Battery in the trunk

[chromebumpers]

I know many guys redistribute weight to the trunk and install the battery out back. The past owner put the battery in a battery box and ran a somewhat HD cable to the starter terminal when his mechanic discovered the battery tray was rotted. Should I leave it there or restore originality?

 

[87vette81big]

I would try and find a replacement battery tray Richard.
An original not rusted out may be the only option.
For now the Battery stays Trunk mounted.

 

[chromebumpers]

I thought you'd say that Brian. I've been online searching stuff for this car - you would think you're restoring a one off Packard! I don't believe the rear bumper is OE so I've been looking for a good replacement. Nothing! And I know the bumper guys!

 

[87vette81big]

There may be a front & rear bumper for your 1968 Catalina near me.
In a small wharehouse. I would have to take time to look myself 1st hand.

 

[87vette81big]

Ebay is the only way I can find original & NOS GM Parts for both my Pontiacs.

 

[chromebumpers]

Ebay is the only way I can find original & NOS GM Parts for both my Pontiacs.

I looked on eBay - nothing for any 68 Catalina's.

There may be a front & rear bumper for your 1968 Catalina near me.
In a small wharehouse. I would have to take time to look myself 1st hand.

If you can find the rear bumper I'll pay you for your time.

 

[Grumpy]

http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...nting-a-battery-in-the-trunk.4395/#post-11556

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/tech/odyssey_battery.html

http://custombatterycables.com/product_info.htm

http://www.wiringproducts.com/copper-battery-terminals

http://www.jegs.com/c/Batteries-Accessories_Battery-Cable-Kits-and-Terminals/165203/10002/-1?N=1165203&Ns=P_SalesVolume|1&Nrpp=&Tab=SKU&storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&langId=-1&No=30

having heavy gauge COPPER cables with the correct ends goes a long way towards
reducing potential battery and starter related issues

works very well
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GXQ2E5E?tag=vs-auto-convert-amazon-20

works ok
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Ton-Hydr...mping-Tool-9-Dies-L8-/282186578679?rmvSB=true

 

[chromebumpers]

I only saw the battery box and the line under the car. I'll have to check if there is a solenoid.

 

[87vette81big]

Grand Prix. Bonneville.
Parasinne.
Executive .
All B Body Pontiacs Richard.
Same battery tray.

 

[87vette81big]

I looked on eBay - nothing for any 68 Catalina's.

If you can find the rear bumper I'll pay you for your time.

ok

 

[Grumpy]

Id try calling these guys

http://www.billionsandtrillionsinc.com/pics/bumpersvalances/

http://frankspontiacparts.com/usedparts2/fullsizepontiacparts.htm

http://www.autopartsfair.com/used_parts/?make=Pontiac&model=Catalina&year=1968

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/tech/odyssey_battery.html

BTW heres a bit of humor from the dealing with morons files

 

[87vette81big]

I will Look around Richard.
Franks Pontiac is pretty good.
I have bought from them.
If Franks don't have it listed on thier Website its not usually on hand.
Can always call and ask.
1968 Pontiac B Body Catalina, Grand Prix, & Bonnevilles are obscure.

Grumpy hates Ebay.
He has been ripped off there.
I don't know.
Mopar Bob & Me do great there finding parts and selling .
Ultra Rare Poncho Pontiac is not like going to the Mainstream Chevy Store.

Its a Pontiac Mafia Network.

 

[87vette81big]

Give me a Few Days.

Pontiac Mafia.

 

[NOT A TA]

Have you searched here? http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=449&order=desc&page=2

While there's no big demand for companies to reproduce there also is no big demand for used. I'd search back through the listings even a couple years because lots of us car guys are hoarders just because we can't bring ourselves to throw out something someone might need.

 

[chromebumpers]

Thanks, I'm going to use this clever bit of thinking!