sold!

09-27-2007, 11:22 AM	#6
Pl4yboy Freeeeee Mason... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: McAlester, Oklahoma Posts: 320	Re: Left Side Battery Tray Does anyone know where I can find one? If not, it's time to break out the welder and build one myself.

09-27-2007, 12:19 PM	#7
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: Left Side Battery Tray I tried searching an old thread but I couldn't find it. A while back some of us bought new ones from a Scotts super trucks ( .com for the web site) I picked up two and I was impressed, solid and paainted black. If I can remember they were offered to this board at $75 plus shipping, don't quote me on it, plus the dollar has changed. Al.

09-27-2007, 12:50 PM	#8
72 longhorn BB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 312	Re: Left Side Battery Tray I have not found a source for replacement Aux. Battery trays, and thery are pretty expesive used. One thought tho - if they cost that much more, cant the brackets be swapped on a RH tray to make it fit on a LH? Has amyone tried that? __________________ Chuck 1972 C-20 Longhorn 402 BB .030" over (409?), curved HEI, RV cam, quadrajet, dual 3" exhaust, TH 400 ported w/shift kit 1999 K1500 Suburban (old style) 5.7L Vortec 4L60E "No matter where you go, ........ there you are"

09-27-2007, 05:13 PM	#9
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Left Side Battery Tray Tri Pro opted not to make them because Scott's already had them. I posted a deal on them, they really aren't expensive at all. Quick search netted that post, along with purchase information. Link to that thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...illary+battery Have fun! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

09-27-2007, 07:46 PM	#10
66skylarkpost Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kearney,nebraska Posts: 443	Re: Left Side Battery Tray ok guys i ran to one of my storage units , squeezed around my skylark and over a big block chevy and grabed the trays from the cab and clip im going to use on my stepside next spring . sorry they are not for sale Attached Images __________________ '70 k-10 longbox- mid 70's drivetrain 350/350 487x heads 10.1:1 flowmasters ,35's 3.73's auburn posi ,rear shackle flip. '72 short stepside U.S. forestry truck, '73 455 buick,400 turbo,dropped 2"-4 1/4" ,3.07 posi,:'89 silverado 1500 ,OK truck ,5.7 holley tbi ,trick 700r4 3.07 auburn posi ,and my '66 skylark ,'73 centurion and my '84 monte carlo imca stock car

09-27-2007, 07:51 PM	#11
66skylarkpost Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kearney,nebraska Posts: 443	Re: Left Side Battery Tray more pics Attached Images __________________ '70 k-10 longbox- mid 70's drivetrain 350/350 487x heads 10.1:1 flowmasters ,35's 3.73's auburn posi ,rear shackle flip. '72 short stepside U.S. forestry truck, '73 455 buick,400 turbo,dropped 2"-4 1/4" ,3.07 posi,:'89 silverado 1500 ,OK truck ,5.7 holley tbi ,trick 700r4 3.07 auburn posi ,and my '66 skylark ,'73 centurion and my '84 monte carlo imca stock car

09-27-2007, 09:56 PM	#12
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Re: Left Side Battery Tray I have this dealer add on version that holds a bigger battery than stock. This was on my 71 C20 Camper Special with a 402BB. It will clean up very nice. Mounts to radiator support and inner fender. Attached Images __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

09-27-2007, 10:22 PM	#13
brianthelion02 Overdrive club Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: apache junction, arizona Posts: 819	Re: Left Side Battery Tray Here is mine!!!!!! http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...2/DSCN2089.jpg __________________ 1971 c-10 1951 3100 chevy 1970 chevy c-30 Sold!

09-27-2007, 10:48 PM	#14
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,377	Re: Left Side Battery Tray Hey 66skylarkpost ... I've seen those sneekers someplace before? __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-27-2007, 11:27 PM	#15
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Left Side Battery Tray i remember a tread on here that they were being reproduced and selling for $69 i have a couple original but they are not for sale either __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore



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09-27-2007, 11:55 PM	#16
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Left Side Battery Tray yeah, i posted the link to the thread up about 5 posts from ya. as a point of note, and this is important: '67 and '68 trucks DO NOT USE the same core support as the 69-72 do. the auxillary (driver side) battery tray provisions DO NOT exist on the 67-68 core support, so if you have a 67-68 be very well prepared to drill and tap holes for the battery tray i learned the hard way! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

09-28-2007, 12:24 AM	#17
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Left Side Battery Tray Could do something like this??? __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

07-14-2016, 10:59 PM	#19
68C10LQ9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 6	Re: Left Side Battery Tray Hey guys just posting an update to this thread. I called Scotts Super Trucks http://www.scottssupertrucks.com/contactus.asp today to order an auxiliary battery tray for my 68 C10 and they still have them. Raw metal is $95 gloss black powder coated is $115. Shipping was qouted at about $25 to So Cal. They are located in Alberta, Canada

07-15-2016, 12:21 PM	#20
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: Left Side Battery Tray Crazy I called them a month ago and they told me they were out an no longer available ! I paid large in US for a rebuilt one. Mind you its very nice but 95 CDN is a deal. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

07-15-2016, 01:48 PM	#21
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,487	Re: Left Side Battery Tray I have the drawings for laser cutting and bending the sides. The tray itself is easy to buy. I looked into making those years ago but the demand vs cost to build wasn't worth it for me. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

07-15-2016, 04:21 PM	#22
dennislbrooks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,807	Re: Left Side Battery Tray I have an extra never used but the tray is from Rock auto for a 67 stock right hand tray.. I was wrong - have 2 sets and 1 new tray plus my metal templates. See my old thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513089 __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T Last edited by dennislbrooks; 07-15-2016 at 04:36 PM.

07-16-2016, 03:20 AM	#23
68C10LQ9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 6	Re: Left Side Battery Tray 72 Mario...now that you mention it im not sure if that was the price in US or CDN... hopefully not US dollars...lol. I forgot to tell them i heard about them on this forum as i read they may discount it.

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