C3 Battery mount

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Apr 24, 2006 | 06:12 PM

gatorbcn

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From: Marietta Georgia

C3 Battery mount

I am a new owner of a 1974 convertible. I am wondering if these cars ever had a factory battery "hold down" inside the compartment behind the seat. If there was not a factory hold down, has anyone ever added something to secure it better?

Apr 24, 2006 | 10:24 PM

KapsSA

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There should be a simple clamp and bolt at the bottom of the battery. I for one don't bother using it.
Mike

Apr 24, 2006 | 10:38 PM

Sandiego70

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Originally Posted by KapsSA

There should be a simple clamp and bolt at the bottom of the battery. I for one don't bother using it.
Mike

Also, true for a 70 vette.

Apr 24, 2006 | 10:45 PM

TonySinclair

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There's some good advice in this link:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1374214

Apr 25, 2006 | 07:06 AM

gatorbcn

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From: Marietta Georgia

Tony - Thanks for the advice. I may try to fab up something that is a little less "Bubba - like." Most of the work that has been done on my car before I purchased a year or so ago was done to a good standard, so I am not sure why the battery compartment was overlooked.

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