Left/drivers side battery tray question. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Street Smart · 05-19-2013, 01:23 PM

I need to replace my worn , cracked battery tray in my `67 Sub. I have an "LS" swap in it and was thinking about moving the battery to make room for an air filter box.
Brothers sells an auxilary batt tray, has anyone used one? I`m trying to get my kids to get it for me for fathers day instead of another tie or something.

Street Smart · 05-19-2013, 01:23 PM

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=BBA72AX
It`s not cheap, just wondering how nice it is.

Street Smart · 05-19-2013, 10:20 PM

Anyone...

ThumperWS6 · 05-19-2013, 10:44 PM

Would be an awesome fathers day gift. It looks really nice. Didn't the GMT400's have auxiliary trays, I wonder what an OEM replacement would be.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-19-2013, 11:38 PM

I cant comment on the quality of the tray but that price isn't too far off from what an OEM aux tray in need of a blast/paint would cost.

Street Smart · 05-20-2013, 06:27 AM

I was mostly wondering if anyone has purchased one, If they were happy with it.

Daaaanz67 · 05-20-2013, 10:21 AM

I tried to buy one from them back in late 2011 they were back ordered is what I was told. So I waited some more and was finally told that the company making these was waiting for more demand on these before they would make them. Basically gave up on it took to long. Are you sure the have it in stock?
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**Thealien** · 05-20-2013, 12:15 PM

I bought mine from a while ago, haven't installed it yet but it seems well made. Roger seems to have the parts and information needed right below me!!

**RogerKoop** · 05-20-2013, 01:25 PM

I reproduced the aux battery tray and harness. Se thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555801

Street Smart · 05-20-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Daaaanz67

I tried to buy one from them back in late 2011 they were back ordered is what I was told. So I waited some more and was finally told that the company making these was waiting for more demand on these before they would make them. Basically gave up on it took to long. Are you sure the have it in stock?
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Just spoke to them, 3-4 week turn around... waaa...

Street Smart · 05-20-2013, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RogerKoop

I reproduced the aux battery tray and harness. Se thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555801

Hopefully I`ll be getting in touch Roger, thanks for chiming in.

rcrahn · 05-20-2013, 04:21 PM

I am looking at possibly doing the same for the LQ9 going into our project.
That battery tray looks sturdy but the price is over the top.
There's a company named Ballistic Fabrication I'm looking at for a battery holder. I used their weld on caliper brackets on the 14 bolt in our project. Turned out good. They make all kinds of stuff for rockcrawlers.
Battery boxes are very reasonable...Like $36

http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/...xes_c_174.html

Daaaanz67 · 05-20-2013, 06:18 PM

Yeah good luck with that three week thing. That's the same thing I was told. Found one in the classified here. I still wanted one from brothers and asked them to contact me when in stock. Here it is 2013 and still no call. Not trying to bash on brothers I continue to still buy from them. Just think their supplier won't make them unless there's enough demand.
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Street Smart · 05-20-2013, 07:31 PM

Thanks for the "Brothers" heads up. I`m gonna get with RogerKoop if i go with the original style.
rcrahn, thanks for the link, definately keeping that info, nice stuff.

rcrahn · 05-21-2013, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Street Smart

Thanks for the "Brothers" heads up. I`m gonna get with RogerKoop if i go with the original style.
rcrahn, thanks for the link, definately keeping that info, nice stuff.

You are welcome...the thing I really like about BF holders is they are designed and sized for the common AGM batteries sold today.

**jocko** · 05-21-2013, 08:18 PM

You will see them pop up on here from time to time. Personally, I like OEM, so I'd wait for a takeoff (hard to find) or I'd buy from Roger if I didn't want to wait (or if I wanted a brand new one). And I think his price is very fair, especially when you consider the up front investment on his part to get it reproduced. A used OEM one, with rust, will often run you over $100, easy. If you just want any tray, there are cheaper options. If you want original, I'd go with Roger or wait for one on the parts board if not in a hurry and you enjoy restoring them yourself.

05-19-2013, 01:23 PM	#1
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Left/drivers side battery tray question. I need to replace my worn , cracked battery tray in my `67 Sub. I have an "LS" swap in it and was thinking about moving the battery to make room for an air filter box. Brothers sells an auxilary batt tray, has anyone used one? I`m trying to get my kids to get it for me for fathers day instead of another tie or something. __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

05-19-2013, 01:23 PM	#2
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Left/drivers side battery tray question. http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=BBA72AX It`s not cheap, just wondering how nice it is. __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

05-19-2013, 10:20 PM	#3
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Left/drivers side battery tray question. Anyone... __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

05-19-2013, 10:44 PM	#4
ThumperWS6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newburg, PA Posts: 19	Re: Left/drivers side battery tray question. Would be an awesome fathers day gift. It looks really nice. Didn't the GMT400's have auxiliary trays, I wonder what an OEM replacement would be. __________________ 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 1971 GMC K2500

05-19-2013, 11:38 PM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,453	Re: Left/drivers side battery tray question. I cant comment on the quality of the tray but that price isn't too far off from what an OEM aux tray in need of a blast/paint would cost. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-20-2013, 06:27 AM	#6
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Left/drivers side battery tray question. I was mostly wondering if anyone has purchased one, If they were happy with it. __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

05-20-2013, 10:21 AM	#7
Daaaanz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 857	Re: Left/drivers side battery tray question. I tried to buy one from them back in late 2011 they were back ordered is what I was told. So I waited some more and was finally told that the company making these was waiting for more demand on these before they would make them. Basically gave up on it took to long. Are you sure the have it in stock? Posted via Mobile Device

05-20-2013, 12:15 PM	#8
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,138	Re: Left/drivers side battery tray question. I bought mine from a while ago, haven't installed it yet but it seems well made. Roger seems to have the parts and information needed right below me!! __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205 Last edited by Thealien; 05-20-2013 at 05:50 PM.

05-20-2013, 01:25 PM	#9
RogerKoop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,825	Re: Left/drivers side battery tray question. I reproduced the aux battery tray and harness. Se thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555801 __________________ Roger Koop

05-20-2013, 04:21 PM	#12
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: Left/drivers side battery tray question. I am looking at possibly doing the same for the LQ9 going into our project. That battery tray looks sturdy but the price is over the top. There's a company named Ballistic Fabrication I'm looking at for a battery holder. I used their weld on caliper brackets on the 14 bolt in our project. Turned out good. They make all kinds of stuff for rockcrawlers. Battery boxes are very reasonable...Like $36 http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/...xes_c_174.html

05-20-2013, 06:18 PM	#13
Daaaanz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 857	Re: Left/drivers side battery tray question. Yeah good luck with that three week thing. That's the same thing I was told. Found one in the classified here. I still wanted one from brothers and asked them to contact me when in stock. Here it is 2013 and still no call. Not trying to bash on brothers I continue to still buy from them. Just think their supplier won't make them unless there's enough demand. Posted via Mobile Device

05-20-2013, 07:31 PM	#14
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Left/drivers side battery tray question. Thanks for the "Brothers" heads up. I`m gonna get with RogerKoop if i go with the original style. rcrahn, thanks for the link, definately keeping that info, nice stuff. __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

05-21-2013, 08:18 PM	#16
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,985	Re: Left/drivers side battery tray question. You will see them pop up on here from time to time. Personally, I like OEM, so I'd wait for a takeoff (hard to find) or I'd buy from Roger if I didn't want to wait (or if I wanted a brand new one). And I think his price is very fair, especially when you consider the up front investment on his part to get it reproduced. A used OEM one, with rust, will often run you over $100, easy. If you just want any tray, there are cheaper options. If you want original, I'd go with Roger or wait for one on the parts board if not in a hurry and you enjoy restoring them yourself.



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