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1952-59 Ford 56 Victoria Battery Tray question

Discussion in 'Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs' started by kgdb, Sep 9, 2016.

  1. kgdb
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    Can someone post a pic of the battery tray and any brackets for it for a 56 Victoria. This is what I have and I just dont see how it will attach. I am not sure if I have the correct tray. Thanks in advance.
     

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  2. kgdb
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    Doing some research it appears as this is the correct tray for a 56, does anyone recognize this tray as correct? Thanks.
     

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  3. 56longroof
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    Looks like the one in my car.
     
  4. Hunter73
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    My '56 isn't a Victoria, but the second pic you posted looks like the factory battery tray next to my 272.
     
  5. 56FORD390
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    kgdb, the on you found is the correct one at least for my 56 wagon. Here's a couple of pics of my old one. Where did you find the replacement?

    IMG_20160910_090334273_HDR.jpg IMG_20160910_090342185_HDR.jpg
     
  6. 56longroof
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    I don't think it's model specific. Just model year.
     
  7. 56FORD390
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    true 56longroof, seems the one initially pictured would be for a 6 volt battery. Perhaps a 55? Not sure on that though.
     
  8. DIYGUY
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    image.jpeg Here's one in a front clip I have for sale. It's a 56 Fairlane Victoria and it is badged Thunderbird V8.
     
  9. kgdb
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    The picture of the tray that I have turns out to be for a F100, not sure what year. I found another tray in stock but it isnt right either. DIYGUY, that is the correct tray that you posted. If I cant find a 56 tray locally I will just make one out of the trays that I have. Not much about my 56 is original anyways. :)
     
  10. JeffB2
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  11. 54vicky
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    just wondering does the fancy hold down come with the clip and tray?:):)
     
  12. beachcruzer
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    The second picture kgdb posted is the one in my 56 wagon, and the system was 12 volt. I bought a new battery that had. to be custom made because of its dimensions to fit the tray, but it is a sealed unit. A little over $300. if I remember. Wouldnt be surprised if someone adapted the other tray to accommodate a common sized battery.
     
  13. 56longroof
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    I got a battery at Interstate that fit my tray no problem.
     

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