Picture request
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Picture request
Could some post a picture, or email me one, of your battery tie down setup in your C3? Mine is missing all of the hardware for it.
Thanks
[Modified by Rhys, 10:23 AM 2/1/2002]
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[Modified by Rhys, 10:23 AM 2/1/2002]
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Re: Picture request (Rhys)
I don't have a photo handy, but in my '82 the battery restraint boils down to a little plastic/composite block with a hole in it, and a bolt that goes through and threads into a nut in the floorpan.
The battery has slots along the bottom. The front slot engages into something in the front of the compartment, and the bolt/block pushes into the back slot.
Hope this helps.
-Noel
[Modified by Noel Carboni, 3:37 PM 2/1/2002]
The battery has slots along the bottom. The front slot engages into something in the front of the compartment, and the bolt/block pushes into the back slot.
Hope this helps.
-Noel
[Modified by Noel Carboni, 3:37 PM 2/1/2002]
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Re: Picture request (Rhys)
Rhys, do you have the AIM or would you like a picture?
Mine were actually busted out when I got it. I bought new rivets (the big fat suckers) and hammered them in. Then I bought a new clamp and bolt.
One edge of the battery gets tucked under the lip in the front, then a clamp and bolt go behind the battery if I'm remembering correctly. Poor car has been covered since mid-october. It's killing me! :mad
Mine were actually busted out when I got it. I bought new rivets (the big fat suckers) and hammered them in. Then I bought a new clamp and bolt.
One edge of the battery gets tucked under the lip in the front, then a clamp and bolt go behind the battery if I'm remembering correctly. Poor car has been covered since mid-october. It's killing me! :mad
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Re: Picture request (Rhys)
mine works the same as described as above, however I had to put my battery up on a block in the compartment, because before I fixed my rear window leak, it used to leak and the water ran down into the batt compartment. :eek: :eek:
Now I have the leak fixed, but I havn't had time to fix the setup and put it back to normal.
Daniel
Now I have the leak fixed, but I havn't had time to fix the setup and put it back to normal.
Daniel
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Re: Picture request (Rhys)
Hay Rhys, it's on page 450 of the AIM, but it only shows the plastic block, it needs a 5/16-18x 2 bolt that goes through it, into the screw block in the base plate.
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Re: Picture request (killain)
Bubba long since trashed mine....but what you're describing sounds a lot like the battery hold downs GM used on my '89 Sub, '78 Pontiac and '86 Pontiac....maybe even my '67 Firebird.
I think I still have a left over screw & Rubber hub. If you want I'll take a look later.
Len
I think I still have a left over screw & Rubber hub. If you want I'll take a look later.
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Re: Picture request (78Vette-SA)
One edge of the battery gets tucked under the lip in the front, then a clamp and bolt go behind the battery if I'm remembering correctly.
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Re: Picture request (killain)
Thanks, you're quick. BTW, I posted a reply to your cat converter topic. Probably not quite what you wanted, but maybe it will help.
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Re: Picture request (Rhys)
Rhys, I'm pretty sure I have out in the garage, I'll go out in the datlight and see If in fact I have one. I kinda sure I do. Hang on.
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Re: Picture request (killain)
Tried to send you an email and it bounced. My cost for the hold down is less than $2 and I have to order some other stuff anyway. No need to trouble you to ship it. It will cost you more than it will me.
Thanks for going through the trouble though.
Thanks for going through the trouble though.