Battery Mount
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Battery Mount
70 vert - was looking into installing the proper battery mounting components into my car. I was wondering what you used to connect the upper and lower battery mounts and reinforcements to support the battery (bolts and screws, rivets - how long) Thanks !
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Hi M70,
Originally, the pieces for the battery hold-down were riveted to the fiberglass under-body. Those aluminium rivets, with the large flat heads, are still available and the access is good for peening the shafts. If you'd rather you can use pop-rivets which are a bit easier.
Regards,
Alan
Originally, the pieces for the battery hold-down were riveted to the fiberglass under-body. Those aluminium rivets, with the large flat heads, are still available and the access is good for peening the shafts. If you'd rather you can use pop-rivets which are a bit easier.
Regards,
Alan
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From: Long Island
Hi M70,
Originally, the pieces for the battery hold-down were riveted to the fiberglass under-body. Those aluminium rivets, with the large flat heads, are still available and the access is good for peening the shafts. If you'd rather you can use pop-rivets which are a bit easier.
Regards,
Alan
Originally, the pieces for the battery hold-down were riveted to the fiberglass under-body. Those aluminium rivets, with the large flat heads, are still available and the access is good for peening the shafts. If you'd rather you can use pop-rivets which are a bit easier.
Regards,
Alan
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Hi My 70,
Originally the side terminals faced towards the rear. Many get turned around because it easier to jump start or charge the battery when the terminals face forward.
Regards,
Alan
Originally the side terminals faced towards the rear. Many get turned around because it easier to jump start or charge the battery when the terminals face forward.
Regards,
Alan
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From: Justin TX
I checked the assembly manual on my 69, assume the 70 would be the same. It actaully shows the terminals toward the front, with some hoses routing in from left (outside) edge of the battery box and looping around the back of the battery up to the top near the battery vents, I assume these were to vent the gases.
Negative Terminal is on the left (outside) wire goes out directly below terminal and connects to frame.
Positive routes down tunnel from starter and comes in from the tunnel side.
There are 4 components to the battery mount. There is a backup plate that mounts under car at front of battery and bracket is revited for fixed position. The back of the attery also has a support under the car that is riveted to battery box. The top rear month looks similar to a standard battery mount (single bolt) the secures battery. Found on pages 269 to 270 in assembly manual.
Negative Terminal is on the left (outside) wire goes out directly below terminal and connects to frame.
Positive routes down tunnel from starter and comes in from the tunnel side.
There are 4 components to the battery mount. There is a backup plate that mounts under car at front of battery and bracket is revited for fixed position. The back of the attery also has a support under the car that is riveted to battery box. The top rear month looks similar to a standard battery mount (single bolt) the secures battery. Found on pages 269 to 270 in assembly manual.
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Bizzoco's 1969 Stingray Guide book says that by 1-5-70 car # 0S400079, a 1970 Corvette, had the battery rotated 180° with the terminals facing the rear. This change necessitated that the battery cables be about 13" longer, and cost Chevrolet additional $. This is a rough quote, page 150.
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Hi,
From the info I have and the responses, aren't the 70's posts facing rear? The NCRS 70-72 Tech Guide, and my 71 AIM show the posts to the rear.
Regards,
Alan
Hi Pete,
Your right, I have my battery facing front BUT it's just sitting in the compartment so it's moved far enough towards the rear of the compartment to easily get the disconnect and jumpers on the posts.
From the info I have and the responses, aren't the 70's posts facing rear? The NCRS 70-72 Tech Guide, and my 71 AIM show the posts to the rear.
Regards,
Alan
Hi Pete,
Your right, I have my battery facing front BUT it's just sitting in the compartment so it's moved far enough towards the rear of the compartment to easily get the disconnect and jumpers on the posts.
