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fordyford · 11-01-2023, 09:59 AM

I have a reproduction plywood floor panel that was made to fit a 1933/34 pickup. It almost fit but I do not think the battery access opening is correct.
Should the hole be big enough to change the battery with out removing the entire floor? This new wood only has a 4"x 8" oval shaped hole that is much too small to put a battery through.
What size opening is correct? What is used to cover the hole?
Thanks, Any help would be appreciated.
Keith

2ndgeer · 11-01-2023, 10:32 AM

The reproduction floorboard is correct. The oval hole is for a simple sheet metal inspection plate that allows access to the battery for maintanance and inspection. The floorboard must be removed to access the battery.
The inspection plate used to be available from Model A parts dealers. That is where I got mine. The plate has a couple of curved arms on the bottom that fit with friction in the access hole.

fordyford · 11-01-2023, 02:32 PM

Thanks for the fast reply. I will look for the "A" cover.

nelsb01 · 11-01-2023, 03:21 PM

Also remember .... back in the day, the battery caps were need to be removed to check battey fluid levels.

totto · 11-01-2023, 04:34 PM

I got my inspection plate from Model A parts dealer as well. Fits just like the original. A lot of Model A parts will fit your '33-'34 pickup.

Lawson Cox · 11-01-2023, 08:22 PM

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I had to replace floor board in my 35peecup. I reconfigured it to where I can replace battery WITHOUT REMOVING FLOORBOARD. Neat & simple modification.

11-01-2023, 09:59 AM	#1
fordyford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 192	1934 pickup battery access size I have a reproduction plywood floor panel that was made to fit a 1933/34 pickup. It almost fit but I do not think the battery access opening is correct. Should the hole be big enough to change the battery with out removing the entire floor? This new wood only has a 4"x 8" oval shaped hole that is much too small to put a battery through. What size opening is correct? What is used to cover the hole? Thanks, Any help would be appreciated. Keith

11-01-2023, 10:32 AM	#2
2ndgeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 210	Re: 1934 pickup battery access size The reproduction floorboard is correct. The oval hole is for a simple sheet metal inspection plate that allows access to the battery for maintanance and inspection. The floorboard must be removed to access the battery. The inspection plate used to be available from Model A parts dealers. That is where I got mine. The plate has a couple of curved arms on the bottom that fit with friction in the access hole.

11-01-2023, 02:32 PM	#3
fordyford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 192	Re: 1934 pickup battery access size Thanks for the fast reply. I will look for the "A" cover.

11-01-2023, 03:21 PM	#4
nelsb01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Up North Posts: 626	Re: 1934 pickup battery access size Also remember .... back in the day, the battery caps were need to be removed to check battey fluid levels.

11-01-2023, 04:34 PM	#5
totto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 222	Re: 1934 pickup battery access size I got my inspection plate from Model A parts dealer as well. Fits just like the original. A lot of Model A parts will fit your '33-'34 pickup.

11-01-2023, 08:22 PM	#6
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: 1934 pickup battery access size Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I had to replace floor board in my 35peecup. I reconfigured it to where I can replace battery WITHOUT REMOVING FLOORBOARD. Neat & simple modification. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".