1973-1980 AUX Battery Tray - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigDooley77 · 10-04-2018, 04:16 PM

Anyone have any photos of the 1973-1980 left hand AUX Battery tray installed?

100%Chevy · 10-04-2018, 07:12 PM

I don't have pics of mine,but it is is easy to install.
The bolt holes are there.You just need the left side box.(I actually converted a right side box for one of mine).
On trucks that didn't have this option the 2 holes in the fender don't have nuts.You have to add them.
Mike.

BigDooley77 · 10-04-2018, 10:45 PM

My issue is the tray portion how does that stay on. The bracket was easy just drill out the dimples.

100%Chevy · 10-05-2018, 10:19 AM

The tray is supported by the 2 bolts in the fender and by the long lower bracket that's bolted to the inner fender at the bottom.
Same as the right side box-just a mirror image.
In fact,the tray is the same.The only difference is the support bracket.
Mike.

BigDooley77 · 10-05-2018, 11:16 AM

here's where I'm at the tray when set on the bracket has the 2 bolts to the outside (towards the radiator) and the hold down facing the firewall as it should.

BigDooley77 · 10-05-2018, 01:07 PM

Update

Lots of Google image searches finally found it so far the general consensus is spot welding, bolting, or using self tapping screws to secure the tray to the bracket.

Searching on this forum and a few others, I have not been the only guy puzzled by the tray.

100%Chevy · 10-05-2018, 01:19 PM

Where did you get that tray?
It's not the same as factory at all.It's turned the wrong way from all mine.
My trucks with it are all 77 and up,so I could be wrong about that.
Mike.

andyh1956 · 10-06-2018, 12:35 AM

LMC catalog page 193 shows different trays for 73-80 & 81-87.
Earlier is two piece in picture.
Should have a disclaimer- "Welding Required"

Feel the 'Pane · 10-06-2018, 06:19 PM

QUOTE=andyh1956;8358095]LMC catalog page 193 shows different trays for 73-80 & 81-87.
Earlier is two piece in picture.
Should have a disclaimer- "Welding Required"

[/QUOTE]

X2
I bought my Aux tray from LMC, & I had to weld them together. While I was at it, I added 1/2' square tubing on the bottom of the tray to stiffen it up. Since I'm a welder/fabricator it was a no brainer.

My issue is: LMC didn't add any instructions so I can relate to the OP.

BigDooley77 · 10-09-2018, 03:19 PM

I'm just making sure that I'm not missing anything before I drag the welder over and start tacking lol. This is why I asked for photos if all possible since I know I'm not the only one that has had this issue.

I bought my tray off eBay possible the guy who sold it to me couldn't figure it out. Looks just like the LMC, Classic etc. ones it has a Keyparts label so every company selling panels for these trucks will be carrying it.

Even with the knowledge in text we should get some photos on the thread to help others.

Thank you all

10-04-2018, 04:16 PM	#1
BigDooley77 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: No Where,KS Posts: 57	1973-1980 AUX Battery Tray Anyone have any photos of the 1973-1980 left hand AUX Battery tray installed?

10-04-2018, 07:12 PM	#2
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: 1973-1980 AUX Battery Tray I don't have pics of mine,but it is is easy to install. The bolt holes are there.You just need the left side box.(I actually converted a right side box for one of mine). On trucks that didn't have this option the 2 holes in the fender don't have nuts.You have to add them. Mike.

10-04-2018, 10:45 PM	#3
BigDooley77 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: No Where,KS Posts: 57	Re: 1973-1980 AUX Battery Tray My issue is the tray portion how does that stay on. The bracket was easy just drill out the dimples.

10-05-2018, 10:19 AM	#4
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: 1973-1980 AUX Battery Tray The tray is supported by the 2 bolts in the fender and by the long lower bracket that's bolted to the inner fender at the bottom. Same as the right side box-just a mirror image. In fact,the tray is the same.The only difference is the support bracket. Mike.

10-05-2018, 11:16 AM	#5
BigDooley77 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: No Where,KS Posts: 57	Re: 1973-1980 AUX Battery Tray here's where I'm at the tray when set on the bracket has the 2 bolts to the outside (towards the radiator) and the hold down facing the firewall as it should. Attached Images

10-05-2018, 01:07 PM	#6
BigDooley77 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: No Where,KS Posts: 57	Re: 1973-1980 AUX Battery Tray Update Lots of Google image searches finally found it so far the general consensus is spot welding, bolting, or using self tapping screws to secure the tray to the bracket. Searching on this forum and a few others, I have not been the only guy puzzled by the tray.

10-05-2018, 01:19 PM	#7
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: 1973-1980 AUX Battery Tray Where did you get that tray? It's not the same as factory at all.It's turned the wrong way from all mine. My trucks with it are all 77 and up,so I could be wrong about that. Mike.

10-06-2018, 12:35 AM	#8
andyh1956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: thomastown mississippi Posts: 1,261	Re: 1973-1980 AUX Battery Tray LMC catalog page 193 shows different trays for 73-80 & 81-87. Earlier is two piece in picture. Should have a disclaimer- "Welding Required"

10-06-2018, 06:19 PM	#9
Feel the 'Pane Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Central city Posts: 76	Re: 1973-1980 AUX Battery Tray QUOTE=andyh1956;8358095]LMC catalog page 193 shows different trays for 73-80 & 81-87. Earlier is two piece in picture. Should have a disclaimer- "Welding Required"[/QUOTE] X2 I bought my Aux tray from LMC, & I had to weld them together. While I was at it, I added 1/2' square tubing on the bottom of the tray to stiffen it up. Since I'm a welder/fabricator it was a no brainer. My issue is: LMC didn't add any instructions so I can relate to the OP. __________________ 76' GMC K25 Sierra Classic Camper Special: propane powered 350ci/NV4500/205/D44/SRW 14B/4:10/tach,tilt,a/c - daily driver 77' GMC K35 Sierra Grande C/C: 350ci/SM465/205/D60/narrow 14B DRW/4:10 Flatbed 82' Chevrolet K30 C/C: 454ci/SM465/205/D60 Detroit locked/narrow 14B DRW/4:56 Flatbed, 6"Rancho, Alcoa's

10-09-2018, 03:19 PM	#10
BigDooley77 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: No Where,KS Posts: 57	Re: 1973-1980 AUX Battery Tray I'm just making sure that I'm not missing anything before I drag the welder over and start tacking lol. This is why I asked for photos if all possible since I know I'm not the only one that has had this issue. I bought my tray off eBay possible the guy who sold it to me couldn't figure it out. Looks just like the LMC, Classic etc. ones it has a Keyparts label so every company selling panels for these trucks will be carrying it. Even with the knowledge in text we should get some photos on the thread to help others. Thank you all



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