Arthur1947 Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 I want to take my 47 Plymouth out for a spin before I get ready to throw the front clip on, my only concern is the battery. Where and how can I temporarily mount it? Any clever ideas would be much appreciated. Best. ARTHUR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
builtfercomfort Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 A cheap battery box from Boaters World (or equivalent) and some bungie cords would do the trick perhaps? Otherwise you would need to mount some plywood or something flat, and then the aforementioned bungie cords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Sounds logical to me...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normspeed Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Good idea, and later if you need a durable but non-stock battery tray you can cut down the battery box and bolt it to the inner fender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Many yrs ago i took my 40 dodge out for a spin without the front clip just after i had the engine/trans setup.......this was with the 318 poly/auto, had the exhaust mounted so it wasn't that noisy.....just the engine with the radiator, no hood,fenders,bumper.......drove it about 4/5miles around my suburb.......was young & silly.......now just silly.......tho when I first got the 318 mounted in the dodge I started it up without even the exhaust manifolds on........2foot of flame outa each port.........at 1am in the morning.......lol..........I was even younger and sillier than previously mentioned above........my neighbours loved me.......lol.........ah, the silly things of youth.....andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 If you are really brave you can start your engine then remove the battery and secure the hot battery cable so they do not go to ground. The engine will run on generator current. This will work as long as you dont stall the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Flat Head Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Many yrs ago i took my 40 dodge.......this was with the 318 poly/auto, I started it up without even the exhaust manifolds on........2foot of flame outa each port.........at 1am in the morning.......lol...........my neighbours loved me.......lol.........ah, the silly things of youth.....andyd Brothers at heart. Wished I was that naive today. Ed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueskies Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 The maiden voyage around the block in my '50 was without the front clip... sort of. I had the inner fenders mounted, along with the battery tray, and the hood was on the car, but nothing to latch it to. open headers, no glass, big fun. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Ed & Pete.........who says only 32 Fords can be Hiboys......lol............like I said, I once was young and silly............now just silly.......lol.........its good to blow the cobwebs outa the system occaisonally.......andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Pete, just watched that clip.........brilliant!!........made me smile, thanks.........andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Passenger side floorboard; just run a longer cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby horne Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 .................Rode my 38 Plymouth Coupe around the farm for 5 years before putting on the body....Had the battery strapped in a wooden box at the rear, running a jumper cable to the starter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 That reminds me of my first test drive. Looks like you had warmer weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Merle...........just sitting here peeing myself..........lol.........now THATS a hiboy.........lol.......regards, andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Bobby, yours appears almost luxurious compared to Merle's.......why you appear to have a proper seat!!.....is yours the DeLuxe model?.........lol......seriously tho' I'll give you an encouragement award at least.........lol...........andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby horne Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 This 38 is not the Deluxe model....It is the stripped down, bare bones, no options,Business Coupe..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normspeed Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Merle and Bobby, those pics are great. I like that bucket seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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