The Ford Barn

rich b · 11-08-2010, 07:52 AM

I was wondering if anyone would know the purpose of
the hole in back side of the battery box. I have looked
at several '37 and '38s at the junkyard; but none of them have anything in or through the hole. Thanks

37 Coupe · 11-08-2010, 08:27 AM

The hole is for the tab that extends from the battery hold down clamp which has a bolt inside(firewall),this was to keep battery from being stolen. Supposedly added in 37 Fords Feb 1937.

rich b · 09-02-2011, 05:28 PM

Does anyone reproduce a battery hold down that has this tab?

don's 37 · 09-02-2011, 05:32 PM

Not that I have seen. I have an original one and they are very rare.

~~Walts37~~ · 09-02-2011, 07:34 PM

Thanks Don & Rich I have that same hole in mine & was wondering if it was possible that someone has just removed the tab ??? TIA
~~Walts37~~

jimTN · 09-03-2011, 06:38 AM

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JM 35 Sedan · 09-03-2011, 07:19 AM

About 20 years ago I bought everything that was removed from a '37 deluxe tudor sedan that was being hotrodded. I wound up with a lot of nice parts including one of those battery hold down brackets that included the firewall bolt. I sold it at Hershey three years ago and at that time I wondered why the buyer was jumping for joy as he left my table. I also sold a rare greyhound hood ornament from that same car before realizing how rare it actually was.

VeryTangled · 09-03-2011, 10:23 AM

Off topic reply, JM I see you've changed you avatar to show your 5 window! Looks pretty clean. Have you posted anything about it? -Jeff/VeryTangled

JM 35 Sedan · 09-03-2011, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeryTangled

Off topic reply, JM I see you've changed you avatar to show your 5 window! Looks pretty clean. Have you posted anything about it? -Jeff/VeryTangled

Hi Jeff, I sent out an email with pictures to a bunch of people, including your Dad, but I didn't have your email addy to copy you. It is a pretty clean and straight mostly original car but will need some mechanical repairs/TLC before I'll feel comfortable taking it on any long distance drives. It's not that 3 window I wanted but it's the next best thing. I guess my FB handle/name doesn't fit my Avatar picture anymore .

don's 37 · 09-03-2011, 04:52 PM

Once in a GREAT while you do see some on ebay. I think I paid $125.00 for mine about 5 years ago. I cannot use it because my Interstate battery is too tall and the stud won't go through the firewall. I'm using a repro bracket for right now.

11-08-2010, 08:27 AM	#2
37 Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,835	Re: '37 battery box question The hole is for the tab that extends from the battery hold down clamp which has a bolt inside(firewall),this was to keep battery from being stolen. Supposedly added in 37 Fords Feb 1937. __________________ "Never complain,never explain"... Henry Ford II

09-02-2011, 05:28 PM	#3
rich b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,827	Re: '37 battery box question Does anyone reproduce a battery hold down that has this tab?

09-02-2011, 05:32 PM	#4
don's 37 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palmyra, NY Posts: 195	Re: '37 battery box question Not that I have seen. I have an original one and they are very rare.

09-03-2011, 06:38 AM	#6
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,509	Re: '37 battery box question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Doors lock, stock hoods on 37s do not, keeps your battery home with a bolt thru the firewall.

09-03-2011, 07:19 AM	#7
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,859	Re: '37 battery box question About 20 years ago I bought everything that was removed from a '37 deluxe tudor sedan that was being hotrodded. I wound up with a lot of nice parts including one of those battery hold down brackets that included the firewall bolt. I sold it at Hershey three years ago and at that time I wondered why the buyer was jumping for joy as he left my table. I also sold a rare greyhound hood ornament from that same car before realizing how rare it actually was. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

09-03-2011, 10:23 AM	#8
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: '37 battery box question Off topic reply, JM I see you've changed you avatar to show your 5 window! Looks pretty clean. Have you posted anything about it? -Jeff/VeryTangled

09-03-2011, 04:52 PM	#10
don's 37 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palmyra, NY Posts: 195	Re: '37 battery box question Once in a GREAT while you do see some on ebay. I think I paid $125.00 for mine about 5 years ago. I cannot use it because my Interstate battery is too tall and the stud won't go through the firewall. I'm using a repro bracket for right now.