[DeTomaso] Dropped Battery Solution for 6328

[Mike & Elizabeth]

I thought I'd share what Doug Braun and I have come up with as a solution to
a dropped battery for 6328 and 5505.  We decided to go with more of an open
design using 1 1/4" x 1/8" angle iron.  The battery mock-up in the pics is
of an Optima Yellow Top.  The pieces underneath held in place with the
C-clamps will be welded to the rest of the battery frame, then the assembly
will be bolted to the frame through those pieces with Rivnuts so it is
removable to R&R the steering rack.  There will be threaded tabs of angle
iron at each end of the inner battery tray for a tie down strap and an
additional piece of flat 2" iron under the battery to provide added support.
A removable cover will be made to follow the contour of the trunk floor and
the cables will all be run under the trunk to be out of sight.  We'll weld a
ground stud into the trunk out of the way in the back right corner and run a
positive line from the battery to that location so I can hardwire a
connector/bung for a Ford Motorsports battery tender.  That would also be
where the car could be jumped if needed.

Mike Thomas
Panteras Northwest

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike & Elizabeth <mbefthomas2 at gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2022 5:39 PM
To: 'Doug Braun' <doug351c at gmail.com>
Subject: FW: 

Fit check of the battery tray.  Pretty snug in there, good thing it will be
removable to put the steering rack in.  We're going to add a piece of flat
steel lengthwise across the opening under the battery.
Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Thomas <panteramike74 at icloud.com>
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2022 5:07 PM
To: Mike & Elizabeth Thomas <mbefthomas2 at gmail.com>
Subject: 



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