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red71cheyenne · 05-05-2010, 01:19 PM

Ok, I got my Aux Battery tray from Scotts Super Trucks, Thanks Scott!!

Now how do I bolt this thing in? There is one bolt hole that is already threaded on the support, but seems like the others will have to be added. Has anyone retro-fitted one yet?

Pics would be awesome! I'll post a pic of the tray tonight, its a monster! Heavy duty metal construction was used throughout.

**kwmech** · 05-05-2010, 03:53 PM

Lay the tray in and mark the holes. Drill. Bolt in tray. Don't forget to move the horn and voltage regulator

8mpg · 05-05-2010, 05:29 PM

pics? Never seen one

red71cheyenne · 05-05-2010, 08:57 PM

First the Aux tray

red71cheyenne · 05-05-2010, 08:58 PM

Now the regular one

red71cheyenne · 05-05-2010, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwmech

Lay the tray in and mark the holes. Drill. Bolt in tray. Don't forget to move the horn and voltage regulator

Where do I move them to? Not sure what the locations would be if it was a factory install. Will self threading bolts be ok?

Thanks for the help!

Hottrucks · 05-05-2010, 09:08 PM

sub scribed

breeh · 05-05-2010, 09:11 PM

Here is a not so great pic that I took of a factory installed setup. I took it to help myself during the reassembly process.

Murphy IRE · 05-05-2010, 11:20 PM

Yep mark the holes and go. If your lucky, you won't have to move anything. I recommend the Hellroaring solid state unit, it's a bit pricey but it's the best out there. I have a thread 2nd battery hook up question (Electrical). There are pics. I went 2 ga wire on all Pos wire

red71cheyenne · 05-06-2010, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by breeh

Here is a not so great pic that I took of a factory installed setup. I took it to help myself during the reassembly process.

Thanks Breeh, that helps a bit. I was wondering how it got past the headlight. Right now if I lay it in there it is pulling on the wiring harness. Will have to do some more in depth fitting before I drill and mount.

Longhorn Man · 05-06-2010, 12:37 PM

they weren't all done the same. My voltage reg was mounted on the other 'leg' in my longhorn, and on the other aux tray I have laying around.

red71cheyenne · 05-06-2010, 01:53 PM

Ya, I just pulled Shifty's old post out of my PM box and realized he told you how to do it. There are pre-drilled holes on the side of the aux box for the regulator and there'll be a half inch spacer required behind the headlights.

How you been Andy? Haven't seen you around in a while.

Longhorn Man · 05-06-2010, 01:59 PM

I've been great... just had a son born on monday.
Kinda funny you haven't seen me around much... I'm still here postin like crazy.

red71cheyenne · 05-06-2010, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I've been great... just had a son born on monday.
Kinda funny you haven't seen me around much... I'm still here postin like crazy.

Congrats!! You may be right, maybe it is me that hasn't been around much...

Longhorn Man · 05-06-2010, 06:40 PM

thanks. photos were posted here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400714 in the general discusion... not wanting to hi jack this thread.

**jaros44sr** · 05-07-2010, 01:24 PM

hey red, check the height with the battery installed, mine looked higher then the pass. side, but don't know! I have since pulled my front end off again so I can't measure it. I think I used one or two factory holes and the rest I had to drill

I'll probably use side posts to give more clearance, lmk how you wire it up

congrats. LHM

Longhorn Man · 05-07-2010, 05:18 PM

the Aux tray does in fact sit higher. Since top posts were used till the end of 70, I would say there is no worry on the taller 69 - 72 hood. However, I don't think the option was around in 67 or 68, so top post clearance MIGHT be an issue, but I doubt it.
Side posts are better in almost every way anyways.

red71cheyenne · 05-19-2010, 09:11 PM

Hmm, well, I think that my core support may have had an aux battery before it came to me. Thanks Livrat!! 3 of the bolt holes were already there and threaded so it just mounted right up. I'll see about getting the 4th bolt in later.

red71cheyenne · 05-19-2010, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

hey red, check the height with the battery installed, mine looked higher then the pass. side, but don't know! I have since pulled my front end off again so I can't measure it. I think I used one or two factory holes and the rest I had to drill

I'll probably use side posts to give more clearance, lmk how you wire it up

congrats. LHM

Thanks Jaros, I set a battery in there and it looked like it sat at the same height as the other. Like I say, I think someone before me did it right.

red71cheyenne · 05-19-2010, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

the Aux tray does in fact sit higher. Since top posts were used till the end of 70, I would say there is no worry on the taller 69 - 72 hood. However, I don't think the option was around in 67 or 68, so top post clearance MIGHT be an issue, but I doubt it.
Side posts are better in almost every way anyways.

Except that I always booger up the dang screw that tightens them up!

05-05-2010, 01:19 PM	#1
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Adding Aux Battery Ok, I got my Aux Battery tray from Scotts Super Trucks, Thanks Scott!! Now how do I bolt this thing in? There is one bolt hole that is already threaded on the support, but seems like the others will have to be added. Has anyone retro-fitted one yet? Pics would be awesome! I'll post a pic of the tray tonight, its a monster! Heavy duty metal construction was used throughout. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

05-05-2010, 03:53 PM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,659	Re: Adding Aux Battery Lay the tray in and mark the holes. Drill. Bolt in tray. Don't forget to move the horn and voltage regulator

05-05-2010, 05:29 PM	#3
8mpg Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 389	Re: Adding Aux Battery pics? Never seen one

05-05-2010, 08:57 PM	#4
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Adding Aux Battery First the Aux tray Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

05-05-2010, 08:58 PM	#5
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Adding Aux Battery Now the regular one Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

05-05-2010, 09:08 PM	#7
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Adding Aux Battery sub scribed __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

05-05-2010, 09:11 PM	#8
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Re: Adding Aux Battery Here is a not so great pic that I took of a factory installed setup. I took it to help myself during the reassembly process. Attached Images __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

05-05-2010, 11:20 PM	#9
Murphy IRE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Denver Metro, CO Posts: 385	Re: Adding Aux Battery Yep mark the holes and go. If your lucky, you won't have to move anything. I recommend the Hellroaring solid state unit, it's a bit pricey but it's the best out there. I have a thread 2nd battery hook up question (Electrical). There are pics. I went 2 ga wire on all Pos wire

05-06-2010, 12:37 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Adding Aux Battery they weren't all done the same. My voltage reg was mounted on the other 'leg' in my longhorn, and on the other aux tray I have laying around.

05-06-2010, 01:53 PM	#12
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Adding Aux Battery Ya, I just pulled Shifty's old post out of my PM box and realized he told you how to do it. There are pre-drilled holes on the side of the aux box for the regulator and there'll be a half inch spacer required behind the headlights. How you been Andy? Haven't seen you around in a while. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

05-06-2010, 01:59 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Adding Aux Battery I've been great... just had a son born on monday. Kinda funny you haven't seen me around much... I'm still here postin like crazy.

05-06-2010, 06:40 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Adding Aux Battery thanks. photos were posted here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400714 in the general discusion... not wanting to hi jack this thread.

05-07-2010, 01:24 PM	#16
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,768	Re: Adding Aux Battery hey red, check the height with the battery installed, mine looked higher then the pass. side, but don't know! I have since pulled my front end off again so I can't measure it. I think I used one or two factory holes and the rest I had to drill I'll probably use side posts to give more clearance, lmk how you wire it up congrats. LHM __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 05-07-2010 at 01:25 PM.

05-07-2010, 05:18 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Adding Aux Battery the Aux tray does in fact sit higher. Since top posts were used till the end of 70, I would say there is no worry on the taller 69 - 72 hood. However, I don't think the option was around in 67 or 68, so top post clearance MIGHT be an issue, but I doubt it. Side posts are better in almost every way anyways.

05-19-2010, 09:11 PM	#18
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Adding Aux Battery Hmm, well, I think that my core support may have had an aux battery before it came to me. Thanks Livrat!! 3 of the bolt holes were already there and threaded so it just mounted right up. I'll see about getting the 4th bolt in later. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty



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