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Picture Request(s): 66 Through 71 Dauntless

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by IRQVET, May 22, 2018.

  1. May 22, 2018
    IRQVET

    IRQVET Bubbaification Exorcist

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    Looking specifically for the battery tray set-up and anyone with an aftermarket radiator (brackets and fan clearances) on the shorter front end.

    I've been combing through pictures online, but I can't get a clear shot.

    Thanks in advance.
     
  2. May 23, 2018
    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

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    1970 CJ5
    My radiator is stock so I can't help you there
     

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  3. May 23, 2018
    maurywhurt

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    The original battery tray from my '67 V6 is still in fairly good shape, though at present it's completely taken apart. Here are some photos of my battery holder after being disassembled and blasted. As you can see, it has some rust damage I'll need to repair before painting and putting everything back together:

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    Battery holder parts arrangement (hold-down bolt is there just to prop up angled left leg):

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    Photos Tim E took showing the installed short and long legs:

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    Here's where the L-shaped bracket goes - there's a captured nut on your firewall to accept it. (Note however that you'll need a battery with a height equal to the original battery's in order to be able to use the stock L-bracket bracket. If you use a shorter battery, you'll need to make a longer angled bracket - see: New Battery & Topper):

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    Lastly, if you want wing nuts for the hold-down bolts to match the originals, I looked up the part number (which like many jeep parts was General Motors) and was able to find this photo of what they looked like. They were just wide stamped 5/16-18 wing nuts:
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    Maury
     
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  4. May 23, 2018
    FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

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    Mine looked just like Maury's - even had the rust out in the same spot on the tray but worse.
     
  5. May 23, 2018
    '74Renegade

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    The battery tray from my 74 looked exactly like the pics above. That might expand your search criteria if you are looking for a replacement.
     
  6. May 23, 2018
    Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

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  7. May 24, 2018
    Rozcoking23

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    I used this for the radiator. It was bolt in with no mods and works very well. I don't have a pic of it in the JEEP available right now, but I will find one when I get home and post it.
    CJ5 CJ6 Radiator (70-71) Buick V6
     
  8. May 24, 2018
    ojgrsoi

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    Same here. On the 65, 67 and 70.
     
  9. May 24, 2018
    Muzikp

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