I moved my battery from the front of my '54 into the trunk when I painted the engine compartment. I ran the leads and the car cranks over, first ime in about 14 months! But I was wondering if anybody had a cool looking battery box that kinda hid what was really inside.
An old Coca-cola cooler, or other vintage metal cooler works well for hiding batterys. Just make sure it can't ground out on anything. It's kinda like making a fibergl*** car look rusty, but then if it weren't all about image and getting "the look", you wouldnt be concerned about hiding your battery
You are right about the image part! A cooler is a little too big for where it's at. But maybe a box off an older tractor? Thanks, Bugman Tim
they seal up pretty nice,too. just do yourself a favor and either leave the litle caps on the battery or lay something rubber across the top while you test fit... bad things happen if you dont. I never claimed to particularly smart...
There was someone here that posted a picture of his battery in an old oil case box. It was kinda neat, in that, my trunk is full of junk, kinda way.
I do like the ammo can idea, can I get one big enough for a regular size battery? Definantly rubber over the battery. Thanks, Tim
We have bought cheap sears tool boxes... they are a little big but if you drill the spot welds out on one side you can take a few inches off them and weld the side back on, then paint it woth hameer tone or wrinkle finish.... Oh...do the same thing to the top too.
that's really cool I may just use your idea to replace the bent up old milk man's drop box I'm using now
I really like this Idea and I have enough old tool boxes around that I am certain I can make one of them fit and look good at the same time. Thanks for the Idea. Gumpa
Update: Drill the spot welds off both sides or the handle will be off center! I forgot for a second...haha
I was thinking maybe an old suitcase, hatbox or a picnic basket would be a neat idea as well. Just depends on the overall look you want out of it.
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