doogievlg
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I seem to have misplaced my battery hold down for my 73 swinger. What kind of aftermarket pieces are people using?
Lost my battery hold down.
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Rockauto.com has kits for under $10.
TrailBeast
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I got one of those cheap ones and only used the J bolts and made a top part out of 1/2x1/2 square steel tube and painted it.
67Dart273
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In "real" parts stores you used to be able to buy the J bolts separate. Dorman was one source. I don't have a good answer for ya. On my Ranger, I used a small scrap of angle iron, "straight across". I've also welded up a top angle frame all the way around.
The newer stuff is no better, LOL. You'd think since the Model T we'd have something better
The newer stuff is no better, LOL. You'd think since the Model T we'd have something better
BillGrissom
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The metal hold-downs usually quickly rusted, even the "improved" plastic-coated ones, probably from the combination of stray battery fluid, sulfur fumes, and stray ground currents. I used an all-rubber one on one of my old Mopars, from an auto parts. Time will tell how that lasts. BTW, to protect your metal battery tray try putting a "Battery Mat" underneath (ebay) like I did in all my cars. It has chemicals which neutralize any dribbling battery fluids. Of course a totally sealed gel battery also works (Optima, Autozone Platinum).
I've used the aftermarket repros on 2 cars without problems except I have a smallish battery in the Valiant and the threaded part of the shank didn't reach far enough down to clamp the battery. I cut The hook off and rebent it in a vise. You can't even tell it's shortened. The J hooks are too long anyway.
The generic auto parts store versions look like .... well...aftermarket.
The generic auto parts store versions look like .... well...aftermarket.
kiss
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Solid rubber bungee cord, often called tarp tie downs. Those rule for holding the battery.
Unconventional
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kiss ... Spoken like a true hot rodder 
'Cuda_ragtop
Woulda, Shoulda, 'Cuda!
Wrong year but might work for someone else...
#2 NOS MOPAR BATTERY HOLD DOWN & BOLTS 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 DODGE PLYMOUTH | eBay
$10 bucks BIN & free shipping.
#2 NOS MOPAR BATTERY HOLD DOWN & BOLTS 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 DODGE PLYMOUTH | eBay
$10 bucks BIN & free shipping.
67Dart273
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doogievlg
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With this stroker build about to kick off I am slowly edging my way closer toward a set up like this. It would be nice to have a little extra weight over those tires.
Yote
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Made my own battery hold down ( if it doesn't need to be factory correct) . I also sprayed the battery tray using a rattle can of rubberized undercoating.
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