Battery box

[JohnnyBoomBoom]

I see aluminum battery boxes in the OPG catalog. Considering one for my Corsa to dress up the engine compartment. Anyone see any problems with encasing the battery in one of these ?


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[JohnnyBoomBoom]

Here is what it looks like

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[64powerglide]

Looks to big to me but it's been years since I had a late model.

['stitch']

I would think that would be for someone who is ashamed of the way their Battery looks! (Bling)

[Jerry Whitt]

My battery shelf was eaten away from age and acid. Went to local sheet metal supplier, purchased a piece of metal approximately the right size.
Cut it to shape and welded it over the rotted parts. Then sprayed with undercoating. Used standard hold down. Looks good for shows! No one has ever mentioned that it did not look correct.

[64powerglide]

If your battery is the right height, width & length it should work.

[bbodie52]

OPGI Price $205.99 (Each)
Taylor Battery Box, Aluminum 11-1/4" X 9-1/2" X 8-3/4" Box W/Logo w/16' 1-gauge cables
CH27117

Complies with NHRA rule 8:1. Required by NHRA when there is no firewall between the driver's compartment and the battery. Three-piece .040" aluminum box design allows access without removing the battery from the box. Hard mounts the battery to the frame with supplied 3/8" bolts. Battery hold-down and hardware included.

Personally, I don't like the metal box. I would prefer one of these...

An OPTIMA battery provides an attractive, high-tech look, advanced technology, that can be mounted in a number of stylish battery mounts. You might consider something like this...


Optima Batteries 8014-045 D34/78 YellowTop Dual Purpose Battery
Size: 10" x 6 7/8" x 7 13/16" tall


Billet Aluminum - Group 35 Optima Battery Tray - POW MIA - Textured Black
$99.00 https://www.billetproofdesign.com/automotive/

Customizing Existing Parts:

We can machine a LOGO, club name, initials, or any message into one of our existing battery boxes





Optima Billet Battery Box for 34 Series Optima Battery Blue, Red or Yellow top
US $149.99 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Optima-Billet- ... 2715336545


Billet Aluminum Optima Battery Tray POW MIA - Group Series 34/78 - Red Yellow Blue Top
Price: $80.00 https://www.amazon.com/Billet-Aluminum- ... B01636Y6LI


Polished Billet Aluminum Smooth Optima Battery Tray 34 78 Blue Yellow Red Top
US $49.99 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Polished-Bille ... 0005.m1851


Flame Hot Rod Optima 34/78 Battery Box Tray Bracket D34 - 6061 Billet aluminum
$109.48 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Flame-Hot-Rod- ... 0246409119

By the way, the plastic battery box I listed works great in the late model Corvair battery area. It protects the battery by securing it and preventing accidental shorts, and protects the Corvair sheet metal area from corrosion and rust caused by battery acid contamination. They are inexpensive, but I don't know if they would fit in the space available in an early model Corvair.


FYI...



NOCO HM300BKS Black Group 24 Snap-Top Battery Box
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004W5 ... UTF8&psc=1
$14.97
Technical Details
Brand NOCO
Item Weight 3.2 pounds
Product Dimensions 14.5 x 11.3 x 9.7 inches
Item model number HM300BKS

[County98]

Those billet ones are cool! I'll probably end up going with a plastic one for me though.

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[jetcat]

For a LM, if you want to hide the battery and I don't blame you if you do, check out American Pi's engine compartment side covers. Super easy to install.

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Bob Wilcox
Paso Robles, CA

1966 Turbo Corsa Convertible
1966 140 Corsa Coupe

[jetcat]

Those billet ones are cool! I'll probably end up going with a plastic one for me though.

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Added photo....

Bob Wilcox
Paso Robles, CA

1966 Turbo Corsa Convertible
1966 140 Corsa Coupe

[County98]

Looks good.

[tcwheels]

I can’t tell from the pic, what’s the cover material?


1966 Monza Convertible 140hp PG

[jetcat]

I can’t tell from the pic, what’s the cover material?


1966 Monza Convertible 140hp PG

Aluminum sheet metal powder coated black.

Bob Wilcox
Paso Robles, CA

1966 Turbo Corsa Convertible
1966 140 Corsa Coupe