Optima battery support bracket/carrier for a '34
 

Given that the Group 2LF battery is no longer available and the Optima 6 volt battery is now taller, I'm looking for a underfloor battery support bracket/carrier to replace the stock Group 2LF carrier in my '34 - a carrier that will accommodate the taller 6 volt Optima battery. Ideally this carrier will mount the Optima vertically using the same mounting bolts & holes as the original battery support bracket. I don't want to drill additional holes or make other modifications other than replacing the original bracket/holder and I don't want to relocate the battery to the firewall. If any of you have done this, please post pictures of your underfloor installation....

Re: Optima battery support bracket/carrier for a '34
 

Here is what I did on a 34 P/U G.M.

Re: Optima battery support bracket/carrier for a '34
 

I made a carrier that is a duplicate of the original, except made a hair taller for the Optima. No pictures, but be assured, it looks like original except for the height dimension. Are you willing to accept that it hangs lower?

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A carrier to accommodate the taller Optima would only hang about an inch lower than the original bracket which is of no concern to me. I do have a NOS original bracket I could modify but I'd rather have a bracket that fits the Optima's dimensions. I'm searching to find someone who could custom make a battery carrier to meet my needs. ...

Re: Optima battery support bracket/carrier for a '34
 

JM 35 Sedan has done what you're lookinh for. Search his past posts, he's done pics.

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Thank you, Jeff, but I've seen JM's adaptation for his '35 and it is not applicable to what I want for my '34 in that he mounts his Qptima battery horizontally. I want to be able to drop the battery into place from above through the floorboard as is normal for a '34....

Re: Optima battery support bracket/carrier for a '34
 

You must have seen someone elses mounting. Mine mounts the Optima vertically.

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Checked and you're right. It was someone else's '35....Battery mounting in a '35 is entirely different than in a '34....

Re: Optima battery support bracket/carrier for a '34
 

This is not mine but it looks good. Modify size to fit.

Re: Optima battery support bracket/carrier for a '34
 

I really like that bracket Terry, thanks for posting it.

Re: Optima battery support bracket/carrier for a '34
 

This stainless steel box on eBay shows some potential > https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-DROP-OU....c100033.m2042

Overall Dimensions: 11 1/4" Wide, 7 3/4" Deep, and 9 1/4" Tall

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/uOgAA...Jd3/s-l400.jpg