The TF (Task Force, 55-2 through 59) trucks have the battery on the
passenger side firewall, up fairly high. I saw this transplanted on a '53
once and it seemed to fit fairly well.
The 58-59 has a more forgiving battery hold down arrangement. 55-2 (second
series in 1955) to 57 has the hold down bolts on the ends of the battery,
and I always thought that left the terminals pretty exposed to shorting
out. If I was starting from scratch, I would use a 58-59 holder. Watch
that the top of the battery doesn't hit the hood.
There are four 5/16" bolts on the holder frame angle that attach it to the
firewall.
Chevy Duty and others sell both styles of reproduction holders in mild
steel. The original was black painted mild steel.
Bruce Kettunen
57 3200
65 Electra Conv.
Mt. Iron, MN
>I want to put my battery on the firewall. Did the 58-59 have the battery on
>the firewall? From the picture i have seen it appears that it did but I
>need to be sure before ordering it. It is polished stainless and
>expensive......if anyone has any other suggestions feel free to share. I've
>been all over the internet looking for a chrome/stainless tray and only
>found the 58-59 i mentioned above.
>
>thanks in advance,
>
>Greg
>'48 Hot Rod in Progress
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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