pix of '69 battery box

roller · #1 (**permalink**) 05-18-2006, 05:27 PM

i've got a badly rusted out battery box in my '69 u.s. spec. gtv.
it's looking like the only answer is to have a new one fabricated.
does anyone have a picture of a whole one, including how it is
fitted to the wheel well?

i'm going to need to put something in place before the next track day.
i have a kludgy strap holding it in place right now.

i'm also dealing w/ some gas fumes in the trunk. maybe mounting the
battery in the trunk is an option, but i'm a little nervous putting it
in the trunk at this point.

any opinions/pix?

thanks,

john

**sprintgtc** · #2 (**permalink**) 05-18-2006, 05:39 PM

John,
If you are going to do track days, I'd put it in the trunk. Best spot is to the right and above the spare tire hole (like a later Spider). When done correctly, you can just slip the spare in & out. Makes it much nicer to change the oil, too! Sorry I don't have pics, I'm sure others do though.

As for fumes, I have eliminated the canister on my track car and looped a hose from the upper port to the lower port. (look at your evap. system & you'll see what I mean) then vent the gas cap with a 1/32 drill bit & you're good to go.

roller · #3 (**permalink**) 05-18-2006, 06:09 PM

that's great, mike. somebody else suggested i just get rid of all the fuss
in the vapor recovery system (my '69 doesn't route to the engine anyway).

i'm not sure i have the battery in the spare wheel well setup pictured.
do you set a cross-brace & fix the battery to it? do most go to a lite
battery?

john

**1750GT** · #4 (**permalink**) 05-18-2006, 07:20 PM

John,

this is a timely post. I also need to either build a new tray (need the plastic battery shield as well) or relocate to the trunk. So, if someone could post pics of an original tray that would be great.

roller · #5 (**permalink**) 05-18-2006, 10:03 PM

i found some threads talking about batteries in trunk, but for some reason almost all the pix don't show up.

**GTV4EVR** · #6 (**permalink**) 05-19-2006, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by roller

i found some threads talking about batteries in trunk, but for some reason almost all the pix don't show up.

**GTV4EVR** · #7 (**permalink**) 05-19-2006, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 1750GT

John,

this is a timely post. I also need to either build a new tray (need the plastic battery shield as well) or relocate to the trunk. So, if someone could post pics of an original tray that would be great.

roller · #8 (**permalink**) 05-19-2006, 09:19 AM

great, thanks for the pix.
any wisdom around how/where to locate
cable going to front?

john

**sprintgtc** · #9 (**permalink**) 05-19-2006, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by roller

great, thanks for the pix.
any wisdom around how/where to locate
cable going to front?john

alfazagato · #10 (**permalink**) 05-19-2006, 11:27 AM

Demon Tweeks in the UK do a battery box for racing purposes. It bolts to the floor has a lid and two holes for the cables. It allows a battery inside as a tight fit and stabilises the whole job. Great for racing or a track day! This position for the battery was a GTA mod. Does anyone have a picture of a Autodelta car with this arrangement?

roller · #11 (**permalink**) 05-19-2006, 05:35 PM

i found another thread that is really talking up the odyssey batteries.
i'm going to get the specs of their hold-downs & see where they might fit.

john

series1gtv · #12 (**permalink**) 05-20-2006, 11:22 AM

I have a similar problem with fumes in my 69gtv with spica. I'm not sure I understand about the vapour system. Can someone show or explain a little what is meant by routing the upper to the lower section on the fuel vapour system? I have long ago lost my fuel vapour canister and have just put a filter on the end of the hose but I would like a better solution.
Thanks
Jeff

**sprintgtc** · #13 (**permalink**) 05-22-2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by series1gtv

I have a similar problem with fumes in my 69gtv with spica. I'm not sure I understand about the vapour system. Can someone show or explain a little what is meant by routing the upper to the lower section on the fuel vapour system? I have long ago lost my fuel vapour canister and have just put a filter on the end of the hose but I would like a better solution.
Thanks
Jeff